Mass cleanup underway after severe flooding in China

Heavy rain leaves trail of damage in Chungcheong, North Jeolla

Heavy rain pounding the Chungcheong and North Jeolla provinces toppled trees and flooded roads Wednesday, with damage reported across the affected areas. A total of 25 cases of facility damage had been reported as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Of these, 22 involved public facilities, including 11 fallen trees, two flooded roads, two drainage failures, two flooded underground spaces, tw

China dam collapse: hundreds evacuated after typhoon rains breach Guangxi reservoir

Floodwater breached a reservoir in southern China and threatened others, as heavy rain pounded the region, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people in the area. Chinese authorities urged caution and ordered rescue and evacuation operations, with Typhoon Maysak expected to bring more bad weather. On Monday, breaches and flooding were spotted at multiple reservoirs in the city of Hengzhou and Binyang county in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, according to a statement from Guangxi’s capital,...

Typhoon causes severe flooding in southern China

Rescue efforts are underway after Typhoon Maysak has caused severe flooding in southern China. State media reports that authorities have raised its flood control response to the highest level.

Landslide Kills 21 in Northwestern China

TANCHANG, Gansu, July 8: Rescue operations have been completed at the site of a landslide in Tanchang County, northwest China's Gansu Province, which left 21 people dead and seven...

Lagos to demolish marked distressed buildings after mall collapse

Begins probe as rescue operations end By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish all structurally distressed buildings previously marked for removal in the Alakija area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area following the collapse of a three-storey building that claimed nine lives and left 27 others rescued. The announcement came as [] The post Lagos to demolish marked distressed buildings after mall collapse appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lebih 130,000 dipindahkan akibat banjir di China

BEIJING: Pasukan penyelamat terus menjalankan operasi mencari mangsa yang terselamat di kawasan dilanda banjir di China selepas ribut kuat mengorbankan 21 nyawa, menyebabkan puluhan sungai melimpah dan empangan takungan pecah. Di wilayah selatan Guangxi, sekurang-kurangnya enam orang dilaporkan maut manakala lebih 130,000 penduduk dipindahkan berikutan hujan lebat berterusan dan banjir besar akibat Taufan Maysak. Pihak ... Read more The post Lebih 130,000 dipindahkan akibat banjir di China appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Southern China reels from storm floods

Beijing, July 9: A southern Chinese region on Wednesday was reeling from the destruction and widespread flooding caused...

Rescuers search for survivors of China storms as super typhoon nears

LIULAN, China: Rescuers scoured flooded parts of China for survivors on Wednesday after storms killed 17 people and caused dozens of rivers to overflow and a reservoir dam to burst...

Trump says multiple people arrested for vandalizing refurbished Reflecting Pool: ‘Years in jail!’

Trump said extensive repairs will be needed, starting with the likely draining of the water.

China evacuates stranded students after Guangxi floods

Chinese state media CCTV aired footage of rescue crews evacuating students and staff from flooded schools in Guigang, in the southwestern region of Guangxi, after days of heavy rainfall left parts of the education district inundated. #china #floods #guangxi #guangxi #rescue

Storm Winds Send Debris Flying Across Street in China

Footage shows strong winds whipping debris through a street in Huanggang, in central China’s Hubei province. #China

DBKL orders immediate clean-up after viral video reignites scrutiny of Hicks Flats in Bukit Bintang

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has ordered immediate clean-up works at Hicks Flats in Bukit...

Min. orders nationwide crackdown on waterway pollution, illegal dumping

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sweilem has directed the intensification of canal and drain cleaning operations nationwide and ordered stricter field monitoring and immediate action against violations affecting waterway efficiency or public health. This is in line with Ministerial Circular No. 1 of 2026 on combating the dumping of waste into waterways. According [] The post Min. orders nationwide crackdown on waterway pollution, illegal dumping appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

BNPB distributes clean water to drought-hit communities in Java

Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has ensured clean water distribution to residents facing ...

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Passersby unite to save cyclist swept away by floodwaters

A dramatic rescue unfolded in Guangdong after a woman riding through floodwater lost control and was swept into deeper, fast-moving currents. As the situation turned critical, several nearby residents rushed into action without hesitation. Working together, they formed a human chain and pulled the woman to safety. #EverydayHero

China issues red alert for rainstorms as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall

Several Chinese cities, including the capital Beijing, have stepped up emergency response measures on Saturday as the local authorities issued a red alert for rainstorms as Typhoon Bavi barrelled down on its east coast

Flood watches, warnings remain in place as cleanup takes place across Alberta

While the worst of the rain may be over following a massive storm that slammed into central and southern Alberta on the weekend, huge cleanup efforts are now underway.

Slither River: Large Scale Disaster Sends a Venomous Nile of Reptiles Flooding into a Chinese Village

Slither River: Large Scale Disaster Sends a Venomous Nile of Reptiles Flooding into a Chinese Village

China floods kill 17 as rescuers search for survivors amid more storms

China floods kill 17 as rescuers search for survivors amid more storms

Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater

Tropical Storm Mekkhala has triggered severe flooding across parts of Taiwan before bringing torrential rain and transport disruption to Japan. The storm has left homes underwater, damaged property and prompted flood, landslide and evacuation warnings. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Dam breach triggers evacuations in southern China

Breach reported at Liulan reservoir in Nanning city in southern Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region

Shoe factory fire in southeastern China leaves at least 28 dead: state media

Chinese President Xi Jinping issued instructions urging an all-out rescue effort and called on ‌authorities to hold those responsible strictly accountable.

Guangxi Floods Devastate Zoo, Leave Thousands of Dead Pigs Floating at Submerged Farm

Days of torrential rain and reservoir failures in China’s Guangxi region have left widespread destruction, affecting not only tens of thousands of residents but also wildlife and livestock. A zoo in Guigang lost more than 100 animals after rising waters overwhelmed the facility, while a flooded pig farm in Binyang County saw thousands of pigs []

Antwerp fire live: Multiple dead as blaze rips through Linkeroever apartment block

A huge rescue operation is under way as a fire rips through an apartment block in the Belgian city of Antwerp

Del Rio Hit Hard by Flash Flooding; Emergency Director Says Damage Worse Than Helene for Some Residents

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - Recovery efforts are underway in Cocke County after flash flooding swept through the Del Rio community Saturday mo...

Weather Live Updates: Waterlogging in Delhi, Mumbai after heavy rains, flash floods in Himachal

Heavy rains battered large parts of the country on Thursday morning with waterlogging reported in several parts of Delhi, Mumbai and Rajasthan. The heavy downpour also triggered flash floods and widespread disruption to rail and road traffic, with 11 people feared trapped under a collapsed garbage mound in Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad and several parts of Delhi and Mumbai reeling under waterlogging.

How did 900 snakes escape and ‘slither free’ from China’s farm

Is there anything worse than a devastating flood season? Turns out, yes. China’s Hengzhou is grappling with an alarming crisis where nearly 900 snakes escaped after floodwaters damaged a local snake-breeding farm. Wait, what! You read that right. The floods have already claimed several lives across China — while triggering landslides, storms and widespread property []

Floods kill 3 in Taiwan and Japan as Mekkhala and Higos fuel heavy rain and landslides

Flooding triggered by Tropical Storm Mekkhala killed two people in Taiwan after nearly 1 m (3 ft) of rain inundated parts of the island on Friday, June 26, 2026.Meanwhile, one fatality was reported in Japan which remained on high alert for flooding and landslides as tropical moisture from Mekkhala and Tropical Storm Higos interacted with the seasonal Baiu rain front, prompting evacuations, transport disruptions and widespread weather warnings. Source

Youth drowned at Jandar Bari Waterfall; rescue operation underway

Youth drowned at Jandar Bari Waterfall; rescue operation underway

208 kg of heavy water leaked from Wolsong-4 reactor; no radiation issue reported

SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- A leakage of heavy water from a nuclear reactor in the...

Torrential rains shut down Taiwan as Japan issues flood warnings amid storm

Typhoon Mekkhala, now nearing Japan's Ryukyu Islands brought heavy rain to parts of Taiwan, shutting down schools and offices amid warnings