Chinese mainland’s scorching summer: How cities beat unprecedented heat
Record-breaking heat across the Chinese mainland has prompted cities to open cooling centers, upgrade safety standards, and share tips to prevent heatstroke.
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Britain Braces for Most Extensive Third Heat Wave
Britain’s third heat wave of the year is the most extensive yet, with temperatures hitting 33-34°C, amber health alerts, and record dryness straining water resources.
China Marks Sandstorm Day With Tech-Driven Green Push
On International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, China showcases tech-driven afforestation, drone seeding and renewable corridors in its largest desert-fighting push yet.
160 Missing as Texas Reels from July 4 Flash Floods
Texas communities are still recovering from July 4 flash floods as search and rescue teams work to find 160 missing people and support displaced residents.
Chinese Mainland Earmarks 150M Yuan for Flood and Typhoon Relief
Chinese mainland allocates 150 million yuan for disaster relief across six regions amid peak flood season and Typhoon Danas.
Texas Flash Floods Expose Gaps in Terrain, Warnings & Infrastructure
Severe flash floods in central Texas killed 104, driven by rugged terrain, intense rainfall, weak warnings and lack of flood controls. Calls grow for smarter alerts and infrastructure.
Chinese mainland’s Rapid Early Warning Project Wins 2025 WSIS Prize
CAICT’s rapid, secure early warning system from the Chinese mainland won the 2025 WSIS prize in the E-environment category, showcasing ICT’s impact on climate resilience and sustainable development.
Typhoon Danas Spurs Level-IV Flood Alert in Zhejiang and Fujian
As Typhoon Danas heads toward the Chinese mainland, a Level-IV flood emergency is activated in Zhejiang and Fujian, bracing communities for torrential rain and rising rivers.
Typhoon Danas Slams Taiwan, Poised to Hit the Chinese Mainland’s East Coast
Typhoon Danas, the fourth typhoon of the year, made landfall in the island of Taiwan with 40 m/s winds and is forecast to hit the Chinese mainland’s east coast by July 8.
Texas Floods Claim 81 Lives as Search Continues for Missing Children
Catastrophic central Texas floods have claimed 81 lives, including 28 children. Over 850 rescued, but dozens remain missing after Camp Mystic campers swept away by the Guadalupe River.