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China tourist sites closed, construction projects halted, as Typhoon Dolphin moves deeper inland
The strongest typhoon to hit China this year, Dolphin, was an unusually resilient storm system that traveled nearly 6,000 km before making landfall over the weekend.
Typhoon Dolphin causes severe flooding in Shanghai, grounds hundreds of flights across east China
Heavy rains and deadly floods in southern India kill 14, displace thousands
China declares highest flash flood alert as Typhoon Noul hits land, forces thousands to relocate
Thirteen dead, seven missing in Chile following heavy rains, flooding, authorities say
The downpours have caused sustained power outages affecting 87,000 people and displaced thousands of others as the Chilean government works to impose sanctions on electricity distributors.
More than 260,000 people evacuated as Typhoon Bavi brings severe floods to mainland China
Typhoon Bavi is the longest-lasting tropical cyclone in the region this year and the most powerful storm to hit China in 2026.
At least 21 killed in landslide in China's Gansu province as rescue efforts end, Xinhua says
The landslide hit a valley in Tanchang County, China, early on Tuesday morning, trapping 33 people, most of whom are temporary laborers from nearby villages.
Landslide buries 33 people, 16 remain trapped in Gansu, China as tornadoes, typhoons hit
Local authorities are making every effort to rescue those affected in a village in Tanchang county, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. The cause of the landslide remains unclear.
After years-long drought where Syria, Iraq were running out of water, dams are now full - analysis
Now, Syria is saying water levels have stabilized. Nevertheless, the flooding and the change in water flows show that the region is not on a one-way street to drought.
Thousands displaced and at least six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
The National Center for Risk and Disaster Management issued 22 alerts during the critical period of rains.
Anthony Albanese deploys troops to aid flood-hit Katherine communities
"To everyone doing it tough right now, know we are with you through the response and through the recovery," Albanese said on social media platform X.
At least 46 dead and 21 missing after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva offered his condolences in a post on X as specialized teams have mobilized to respond to incidents and search for missing people.
Portugal floods take out major highway, force evacuation of 3,000 residents
Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said that authorities were "at their limit of capacity" to contain the waters, which have battered the country since late January.
Indonesia resumes search for 80 after landslide kills 17 in West Java
Rescue teams in Indonesia resumed efforts to find 80 people missing after a landslide killed at least 10 in West Java, as heavy rain continues to batter the region.
