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South Korea has recorded its highest temperature since modern weather tracking began in 1904, with the southeastern city of Yangsan reaching 42.5°C. The extreme heat has prompted emergency government response measures.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across multiple districts in seven states and Labuan, expected to persist until 5pm today.
Typhoon Noul is forcing major carriers to cancel dozens of flights connecting Southeast Asia with Hong Kong and China this weekend, disrupting travel for thousands of passengers across the region.
Severe thunderstorms and gales swept across eastern Hubei Province in central China on Monday evening, killing 11 people and leaving one missing. The extreme weather caused widespread damage across four cities.
Malaysia's weather authority has warned of severe thunderstorms, torrential rainfall and strong winds across eight states until 7pm, affecting dozens of districts in the northern and eastern regions.
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The WHO has alerted Europe to an imminent severe heatwave building over the Atlantic, with temperatures expected to peak at 43°C in Portugal and southern Spain this week. The organisation stressed that fewer than half of European nations have comprehensive heat-health action plans in place.
A severe heat wave has claimed at least 25 lives across the United States, with New Jersey accounting for the majority of fatalities. Simultaneously, the East Coast faces the threat of destructive thunderstorms and flooding.
Poland has recorded its highest temperature since records began, with mercury reaching 40.5°C in western border town Slubice, shattering a 105-year-old national record set in 1921.
Kentucky faces a devastating flooding crisis that has claimed four lives, prompting Governor Andy Beshear to declare a state of emergency. Heavy rainfall and ongoing rescue operations across the commonwealth highlight the severity of the weather event.
Record-breaking heat in France has forced iconic Paris attractions including the Eiffel Tower and Louvre to close early, leaving disappointed tourists scrambling to revise their itineraries amid dangerous conditions.
Britain's Household Division has suspended ceremonial guard changes at Buckingham Palace and Windsor this week as a severe heatwave threatens record-breaking temperatures of 39°C, prompting authorities to prioritise soldier and public safety.
France's iconic Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum closed early this week as a severe heatwave swept across the country, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels and authorities placing dozens of regions under critical heat alerts.
Malaysia's Meteorological Department has warned of severe weather across nine states and Labuan, including thunderstorms, torrential rain and strong winds expected until 9 pm today.