The southwest monsoon has caused widespread devastation across Assam, Gujarat, and Kerala, resulting in over 130 deaths and affecting lakhs of people. Assam is the worst-hit state, while Gujarat experienced severe flooding and Kerala battled landslides and flash floods.
Kerala's death toll from rain-related incidents has risen to 15, with 7 missing, as heavy rainfall continues. Chief Minister VD Satheesan announced relief measures, including financial assistance for victims' families and displaced individuals, while 316 relief camps shelter over 11,000 people. Educational institutions are closed, and fishing is banned due to severe weather.
A flash flood in China's northern Gansu province has killed 25 people and injured 23 others, with the death toll climbing from an initial 10. The incident occurred at Shuangshimen Scenic Area, prompting an investigation and warnings of further landslides.
Flash floods in Weiyuan county, Gansu province, China, have killed 25 people and injured 23. The National Commission for Disaster Prevention has called for an investigation, while the Ministry of Water Resources activated a level 4 emergency flood control response for Heilongjiang and other provinces due to heavy rainfall.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that a rapidly intensifying El Nino will drive extreme weather globally, increasing risks of heatwaves, drought, and flooding. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged nations to accelerate climate action and halt new fossil fuel projects.
Farmers in the UK and France are grappling with record heatwaves and droughts, leading to crop failures, water shortages, and economic struggles. Many are finding it difficult to adapt to the rapid pace of climate change, with some exploring water storage solutions amidst warnings of reservoir depletion.
India faces multiple challenges: Delhi Police cracks down on anti-Modi social media posts, Assam floods claim 75 lives, India condemns vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz at the UNSC, and Parliament passes a stricter anti-paper leak bill.
Assam floods claim 3 more lives, raising total deaths to 78; over 3 lakh people affected across 7 districts. Heavy rainfall predicted for next 3 days, potentially impacting border districts with Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirms third fatality from catastrophic floods, with over 500 rescues, widespread damage, and areas inaccessible due to high waters.
Scientists warn that the current El Nino event, though a "prelude," already exhibits extreme destructive power, potentially rivalling the 1997-98 super El Nino. The National Marine Environmental Forecasting Centre's chief forecaster, Jiang Hua, highlights unusually warm water anomalies in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, signaling a perilous future.
Two people have died in flash floods caused by torrential rains in West Virginia this week, as confirmed by the governor's office. Up to 7 inches of rain fell, leading to extensive devastation, submerged vehicles, and rescues in affected areas like Weston.
Torrential rain caused widespread flash flooding across West Virginia, leaving two people missing in Upshur County and prompting Governor Patrick Morrisey to declare a statewide emergency. Rescue teams are working to reach stranded residents, with homes and businesses inundated and roads damaged.
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding have killed at least 82 people across India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, affecting over 650,000 in India's Assam state. Infrastructure damage and high river flows have been reported, with military and UN aid efforts underway.
West Virginia deployed about 500 National Guard members after torrential rain caused flash floods, prompting Governor Patrick Morrisey to declare a state of emergency. Emergency crews are conducting search and rescue operations, with concerns about potential fatalities and widespread power outages.
South Korea's military warns the public about North Korean landmines potentially washed into southern inter-Korean rivers due to heavy downpours in the North, urging caution and reporting of any suspicious objects near waterways connected to the Han River estuary.
A doctor in Shenyang, China, gained significant social media attention after a video showed him pushing his bicycle through deep floodwaters to perform two scheduled surgeries during the heaviest rainfall since 1951, highlighting his dedication.
Torrential rains caused flash floods across West Virginia, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges, and prompting numerous water rescues. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties and deployed National Guard members, expressing concern about potential fatalities as search operations continue.
Assam faces catastrophic floods with 31 deaths and over 100 missing in 24 hours, affecting 8 lakh people across 16 districts. A cloudburst in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh caused rivers to overflow, leading to unprecedented inundation, particularly in Sivasagar, Jorhat, and Charaideo districts.
Torrential rains caused widespread flash floods across West Virginia, leading Governor Patrick Morrisey to declare a state of emergency for all 55 counties and deploy National Guard members for rescues and relief efforts. Homes and businesses were inundated, and bridges washed out, with no immediate deaths reported.
Assam's CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reported 35 flood deaths and over 100 missing, fearing the toll will rise due to widespread devastation. Thousands are stranded as rescue teams struggle to reach inaccessible areas. Floods, triggered by a Nagaland cloudburst, affected multiple districts, prompting opposition questions on government preparedness.
Mayors from flood and cyclone-affected parts of Queensland protested in Melbourne against planned federal disaster funding changes, which would cap federal contributions at 50% instead of the usual 65%. They seek clarity on who will cover the resulting funding gap, fearing significant impacts on community recovery efforts.
Scientists warn that up to 13 million people in the UK face a long-term risk of coastal flooding due to the climate crisis, with a "worst-case scenario" suggesting the need for large-scale population movement away from a dramatically reshaped coast.
Flash floods in eastern Afghanistan's Nuristan province killed at least 20 people, injured 80, and left over 100 missing. Authorities confirmed a rescue mission is underway, with severe damage to homes and farmland, and more extreme weather is predicted.
At least 20 people have been killed and over 80 injured by monsoon-driven flash floods in Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province, particularly in its main city Parun. Search-and-rescue operations are underway, with houses and shops destroyed in the affected areas.
