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UK Convenes Emergency Climate Response Meeting as Heat, Wildfires Threaten Multiple Sectors

The UK will convene an emergency Cobra meeting Wednesday to tackle mounting challenges from extreme heat, wildfires, and drought threatening critical services across the nation.

By Khairul Anuar · 12 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Seoul and South Korea Swelter as Temperatures Soar Past 40°C

South Korea is gripped by a severe heat wave, with Seoul and two other cities recording temperatures exceeding 40°C. It marks Seoul's hottest day since 2018.

By Khairul Anuar · 7 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

South Korea's Heat Death Toll Climbs to 21 as Extreme Temperatures Persist

South Korea's death toll from heat-related illnesses has reached 21 in 2024, exceeding last year's total despite fewer overall cases. Extreme temperatures continue to threaten the region.

By Khairul Anuar · 5 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

South Korea swelters under record 41.4°C heat as dual weather systems trap extreme temperatures

South Korea has recorded its hottest temperature since modern observations began, with Yangsan reaching 41.4°C on Friday. The extreme heat, driven by converging pressure systems, has persisted for three consecutive days across major regions.

By Khairul Anuar · 31 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

South Korea's Southeast Region Scorched by Record-Breaking Heat Wave as Temperatures Soar Above 40°C

South Korea's southeastern region has been battered by a severe heat wave, with Yangsan reaching 40.3°C and Busan recording its highest temperature since 1904. Authorities attribute the extreme conditions to converging high-pressure systems and expect the heat to persist.

By Khairul Anuar · 29 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Seoul drenched by overnight downpour as 10 national parks shut and hundreds of homes flood

Nearly 200mm of rain pounded Seoul and South Korea's eastern regions overnight, triggering 540 incidents of property damage and forcing the closure of 10 national parks. No fatalities were recorded.

By Khairul Anuar · 18 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Nine States Braced for Thunderstorms and Downpours Until Early Morning

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather alert affecting nine states, with thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and strong winds expected to persist until 1 am, impacting major population centres and rural districts.

By Khairul Anuar · 18 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

WHO Sounds Alarm Over Intensifying European Heatwave Crisis

The WHO has warned that Europe faces a critical period ahead as another severe heatwave develops over the Atlantic. Temperatures in Portugal and southern Spain are forecast to reach 43°C, prompting urgent calls for stronger health preparedness measures.

By Khairul Anuar · 8 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

US Heat Wave Claims 25 Lives as East Coast Braces for Severe Storms and Flooding

A persistent heat wave across the United States has claimed at least 25 lives, with 40 million people under heat alerts. The East Coast now faces thunderstorms threatening severe flooding as temperatures remain dangerously high.

By Khairul Anuar · 6 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

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