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People make their way through a waterlogged street during heavy rain in Kolkata, India, on July Tuesday. Photo: EPA
India

Monsoon chaos grips South Asia as climate change causes erratic rainfall

Hundreds of rain-related deaths have already occurred this year in the region.

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Hong Kong weather

All day schools to be suspended on Friday as Hong Kong hit by widespread heavy rain

United States

Texas floods spark concern over Trump appointees’ firms and privatising forecasts

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France

Wildfire loses intensity in southern France, firefighters continue battle

Lockdown lifted and residents allowed out after wildfire reached France’s second-largest city.

A helicopter carries water to fight the wildfire on Tuesday. Photo: @thisisoim X via Reuters
United States

More than 160 still missing days after deadly Texas floods

At least 109 fatalities confirmed, many of them children, as crews scour flood zone.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Explainer | Hong Kong’s hottest Xiaoshu: what does it mean and how can you cope?

With the 11th solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar heralding higher temperatures, the Post offers advice on how best to manage.

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Extreme weather

Cloud seeding conspiracies swirl after deadly Texas floods

Experts debunk claims blaming weather modification for the deluge that has killed over 100.

Among the dead were at least 27 girls and counselors who were staying at Camp Mystic near a river when disaster struck. Photo: AP
United States

Deaths from Texas floods exceed 100, many from youth summer camp

Among the dead were at least 27 children and counsellors at the Mystic girls’ summer camp when disaster struck.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels T1 signal as Typhoon Danas moves away

Observatory also issued a very hot weather warning at 10.45am, as temperatures across city reached 34 degrees Celsius or above by noon.

United States

Texas flood death toll hits 78 amid search for missing campers

Ten girls and a counsellor remain missing at Camp Mystic summer camp as the search for survivors continues.

Officials search on the grounds of Camp Mystic along the banks of the Guadalupe River on Sunday after a flash flood swept through the area. Photo: AP
United States

27 dead in Texas flash floods as US rescuers search for survivors

Torrential rains caused devastating flash flooding that killed 24 people, with more rain on the way as floodwaters picked up trees and houses.

People climb over debris on a bridge atop the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area on Saturday. Photo: AP
United States

California wildfire spreads to 70,000 acres, the largest of the year

Southern California had an unusually dry winter and spring, and vegetation is already parched, according to extreme climate events researchers.

Nepal

No water, no problem: Nepalese village moves 15km to start over

Climate change forces an entire Nepalese village to relocate after its vital water sources dry up.

Extreme weather

At least 24 dead, 20 girl campers missing in Texas flash flood

Videos show houses and trees swept away by floodwaters after the area saw one-third of Kerr County’s average annual rainfall overnight.

A raging Guadalupe River leaves fallen trees and debris in its wake in Kerrville, Texas, on Friday. Photo: AP
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong could issue T1 warning on Friday, as potential typhoon develops

Observatory says it will decide on warning signal as potential cyclone looks set to come within 800km of city in coming days.

A potential tropical cyclone near Luzon may bring inclement weather, with hot conditions to be replaced by showers and thunderstorms, the local forecaster has said. Photo: Jelly Tse
Extreme weather

8 dead in Europe heatwave, as early summer temperatures hit records

The sweltering heat has triggered health alerts and forest fires and forced the closure of a nuclear reactor at a Swiss power plant.

Hong Kong weather

Potential cyclone to set temperatures soaring in Hong Kong in coming days

Observatory says tropical cyclone near Luzon may bring inclement weather, with hot conditions to be replaced by showers and thunderstorms.

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France

France shuts schools, top of Eiffel Tower, as heatwave grips Europe

The extreme heat increased the risk of field fires as farmers in France, the EU’s largest grain producer, begin harvesting this year’s crop.

The sun rises by the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Japan

Japan’s hottest June on record sparks climate concerns

The unprecedented temperatures underscore a worrying global trend of extreme weather events and long-term climate shifts.

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From our archives

In pictures: summer fun on the beach of Hong Kong’s Repulse Bay

Sun-drenched days at one of Hong Kong Island’s most popular beaches, as captured by South China Morning Post photographers over the years.

France

50,000 evacuated from wildfires in Turkey as Europe battles heatwave: ‘it’s awful’

Meanwhile, Spain was on course for the hottest June on record, as health alerts were issued across the continent.

Crews work to extinguish a wildfire in Sakarya as more than 50,000 people have been evacuated as Turkish firefighters battle a string of wildfires. Photo: DHA/AFP
From our archives

In pictures: how typhoons have wreaked havoc on Hong Kong through the decades

South China Morning Post photographers have captured the power and devastation of major storms through the years.

Typhoon Rose caused severe damage to a Hong Kong squatter area after making landfall on August 16, 1971, packing winds of up to 165km/h. Photo: SCMP Archives
Wellness

Is your dog getting too hot? How to prevent heatstroke in pets in summer

‘Every summer, we see dogs die from preventable heatstroke,’ says a veterinarian in Hong Kong. Here’s how to avoid it, and tips on treatment.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning in effect for 2 hours

Forecaster had issued the warning with heavy showers and thunderstorms hitting the city.

Wellness

How hot is too hot for exercise? Plus how to do it safely in summer

Exercising in the heat puts you at risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and other serious illnesses. Here are guidelines on doing it safely.

Your brain tries to keep your body within a degree or two of 37 degrees Celsius, and does so by triggering sweat. When sweat dries, it carries away heat from your body’s surface. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues No 1 typhoon signal as tropical depression intensifies

Forecaster raises signal at 2.20pm on Wednesday, says it will remain in force throughout day.

Rain and squally thunderstorms are expected to affect Hong Kong on Thursday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Climate change

Asia is heating up at double the global rate amid climate crisis, UN warns

Asia’s vast land mass is intensifying extreme heatwaves as its sea surface warms at twice the global average, a new UN report reveals.

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Lessons from China's history

Reflections | How extreme heat proved Chinese military officer’s undoing in classic novel

Yang Zhi’s insistence that his convoy hurry in the height of summer comes back to bite him in the Ming-dynasty novel Outlaws of the Marsh.

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