Wildfires ravage parts of Western Canada, leading to evacuations and disruptions in telecom services. Globally, extreme weather events wreak havoc. In India, thunderstorms in Mumbai caused a billboard collapse, killing 14 and injuring 75. In Indonesia, flash floods devastate Sumatra, claiming 52 lives with 20 missing. Afghanistan mourns over 300 dead from floods, while Brazil's floods leave 147 dead and 127 missing. Extreme weather impacts communities worldwide, emphasizing the urgency for disaster preparedness.