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Luang Namtha province in northern Laos has been declared a disaster zone following severe flash flooding around the Boten border crossing with China, affecting over 30 villages and critical infrastructure.
Greece has declared a red alert for the Athens region and two other areas, raising wildfire risk to the highest category as firefighters battle ongoing blazes that have already consumed tens of thousands of hectares.
Spain is battling its largest wildfire of 2024 in the northeastern province of Zaragoza, which has consumed 12,000 hectares and displaced more than 1,100 residents. Multiple fires across the country strain emergency resources.