Natural disaster
- WorldRecord-breaking storms cause widespread flooding across southern EuropeIntense storms swept across southern Europe, causing widespread flooding in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece. At least 12 people were killed and thousands displaced as rivers burst their banks.
- At Least Five Dead as Hurricanes Simon and Rachel Flood Mexico's Pacific CoastWorld
- Storm Isaias Causes Life-Threatening Conditions in US Southeast, Widespread OutagesWorld
- WorldNepal Ends Flood Rescue Operation With Over 5,000 People Still MissingNepal has concluded its search and rescue operation following devastating floods, publishing the final casualty figures. More than 5,000 people could not be found during the operation.
- Bangkok hit by severe flooding as heavy rains inundate the Thai capitalWorld
- Typhoon Dujuan Forces 1.6 Million to Evacuate Near Tokyo, Paralyzes TransportWorld
- WorldNepal Demands Global Climate Justice After Himalaya Flash Flood Kills Over 1,300Nepal's prime minister called the aftermath of a glacier collapse that killed over 1,300 people a 'global responsibility', as Kathmandu plans to bring its case to the UN General Assembly in September.
- Nepal-Tibet Mudslide: Over 1,000 Dead, Hundreds of Workers MissingWorld
- Grand Canyon Flash Flood Leaves Hikers Missing, Rescue Teams DeployedWorld
- WorldHimalaya Flood Death Toll Climbs to 750 as 2,500 Remain MissingThe death toll from the Himalaya flash flood has reached 750 in Nepal and Tibet, with 2,500 people still missing including 589 foreigners, as rescue teams face warnings of new flooding.
- Nepal-Tibet flash flood: BBC Verify traces the deadly path of destructionWorld
- Hurricane Lala hits Hawaii: one dead, homes swept away, 200,000 without powerWorld
- WorldHurricane Lala Knocks Out Power for 40,000 in HawaiiCategory 1 Hurricane Lala passed over Hawaii's Big Island, causing over 40,000 power outages, severe flooding, and airport closures. Landfall was avoided, but life-threatening conditions persisted.
- Indonesia Earthquake Kills 5 as 7.7 Tremor Hits FloresWorld
- Four Dead in Japan as Record Rains Strand Thousands at Narita AirportWorld
- WorldColombian woman rescued alive 36 hours after deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquakeDaniela Largo, 32, was pulled from earthquake rubble in Pereira after a 10-hour rescue. The 7.4-magnitude quake has killed 265 across Colombia, with hundreds still missing.
- Colombia Earthquake Kills 180: Rescuers Race to Save SurvivorsWorld
- Colombia Earthquake: Family Records Narrow Escape as 7.4 Magnitude Quake Kills 132World
- WorldColombia Earthquake Kills 132, State of Emergency DeclaredA magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia killing at least 132 people and injuring 480+. Pereira and Cali bore the brunt as a state of emergency was declared.
- Typhoon Dolphin: China Evacuates Over 1 Million as Powerful Storm HitsWorld