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South Korea has expanded severe heat wave warnings to cover 43% of the Greater Seoul region, with record temperatures exceeding 42°C claiming 19 lives and hospitalizing over 2,200 people since mid-May.
Major wildfires in France and Spain have begun to stabilise after consuming thousands of hectares and displacing thousands of residents. However, forecasters warn another intense heatwave threatens to reignite the crisis.
South Korea is grappling with an intense heat wave that has pushed temperatures to a historic 42.5°C in Yangsan, surpassing all records since 1904. The government has declared emergency status.
South Korea faces a severe heat wave with southeastern cities setting all-time temperature records. Busan hit 38.8°C, its highest in 120 years, while Yangsan reached 40.3°C, with authorities warning conditions will persist through next week.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting multiple districts across Selangor, Perak, Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan until 1pm today.
Wildfires have consumed 1,700 hectares in France's Var department, forcing hundreds to flee and leaving thousands without power. Nearly 1,000 firefighters are battling the blaze as France experiences its worst wildfire season since World War II.
Japan has declared its severe summer heatwave a 'disaster,' with record-breaking hospitalizations in Tokyo and temperatures exceeding 40°C in multiple regions. Authorities warn the dangerous conditions will persist.
France is confronting an unprecedented wildfire emergency, with nearly 40,000 hectares of forest and vegetation consumed since the start of 2026. The crisis, fuelled by extreme temperatures, marks the worst season since World War II.
Malaysia's meteorological authority has alerted nine states to expect thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and powerful winds throughout the day, with conditions expected to persist until early evening.
China faces unprecedented flooding across multiple provinces following historic rainfall and rare tornadoes. Nearly 900 snakes escaped a farm in Hengzhou, while dozens died in landslides and extreme weather events affecting over 4,000 people seeking emergency assistance.
Thunderstorms and powerful winds swept through eastern Hubei Province on Monday night, killing 11 people and leaving one missing. Hundreds were injured and thousands of buildings damaged across four major cities.
A severe heat wave across the United States has claimed at least 25 lives, with 40 million people under heat alerts. The East Coast now faces dangerous thunderstorms and flooding risks, while western states brace for record-breaking temperatures.
Extreme drought and active wildfires have forced communities across western United States to cancel or restrict Fourth of July fireworks displays as the nation marks its 250th anniversary, with national incident reports showing 41 uncontained large fires.
Toronto health authorities are cautioning World Cup fans to remain hydrated and limit alcohol consumption before Portugal's round-of-32 clash against Croatia, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C when accounting for humidity.
Poland has recorded its highest temperature since measurements began, with mercury reaching 40.5°C in the western town of Slubice, shattering a century-old national record set in 1921.