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Portugal

Northern Portugal declares forest fire emergency

Thousands of firefighters are deployed as forecasters say the risk for the north of the country until Wednesday is "very high" or at its "maximum".

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Strong winds damage exterior of Rio Games aquatics centre

Strong winds in Rio have forced Olympic organisers to postpone rowing events for a second day.

Mexico

Mudslides in Mexico kill 40

At least 40 people are now confirmed dead after multiple mudslides and flooding in Mexico.

Mexico

Dozens killed in mudslides on Mexico's Pacific coast

Mudslides in eastern Mexico have killed at least 38 people over the weekend.

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Flash flooding in FYROM capital leaves more than 20 people dead

More than 20 people have been killed in flash flooding in Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

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Waterfalls in China

Even if the rainfall has not been impressive in recent months, the spectacle of the Hukou waterfall remains impressive.

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Hot mess: Earth on track for hottest year on record

It’s a record that’s been broken every month of this year, but it’s bad news for the earth.

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Torrential rain causes floods and havoc across China

Torrential rain across China has caused dramatic flooding in hundreds of towns and trapped many local residents.

China

Heavy rain hits central and north China

Heavy rains hit Henan, Hebei and Shanxi provinces in central and north China from Monday morning, causing severe floods in many parts – even in the mountains – and bringing traffic to a complete…

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China: trucks driven into flood

A dozen trucks carrying heavy rocks were driven into a flood to help block a dyke in central China’s Hunan Province.

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China: deadly Typhoon Nepartak

Typhoon Nepartak is being blamed for killing four people in Minqing County of southeast China’s Fujian Province.

China

Taiwan and China prepare for Typhoon Nepartak

Taiwan and China have been preparing for Typhoon Nepartak that is expected to hit land early on Friday.

World News

Torrential rains spark floods in China, Pakistan, and India

Severe floods in several Chinese regions have left at least 180 dead as heavy rains sweep across Asia, also triggering floods in Pakistan and India.

India

Lighting kills scores in India

At least 90 people have been killed by lightning strikes in India.

Cyprus

Greece, Britain and Israel help fight massive forest fire in Cyprus

Greece, Britain and Israel have sent planes and helicopters to Cyprus to help fight one of the biggest forest fires to hit the island in years.

USA

Bush fires rage amid brutal heatwave in southern California

Two fast-moving bush fires rage amid a brutal heatwave in the US state of California.

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Hailstorm causes havoc in China

A ferocious hail and rainstorm lashed Harbin City in north-east China, wreaking mayhem on the streets and disrupting traffic.

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Severe flooding plagues Sydney as major storms hit

Torrential rain and high winds battered Australia’s east coast on Sunday, leaving up to 26,000 homes without power while flooding forced hundreds of people into evacuation…

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Thunder struck

Organizers of the “Rock am Ring” festival in Mendig, Germany decided to cancel the third and final day of the sell-out concert on Sunday (5 June) after heavy thunderstorms and lightning injured more t

Germany

Lightning strikes end German rock festival

The third and final day of the mammoth "Rock-am-Ring" festival is cancelled after lightning strikes injure more than 80.