Kazakhstan Emergency Minister left for hurricane-hit Zhanaozen
Heavy rain and a hurricane have slashed Zhanaozen town in Mangistau oblast of western Kazakhstan in the evening of July 15.
Japan braces for more rain after at least 19 die
Southwestern Japan was bracing for the effects of more torrential rain Friday, on top of "unprecedented" downpours that swamped whole neighbourhoods, leaving at least 19 dead and eight missing.
50,000 flee as record rain in Japan kills three
At least three people have died and 50,000 have been ordered to evacuate their homes as unprecedented rains pound the southwestern Japanese island of Kyushu.
Kazakhstan President sent condolences to Russian citizens on the tragedy in South Russia
Nursultan Nazarbayev has sent a telegram with condolences to Vladimir Putin in relation to the disaster in South Russia that claimed over 150 lives.
PHOTO: Almaty is battling consequences of the night storm
Trees, cars and buildings were damaged in Almaty after the night's heavy rain and wind storm and hail.
