After pummeling southern Japan, killing two people, the storm is expected to move slowly across the Korean Peninsula, bringing heavy rain and wind.
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Weather Punishes Europe, With Portugal Wildfires and Slovenia Floods
The extreme weather across the continent this summer has destroyed huge amounts of land, forced many to evacuate, and in some cases caused deaths.
South Korea Braces for Typhoon Khanun as It Barrels Over Japan
The storm, which battered Okinawa last week, engulfed the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on its way toward the Korean Peninsula.
As Weather Threats Loom, Even Chimps Learn to Shelter in Place
How do you teach 300 chimpanzees to seek safety in a storm? With cowbells, sound machines and a bright orange Frisbee.
Winter Heat Wave Grips Chile, Argentina and Other South American Countries
An unusual winter heat wave has brought record high temperatures to cities across Argentina, Chile and Paraguay this week, triggering concerns about the impacts of climate change.
Iran Orders Two-Day Shutdown Because of ‘Unprecedented’ Heat
The government announced a two-day public holiday, ordering all government agencies, banks and schools to close amid soaring temperatures that threatened public health and strained the power grid.
At Least 2 Dead in Heavy Rains and Flooding in Beijing
Landslides and flash flooding threatened outer districts of the city, and more than 5,000 residents were evacuated from their homes, the authorities said.
Wildfires and Heat Transform Italy and Greece Into Tourism Nightmares
Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.
Europe’s Cities Rely on Age-Old Ways to Stay Cool as Heat Waves Intensify
Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts.
Nova Scotia Flooding: At Least Four Remain Missing After Extreme Rain
Parts of the province recorded its heaviest rainfall since 1971. The flooding forced hundreds to evacuate, officials said.