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China has declared its maximum typhoon alert as Typhoon Noul, the 12th of the season, moves toward Guangdong Province with strengthening Force 14 winds. Multiple provinces activate emergency flood controls.
France's Interior Minister warns of persistently high wildfire risk across the country, with over 119,000 hectares destroyed and nearly 15,000 fire incidents recorded since the start of the year.
Melaka has committed RM25 million to repair infrastructure damaged by recent floods, targeting 100 sites including roads and drainage systems, with completion expected by end of August.
France is battling an escalating wildfire crisis, with two major fires in Fontainebleau destroying nearly 1,920 hectares. Authorities have arrested two suspects for arson, while deploying 600 firefighters and investigating 59 suspected cases of intentional fire-setting nationwide.
Thailand's disaster management authorities have issued a high-tide warning for six central provinces and Bangkok, alerting residents and businesses to potential riverbank overflow and flooding between July 13 and 19.
Indonesia and India accelerate financial cooperation through cross-border QR payments while President Prabowo honours PM Modi. Super Typhoon Inday approaches the Philippines as health authorities prepare vaccination campaigns. Singapore unveils fresh vision for Sentosa transformation.
Malaysia is launching 15 permanent disaster relief centres across nine states, with two already complete and nine under construction. The initiative aims to reduce disruption to schools during flood emergencies.
Hong Kong's security chief Chris Tang has pledged that authorities will pursue prosecutions without restrictions in the investigation of last November's Tai Po fire, which killed 168 people including a firefighter.
A suspected lightning strike ignited fires across multiple floating fish farms near Pulau Ubin on June 24, destroying equipment and stock. One operator estimates losses at S$120,000, highlighting vulnerabilities in aquaculture infrastructure.
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A wildfire suppression aircraft has crashed in Canada's Northwest Territories, resulting in three fatalities. The Cessna O-1 Bird Dog was engaged in firefighting operations when it went down near Fort Simpson on Thursday.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has warned Malaysians to prepare for prolonged hot and dry conditions triggered by El Niño, which is forecast to persist until early 2027 and could intensify water shortages and fire risks.