Schools in India are expected to remain open on July 27 unless state or local authorities announce closures due to heavy rainfall forecasts by the IMD; Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district has announced a holiday.
Typhoon Noul, the strongest to hit China in 2023, made landfall in southern China, prompting evacuations of over 715,000 in Guangdong, cancelling hundreds of flights, and causing widespread damage with strong winds and torrential rains.
3M India has temporarily suspended manufacturing operations at its Ahmedabad plant due to severe rainfall and flooding. The company informed stock exchanges, stating that restoration will take days, but assets are insured, and no material business impact is anticipated. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited affected areas to review relief efforts.
The Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), a long-term North Pacific climate pattern, is under scrutiny after Gujarat's heavy rainfall. This explainer details how PDO operates, its distinction from El Niño, and its role in influencing monsoon behavior and global weather patterns over decades.
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.
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.
Heavy rains in Chile's central to southern regions have caused widespread flooding, resulting in 13 deaths, seven missing, and 2,281 displaced. President Kast declared a state of emergency, while officials address power outages and ongoing risks from swollen waterways.
Hong Kong's July rainfall has already surpassed typical levels by 23%, with a meteorologist warning of more extreme downpours due to global warming. The Observatory expects further rainstorms this weekend as a tropical cyclone approaches, following weeks of heavy rain and numerous warnings.
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.
Five family members, including a Provo fire captain, his wife, and three sons, died in a flash flood in a southern Utah canyon. Heavy rains triggered the flood near Sunglow Campground, leaving one daughter as the sole survivor. A GoFundMe was created to support her.
Torrential rain caused flash floods and landslides in Jammu division, J&K, killing 28 people, with Poonch accounting for 23 deaths. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the Chief Minister announced ex gratia for victims' families amidst continued heavy rain warnings.
South Korea's Prime Minister Han Seong-sook has ordered government agencies to maintain emergency readiness due to forecasted heavy rainfall in central parts of the country, including the Seoul metropolitan area, starting early Saturday.
Seoul experiences heavy overnight rains, prompting flood warnings in multiple wards, closure of Dongbu Expressway, and a Level 2 emergency response with no casualties reported yet.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster may issue a No 1 typhoon signal between Monday evening and Tuesday morning due to a low-pressure system approaching from the South China Sea. Heavy rainstorms, thunderstorms, and squalls are expected on Tuesday, with potential flooding in low-lying areas.
Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Shenyang, Liaoning province, leading to school closures, suspended construction, and the shutdown of tourist attractions. In Chengde, Hebei province, roads were destroyed, trapping villagers, with the city still recovering from previous severe weather.
Floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have affected nearly 48,500 people in Assam and over 94,000 across the Northeast. Villages, agricultural land, and infrastructure are submerged or damaged, displacing thousands and disrupting transportation.
Floods and landslides triggered by the monsoon have severely impacted Northeast India, affecting nearly 48,500 people in Assam and over 94,000 in Arunachal Pradesh. Villages, agricultural land, and infrastructure are damaged, displacing thousands and causing loss of life and livestock.
Tropical Storm Bavi made landfall in eastern China, bringing heavy rain and strong winds after nearly two million people were evacuated. The storm, the strongest to hit China this year, caused widespread disruption to transportation, including flight and train cancellations.
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.
Typhoon Maysak caused severe flooding and tornadoes in China, leaving 11 dead and thousands of houses damaged. India experienced heavy rainfall leading to building collapses in Mumbai, killing at least 13. Meanwhile, Tristan da Cunha was hit by a winter storm with 124mph winds.
Monsoon season causes flight disruptions. Passengers are protected by DGCA regulations and have rights to refunds or alternative flights for weather-related cancellations. Airlines may provide assistance during long delays, but monetary compensation for force majeure events like heavy rain is generally not required.
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.
Gurgaon, India's Millennium City, was submerged by heavy rains, turning glass towers into a swamp. Inadequate drainage, vanished dams, and concretization led to widespread waterlogging, traffic chaos, power outages, and even structural damage, highlighting a severe infrastructure crisis despite significant municipal revenue generation.
A balcony section collapsed at the luxury Imperia Esfera Phase-2 complex in Gurgaon on Thursday morning following heavy rain. No injuries were reported, but residents expressed concerns about structural safety and builder negligence, demanding a third-party audit.
