Natural Disaster: A catastrophic event caused by nature, such as a hurricane, earthquake, flood, or wildfire, that results in significant environmental impact and property damage. Our weather news coverage tracks these extreme weather events and natural hazards to provide real-time updates on safety and recovery efforts.
The biggest natural disasters and extreme weather events this week: deadly flooding in Italy, Indonesia wildfire haze, record rainfall in Japan, Hurricane Lowell damage in Hawaii and an earthquake near Worms, Germany.
Nagoya recorded a record 104.5 mm of rain in one hour, triggering severe flooding and a Level 5 Shonai River alert. More heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast over the next five days.
Nagoya Just Had Its Heaviest Hour of Rain on Record — And More Is Coming Read Post »
Europe heatwave 2026 continues! Read the latest ECMWF long-term forecast for August, current July 25 wildfire updates in Spain and France, and meteorological analysis.
Europe Heatwave 2026: Fourth Wave, Wildfires & August Forecast Read Post »
Europe wildfire emergency: mass evacuations in Spain and France, deadly fires in Italy, affected towns, forecast, safety advice and live fire map.
Europe Wildfires 2026: Spain, France and Italy Emergency Read Post »
Typhoon Noul/Kiyapo is strengthening toward Guangdong and Fujian. Latest path, landfall time, cities at risk, Hong Kong signal, rain and flood forecast.
Typhoon Noul 2026 Path: China Landfall, Cities at Risk Read Post »
