A dilapidated residential building collapsed in Mumbai's east on Sunday, trapping residents under debris. The incident occurred as heavy rainfall paralyzed parts of the city, with over 200mm recorded in 24 hours, also triggering landslides and disrupting transport.
The UK's record-breaking heatwave is causing significant economic disruption, with economists warning of productivity losses and damaged growth. The situation highlights inequalities in flexible working and the absence of maximum temperature regulations in many workplaces.
Extreme heat in India is causing prolonged school closures, forcing parents, disproportionately women, to juggle work and childcare. This disruption impacts household income, career progression, and children's education, highlighting a lack of gender-sensitive climate action plans.
US public health authorities at state and local levels have been weakened following backlash against COVID-19 restrictions, leaving them less equipped to handle future disease outbreaks. Laws in several states have limited emergency declarations, quarantine powers, and mandates, while funding and staffing cuts further hamper response capabilities.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in Wakayama Prefecture and moved south of the Japanese archipelago, causing heavy rain in Tokyo. Level 4 warnings for sediment disasters and heavy rain were issued in Ota, Shinagawa, Toshima, Suginami, Chofu, and Hachijo, leading to evacuation orders for approximately 243,000 households in Shinagawa and other areas. Many schools were closed or moved to online classes.
Typhoon No. 6 led to temporary school closures, including online classes, for 5,378 educational institutions across 23 prefectures on the 3rd. Yokohama City saw over half of its schools close.
Typhoon No. 6 has caused injuries in Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures due to strong winds, with some municipalities deciding to close schools temporarily on the 3rd.
Declining birth rates in England are causing school closures, with nearly 30% of pupils in closed schools having special educational needs (SEN), compared to 20% nationally. This trend disproportionately impacts SEN students, raising concerns about future provision and support.
