Record Heatwave in Japan: Heatstroke Cases Surge by 20% in July
Japan’s heatwave in July 2024 led to a 20% increase in heatstroke cases, marking the second-highest number since 2008, with sweltering temperatures claiming 62 lives.
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China’s Summer Vegetable Prices Surge Nearly 40% Amid Extreme Weather
Extreme weather in China, including high temperatures and heavy rainfall, has led to a nearly 40% surge in vegetable prices this summer.
Sudan Floods Claim 68 Lives Since June, Interior Minister Reports
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Over 1.1 Million Impacted as Severe Floods Devastate Assam, India
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Swift Response: China Dispatches Aid to Fight Heilongjiang Floods
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Heat Waves Simplify Politicians’ Language, Study Finds
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PNG Leader Links Extraordinary Weather to Devastating Disasters
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