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Extreme weather

‘Cruelly hot’: Japan devises new term for days with temperatures of 40 deg C or more

The new word, kokushobi, was included in the lexicon due to a recent high frequency of days exceeding 40 deg C.
The new word, kokushobi, was included in the lexicon due to a recent high frequency of days exceeding 40 deg C.

Clean-up under way in New Zealand’s North Island in wake of Cyclone Vaianu

New Zealand's Prime Minister, Mr Christopher Luxon said people had prepared for the storm and the response had been much better than previous emergencies.
New Zealand's Prime Minister, Mr Christopher Luxon said people had prepared for the storm and the response had been much better than previous emergencies.

Vietnam braces itself for extreme heat as forecasters warn of worsening conditions

Motorbike riders in Hue City wear sun-protective gear as they travel along Tran Hung Dao Street amid the intense heatwave.
Motorbike riders in Hue City wear sun-protective gear as they travel along Tran Hung Dao Street amid the intense heatwave.

Heatwave in Malaysia: Critical hot spots under control with continuous monitoring, says DPM Zahid

Malaysia's DPM Zahid said there are minor fire-related hotspots, but they are very limited.
Malaysia's DPM Zahid said there are minor fire-related hotspots, but they are very limited.

Part of Jakarta airport terminal’s ceiling caves in after heavy rain

The incident, which was said to have occurred at about 1.40pm, lasted for about five minutes.
The incident, which was said to have occurred at about 1.40pm, lasted for about five minutes.

Bangkok’s heat index hits dangerous levels, as authorities warn temperatures could exceed 52 deg C

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration urged the public to closely monitor symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, headaches, rapid pulse or unusual sweating patterns.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration urged the public to closely monitor symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, headaches, rapid pulse or unusual sweating patterns.

Thai Met Department warns of 42 deg C heat and thunderstorms across upper Thailand

A Thai man protects himself from the sun during hot weather in Bangkok, Thailand on March 30, 2026.
A Thai man protects himself from the sun during hot weather in Bangkok, Thailand on March 30, 2026.

Thailand swelters under extreme heat as temperatures hit 42 deg C, with haze and storms forecast

A woman shielding herself from the sun during hot weather at a roadside in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 30.
A woman shielding herself from the sun during hot weather at a roadside in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 30.

China expects severe flooding, drought in 2026

A resident moves his belongings in a flooded house after days of heavy rainfall in August 2025 in Qingyuan, Guangdong.
A resident moves his belongings in a flooded house after days of heavy rainfall in August 2025 in Qingyuan, Guangdong.

Vietnam braces for thunderstorms, strong winds, hail during seasonal transition

Devastating thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning and hail have slammed parts of the country in recent days.
Devastating thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning and hail have slammed parts of the country in recent days.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.