As Hurricane Polo batters the Mexican coast with record-breaking intensity, Hawaii prepares for life-threatening flooding from the strengthening Hurricane Nolo.
A devastating fire in the Chimpunda district of Bukavu has claimed at least 20 lives, including many young students, while destroying hundreds of homes.
Malaysia has declared an emergency in the Serian Division of Sarawak as hazardous air quality, driven by fires in Indonesia, forces school and business closures.