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Pedestrians use portable fans while walking on a street in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
Extreme weather

Asia’s ‘dangerous’ humid heatwaves push human body to its limits

Parts of Southeast Asia are set to experience at least six months of dangerous humid heat days annually, a report says.

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Singapore

Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew seen as cool guy amid Europe’s deadly heatwave

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Japan

2 storms barrelling towards Japan spark over 100 flight cancellations

France

3-year-old found dead in car during France heatwave

The boy had trapped himself in the family car while his father thought he had been napping.

A person cools off at Trocadero fountain near the Eiffel Tower during a heat wave in Paris on Wednesday. Photo: ap
Extreme weather

‘Health impacts likely’ as Europe bakes in early heatwave

France hits record-breaking June heat as soaring temperatures put the UK and other nations under red alert. Tens of millions are affected.

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China food security

Global farming, Chinese food imports at stake as El Nino threatens drought

Sharpest risks to occur in the Global South, with countries facing conflict and economic stress being the worst hit: United Nations’ FAO.

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Extreme weather

Heatwave hits Europe: 40 drown in France trying to cool down in ‘climate chaos’

Europe swelters through record-high temperatures with governments having to take measures to try to reduce the impact.

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The temperature in Rennes, western France, on Monday. Photo: AP
Science

China-led team develops AI system to track radar-disrupting space hurricanes

Recently discovered space weather event ‘appears as a massive, spinning aurora near Earth’s magnetic poles’, say researchers.

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Hong Kong weather

Video | Flooding as Hong Kong hit with Black Rain storm

At least 13 locations across the New Territories reported floods.

Hong Kong weather

Video | Hong Kong’s colour-coded rain warning system

The city’s weather forecaster established a 3 tier colour-coded warning system in 1998 to categorise the severity of heavy rain conditions.

The city’s weather forecaster established a 3 tier colour-coded warning system in 1998 to categorise the severity of heavy rain conditions
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Malaysia

‘Shock for us’: rugby players’ deaths expose brutal side of Malaysia heatwave

The incidents have raised questions about whether more precautions need to be taken in countries like Malaysia where the weather is harsh.

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In Malaysia, rugby has grown in popularity over the past few years, driven by sustained investment in school programmes. Photo: Facebook/Penang-Rugby
Japan

How Japan’s ‘cool’ summer dress code for men triggered a ‘harassment’ row

Some women argue against the double standards, saying they have to wear stockings to work even in summer.

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China energy security

China’s green energy buildout lowers odds of El Nino power outages

Manufacturers less fearful of electricity rationing following big changes to the national grid since earlier power crises.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning but more downpours expected

Unsettled weather expected to continue over the next few days.

Residents cross a street under the rain in Tai Wai. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning for second time

Observatory earlier warned of flash flood risk, with wet weather expected to continue into Monday.

Lightning struck a diving platform at the Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool. Photo: Handout
Extreme weather

El Nino is back – and it could be ‘one for the history books’

The weather event – which can bring droughts, floods and record temperatures – has officially arrived, and could grow to peak strength.

Japan

Japan braces for historic typhoon season with up to 14 landfalls forecast

Up to 28 typhoons are predicted to affect Japan this year, with 14 likely to make landfall – close to historical extremes.

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New Zealand

Storm cuts off New Zealand’s capital as flights and ferries cancelled

A state of emergency has been declared for ‌parts of Wellington as the weather bureau warned of waves up to ⁠nine metres.

A police car is seen parked across a closed road as stormy seas pound the coastline of Owhiro Bay, a suburb of New Zealand’s capital Wellington, on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels all rainstorm warnings after issuing first black alert of 2026

Observatory issued the first black rainstorm warning of the year for an hour.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels all rainstorm warnings but showers, thunderstorms to persist

Heavy showers and squally thunderstorms are expected until midweek, while high temperatures will ease, Observatory says.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong records hottest day of year so far as hail warning issued

Forecaster issues ‘very hot weather’ warning at 7.45am, followed by thunderstorm alert at 11.50am.

Hong Kong recorded its hottest day of the day so far on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Middle East

Asia-Pacific to lead global retail sales, weather Middle East conflict

The region is projected to contribute to two-thirds of global new retail sales over the next five years, fuelled by e-commerce.

Customers check out products at a retail store in Kochi, India. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

‘It’s annoying’: South Koreans sweat over US$779,000 prison cooling plan

‘Relieve the families of victims with that money,’ a social media user says amid backlash over the taxpayer-funded project.

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Japan

Typhoon Jangmi churns along Japan’s Pacific coast, leaves dozens hurt

Heavy rain continued in the Tokyo metropolitan area in the morning, with flood danger warnings for several rivers in the capital.

Hong Kong transport

More Hong Kong airlines cancel flights as Typhoon Jangmi bears down on Tokyo

Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines cancel, reschedule flights as Typhoon Jangmi batters Japan.

Waves lash the coastline of Minamiboso in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture as Typhoon Jangmi approaches on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong helpers urge employers to relax ‘air-con ban’ in heatwave

Employer draws widespread online criticism for scolding domestic helper who switched on air conditioner an hour early in hot weather.

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A domestic helpers’ group says about 80 per cent of its members face restrictions on using air conditioners. Photo: Sam Tsang
Extreme weather

‘On our doorstep’: UN warns world to prepare for El Nino extreme weather

UN chief warns that the phenomenon, expected within months, will ‘pour fuel on the fire’ of global heating.

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Hong Kong transport

HK Express cancels 6 Hong Kong-Okinawa flights as Typhoon Jangmi nears Japan

Airline says special ticket arrangements are in place for affected passengers.

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