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Hundreds of Greek firefighters battle a major wildfire spreading toward Megara, 50km west of Athens, with support from international crews. At least 500 personnel are deployed across multiple fire zones.
Malaysia's Special Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) is pursuing recertification as an International Heavy Urban Search and Rescue team, a status that would underscore the nation's disaster preparedness capabilities and global humanitarian credentials.
France has arrested more than 300 people in connection with recent wildfires, with suspected arson accounting for roughly two-thirds of cases. The southwestern Gironde blaze, which consumed nearly 42,000 hectares, is now stabilising.
South Korea's Foreign Ministry confirmed Wednesday that no South Korean nationals have been killed or injured in the earthquake that struck Japan earlier this week, as Seoul activates safety protocols for its citizens.
Melaka has committed RM25 million to restore flood-damaged infrastructure across the state, targeting 100 critical sites including roads and river embankments by end-August.
France's wildfire crisis has escalated sharply, with more than 85 firefighters sustaining injuries while battling unprecedented forest fires across the country. The situation in the Gironde department remains critical, affecting tens of thousands of evacuees.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has stressed the need for Malaysia to establish a unified air disaster management system enabling agencies to operate under single command, emphasising that effective crisis response depends on seamless coordination rather than resources alone.
A sudden flash flood in Gansu Province killed 10 people and injured 23 on Sunday as Typhoon Noul swept across southern China, forcing the evacuation of over 700,000 residents and prompting China's highest flood alert across multiple provinces.
Spain's government evacuated approximately 60,000 residents over the weekend as massive wildfires threatened the Madrid region and Ávila province northwest of the capital, prompting a national emergency declaration.
China has issued its most severe typhoon warning as Typhoon Noul, the 12th of the season, approaches Guangdong Province with maximum winds of Force 14, prompting emergency flood control measures across multiple provinces.
Thailand's Cabinet has approved 843.26 million Baht from the 2026 fiscal emergency fund to rehabilitate irrigation infrastructure damaged by last year's southern floods across five provinces, covering 67 separate projects.
France is grappling with its worst wildfire season since World War II, with almost 40,000 hectares of forest and vegetation destroyed so far in 2026 amid exceptional heat conditions, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nunez.
Relentless monsoon rains have triggered devastating flash floods across India's northern regions, claiming at least 11 lives in Kashmir and threatening seven more in Nagaland. Authorities race to evacuate residents as swollen rivers and landslides cause widespread destruction.
Heavy downpours have inundated Seoul and South Korea's eastern Gangwon Province, destroying homes and infrastructure. Authorities report 540 damage incidents with no fatalities as further storms loom.
Thailand's disaster management agency has issued a high-tide warning for Bangkok and six surrounding provinces from July 13 to 19, cautioning residents and businesses along waterways about potential flooding risks.
Water seepage in a drainage sump along Bangkok's Purple Line subway construction has forced authorities to evacuate approximately 60 residents from three commercial buildings and close a 200-metre section of Prajadhipok Road as a precautionary measure.
The Sultan of Pahang has expressed gratitude to federal and state authorities for their investments in infrastructure projects, particularly flood mitigation efforts in vulnerable areas like Sungai Lembing ahead of the monsoon season.
Malaysia faces an extended period of hot, dry weather as El Niño begins affecting the country through early 2027. Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid urges citizens to conserve water and avoid burning activities.