Weather & Environment
Extreme Weather Hits China: Heatwave and Floods Test Cities
China faces simultaneous heatwave and extreme rainfall as Typhoon White Dolphin floods Henan, testing urban resilience amid climate shifts.
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Weather & Environment
Belgium's Drought Crisis Deepens Amid Severe Heatwave
Belgium faces severe drought: trees losing leaves, Christmas tree losses up to 100%, meadow fires, warm tap water, and no new Walloon measures.
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Weather & Environment
Heat Dome Expands Across Central US, Threatening Millions
A dangerous heat dome is expanding across the central US, threatening 80M with extreme heat warnings and little overnight relief.
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Weather & EnvironmentEurope
Europe Heatwave Disaster: Wildfires, Drought Grip Continent
Europe faces a climate emergency as wildfires force over 200,000 evacuations and drought linked to climate change devastates rivers and crops.
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Weather & EnvironmentBelgium
Dyle River at Record Low as Belgium's Drought Crisis Worsens
Belgium's Dyle River hits record low 10 cm below 2020 levels as severe drought triggers water bans and code orange across the country.
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Weather & Environment
China Issues Dual Warnings for Heavy Rain and Severe Storms
China's NMC issues dual blue warnings for heavy rain in the south and severe storms in the north, including Beijing, as flood season intensifies.
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Weather & EnvironmentPolitics
Wildfire Smoke From Canada Engulfs DC in Hazardous Haze
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes deep into the US, blanketing DC in hazardous haze. Air quality alerts affect 109 million Americans.
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Weather & Environment
How Lessons from a Deadly Flood Saved Lives in Texas
After last year's catastrophic flood killed 130+ in Texas, new warning systems helped residents prepare for this year's deluge with far fewer casualties.
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Weather & EnvironmentHealth
Belgium Heatwave: 2,000 Deaths, Water Bans, Coastal Crisis
Belgium faces a triple crisis: record 2,000 heatwave deaths, expanding water bans in Antwerp, and 53 coastal rescues amid extreme weather.
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Weather & EnvironmentHealth
Belgium Heatwave: Code Yellow Extended, Water Crisis Deepens
Belgium faces a new heatwave with Code Yellow extended through Sunday. Wallonia struggles with water shortages as 1,747 excess deaths are confirmed.
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Weather & EnvironmentPolitics
China Mobilizes for Typhoon Maysak, Floods and Drought
China ramps up flood control and drought relief as Typhoon Maysak hits Hainan, southern provinces face extreme rain, and the northwest battles drought.
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Weather & EnvironmentChina
China's Turpan Hits 50.7°C as Extreme Heatwave Hits Xinjiang
Extreme heatwave pushes Xinjiang past 50°C for first time in 2026 as southern China endures prolonged humid heat and Typhoon Maysak.
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Weather & EnvironmentScience
China Launches 16th Arctic Expedition with Four-Ship Fleet
China's 16th Arctic expedition departs from Dalian with four research vessels, focusing on climate research and international cooperation.
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Weather & EnvironmentScience
China: Typhoon, Heatwave, Flood Relief, Arctic Expedition
Typhoon Maysak weakens after hitting Hainan; rare heatwave grips Xinjiang and Gansu. China ramps up flood control and launches Arctic expedition.
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Weather & Environment
Typhoon Maysak Weakens, Sanya Airport Resumes Flights
Typhoon Maysak weakens after hitting Hainan, allowing Sanya Airport to resume flights. The storm is forecast to make a second landfall near Guangxi.
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Weather & Environment
Beijing's Rare 'Snow Mountain Clouds' Appear Twice in a Week
Beijing residents marvel at rare 'snow mountain clouds' appearing twice in a week after rainfall, creating stunning displays across the skyline.
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Weather & EnvironmentChina
Heavy Rain Hits Southern China as North Braces for Heatwave
Southern China faces a new round of heavy rainfall while northern regions brace for extreme heat, with Turpan potentially reaching 49°C.
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Weather & Environment
Typhoon Gaos Forms as 8th Storm of 2026 Pacific Season
Typhoon Gaos (Higos), the 8th storm of the 2026 Pacific season, has formed near Guam. It poses no threat to China but coincides with Super Typhoon Mekkhala
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Weather & Environment
Yangtze River Basin Faces Flooding as Heavy Rains Persist
Heavy rainfall across China's Yangtze River basin triggers flood control measures as authorities warn of high disaster risks in multiple provinces.
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Weather & EnvironmentU.S. News
3 Hikers Die of Suspected Heat Illness at Grand Canyon
Three hikers died from suspected heat illness at Grand Canyon National Park in two separate incidents as temperatures exceeded 109°F.
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Weather & Environment
29 Inches of Rain in Louisiana: Extreme Weather Grips the US
Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants dumped over 29 inches of rain on Louisiana, causing catastrophic flooding. At least 3 dead as extreme weather hits the US.
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Weather & EnvironmentScience
California Earthquake Risk at 1,000-Year High, Study Finds
California's San Andreas and San Jacinto faults are at a 1,000-year stress high. A study reveals an 'earthquake gate' that could trigger a major quake.
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Weather & Environment
Shanghai Enters Plum Rain Season With Heavy Rain Forecast
Shanghai entered plum rain season on June 18, with heavy rain expected through the Dragon Boat Festival and light rain during high school exams.
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Weather & EnvironmentInfrastructure
China Braces for Heavy Rain as Beijing Revives Reservoirs
Southern China faces heavy rainfall through June 18 as Beijing launches five mountain flood control reservoirs for the first time in 50 years.
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Weather & Environment
Midwest Derecho, Heat Wave Hits US; Thousands Without Power
A powerful derecho swept through the Midwest, killing one and leaving thousands without power, while the East Coast braces for record heat.
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Weather & Environment
Extreme Rainstorms Hit Southern China as Gaokao Continues
Extreme rainstorms hit southern China as heavy rain shifts south. Authorities activate emergency responses for flooding and landslides during Gaokao exams.
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Weather & Environment
China Heatwave Peaks as Southern Rain Brings Relief and Risk
China's heatwave peaks June 2, affecting over ten provinces, as new rainfall moves into the south bringing relief and potential flood risks.
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Weather & Environment
Beijing Issues Dual Yellow Alerts for Storms and High Winds
Beijing issued dual yellow alerts for thunderstorms and gale-force winds with hail. The warnings came a day after the city entered its annual flood season.
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Weather & EnvironmentU.S. News
Sandy Fire in Simi Valley: 17,000 Under Evacuation Orders
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has forced over 17,000 residents to evacuate as firefighters battle the 1,698-acre blaze with 5% containment.
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Weather & EnvironmentUnited States
Wildfires, Storms, and Record Heat: Extreme Weather Hits US
Wildfires in California, severe storms in the Midwest, and a record-breaking heat wave in the Northeast hit millions of Americans.
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