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NiMet Issues Urgent Flash Flood Warning for 27 States and the FCT
NiMet has placed 26 states and the FCT on high alert for flash floods from July 11 to July 20 due to intense rainfall and soil saturation.
July 12, 2026
China Hit by Second Major Typhoon in One Week
China faces its second typhoon in a week as millions are evacuated due to Typhoon Bavi, following a destructive path that left 17 dead in the Philippines.
July 11, 2026
Five Die as Heavy Rains Collapse House in Calabar
A persistent, heavy rainstorm led to a fatal house collapse in Calabar, killing a father and four children while causing widespread flooding across the city.
July 11, 2026
Severe Super Typhoon Approaches US Territories in the Pacific
Residents in Guam and the Northern Marianas are rushing to complete emergency preparations as a dangerous super typhoon approaches the US territories.
July 5, 2026
US Commemorates 250th Anniversary Amidst Intense Heat and Storms
The US celebrated its 250th anniversary with fireworks and rallies, though festivities were complicated by extreme heat, severe storms, and ongoing national political tensions.
July 5, 2026
Persistent Rainfall Triggers Widespread Flooding Across Multiple Nigerian States
Relentless rainfall has caused widespread flooding across several Nigerian states, destroying homes, businesses, and farmlands while raising concerns ahead of the peak rainy season.
July 5, 2026
Government agency warns of worsening floods in Lagos over next 12 weeks
NiHSA warns that the current floods in Lagos are only the beginning, with conditions likely to deteriorate through September as urban, riverine, and coastal flooding collide.
July 5, 2026
France prepares for high heat as they face Paraguay in World Cup knockout match
France and Paraguay are set to face off in Philadelphia during a severe heatwave, with coaches from both sides expressing confidence in their ability to handle the extreme weather conditions.
July 3, 2026
Severe Heatwave Grips US Ahead of July 4th Celebrations and Major Events
A intense, prolonged heatwave is affecting the US East Coast, threatening to disrupt 4 July celebrations, World Cup events, and high-profile gatherings like the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
July 2, 2026
Severe Flooding Claims Dozens Across West African Nations
Severe flooding triggered by intense seasonal rainfall has resulted in dozens of deaths across Ivory Coast and Ghana, with millions of people considered at risk by the United Nations.
July 2, 2026