Broiling heat persists in many areas across China
The National Meteorological Center warned extreme high temperatures will continue in many parts of the country and could reach 40 degrees Celsius in some areas.
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Cambodian ministry issues flood, heavy rain warnings
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology warned relevant authorities and the public in some provinces to exercise increased caution as water levels of rivers have risen.
Karachi set for more rains as another ‘low pressure’ weather heads towards Sindh
Under the new weather system, the Meteorology office cautioned heavy rainfall may generate water-logging in low-lying areas from Aug 16.
Indonesia deploys over 20 helicopters to fire-prone provinces as hot spots appear
The fires, which have prompted fears of haze returning to the region, have not spread, thanks to rain and fire-fighting efforts on the ground.
Shanghai heatwave sets new annual record
Over the past 150 years, the city has seen 20 days in which temperatures exceeded 40 C. Before 2009, this had only happened twice.
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Tail end of typhoon strikes Cambodia
More than 300 households had been evacuated to the emergency locations prepared for their respective communes.
Typhoon Mulan makes landfall in South China
The meteorological department predicted that there will be heavy wind and rain in Guangdong between Aug 10 and 11, advising the relevant areas to take measures.
Maguindanao floods displace 15,000 families
Flooding has been a recurring problem in Datu Montawal province in the Philippines as the town serves as a catch basin for river waters from the bigger rivers.
Parts of Karachi receive light to heavy rain, more expected till week’s end
A forecast said monsoon currents are expected to become stronger from Aug 11 and showers may continue to gain intensity and become more widespread until Aug 14.