Climate & Environment
Heat Dome Arrives 25 Years Ahead of Climate Projections
A historic heat dome is smashing May temperature records across Europe, arriving 25 years ahead of IPCC climate projections.
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Environment & WeatherChina
Why China's Heavy Rain Came Early and Strong in May 2026
China experienced unusually early and intense rainfall in May 2026, affecting 14 provinces. Analysis reveals five key factors behind the extreme weather.
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WeatherDisaster
China's First Red Alert as Deadly Floods Hit Central China
China issues first red flood warning of 2026 as record rainfall hits Chongqing, killing 3 and leaving 17 missing. Authorities mobilize across 10 provinces.
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Natural DisasterChina
Chongqing Flooding: 1 Dead, 17 Missing After Historic Rains
Torrential rains in Chongqing's Yongchuan District leave 1 dead and 17 missing as 296.6mm falls in two hours, triggering flash floods and mudslides.
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Weather and Disasters
Hunan Raises Rainstorm Emergency to Level II as Rains Lash
Hunan Province raises its rainstorm emergency to Level II as extreme rainfall continues, with 22 deaths across China and over 31,000 evacuated.
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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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Disasters & Weather
Hunan Shimen Floods: 5 Dead, 11 Missing After Record Rain
Severe rainstorms in Hunan's Shimen County have killed 5 and left 11 missing. Over 100,000 affected as rescue operations continue.
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Disasters & Weather
Guizhou Flooding Kills 3 as Heavy Rains Hit Southern China
Severe flooding in Guizhou's Majiang County has killed 3 and displaced 1,456 as China activates its first flood emergency response of 2026.
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Disasters & Weather
Shenzhen Issues Red Rainstorm Warning, Emergency Alert On
Shenzhen issued its highest-level red rainstorm warning on May 20, placing the city under emergency defense as heavy rain threatens flooding.
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Weather and Environment
Extreme Weather Grips US: Wildfires, Floods, and Record Heat
Millions across the US face simultaneous extreme weather: California wildfires, Midwest floods, and Northeast record-breaking heat.
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