Heavy rain has continued to lash Beijing, forcing authorities to close tourist attractions, suspend public transport and evacuate residents from areas at high risk of flooding and geological disasters. More than 300 tourist and camping sites have been closed, while operations at more than 4,100 rural homestays have been suspended. Authorities have also halted around […]
Typhoon Dolphin Disrupts Travel and Triggers Flood Warnings Chinese authorities have evacuated more than one million people from their homes across eastern China, including the financial hub of Shanghai, as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall. The powerful storm brought torrential rain and severe weather conditions, disrupting transportation across the region. Nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled in […]
Massive wildfires burning across more than 250,000 acres in the U.S. state of Washington have prompted widespread evacuation orders as firefighters continue battling multiple fast-moving blazes. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency and imposed a statewide burn ban in response to the worsening conditions, urging residents to remain alert and comply with […]
Hundreds of Firefighters Battle Flames Near French Capital French authorities have evacuated residents and deployed hundreds of firefighters as a wildfire described as being of “exceptional scale” continues to burn through the Fontainebleau Forest, south of Paris. The fast moving blaze has spread rapidly through the historic forest, threatening nearby homes and prompting precautionary evacuations […]