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Indonesia has deployed two water-bombing helicopters to combat a wildfire at Mount Bromo that has consumed approximately 60 hectares across Probolinggo and Malang regencies in East Java since Monday.
Hundreds of Greek firefighters backed by international crews fight sprawling wildfires west of Athens. Flames advancing on Megara have destroyed thousands of hectares, with authorities investigating arson cases.
France's wildfire season has reached catastrophic proportions, with 119,000 hectares consumed by flames since January. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez warns that dangerous conditions persist despite marginal humidity improvements.
Malaysia's Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) is pursuing recertification as a Heavy Urban Search and Rescue team, aiming to preserve its status among the world's most capable disaster response units.
France faces unprecedented wildfire devastation with over 85 firefighters injured battling massive blazes. The crisis highlights climate vulnerabilities affecting regions globally, including Southeast Asia.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has stressed the need for an integrated air disaster management system enabling seamless coordination among agencies, emphasising unified command and rapid response capabilities.
A sudden flash flood in Gansu Province has killed 10 people and injured 23, as Typhoon Noul makes landfall across southern China, prompting the highest-level alert and evacuation of over 700,000 residents.
China has declared its maximum typhoon alert as Typhoon Noul barrels toward Guangdong Province. The system, located roughly 100 kilometres offshore, carries winds equivalent to Force 14 and is expected to intensify before making landfall.
Thailand's Cabinet has approved 843.26 million Baht in emergency funding to restore irrigation infrastructure damaged by severe flooding in the Kingdom's southern provinces last year. The projects will cover five provinces and 67 separate repair initiatives.
Vietnam has declared a natural disaster emergency on a critical section of Ho Chi Minh Road in Tuyen Quang Province following severe damage from consecutive heavy rainfall events during June 2026.
China faces unprecedented flooding across multiple provinces following historic rainfall and rare tornadoes. Nearly 900 snakes escaped a farm in Guangxi, while a landslide in Gansu killed at least 33 people. Authorities warn climate change is creating new disaster patterns.
A devastating fire at a Bangkok bar in Chatuchak district claimed at least 27 lives early Monday, with 18 others injured. Investigators suspect an electrical malfunction sparked the blaze.
Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has committed to addressing the persistent flooding crisis in Tanjung Minyak that has lasted over three decades, with the state reviewing proposals from relevant agencies to identify sustainable remedies.
Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has issued warnings for Bangkok and six central provinces ahead of a week of elevated sea levels expected to cause riverbank overflow and potential flooding in low-lying areas.
Malaysia will progressively establish 15 permanent disaster relief centres across nine states beginning this year. Two facilities in Johor and Pahang are complete, with nine under construction and four in planning stages.