At least 20 people died and over 330 were injured due to extreme weather events including tornadoes, floods, and a landslide across China in the past 24 hours. President Xi Jinping has ordered 'all-out' rescue and relief efforts.
Torrential rain, tornadoes, floods, and a landslide have killed at least 20 people and injured over 330 across China in the past 24 hours. President Xi Jinping has called for "all-out" rescue and relief efforts.
Maharashtra is experiencing record-breaking rainfall, resulting in 13 deaths across Mumbai, Palghar, and Raigad. The IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai and surrounding areas due to continuous heavy to extremely heavy downpours, with Lonavala recording 670 mm of rain.
Mumbai experienced record-breaking rainfall for the fifth consecutive day, with strong winds causing disruptions. A four-storey building collapsed in Mankhurd, killing six people, including five children. Numerous tree collapses were also reported, leading to further fatalities.
Typhoon Rammasun caused record-breaking rainfall across Japan's Pacific coast, leading to river flooding and issuing evacuation warnings. At least 23 people were injured, and over 5,000 schools closed.
Typhoon Rammasun caused record rainfall across Japan's Pacific coast, leading to river flooding and issuing evacuation warnings. At least 23 people were injured, and over 5,000 schools closed.
China's Central Meteorological Observatory has issued an orange rainstorm alert for the 14th consecutive day as heavy rainfall continues to batter multiple regions. This year's early and intense storms have broken historical daily precipitation records in 76 national weather stations, with experts citing a confluence of atmospheric systems and a developing El Niño.
A state of emergency was declared for Wellington, New Zealand, after record-breaking rainfall of 77mm in less than one hour triggered flash flooding, landslides and road closures. MetService issued its highest red rain warning, warning of threat to life from dangerous river conditions. Emergency services responded to 150 calls overnight, with evacuations underway and a search for a missing resident in the suburb of Karori.
