A massive wildfire in France's Bordeaux region has burned nearly 104,000 acres in France and 190,000 acres in neighboring Spain, forcing over 300,000 evacuations and described as an unprecedented 'pyrocumulonimbus' fire.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across India on July 24, with heavy rainfall expected in western, northern, and northeastern regions, affecting major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata.
Hong Kong expects thundery showers moving east from western Guangdong, with heavier downpours and squally thunderstorms affecting parts of the territory in the next couple of hours, followed by sunny intervals and very hot conditions later in the week.
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.
The northeastern US faces severe thunderstorms and flash flooding, compounded by Canadian wildfire smoke in NYC. Meanwhile, Texas continues to battle destructive floods, with two deaths and hundreds rescued, as major rivers are expected to surge, following weeks of relentless downpours.
Wildfire smoke from Ontario and Minnesota affects US mid-Atlantic, northeast, Midwest, and Great Lakes, causing poor air quality, health concerns, and event disruptions, with some relief possible by Sunday.
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.
Emergency crews in southeastern Missouri conducted multiple water rescues Friday after heavy thunderstorms dropped up to nine inches of rain, trapping campers and flooding roads. A catastrophic flash flood emergency was issued for parts of Iron and Reynolds counties.
China's death toll from extreme weather rose to at least 11 on Tuesday, with over 330 injured. Hubei province reported tornadoes and level 13 gales, while southern provinces faced severe flooding. A landslide in Gansu province trapped 16 people.
Storms across China have resulted in 15 deaths, hundreds injured, and tens of thousands evacuated. Leader Xi Jinping has urged comprehensive rescue efforts as severe weather, including thunderstorms, gales, tornadoes, and flooding from Typhoon Maysak, has caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure.
Thunderstorms and strong winds killed at least 15 people and injured 275 in central China's Hubei province. Meanwhile, heavy rains and flooding in southern Guangxi killed two more, prompting evacuations and a highest-level emergency response.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR on July 7, forecasting light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning. Temperatures are expected to remain between 26-37°C, offering relief from the heat.
A landslide in China's Gansu Province has trapped at least 16 people, with 17 already rescued. President Xi Jinping has ordered an all-out rescue effort. Meanwhile, thunderstorms in Hubei Province killed at least eight people and injured 275, with more heavy rain and tornadoes forecast across the country.
Several Indian states, including Maharashtra, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh, are bracing for intense rainfall and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple weather alerts, with heavy showers and gusty winds expected across Jharkhand for four days and an orange alert for Himachal Pradesh.
Massive wildfires in southern Colorado, including the Aspen Acres Fire (86,000+ acres, 13% contained), threaten to spread with high winds and thunderstorms. Evacuations are underway, and three firefighters died battling blazes on the Colorado-Utah border.
Washington D.C. celebrated America's 250th birthday with military flyovers, fireworks, and a presidential address. However, the event was marked by thunderstorms, a counter-protest by white supremacists, and a deeply divided crowd, reflecting the nation's political polarization.
Delhi-NCR residents should prepare for increased rainfall and thunderstorms from July 6-9 as the India Meteorological Department forecasts active monsoon conditions. Expect cloudy skies, intermittent showers, and gusty winds up to 60 kmph, potentially causing localized disruptions.
Delhi is under a yellow alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms as the monsoon officially arrives. Expect moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds up to 50 kmph, potential waterlogging, and traffic disruptions. This is part of a larger monsoon surge across North India.
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms on Thursday, offering relief from high temperatures. The IMD has issued a yellow alert, forecasting continued rain and strong winds until July 6, with the monsoon advancing closer to the capital.
Delhi-NCR is under a red alert for thunderstorms and heavy downpours as the southwest monsoon advances. The Konkan region, Goa, and South Gujarat also face extremely heavy rainfall, while Mumbai has an orange alert.
A tornado directly hit Rivian's EV factory in Normal, Illinois, causing significant structural damage and flooding, just days before production of the critical R2 model was set to begin. This incident exacerbates Rivian's existing financial struggles and the broader challenges facing the electric vehicle market, making the R2's success a make-or-break moment for the company.
Delhi may experience monsoon arrival within the next 2-3 days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city has been enduring extreme heat, with feels-like temperatures reaching 53.5°C, though a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms is in effect.
India anticipates active weather as the monsoon advances north, with rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds forecast across numerous states. Yellow alerts are issued for Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Kerala, while temperatures are expected to drop in northwest India, offering relief from the heat.
Thunderstorms in London have delayed over 600 flights at Heathrow and Gatwick, with dozens cancelled, leaving passengers stranded for hours amid a record-breaking European heatwave.
