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  • Severe Tropical Storm Wutip makes landfall near Leizhou City in Guangdong after leaving 4 dead in Vietnam

    Severe Tropical Storm Wutip made a second landfall near Leizhou City in south China’s Guangdong Province on June 14, 2025, bringing the threat of heavy rains and flash floods. The storm had previously caused widespread damage in Hainan after its initial landfall on June 13, and earlier, brought intense rainfall, flooding, and significant disruptions to central Vietnam.

  • State of disaster declared as storms rip through Sabinal, Texas

    A state of disaster was declared for the city of Sabinal in Uvalde County, Texas on June 11, 2025, following intense storms that caused widespread damage. The National Weather Service stated that the damage was most likely caused by straight-line winds, not a tornado.