A Southwest Airlines captain led a wedding ceremony for a couple traveling to Las Vegas while cruising at 35,000 feet, with flight attendants fashioning a toilet paper gown for the bride.

The Philippine weather agency reports that the southwest monsoon is delivering significant rain to Luzon, though officials note it does not match the intensity of recent storms.

The funeral of Purja, a Nepal-born former British Gurkha soldier widely known as Nims Dai, is scheduled to be held on August 26 at Milton Abbey in Blandford Forum, southwest England.

The municipality of Abra de Ilog in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines, has been advised to declare a state of calamity after the southwest monsoon, exacerbated by successive weather disturbances, caused an estimated P69.08 million in damage.

Typhoon Obet has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) after intensifying to a near-super typhoon category, but it is expected to continue enhancing the southwest monsoon. Authorities had urged farmers and fishers to prepare for its effects, despite it staying far from the Philippine landmass.

A fatal truck crash in Southwest Nigeria has resulted in the deaths of seven people and left two others injured.

The Department of Education in the Philippines announced that P2.604 billion is required for the reconstruction of schools and classrooms damaged by the recent enhanced southwest monsoon across the country.

MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat will continue to affect parts of Northern and Central Luzon on Monday, according to the state weather bureau.  This is based on the 5 a.m.

Decades of decline in the Colorado River, coupled with record-low snowpack and shrinking reservoirs, are pushing the system toward crisis and significantly altering the economics of the Southwest US, which relies on the river for $1.4 trillion in annual economic activity.

This article explores the tragic love story behind the unique rock formations of the Stone Forest (Shilin) in Yunnan province, southwest China, a globally renowned geological park.

A weather forecast predicts predominantly sunny and hot conditions in Herzegovina, western, and southwestern Bosnia for the coming days, with local showers being a rare occurrence.

Typhoon Saudel is forecast to intensify the southwest monsoon, or 'habagat,' as it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Monday, according to state meteorologists.

An Israeli drone strike on a civilian vehicle southwest of Damascus, near the Golan Heights, resulted in one injury. US official Tom Barrack has criticized Israel for failing to give adequate warning before strikes on a Syrian base, a claim Tel Aviv denies, adding a diplomatic layer to the ongoing tensions.

Eleven people, predominantly high school students, sustained injuries in a multivehicle collision on a highway in Saga, southwestern Japan.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the Southwest Power Pool's (SPP) proposal to implement "topology optimization" as a method to alleviate congestion on the power grid.

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has expressed deep concern over incessant attacks, kidnappings, and killings targeting farmers in Southwest Nigeria, warning that the region faces a worsening food crisis if urgent action is not taken to protect agricultural workers.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) is monitoring three weather disturbances outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Meanwhile, 88 areas in the country have been placed under a state of calamity due to the effects of the southwest monsoon and recent cyclones.

Cyprus's weather forecast for Friday predicts mainly fine conditions with variable light winds, becoming southwesterly to northwesterly later, and inland temperatures reaching 41 degrees Celsius.

Fifty-nine tourists and island visitors are currently stranded in Batanes province, Philippines, as bad weather caused by the southwest monsoon continues to affect the island.

Scoot, a low-cost airline, is expanding its network in China by introducing new flights to Guiyang, a city in the country's southwest.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines urged stricter waste management measures as the southwest monsoon, or 'habagat,' is expected to continue through September, warning that clogged waterways could worsen flooding.

Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has urged civil engineers' associations to form inspection teams to examine roads, bridges, and other infrastructure damaged by recent floods caused by the southwest monsoon.

Tropical Depression Neneng has slightly weakened but continues to enhance the southwest monsoon, causing significant rainfall in 18 areas across Luzon, Philippines.

Classes have been suspended in various areas of the Philippines for Thursday, August 20, due to the intensifying Tropical Depression Neneng and the enhanced southwest monsoon. The weather conditions have already affected over 41,000 families in Mimaropa.

Several ferry trips in the Philippines were cancelled on Wednesday afternoon due to rough sea conditions caused by the southwest monsoon and Tropical Depression Neneng.

The water level of La Mesa Dam in Quezon City slightly increased and remained under Alert Level 3 on Wednesday, as heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon continued to affect the area.

The Philippine Coast Guard conducted pre-emptive evacuations in Paluan and Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon caused water levels to rise in flood-prone areas.

Intense rains enhanced by the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat,' have caused widespread flooding across Iloilo City, affecting over 3,200 residents and forcing hundreds of families into evacuation centers.

Tropical Depression Neneng has officially formed within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), as announced by Pagasa. This marks the beginning of a new weather disturbance in the region.

Class suspensions have been announced for various areas on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, primarily due to the effects of the southwest monsoon.

Classes were suspended on Wednesday, August 19, in various areas of the Philippines due to prevailing inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat. The suspensions affected in-person classes and prompted shifts to alternative learning modes.

Five local governments in Batangas, Philippines, have extended the suspension of face-to-face classes to Wednesday due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

Piles of trash were observed in the waters around Metro Manila following heavy southwest monsoon rains and flooding. Cleaning operations have begun to clear the debris swept into the waters.

A red rainfall warning has been issued for Bataan and parts of Batangas and Zambales by the state weather bureau, attributing the heavy rains to the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat.

By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the continued withholding of statutory…

The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has allocated P177.67 million worth of agricultural inputs to assist farmers and fisherfolk affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay.

The Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center announced the temporary closure of its Outpatient Department on Tuesday, August 18, citing inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat).

Singapore's Meteorological Service warns that the country could experience haze if fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan intensify, with winds expected to blow smoke from the southeast or southwest.

Olongapo City experienced widespread flooding as water levels beneath three bridges rose to evacuation levels due to continuous rains from the southwest monsoon.

North Iceland is expected to experience the warmest temperatures today, reaching up to 20 degrees Celsius. Little precipitation is forecast, primarily in the southwest of the country.

The Marikina River in the Philippines has been placed under its first alarm after its water level rose to 15 meters on Monday, triggered by continuous rains from the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat'.

Heavy rainfall from the southwest monsoon is expected to intensify in parts of Luzon, as a Low Pressure Area (LPA) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). While the LPA has a low chance of becoming a cyclone, it will contribute to significant precipitation.

Lake Powell, a crucial reservoir for the American Southwest, has hit its lowest recorded water level, raising concerns about water supply in the region.

In southwest Florida, ten Republican candidates are competing for the nomination to replace Rep. Byron Donalds in Congressional District 19, raising questions about representation given that most candidates are from outside the state.

The combined effects of tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, along with the southwest monsoon (habagat), have resulted in 23 fatalities across the Philippines.

Residents in Baguio City received approximately P3.1 million in assistance following heavy rains from recent storms and an enhanced southwest monsoon over the past two weeks.

The water level of San Roque Dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan, rose over 40 meters in less than two weeks, attributed to tropical cyclones “Luis” and “Maymay” and the southwest monsoon.

Significant achievements in ecological restoration have been reported in the Zoige Wetland, located in Southwest China.

Firefighters are battling a wildfire in Luglon, southwestern France, which has already consumed over 1,500 hectares. Crews are hoping for forecast rain to help contain the blaze.

A major wildfire continues to rage in southwestern France, having already consumed approximately 1,580 hectares in the Landes pine forest. Firefighting forces are battling the blaze, and the situation in the area remains difficult amid rekindling flames.

The orange heatwave alert has been lifted in 19 departments across France as temperatures are expected to continue dropping this weekend, with thunderstorms anticipated in the Southwest.

The Philippine state weather bureau, Pagasa, has warned that the southwest monsoon, or habagat, is expected to intensify over the weekend, bringing heavy rains to more areas in Luzon.

A new wildfire in southwestern France has led to the evacuation of over 500 people and burned 1,100 hectares, according to officials.

The state weather bureau announced that a low pressure area may form inside the Philippine area of responsibility between Sunday and early next week, which is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon (habagat).

About 4 million metric tons of maritime pine are set to enter the market, nearly two-thirds of the region's yearly output.

Agricultural damage in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, has reached P56 million due to the combined impact of tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat).

Thousands of tourists and residents have been evacuated from campsites and homes in western and southwestern France due to encroaching vegetation fires.

The southwest monsoon is expected to continue bringing rains to Luzon and Western Visayas on Friday, with a low-pressure area also forming outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Residents in affected areas should remain vigilant for potential weather impacts.

The agriculture sector in Occidental Mindoro incurred an estimated P21.86 million in losses due to the combined impact of Tropical Storms Luis and Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon.

Several ferry trips in the Philippines were cancelled on August 13 due to rough seas caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon, according to the Philippine Ports Authority.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has updated the death toll from the combined effects of the southwest monsoon (habagat) and recent tropical cyclones Maymay and Luis to 25 after validation.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will intensify its monitoring of possible profiteering cases involving agricultural products, following the combined effects of the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's recent visit to southwest Serbia reportedly spiraled out of the organizers' control, adding to existing concerns about his frequent television appearances being a de facto campaign and questions about potential criminal activity related to promises made during his visits.

Philippine weather authorities warn that southwest monsoon showers will continue to impact Luzon and Western Visayas on Wednesday.

Singapore's proposal to consolidate several southwestern islands into an industrial and defense hub has triggered rumors that the site could eventually host a nuclear energy facility.

A month after wildfires destroyed 42,000 hectares and hundreds of homes in southwest France, residents of Le Porge and surrounding areas are rallying together to rebuild and support displaced families.

After changeable weather, Germany is set to experience summery temperatures again on Thursday, with western and southwestern regions expecting up to 34 degrees Celsius just before the start of meteorological autumn.

Hungary's southern and southwestern regions may experience showers and thunderstorms during the last week of summer, while the majority of the country is forecast to remain dry, prompting a yellow warning for affected areas.

MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat will affect parts of Luzon on Tuesday and is expected to continue prevailing over these areas in the next few days, according to the state…

Authorities are investigating the unexplained death of a Southwest Airlines crew member discovered in Hawaii, with details on the circumstances remaining under review.

The water level at Angat Dam in the Philippines has increased by over 40 meters following nearly a month of heavy rains from the southwest monsoon and typhoons Maymay and Luis.

Here is a list of areas where classes are suspended for Monday, August 24, 2026, due to the effects of the southwest monsoon

The southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat,' is expected to persist over Luzon, bringing rain to the region on Sunday, August 23, and continuing through Monday, August 24. Residents are advised to prepare for continued wet weather conditions.

In-person classes were suspended on August 24 due to the impact of the 'habagat' (southwest monsoon) and tropical cyclones, which have affected 7.5 million people.

The state weather bureau in the Philippines announced that an enhanced southwest monsoon, or habagat, is expected to bring heavy rains to more areas in Luzon and the western section of Visayas early next week.

The state weather bureau announced that the southwest monsoon, or habagat, will bring rains to parts of Luzon on Saturday. Visayas and Mindanao are expected to experience generally fair weather conditions.

Quezon City in the Philippines has seen a significant increase in leptospirosis cases, with 62 recorded and five deaths, following heavy rains and flooding caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon.

Typhoon Maysak in July killed at least 159 people in China's southwest region, with the death toll from the floods now confirmed at 159.

Hotels and ryokans in six southwestern Japanese prefectures, excluding Kumamoto, reported around 174,000 cancellations following the recent earthquake.

Tropical Depression Neneng has weakened into a low-pressure area and moved out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Consequently, the effects of the southwest monsoon have also begun to ease.

Archaeologists excavating the Lucone di Polpenazze site on the southwestern coast of Northern Italy's Lake Garda have found a 4,000-year-old clay tablet marked with enigmatic geometric patterns.

The enhanced southwest monsoon, or habagat, continues to trigger heavy flooding and displace thousands of families across the Calabarzon region in the Philippines, following earlier reports of port cancellations and flooding in Batangas and Mindoro due to Tropical Storm Neneng.

Tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, combined with the southwest monsoon (habagat), have resulted in 29 deaths in the Philippines, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

Former Inspector General of Police Sulaiman Abba, a PDP senatorial candidate for Jigawa Southwest, has declared that no one can rig him out of the 2027 Jigawa senatorial race.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed 689 officers and rescued 180 individuals as the southwest monsoon, or habagat, continues to bring heavy rainfall to vulnerable areas. The PNP is strengthening its disaster response operations.

The 23rd International Bodrum Ballet Festival, held in southwestern Türkiye's Muğla province, concluded with a performance of 'Pinocchio.exe', organized by the Directorate General of State Opera and Ballet.

Bugallon town in Pangasinan, Philippines, has declared a state of calamity after over 25,000 residents were affected by continuous heavy rain caused by the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay.

Five flights were canceled on August 19, impacting nearly 780 passengers, as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) cited inclement weather from the southwest monsoon.

Flooding has been reported in 23 barangays in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, leading to the evacuation of 739 residents, as rains from the southwest monsoon continue to affect the area.

The tight funding for wellbeing services counties in Southwest Finland is a topic of discussion, with Varsinais-Suomi regional board chairman Niina Alho stating that combining two poor entities will not make one rich.

Malacañang has mandated alternative work arrangements for government offices in 18 areas on Wednesday, August 19, in response to the effects of the southwest monsoon, or habagat.

Heavy rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon have caused flooding in Lian, Batangas, leading to the evacuation of 96 families.

An acacia tree fell on the EDSA Kamuning southbound lane in Quezon City, Philippines, on Tuesday, caused by strong winds and rain from the southwest monsoon.

Heavy rainfall warnings remain in effect for several areas in Luzon due to the southwest monsoon, with rains expected to continue until Friday, though with decreasing intensity; La Mesa Dam remains on Alert Level 3.

A total of 1,076 individuals from 336 families were evacuated in Olongapo City amid flooding caused by continuing rains brought by the southwest monsoon. The evacuees have taken shelter in 10 evacuation centers.

The Republican primary race in Southwest Florida is facing controversy as several candidates from other states are accused of 'carpetbagging' by moving to the area solely to run for office.

The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines suggests a three-term calendar to protect teaching and learning amidst class suspensions caused by unabated rains induced by the southwest monsoon.

A low-pressure area (LPA) within the Philippine area of responsibility has a medium chance of intensifying into a tropical cyclone within two days, while the southwest monsoon (habagat) continues to bring heavy rainfall.

Water levels beneath three bridges in Olongapo, Zambales, reached spilling levels on Monday afternoon, August 17, due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

Malls in Metro Manila are providing free overnight parking on August 17, 2026, as the southwest monsoon (habagat) continues to bring heavy rains to the metropolis.

Thirteen flights in the Philippines were affected by inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.

Water levels in several dams across Luzon, Philippines, slightly receded but remained close to their spilling capacities over the past 24 hours as the southwest monsoon continued to bring rains to parts of the country.

Cyprus is expected to experience temporary increased cloudiness on Monday, mainly in the west and southwest, with isolated rain or storms and winds blowing southwest to northwest at 3 Beaufort.

Mass strandings of highly venomous Portuguese man-o'-war have been observed along the Aquitaine coastline in southwestern France since July, prompting scientists to investigate the phenomenon and its potential link to climate change.

In-person classes were suspended in General Trias City, Cavite, and Nasugbu, Batangas, on August 17 due to persistent rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

The southwest monsoon is predicted to strengthen again in the third week of August, bringing moderate to heavy rain to four provinces in Northern Luzon and one in Central Luzon from Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon.

The orange heatwave alert in France is receding towards the Southeast, while the West and Île-de-France regions return to yellow or green. Violent storms with hail and strong winds are expected in the Southwest.

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake originating in Myanmar was detected southwest of Mae Sot in Thailand.

The state weather bureau in the Philippines has warned that the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat,' is expected to continue affecting Luzon and parts of Visayas for the next five days.

Southwest China's Guizhou province has emerged as a popular summer retreat destination, attracting visitors with its rich tourism resources.

The EU has mobilized water-bombing aircraft and helicopters to Belgium, where a fire has devastated at least 16 square kilometers. Wildfires continue to grip Europe, with another significant blaze in southwestern France.

A farm in southwestern Ontario is utilizing half a million bees to provide visitors with "bee bed therapy," a method claimed to offer mental health benefits and help reduce stress.

Angat Dam in Bulacan, Philippines, has seen its water level rise by approximately 30 meters in three weeks, reaching its minimum operating level. This increase is attributed to recent rains from Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay and the southwest monsoon.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has launched rapid disaster response operations and outlined recovery plans following severe disruptions caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat), affecting 8 million learners.

After years away, Matthew McConaughey is returning to the big screen in 'The Rivals of Amziah King,' a honey-themed thriller set in the American Southwest.

A new forest fire in southwestern France has burned 1,100 hectares of forest, prompting authorities to evacuate hundreds of people as firefighters battle the flames amid an extreme heatwave.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered its personnel to provide assistance to students during class suspensions amid the inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon.

The southwest monsoon, or Habagat, is bringing continuous rains over parts of Luzon and Visayas, expected to persist into the weekend. Residents in these areas are experiencing prevailing monsoon conditions.

The Department of Education announced it requires P235.586 million for response and recovery efforts to repair schools damaged by the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon and two tropical depressions.

Several local government units in the Philippines have announced class suspensions for August 13 due to the ongoing effects of the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat'.

Malacañang has announced the suspension of government work and classes across all levels in 12 areas, including the National Capital Region, due to the habagat (southwest monsoon). The measure aims to ensure public safety amidst adverse weather conditions.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a picturesque coastal town in southwestern France near the Spanish border, is highlighted as an atmospheric destination in the Basque Country, known for its authentic port and historic old town.

A new study has found that the Philippines' most extreme southwest monsoon (habagat) rains are more likely when a tropical cyclone combines with strengthened monsoon winds and a large stream of moisture. This phenomenon is described as a 'moisture conveyor belt.'

Over 3.7 million people in the Philippines have been affected by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay. The severe weather has led to rising water levels in Laguna de Bay and La Mesa Dam, class suspensions in multiple provinces including Zambales, Cavite, Batangas, and Rizal, agricultural damage exceeding P4.83 million in Zambales, landslides, and the rescue of sea turtles due to strong waves.

Kamada Ltd. and IceCure Medical Ltd. have released summaries of their second-quarter 2026 earnings calls. These summaries provide key financial highlights and business updates from both companies.

Relatives of Jenny Lupton believe her fatal fall from a hotel balcony in Hawaii was not accidental following an investigation into the circumstances.

Tungsten West Plc shares soared after securing an investment of up to £71 million ($97 million) from the UK government for the restart of a historic tin and tungsten mine in the southwest of the…

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Farmers and fisherfolk in Pangasinan, Philippines, incurred P508.190 million in losses due to floods caused by tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, as well as the southwest monsoon.

The municipality of Paluan in Occidental Mindoro has declared a state of calamity following weeks of heavy rains and widespread flooding caused by the southwest monsoon.

A review explores the economic impact and various extraction methods for precious metals recovered from electronic waste in Southwestern Nigeria.

A 60-day price freeze on basic necessities has been implemented in Zambales, Philippines, following the declaration of a state of calamity caused by the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay.

The ancient town of Dali in Southwest China is experiencing a surge in tourist visits during the summer peak season.

The M-30 tunnel leading to the A-5 highway in Madrid is set to reopen this Monday after three weeks of construction work. This marks a penultimate step in the project to bury the highway and construct the future Southwest Green Promenade.

The ancient theater in Tlos Ancient City, located in southwestern Türkiye's Muğla province and listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List, has been restored and illuminated with a solar energy system to boost year-round tourism.

The Habagat, or southwest monsoon, is expected to continue bringing rain across Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines, according to forecasts.

This article provides a visual overview of the impressive Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge located in Guizhou, Southwest China.

Armed men killed 15 police officers in southwest Niger, in an area close to the country's borders with Nigeria and Benin.

A cold front is moving over Slovenia, bringing occasional local showers and potential storms, particularly in the southwest. The Primorska region is actively engaged in repairing damage caused by recent severe weather.

Widespread flooding and damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and homes caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon ('habagat') have led Zambales and Bataan provinces in the Philippines to declare a state of calamity.

Seismographs recorded a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 2.4 near Kobarid, Slovenia, with its epicenter located one kilometer southwest of the town.

Police reported that a blast in southwest Pakistan resulted in the deaths of four laborers and injuries to three others.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reminded employees in the Philippines that they are entitled to compensation for work-related injuries sustained amid inclement weather caused by the southwest monsoon.

The state weather bureau, Pagasa, reported that fewer dams across the Philippines experienced increased water levels on Friday as the southwest monsoon, or habagat, continued to weaken.

Initial agricultural damage in San Marcelino, Zambales, has reached over P2.54 million due to floods and heavy rains brought by recent weather disturbances and the southwest monsoon.

A French woman, Emma, is cycling over 3,000 kilometers from southwestern France to Prague to personally thank an anonymous Czech bone marrow donor who saved her life after a long battle with leukemia.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Mimaropa has intensified its response to communities affected by the southwest monsoon and Tropical Depression Neneng, which impacted over 292,000 people.

The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines is monitoring a potential increase in leptospirosis cases following widespread flooding and heavy rains caused by an enhanced southwest monsoon in Luzon.

Meteorologists in Slovakia are forecasting high temperatures, humidity, and thunderstorms for Thursday, as very warm and moist air flows in from the southwest.

Continuous rains from the southwest monsoon caused intermittent erosion, leading to the closure of the Junction-Kayapa Proper provincial road in Nueva Vizcaya.

Cocaine is identified as the most frequently seized substance in the southwestern Ontario region along the Canada-U.S. border, according to data from both countries, highlighting an ongoing cross-border drug trafficking problem.

Mosquito control operations are being intensified across southwestern France following more than 20 locally contracted cases of the chikungunya virus recorded since August.

The Marikina River in the Philippines was placed under first alarm after its water level reached 15 meters due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

Fighting in southwestern Somalia has resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, including four civilians.

Bud Leavell, a Parkinson's patient, experienced the disappearance of his years-long tremor within minutes of receiving an FDA-approved focused ultrasound treatment at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Arlington, Texas.

Bulgarian border police, in an operation on August 14, discovered over 3.2 tons of cannabis cultivated in fields on the southwestern slopes of Pirin mountain, near Sandanski and Petrich.

Eighteen sacks of trash were collected from Letre Creek in Malabon City, Philippines, following flooding caused by the southwest monsoon on Monday.

Three individuals were rescued by helicopter from the narrow Joli Gorge near Niedergesteln in southwestern Switzerland after a rescue specialist was lowered 50 meters into the gorge.

Torrential rains enhanced by the Southwest Monsoon caused widespread flooding in Iloilo City, forcing 479 families from 56 barangays to evacuate their homes.

The Social Security System is offering emergency loans of up to P20,000 to qualified members affected by Tropical Storm Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon to help them meet financial needs.

A landslide in southwest China has resulted in at least one fatality, with emergency services responding to the incident.

A low pressure area is expected to strengthen the southwest monsoon, or habagat, leading to persistent rainy weather across much of Luzon and parts of the Visayas for the rest of the week in the Philippines.

Students at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila sought refuge in the university chapel as intense rains from the southwest monsoon caused widespread flooding in Luzon. The incident occurred on Monday, August 17.

The Muntinlupa City government has prohibited fishing and sailing activities on its waterways as the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, continues to affect the Philippines.

The Philippine National Police has recorded at least 27 deaths due to severe weather and torrential rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to visit the Gironde department in southwestern France to launch reconstruction efforts after the area suffered its most destructive wildfires in 70 years.

The Habagat (southwest monsoon) is expected to bring scattered rain and thunderstorms to Metro Manila and several provinces in Luzon and Visayas.

Many people took advantage of the excellent weather conditions over the weekend to hike Esjan mountain in the southwest region.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical and Services Administration (Pagasa) announced that the southwest monsoon will continue to bring rain over Luzon on Monday, Aug. 17.

Classes are suspended on August 17 in parts of the Philippines in anticipation of bad weather caused by the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat'.

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake originating in Myanmar was detected southwest of Mae Sot, Thailand.

A tourism and culture festival has been launched in Chongqing, Southwest China, to mark the traditional Qixi Festival.

A Southwest flight experienced severe turbulence, resulting in injuries to both a passenger and a flight attendant.

The state weather bureau in the Philippines forecasts heavy rains in parts of Luzon on Sunday afternoon due to the southwest monsoon, following generally fair weather.

A forest fire in the Landes department of southwestern France, which began on Thursday, continued to spread on Saturday morning, having already burned 1,580 hectares and forcing hundreds of people to evacuate.

Following days of heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, over 200 trucks of garbage and debris have been collected from the Baclaran Redemptorist water channel in Parañaque, Philippines. The massive cleanup effort was undertaken by the city government.

More than 4 million individuals in the Philippines have been affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and other weather systems, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

New wildfires in southwestern France have forced the evacuation of over 500 people and burned 1,100 hectares. The aftermath of these fires is also impacting the region's timber sector, which is preparing for a massive influx of salvageable wood.

Pangasinan province in the Philippines has incurred P127 million in agricultural damage due to the combined effects of tropical storms Maymay and Luis and the southwest monsoon over the past 13 days. Palay (rice) suffered the largest losses, amounting to over P89 million.

Water levels beneath three bridges in Olongapo City reached their respective warning levels again on Friday morning amid continuing rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

Several local government units in the Philippines announced class suspensions for Friday, August 14, due to the continuing effects of the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat'.

The Department of Agriculture estimates that agricultural damage from Tropical Depressions Luis and Maymay, combined with the enhanced southwest monsoon, has reached close to P700 million in the Philippines.

A heatwave is forecast to return to parts of Finland and Hungary this weekend, bringing high temperatures. Residents in Southwest Finland and Hungary are advised to prepare for the renewed hot weather.

The Black Forest region in southwestern Germany is experiencing a significant increase in tourists from Spain and Italy, largely attributed to the region's more moderate temperatures.

The enhanced southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, has brought heavy rainfall to many areas in Luzon, Philippines, on Thursday afternoon, according to the state weather bureau.

The combined effects of tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon have left 21 people dead and 14 injured, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management…

Several communities in Luzon, including Calumpit, Bulacan, have been placed under a state of calamity due to severe flooding caused by the combined effects of the southwest monsoon and recent tropical depressions Luis and Maymay.

A father in southwestern China, who previously dug a grave for his severely ill two-year-old daughter, has transformed the site into a flower garden following her remarkable recovery from thalassaemia.