Monsoon rains cause severe flooding in Laos, exacerbated by dams and deforestation, while an ongoing resource crisis hampers rescue operations.
Monsoon rains have caused floods and landslides in India and Sri Lanka, resulting in over 100 deaths. India's Assam state has been hardest hit with at least 87 deaths, while Kerala reports 15 deaths and 7 missing. Sri Lanka also reports 8 deaths and 12,000 displaced.
Sri Lanka is experiencing a severe dengue outbreak with 76,044 infections and 53 deaths since January, approaching 2017 levels. Hospitals in areas like Negombo are overwhelmed by a rapid influx of patients, forcing them to add beds and increase staff hours.
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.
Typhoon Bavi's heavy rainfall has caused deadly landslides in the Philippines, killing over a dozen people in Sarangani and Lanao del Sur provinces. While the typhoon itself is not expected to make landfall, its outer bands are bringing widespread flooding.
Delhi's air quality reached the 'good' category (AQI 48) for the first time in almost three years, thanks to monsoon rains washing away pollutants. While a positive sign, experts emphasize the need for year-round emission reduction to combat the city's persistent pollution challenges.
Heavy monsoon rains in South Korea have resulted in one missing person and damage to over 450 facilities. A search is ongoing for a man swept away in a stream, and 758 people have evacuated their homes due to the severe weather.
A three-year-old girl died in Ghaziabad after falling into accumulated rainwater, while heavy monsoon rains caused a road to collapse in Vasundhara Sector 13, submerging vehicles. Widespread waterlogging and traffic chaos were reported across Noida and Ghaziabad, leading to school closures and criticism of civic infrastructure.
Heavy monsoon rains in South Korea have damaged over 250 facilities and forced more than 600 people to evacuate their homes, particularly in the central Chungcheong provinces. A search is underway for a man swept away in a stream.
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.
Delhi experienced heavy monsoon rains in the early hours of Thursday, bringing relief from humid weather. The IMD issued an 'orange' alert, forecasting more rainfall and leading to waterlogging in several areas.
Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread floods, waterlogging, and landslides across India, affecting Delhi, Mumbai, and Gujarat. Several deaths have been reported, with thousands evacuated in Gujarat. Authorities are assessing damage and providing assistance.
South Korea is experiencing widespread damage from heavy monsoon rains, with flooded homes, fallen trees, and evacuations reported. Central regions, including Chungcheong, North Jeolla, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon provinces, are most affected, receiving up to 50 mm of rain per hour.
Rescue teams in Kerala, India, are searching for five missing people after a deadly landslide caused by heavy monsoon rains. At least three people died and seven were injured near a tunnel construction site. Officials are investigating the cause, with the agriculture minister alleging unscientific dumping of earth.
A landslide triggered by monsoon rains buried an Islamic study center at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, killing seven students and a teacher. Rescuers pulled 13 people from the debris, eight of whom died. The camp houses over a million Rohingya refugees.
South Korea is bracing for heavy monsoon season rains expected to drench the entire nation from Wednesday through Thursday. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) forecasts significant rainfall, with some regions potentially receiving over 200 mm, prompting the interior ministry to activate disaster response measures.
Delhi received its most intense monsoon rainfall on Tuesday, causing waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and flight delays. Several areas recorded heavy showers, with Najafgarh logging 84mm. Rain is expected to continue until Saturday, with a yellow alert issued for Wednesday and Thursday.
South Korea is bracing for heavy monsoon rains from Wednesday through Thursday, with the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasting downpours across the entire nation. Some regions could receive over 200 mm of rain, prompting Interior Minister Yun Ho-jung to order preparations against potential damage.
Central South Korea, including the Seoul area, is forecast to be hit by monsoon season rains on Wednesday, with downpours expected nationwide through Thursday. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) also warned of strong winds and thunderstorms.
Heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides in Cox's Bazar refugee camps in southeastern Bangladesh, killing at least nine people. Eight Rohingya refugees and one Bangladeshi national died when shelters were buried. Authorities are relocating refugees from vulnerable areas.
Seoul's stock market plunges nearly 5% due to tech weakness, monsoon rains forecasted for South Korea, a new Earth observation satellite launched, Incheon International Airport reaches 1 billionth passenger, and Canada prioritizes NATO ties in a submarine project over a South Korean consortium.
South Korea is expected to experience monsoon rains this week due to a stationary front forming in the Yellow Sea, with heavy downpours predicted for Wednesday and Thursday. Following the rain, a nationwide heat wave is forecast for Saturday.
North Korea is urging officials and citizens to prepare for heavy monsoon rains expected this week, with forecasts of up to 200 millimeters of rainfall. The Rodong Sinmun newspaper called for maximum vigilance and proactive measures to prevent damage to lives and property.
