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Water rationing across San Juan and surrounding areas persists for 48-hour cycles as drought and aging infrastructure strain supplies. Officials say there is no end date yet, while water trucks prioritize hospitals and elder care amid ongoing dry conditions and extreme heat warnings.
The UK and parts of England face an ongoing extreme heat event. Amber heat-health alerts are in place across much of the country, with health officials urging caution, travel adjustments, and cooling measures as temperatures reach near-38C and drought conditions worsen.
France, Germany and neighboring countries continue to battle unprecedented wildfires driven by record heat. In Landes, Luglon residents have evacuated as 500 firefighters work to contain the blaze; elsewhere, Germany’s Hurtgen forest and English towns face fire threats amid record temperatures. Authorities warn the season reflects climate change and is escalating emergency responses.
Hurricane Lala has strengthened to Category 1 and has battered Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rain and strong winds, causing at least one death, widespread power outages and multiple homes damaged; tropical-storm warnings have affected Maui, Oahu and Kauai while forecasts predict the storm should clear the islands by Monday morning HST.
Heavy rains have inundated central Indiana, prompting local officials to seek federal help. Governors say President Trump has pledged to approve a presidential emergency declaration, unlocking resources for rescue and recovery as floodwaters crest along the White River. Dozens have been rescued; several fatalities are confirmed amid the deluge.
A waterspout-turned-tornado has struck Atlantic Beach, Nassau County, Long Island, tearing through Sun and Surf Beach Club and nearby structures. Officials report no serious injuries, while a state of emergency is declared and first responders assess damage and rescue trapped individuals. Other areas report related flooding and weather impacts.
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A derecho swept through Gary, Indiana, on Aug. 11, causing widespread outages and damage. Ten days later, tens of thousands remain without power as residents and businesses struggle to stay open. Restaurants like Koney King have adapted to keep serving the community, while others have faced more severe losses.
68-year-old Pierre Michel Formosa has died after his car became stuck in mud in Death Valley National Park. He and a French travelling companion walked across salt flats in extreme heat to seek help; the survivor was rescued later the same day. The coroner will determine the cause of death as search teams warn of dangerous conditions in the park.
Flash flooding has swept Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch since Saturday afternoon, forcing air and ground evacuations, destroying footbridges and damaging the Transcanyon water pipeline. Park officials have evacuated more than 60 people, recovered at least two bodies and are searching for one remaining missing person while enforcing emergency water restrictions and closing overnight lodging.
Malibu declares a local emergency after a large sinkhole forms on Sea Level Drive, engulfing part of a private road, triggering a gas leak and evacuation orders. Emergency services warn conditions may worsen with high tides and heavy rain from nearby Tropical Storm Marie.
A slow-moving nor'easter has struck the Mid‑Atlantic and New England since late September, causing heavy rain, strong onshore winds and coastal flooding from New Jersey to southern New England. Utilities, flights and events have been disrupted, at least one person has died in New York City, and forecasters warn additional high‑tide flooding will persist into Monday and Tuesday.
Flash flooding across the Navajo Nation has claimed three lives in New Mexico, as monsoon moisture drives heavy rain and widespread road damage. Officials warn residents to avoid flooded roads and to follow emergency guidance; updates indicate multiple communities remain isolated.
A hurricane is tracking toward southwestern Mexico as it fuels on record-strong El Niño waters. NOAA says Polo remains an extremely dangerous Category 5 storm, with potential for heavy rain, flooding and dangerous surf along the Pacific coast; no landfall is expected but residents face urgent warnings.
A weekend nor’easter is forcing the cancellation of Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium shows in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Authorities warn of damaging winds, coastal flooding, and heavy rain. Promoter Messina Touring says refunds will be provided and safety is the priority. The cancellations follow prior tour disruptions tied to political controversy involving Macklemore.
A slow-moving nor'easter has battered the US Northeast since Friday, bringing heavy rain, high winds and dangerous coastal flooding from New Jersey to New England. Officials have declared states of emergency, cancelled hundreds of flights and events, and reported multiple deaths, widespread power outages and severe coastal erosion risks through the weekend.
Wildfire risk rises across California as strong Santa Ana winds, low humidity, and heat prompt public-safety power shutoffs in multiple counties. Authorities warn residents to prepare and utilities say they are pre-deploying crews and coordinating with state agencies.
El Niño is strengthening, bringing risks of floods, heat and rising seas. California officials warn of a potentially historic winter as climate pressures strain infrastructure and communities prepare for extreme weather and food impacts.
Hurricane Isaias has struck near Destin, Florida as a Category 2 storm and has weakened as it moved inland through Alabama. The system has cut power to hundreds of thousands, caused at least four storm-related deaths from fallen trees and a generator, and is producing heavy rain and flash-flood risks across the southeastern US.
A series of fires in Southern California has prompted evacuations and widespread power shutoffs as dry Santa Ana winds drive critical fire weather. Officials say preemptive staffing and power cuts are under way to reduce risk, with more updates expected as conditions evolve.
A cluster of wildfires, including the Norte Fire in Orange County, is expanding under Santa Ana winds. Six homes have been damaged or destroyed. Firefighting teams are attacking the blazes from the ground and air, with evacuations continuing and power disruptions reported in parts of the region.
A migrant boat with about 27 people has capsized roughly 140 miles west of Ensenada, Mexico. The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy have rescued 16 Mexican nationals; 11 remain missing. Surviving details include reports of shark bites and cold exposure. Investigations are underway by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Mexican authorities.
Moderate to severe flooding is unfolding across the Four Corners region as storms bring heavy rain to Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. Officials warn of dangerous river crests and widespread damage, with evacuations in Pagosa Springs and Sedona and rescues continuing along San Juan River tributaries.
A Learjet 60 has crashed into a Palm Beach County road near Cresthaven on Sunday, killing everyone on board, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said. The jet departed Austin, Texas, bound for the Bahamas; cockpit recordings and flight data show pilots reported icing and turbulence, then rapid, uncontrollable descent before impact.