Torrential rains and extreme atmospheric conditions triggered widespread destruction across Asia, Europe, and the Americas last week, as reported by The Guardian.
Devastating floods and landslides struck large parts of Asia, resulting in multiple casualties and significant infrastructure damage.
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In Vietnam, heavy downpours severely impacted local communities.
The Phuc Than weather station recorded 206mm of rain within a single 24-hour period spanning Thursday into Friday.
The resulting flash floods swept away several homes, caused major power cuts, and ruined 238 hectares (588 acres) of farmland.
In southern Vietnam, floodwaters swept through Muong Than village early Friday morning, killing at least four people and leaving four others missing.
South Korea experienced similar extreme rainfall, with totals reaching nearly 200mm.
A monitoring station in Paju, located north of Seoul, logged 192.5mm of precipitation, leading to inundated roads and residential flooding.
Prolonged Heatwaves in Europe
Meanwhile, intense heat continues to grip large parts of Europe as a southerly atmospheric flow transports scorching air northward from Africa.
Authorities issued a red weather alert for southern Italy on Saturday, which remains active.
Temperatures in Palermo, Sicily, are projected to cross 40°C on Monday and Tuesday, standing more than 10°C above regional seasonal averages.
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Forecasts indicate this thermal plume will shift west toward Spain.
The shift is expected to push Spanish temperatures above 40°C across broad regions, with localized peaks potentially surpassing 45°C.
