Flash floods in Weiyuan county, Gansu province, China, have killed 25 people and injured 23. The National Commission for Disaster Prevention has called for an investigation, while the Ministry of Water Resources activated a level 4 emergency flood control response for Heilongjiang and other provinces due to heavy rainfall.
A row of shops in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district, India, was swept away by heavy flash flooding on Tuesday. The structure collapsed after being evacuated, with no injuries reported, amidst extreme weather that has claimed at least 25 lives in the region.
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding have killed at least 82 people across India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, affecting over 650,000 in India's Assam state. Infrastructure damage and high river flows have been reported, with military and UN aid efforts underway.
Torrential rains caused flash floods across West Virginia, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges, and prompting numerous water rescues. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties and deployed National Guard members, expressing concern about potential fatalities as search operations continue.
Torrential rains caused widespread flash floods across West Virginia, leading Governor Patrick Morrisey to declare a state of emergency for all 55 counties and deploy National Guard members for rescues and relief efforts. Homes and businesses were inundated, and bridges washed out, with no immediate deaths reported.
Texas Hill Country experienced deadly flash flooding for the second year in a row, causing high-water rescues, road closures, and at least one death. Relentless downpours led to rivers rising rapidly, with the Guadalupe River surpassing last year's levels in some areas.
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.
Thunderstorms with 29,000 lightning strikes caused flash flooding and disruptions in England, ahead of a predicted 40C heatwave with a Met Office red alert from Wednesday.
Over 29,000 lightning strikes hit England overnight, causing flash flooding, travel disruptions, and fires, as the country prepares for record temperatures up to 40°C with a Met Office red alert from Wednesday.
Overnight thunderstorms brought flash flooding and travel chaos to parts of the UK, with London Fire Brigade receiving 400 calls. This comes as the country prepares for extreme heat, with temperatures expected to reach up to 40C on Wednesday under a rare red alert.
A lawsuit filed by Presidio, Texas, against the Department of Homeland Security claims Trump administration border wall construction could cause devastating flooding by compromising an existing levee. The suit argues the administration is altering federal flood-control works without proper permission.
Tropical Storm Arthur formed near the Gulf Coast, bringing intense rain and the threat of dangerous flash floods to Texas and Louisiana. Meteorologists forecast the storm to move over the northwestern Gulf Coast.
Five men have been rescued from a flooded cave in Laos, with two still missing. Rescuers from Laos, Thailand, Japan, and Malaysia collaborated in the complex operation.
One of five villagers trapped in a Laos cave since last week has been rescued; four remain, with two others missing and hopes fading.
Rescuers have located 5 out of 7 men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for a week; the group was hunting wildlife and searching for gold when heavy rain blocked the cave entrance. Two men remain unaccounted for, with extraction of the found survivors still pending due to challenging conditions.
Seven villagers are trapped in a flooded cave in Laos' Xaisomboun province after entering on May 19 to search for gold. A flash flood blocked their exit, and rescuers, including Thai and Finnish experts, are attempting to reach them. The situation is described as a humanitarian emergency.
Heavy rainfall in southern and central China has caused flash floods and landslides, killing 12 people and forcing hundreds to evacuate. Meanwhile, northern India is experiencing severe heatwaves with temperatures exceeding 45C, leading to warnings and farmers working at night.
Wellington has declared a state of emergency after torrential rain caused flash flooding and landslides across New Zealand's North Island. The capital received a record 77mm of rain in less than an hour on Monday. More than a dozen people have been evacuated, a 60-year-old man is missing, and the emergency management minister warned the worst weather is yet to come. The flooding comes less than a week after Cyclone Vaianu swept through the region.
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.
