WeatherUnited States
Polo's Remnants Drench Flood-Weary US Southwest
Remnants of Hurricane Polo drenched the flood-struck US Southwest, forcing evacuations near a failing New Mexico dam and spreading east into Texas.
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Weather/DisasterChina
China Issues Red Alert as Heavy Rain Hits Chongqing
Chongqing issues its highest-level geological disaster alert for Kaizhou and Wuxi as heavy rain sweeps Chongqing, Hubei and Anhui, with a cold front due.
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WeatherUnited States
Hurricane Nolo Strengthens as Hawaii Braces for Flooding
Hurricane Nolo is intensifying as it bears down on Hawaii, threatening catastrophic flooding, mudslides and up to 35 inches of rain on the Big Island.
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Weather
Tropical Storm Moke Brings More Rain to Hawaii
Tropical Storm Moke approaches Hawaii with heavy rain as the state recovers from Hurricane Lala's devastating impact on the Big Island.
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Weather & Natural Disaster
Typhoon Zitan Triggers Level 2 Emergency Response in Guangxi
Typhoon Zitan prompts emergency response escalation in Guangxi as 13 rivers exceed warning levels, affecting 61,000 people and forcing mass evacuations.
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Weather & Disaster
China Activates Emergency Response as Typhoon Zitan Looms
Chinese authorities activate coordinated emergency responses as Typhoon Zitan lingers in the Beibu Gulf, threatening southern provinces.
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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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Natural DisasterUnited States
7 Dead as Record Flooding Devastates Indiana
At least seven dead as historic flooding continues across Indiana, with record river levels, mass evacuations, and federal aid approved.
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Natural DisasterUnited States
Hawai'i Communities Cut Off After Hurricane Lala
Hurricane Lala devastated Hawai'i Island's Ka'u District, cutting off communities and damaging bridges as recovery efforts begin.
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Disaster ReliefChina
China Raises Jiangsu Flood Response to Level 3
China escalates Jiangsu's flood response to Level 3 as Taihu Lake basin experiences major flooding following Typhoon White Dolphin.
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Weather & Natural DisastersUnited States
At Least 6 Dead as Historic Flooding Devastates Indiana
At least six people have died as severe storms and record flooding sweep Indiana, prompting a federal emergency declaration and widespread rescue efforts.
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DisasterChina
Jialu River Levee Breach in Henan; 781 Evacuated
A 30-meter levee breach on the Jialu River in Zhoukou, Henan forced 781 residents to evacuate as Typhoon White Dolphin's remnants trigger severe flooding.
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Weather
Deadly Midwest Derecho Kills 3, 1 Million Without Power
A rare derecho with 99 mph winds swept across the Midwest, killing 3 people and leaving over 1 million without power as crews work to restore electricity.
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PoliticsDisaster Relief
China Allocates 330M Yuan for Disaster Relief in 8 Provinces
China pre-allocates 330 million yuan for flood and disaster relief across 8 provinces amid a severe 2026 flood season.
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Disaster & Society
Heilongjiang Issues Flood Warnings as Recovery Accelerates
Heilongjiang issues successive flood warnings while affected areas accelerate recovery amid ongoing severe weather.
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Disaster ResponseChina
Gansu Longnan Evacuates 27,000+ Amid Severe Flooding
Gansu's Longnan activates Level II flood response, evacuating 27,000+ as heavy rain triggers landslides and infrastructure damage.
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WeatherChina
Heavy Rain and Heatwaves Grip China as Extreme Weather Hits
Southern China faces persistent heavy rainfall, northern regions battle thunderstorms, and Chongqing swelters in a record-breaking heatwave.
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WeatherUrban
Shanghai Rainstorm Floods Old Districts, Displaces Residents
A sudden rainstorm dumped 197.8 mm on Shanghai's Yangpu District, flooding old neighborhoods and triggering emergency response.
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DisasterChina
Heavy Rains Batter Northeast China: Relief Supplies to Jilin
Typhoon Bavi triggers historic flooding in Northeast China. 9,000 relief supplies sent to Jilin, 364,000 evacuated as Shenyang sees worst rains since 1951.
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Natural Disasters & Weather
Typhoon Bavi to Make Landfall July 12, Bringing Heavy Rain
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall July 12 between Zhejiang and Fujian, bringing extreme rainfall across central and eastern China at highest warning levels.
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Natural DisastersChina
Nanning Flooding: Snake Farm Destroyed, Fatal Bites Reported
Typhoon Maysak flooding in Guangxi destroys snake farm in Hengzhou, releasing hundreds of snakes. At least one villager killed by venomous snake bite.
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Disaster & EmergencyPolitics
Xi Jinping Issues Flood Directives as Guangxi Floods Kill 6
President Xi Jinping issues flood directives as Typhoon Maysak devastates Guangxi, killing 6 and displacing 130,000. A bridge collapse is averted.
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Disasters & AccidentsChina
China Issues Highest Flood Red Alerts as Typhoon Maysak Hits
Guangxi and Guangdong issue highest red flood alerts as Typhoon Maysak causes 55 rivers to overflow. Beijing allocates 160 million yuan for relief.
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WeatherDisaster
China Activates Flood Response as Rainstorms Hit 7 Provinces
China activates Level IV flood response as Typhoon Maysak brings torrential rain to 7 provinces, with up to 280mm forecast.
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Weather & Natural DisastersUnited States
4 Dead as Severe Flooding Hits Kentucky, Governor Confirms
At least four people are dead after severe flooding from heavy rains swept across Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency.
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Weather & DisasterChina
Heavy Rain Hits Yangtze, Five Provinces on Emergency Alert
Heavy rainfall across the middle and lower Yangtze River prompts five Chinese provinces to activate Level IV emergency response during the holiday.
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Disasters and AccidentsWeather
Southern China Mobilizes Emergency Response to Heavy Rains
Southern China activates emergency measures as 'Dragon Boat Water' rains trigger flooding, evacuations, and school closures across Guangdong and Guangxi.
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WeatherNatural Disaster
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Texas as First Storm Nears
The first Atlantic storm of 2026 threatens millions in Texas and the Gulf Coast with life-threatening flash flooding. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect.
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Natural Disasters
Guangdong Raises Flood Alert to Level III as Rains Continue
Guangdong raised its flood emergency response to Level III as heavy 'Dragon Boat Water' rains forced over 13,000 evacuations across 12 cities.
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Weather
Southern China Braces for Heavy Rain as Flood Risks Mount
Persistent heavy rainfall batters southern China as authorities warn of flooding and geological disasters. Multiple emergency responses activated.
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Weather & DisastersChina
Southern China Braces for Heavy Rain as Flood Season Peaks
Southern China faces severe flooding as six provinces brace for heavy rain. Jiangxi activates Level IV emergency response amid extreme rainstorm warnings.
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Natural DisastersChina
Severe Flooding in Southern China Triggers Emergency
China activates Level IV flood emergency for Fujian, Guangdong, Yunnan as heavy rain batters south. Guangxi reports 14 rivers exceeding warning levels.
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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 & Disasters
China Raises Rain Emergency to Level 3 in Chongqing, Guizhou
China upgrades heavy rain emergency response to Level 3 as severe storms hit Chongqing and Guizhou, coinciding with the national college entrance exam.
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WeatherDisaster
Wallonia Flooding: Waters Exceed 2021 Disaster Levels
Catastrophic flooding in Wallonia surpasses 2021 disaster levels. 20,000 without water, schools closed, and a Leuven photographer loses everything.
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WeatherBelgium
Severe Storms and Flooding Batter Wallonia and Brabant
Violent overnight storms swept through Wallonia and Brabant, causing widespread flooding, road closures, and property damage from hail.
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Weather & Disaster ReliefChina
China Severe Weather: Disaster Relief and Emergency Harvest
China allocates 72M yuan for disaster relief as heavy rain and sandstorms hit provinces. Thousands of harvesters rush to save wheat crops.
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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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WeatherChina
China Braces for Record Rainfall as Four Alerts Issued
China issues four weather alerts as record rainfall hits central and eastern regions, activating flood emergency responses across seven provinces.
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US NewsRescue
28 Boy Scouts Rescued From West Virginia River Floodwaters
28 Boy Scouts were rescued from fast-moving floodwaters on the Cacapon River in West Virginia. Emergency crews brought all scouts to safety in 45 minutes.
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Weather & DisasterChina
Hunan Raises Flood Alert to Level III as New Storms Loom
Hunan raises flood defense to Level III as fresh heavy rain threatens areas already devastated by record flooding that killed 5 and left 11 missing.
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WeatherUnited States
Storms Threaten Memorial Day Travel, Flooding Texas to NE
Severe storms threaten Memorial Day travel with flooding from Texas to the Northeast. Over 1,000 flights delayed, flash flood watches in effect.
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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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