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Thailand's Nan Nakhon Airport continues operating despite severe flooding across Nan province, though authorities warn travellers to expect road access restrictions and potential flight delays or diversions.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended formal condolences to Colombia following a major earthquake that devastated the western part of the country, expressing solidarity with the affected families.
Indonesia's meteorological agency reported a 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Mbay in East Nusa Tenggara on Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning as residents fled to safety.
Tropical Depressions Luis and Maymay, combined with southwest monsoon rains, have claimed 19 lives across the Philippines and affected 2.2 million people, with nearly 100,000 currently sheltering in evacuation centres.
Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture faces a mounting humanitarian crisis following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. With over 250 aftershocks, 34 deaths, and widespread infrastructure damage, rescue teams battle scorching heat and water shortages.
Spain is tackling its largest recorded wildfire in Avila province, which has consumed around 50,000 hectares. Nearly 100,000 people across 46 municipalities have been evacuated or ordered indoors as blazes spread across Madrid, Avila, and Toledo.
Devastating flash floods in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir have claimed at least 11 lives following days of torrential rain. Rajouri and Poonch districts face severe property damage and ongoing evacuations.
Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia's Sunda Strait erupted on July 7, ejecting ash 100 metres into the air as volcanic activity continues to escalate. Authorities have raised the volcano's alert status to Level III and established a three-kilometre exclusion zone.