States batten down again as more heavy weather looms
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of giant hail, damaging winds and potential flooding as thunderstorms roll across several states.
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Kalmaegi hits Vietnam as toll rises in Philippines
One death has been reported from Typhoon Kalmaegi in Vietnam, as the Philippines toll from the storm continues to climb.
Emergency declared in Philippines as 241 dead, missing
A state of emergency has been declared in the Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi left more than 240 people dead and missing.
Severe storms, Cup track risk as rain sweeps east
A rain band stretching from southern Australia to the top end is set to wash over eastern states, bringing severe storms and a soggy Melbourne Cup.
‘Tennis ball-sized’ hail battering cars in major storms
Giant hail stones, damaging winds and heavy rain are pounding one of eastern Australia's main population zones, leaving some areas without electricity.
Melissa dissipates in Caribbean, 50 dead in its wake
Melissa, the most powerful storm ever to directly hit Jamaica, is estimated to have cost $A80 billion in damage and economic loss across the western Caribbean.
Storms brewing as tributes flow for lightning victim
More wild weather has been forecast with multiple states on high alert as tributes flow for a young woman fatally struck by lightning.
Demands for review of BOM site after mass complaints
Federal politicians are calling for a review of the Bureau of Meteorology's revamped website after it was labelled difficult to navigate and missing key tools.
Melissa to hit Jamaica as its strongest storm on record
Jamaican authorities are warning of catastrophic damage from Hurricane Melissa as the category five storm bears down as a record-breaking monster.
Thunderstorms, hail and winds leave homes without power
Severe thunderstorms, giant balls of hail and strong gusts of wind have left tens of thousands without power as wild weather batters the east coast.
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Warning after deaths of surfer and friend in wild winds
Police tried in vain to save a surfer in rough waters and the friend who swam to his rescue, prompting a warning to stay safe in punishing heat and wild winds.
Snap heatwave breaks records as winds wreak havoc
Temperature records have tumbled in two states, as millions of people swelter through record highs and destructive winds threaten property damage.
At least 12 dead as Typhoon Bualoi batters Vietnam
Typhoon Bualoi has made landfall in Vietnam, triggering floods, airport closures and evacuations of thousands of residents.
Super Typhoon Ragasa batters HK, kills dozens in Taiwan
Typhoon Ragasa has made landfall in southern China, where nearly two million people have been evacuated.
Typhoon Ragasa aims at China after lashing Taiwan, HK
The most powerful cyclone of 2025 has crashed into the south China coast after battering Hong Kong and killing 17 people in Taiwan.
No time to stow the brollies with soggy spring forecast
Spring has not yet sprung but forecasters say a soggy season awaits much of Australia, with parts tipped to receive heavy rainfall and flooding.
Hurricane Erin leaves two swimmers dead off US coast
Hurricane Erin has killed at least two people, and a search continues for a man who was missing after his boat capsized off the coast of Massachusetts.
Hurricane Erin stirring dangerous waves off US coast
Hurricane Erin will continue to bring the threat of dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding across much of the US east coast.
Father and son dead in river as flood threat grows
Police divers have recovered the bodies of a father and son in floodwaters while a third man escaped to safety after heavy rain caused dangerous conditions.
Flood warnings in place amid heavy rainfall forecasts
Residents across one state are being warned to prepare for flooding as a weather system bears down from the coast to inland suburbs.
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More than 300 people dead in Pakistan after floods
Hundreds have been killed in the deadliest downpour of the monsoon season in Pakistan's northwest, with the search on for more missing people.
France’s biggest wildfire eclipses size of Paris
Authorities say France's biggest wildfire this summer is spreading quickly in a Mediterranean region near the Spanish border and has claimed one life.
‘Hectic period’ for emergency crews facing wild weather
Residents in parts of Australia are facing a weather onslaught after floods and snowstorms stranded cars and cut power to homes over the weekend.
Dozens of care home residents killed in China floods
Thirty-one residents of a Beijing care home are among at least 60 people who have died as a result of deadly floods across northern China.
Tourist mecca fighting to turn tide on Mother Nature
The Gold Coast could be pushing sand uphill as it works to restore beaches eroded by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
‘Humdinger’ winter storm as rain lashes multiple states
Blizzards have returned to alpine areas as much of Australia cops a drenching from a sprawling rain band moving across the country.
Pakistan monsoon rains death toll reaches 216
Torrential rains in Pakistan have killed at least 216 people and injured 582 since June 26, officials say.
Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as new storms loom
Officials in Texas are keeping a wary eye on river levels after a forecast further heavy rain following deadly flooding in the US state.
France, Spain feel the heat as wildfires threaten homes
Europe continues to swelter with evacuation orders in place or imminent in parts of southern France and northern Spain that are battling wildfires.
Grim milestone as rescuers search for US flood victims
More than 100 people are confirmed dead as rescuers continue the search for missing people after catastrophic flooding in Texas.
Search teams scour Texas flood zone for dozens missing
The search continues for dozens of people still missing after a flash flood in Texas, including for girls who were at a camp that was hit by the killer torrent.