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Natural disasters
Europe wildfires kill at least 3 and displace thousands amid heatwave
Firefighting resources are stretched thin in many countries after weeks of temperature spikes across the Mediterranean region.
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European Union
Europe’s ‘out of control’ wildfires hit tourism spots, forests
12 Aug 2025 - 9:03PM
Hong Kong environmental issues
Letters
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Hong Kong chief executive can’t treat the environment like a side dish
12 Aug 2025 - 11:30AM
Climate change
Opinion
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On front line of climate change, Hong Kong must take bold steps now
Standing at a climate crossroads, the city’s decisions today can ensure its livability, competitiveness and resilience for generations to come.
12 Aug 2025 - 9:27AM
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Pakistan
Pakistan mudslide kills 7 volunteer ‘heroes’ in flood-damaged north
The mudslide and flash floods were caused by a glacial lake outburst, which is becoming more frequent due to rising temperatures and climate change.
11 Aug 2025 - 5:17PM
Britain
Fire breaks out on Edinburgh landmark Arthur’s Seat
The extinct volcano, popular with tourists, was engulfed in a blaze that sent smoke visible across the city.
11 Aug 2025 - 1:51PM
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Hong Kong housing
Temperatures in Hong Kong’s subdivided flats soar as high as 40 degrees: survey
Concern groups urge the government to provide subdivided housing tenants with an electricity allowance to help with the financial burden.
10 Aug 2025 - 9:04PM
Hong Kong environmental issues
Opinion
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Is Hong Kong going to let extreme weather rain on productivity?
With transport services largely available and several stores open during storms, it’s unclear why most white-collar workers need to stay home.
10 Aug 2025 - 4:30PM
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Accidents and disasters in China
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Beijing has been hit by deadly floods again. Is it unusual?
Most of the Chinese capital’s annual rainfall is in the summer but some areas were not prepared for this year’s deluge.
10 Aug 2025 - 2:11PM
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Climate change
Opinion
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Dry June, wet July: climate whiplash is on Hong Kong’s doorstep
Climate change fuelling extreme weather is no longer a future we must prepare for. It’s happening now and Hong Kong must pull out all the stops.
10 Aug 2025 - 6:30AM
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France
French inmates struggle in overcrowded prisons as heatwave persists
Cells have twice as many inmates, while heat can create security risks, with fights becoming ‘more frequent’ as temperatures rise.
10 Aug 2025 - 1:28AM
Science
China’s water paradox: rainfall drenches big cities while river run-off drops
Study finds flow rates in five major northern basins fell, including a 95% decline in the Hai River basin.
8 Aug 2025 - 8:02PM
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Japan
Japan urges over 100,000 to evacuate amid record rainfall
One woman is missing after a landslide buried her home. The deluge follows a punishing heatwave earlier this week.
8 Aug 2025 - 7:06PM
Hong Kong weather
Hong Kong Observatory to enhance AI models after record-breaking downpours
Forecaster pledges to invest in improving artificial intelligence models that predicted development of torrential rainband a week in advance.
8 Aug 2025 - 7:53PM
France
France’s largest wildfire in decades contained after tearing through wine region
Blazes burned over 160 sq km and is considered the worst since 1949.
8 Aug 2025 - 2:52PM
Hong Kong weather
Editorial
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Safety of Hong Kong’s workers must be a top priority during extreme weather
More publicity is needed to ensure bosses and workers are fully aware of severe weather guidelines and reach arrangements in advance.
8 Aug 2025 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong environmental issues
Hong Kong Observatory expects showers early next week
Weather will also be mainly fine and very hot across southern China over next couple of days, forecaster says.
8 Aug 2025 - 12:25AM
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Hong Kong weather
Opinion
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Why black rain days herald more than stormy weather for Hong Kong
Recent days of heavy rainfall show the kind of weather Hong Kong must prepare for in an era of accelerating climate change.
7 Aug 2025 - 8:44AM
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Natural disasters
1 dead, 13 injured in France’s biggest wildfire since 1949
The blaze, about 100km (60 miles) from the border with Spain, has scorched through France since Tuesday and is still not under control.
7 Aug 2025 - 10:27PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong urged to clarify ‘extreme conditions’ criteria after record rainfall
Business federation representative says existing guidelines are clear while lawmakers and union leaders call for further clarification.
6 Aug 2025 - 11:22PM
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Japan and Vietnam swelter in record-breaking heat
The scorching temperatures see Japan’s cherry trees blooming early while Vietnam heat breaks multiple records.
6 Aug 2025 - 2:57PM
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India
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At least 4 dead, dozens missing as flash floods strike India
6 Aug 2025 - 1:02PM
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Hong Kong environmental issues
Editorial
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Hong Kong needs stronger plan for a future of more frequent extreme weather
The fourth black rainstorm warning in eight days brings home the reality that the city must work even harder to prepare for such events.
6 Aug 2025 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong weather
Record-breaking rainstorm in Hong Kong wreaks havoc with 11-hour black signal
Highest daily rainfall in August on record causes flooding, landslides and disruption to public services.
6 Aug 2025 - 2:43PM
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India
Deadly flash floods from ‘cloudburst’ in India’s Himalayas kill 4, wipe out town
A state official from Uttarakhand said rescue teams had been deployed ‘on a war footing’ following the floods.
6 Aug 2025 - 1:14PM
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Japan
Asia’s hot streak: Japan and Vietnam swelter in record-breaking heat
The scorching temperatures have seen Japan’s cherry trees bloom earlier than usual while Vietnam has logged 17 new August records.
6 Aug 2025 - 3:20PM
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Hong Kong weather
Hong Kong’s second-longest black rainstorm signal on record – as it happened
Observatory cancels all rainstorm warnings after city brought to standstill, with over 100 flights delayed and public services paralysed.
5 Aug 2025 - 6:39PM
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Nepal
Deadly floods sever Nepal-China trade, exposing climate risk
The flood’s destruction of a key bridge and container depot halted an estimated US$724 million worth of annual trade with China.
5 Aug 2025 - 10:59AM
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