Wet weather is forecast for parts of the UK following record heatwaves, but areas most in need of rain may miss out. Low pressure will bring heavy showers, risk of flash flooding, and cooler Arctic air.
India's three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo faces disruption due to a 90% chance of rain on Friday, potentially affecting preparations for the first Test starting August 15.
Hong Kong experienced its second consecutive amber rainstorm warning on Monday morning, with heavy rainfall across the city. The Hong Kong Observatory forecasts sunnier but very hot weather later this week, following persistent showers and thunderstorms.
Hong Kong is preparing for heavy showers and squally thunderstorms over the next few days, as warned by the Hong Kong Observatory. Authorities have already received six landslide reports and one retaining wall damage report between Friday and Saturday evening, urging residents to remain vigilant.
Golf-ball-sized hailstones and severe thunderstorms have struck parts of France, Germany, and Poland, causing flooding and damage to property and agriculture. Concurrently, monsoon flooding in Bangladesh has killed at least 53 people, affected a million, and caused widespread disruption and displacement.
Hong Kong's observatory forecasts heavy showers and squally thunderstorms for the coming week, with uncertainty about the development of a low-pressure trough into a tropical cyclone. Rain is expected Tuesday and Wednesday.
Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and several fatalities across India. Red and orange alerts are in effect for multiple states, with authorities on high alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
India is experiencing severe monsoon rains, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, landslides, and rescue operations across multiple states. The India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, with several regions reporting fatalities and infrastructure damage.
Mumbai schools and colleges closed today following an orange alert for heavy rainfall from the India Meteorological Department. The holiday, aimed at student safety, also covers Thane and Palghar districts. Offices remain open, but residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel due to ongoing disruptions.
Hong Kong lowered its rainstorm warning to yellow after issuing its second black alert of the year. The highest level warning caused flight disruptions, suspended afternoon classes, and led to flooding in the northern New Territories.
Hong Kong lowered its rainstorm warning to red after issuing its second black alert of the year. The highest level warning caused flight disruptions, suspended afternoon classes, and led to flooding in the northern New Territories.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning at 6:15 PM on Tuesday, indicating over 30mm of rain per hour. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist due to the southwest monsoon and a low-pressure trough, with unsettled weather predicted for the coming days.
Hong Kong issued an amber rainstorm warning Tuesday evening as heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue due to a southwest monsoon and a trough of low pressure. The unsettled weather is forecast to persist for several days before gradually easing later in the week.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued and then cancelled an amber rainstorm warning twice on Saturday due to heavy showers and thunderstorms. Over 30mm of rain was recorded in many areas, with Tsuen Wan experiencing 70mm, nearing the threshold for a black rainstorm warning.
Hong Kong experienced heavy showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, leading to an amber rainstorm warning being issued twice. A lightning strike damaged a diving platform at Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool, though no injuries were reported.
Hong Kong experienced heavy showers and thunderstorms due to a monsoon trough and low-pressure trough, leading to an amber rainstorm warning. The adverse weather damaged a concrete diving platform at Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool after a lightning strike, though no injuries were reported.
Hong Kong experienced heavy showers and thunderstorms as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pearl River Estuary. An amber rainstorm warning was issued and later cancelled, with some areas recording over 30mm of rainfall, and Tsuen Wan hit by 70mm.
The UK is set for a warming trend this week, with temperatures rising into the low twenties and potentially reaching 26C in the southeast by Friday. While sunshine is expected, mixed conditions with showers and rain will persist, particularly in northern and western areas.
The UK faces a mixed bank holiday Monday with Scotland and Northern Ireland expecting sunny spells while England and Wales remain mostly cloudy with risk of heavy thundery showers in southern areas. Temperatures will range from 11C to 19C, significantly cooler than the weekend's peak of 23.2C at Kew Gardens. The week ahead promises cooler conditions with Wednesday forecast to be the coolest day, with highs just below 10C in the north and around 15C in the south.
A cold front and upper-air disturbances will bring heavy showers to Hong Kong on Wednesday, followed by temperatures dropping to around 20°C in urban areas on Thursday morning, with the New Territories expected to be a couple of degrees colder. The Hong Kong Observatory advises the public to be aware of the weather change, while another trough of low pressure is forecast to affect southern China from the weekend.
