Hainan evacuates over 55,000 after extreme rainfall
More than 55,000 people were evacuated across China’s Hainan province after days of extreme rainfall triggered flooding and other hazards. Authorities moved residents from high-risk...
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China widens flood response after Typhoon Dolphin landfalls
Typhoon Dolphin forced the evacuation of about 167,900 people in Fujian Province as heavy rain and flooding spread across eastern China. The Fujian figure covered...
Canada wildfires force 20,000 from British Columbia homes
More than 20,000 people fled communities around Okanagan Lake after the Bald Range wildfire surged through southern British Columbia over the weekend. Provincial authorities declared...
Eastern Washington fires leave 700 structures destroyed
Three fast-moving wildfires near Spokane have destroyed at least 700 structures and forced about 67,000 people to evacuate. The Old Trails, Autumn Lane and Fairview...
Mayon eruption widens farm toll as crop checks continue
LEGAZPI: More than 1,200 hectares of farmland in Albay were potentially affected by ashfall from Mayon Volcano’s ongoing effusive eruption, with satellite analysis offering the broadest...