Hurricane Erick approaches Pacific coast, threatens Mexico with flooding

Hurricane Erick is forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds, storm surge and possible mudslides to southern coastal Mexico, the United States National Hurricane Center (NHC) has said, causing potential “life-threatening flooding and mudslides.”

Massive floods in France: The red alert lifted for the six departments concerned

Historic massive flooding in France:

Dangerous Heatwaves Forecasted For the US

The US is forecasted to be hit with extreme heat this week. On Tuesday, temperatures were forecasted as reaching up to 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius) in Sacramento, California; 108 in Las Vegas; and 110 in Phoenix.

Greece to bake in season's first heatwave, temperatures could hit 43°C

Greece will endure a three-day heatwave starting tomorrow with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, the country's civil protection minister has said, warning of a high wildfire risk.

Red alerts issued in 16 Italian cities, high temperatures are expected in Europe next week

Red alerts have been issued for 16 cities across Italy as extreme heat continues to affect southern Europe.

China renews yellow alert for high temperatures to even exceed 40 degrees Celsius

China's National Meteorological Center on Friday renewed a yellow alert for high temperatures as heatwaves are expected to scorch vast parts of the country.

Extreme Heat Wave (48.3 °C) Spreads across US with 55m People under Heat Alerts

The extreme heat wave that has baked much of southern United States continues to spread to other regions of the country this week, with over 55 million people now under heat alerts.

Flooding in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Red alert today in some areas

 

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Shanghai Cancels Nearly 600 Flights Due To Approaching Typhoon Muifa

Almost 600 flights have been canceled in two international airports of China's Shanghai as powerful typhoon Muifa gained strength in the East China Sea, forcing Beijing to issue red alert, media reported on Wednesday.

Major floods hit China's Pearl River basin- China.org.cn

The Ministry of Water Resources said Sunday that major flooding has occurred in south China's Pearl River basin due to heavy rainfall.

Emiten alerta de tsunami por el terremoto de magnitud 7,2 registrado cerca de la costa de Haití - RT

 

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China cities declare rain ‘red alerts’ as flood death toll climbs | Al Jazeera

Five cities in the central Chinese province of Hubei have declared “red alerts” after torrential rain left 21 people dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 6,000 people, state media reported.

China renews yellow alert for heavy rainstorms- China.org.cn

China's National Meteorological Center on Sunday renewed its yellow alert for rainstorms in southwestern parts of the country, calling for precautionary measures.

Floodwaters rise in Paris amid warnings of further deluge

Some 20 flood warnings have been issued for Paris and surrounding areas, with French authorities putting residents and businesses along the capital’s River Seine on high alert over rising floodwaters.

China maintains blue alert for snowstorm

China's national observatory maintained a blue snowstorm alert for Saturday and Sunday as heavy snow continues to hit the country's central regions.

Volcano in southwestern Japan erupts for 1st time since 2011

A volcano in southwestern Japan erupted early on Wednesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

4 Dead in Philippine Floods,Landslides

Four people have been killed in landslides and massive flooding caused by heavy rains brought by a tropical depression in the Philippines.

Mexico's south Baja peninsula braces for tropical storm Lidia

The southern half of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula was bracing for tropical storm Lidia on Thursday, as it barreled towards the popular vacation destination with maximum sustained winds of 100 km per hour.

Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano spews lava fragments

Mexico's National Center for Disaster Prevention said the Popocatépetl volcano launched incandescent lava fragments more than half a mile away from its crater.

Radioactive material theft in Mexico prompts alert in 9 states

Mexican officials have issued a nine state alert after a vehicle carrying mobile industrial radiography equipment filled with Iridium-192 was stolen in the city of Tlaquepaque in the state of Jalisco.