Heavy rain and thunderstorms are affecting parts of England and Wales, causing travel disruption and flooding risks. Despite the rainfall, the National Drought Group warns that the ongoing drought will not end immediately, as sustained precipitation is required.
Floods and drought threaten the UK simultaneously as heavy rain is forecast to fall on hard, parched soil. Despite upcoming showers providing some relief and aiding firefighters, widespread water shortages and hosepipe bans are set to persist.
Torrential downpours in southern South Korea have killed one person, injured four others, and forced about 390 people to evacuate after triggering a landslide in Geoje, South Gyeongsang province.
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flash flooding continue across a swath of the U.S. from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic, following storms in Indiana that resulted in at least seven deaths and widespread power outages.
Torrential rains in South Korea's Gyeongsang province triggered a landslide in Geoje, killing one person and wounding two others amid record rainfall.
At least six people have died following severe storms and widespread flooding in Indiana, where the White River crested in Indianapolis. The severe weather triggered emergency evacuations, power outages for thousands, and prompted federal disaster assistance.
Hurricane Lala skirted Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall, leaving over 60,000 households without power, causing one traffic fatality, and prompting airport and port closures as heavy rain and winds lashed the region.
Heavy rain in eastern Japan has left nine people dead after an unprecedented deluge flooded over a thousand homes and severely disrupted transportation in the Chiba region.
At least five people have died in Indiana following fierce storms and historic flooding that prompted Governor Mike Braun to seek a presidential emergency declaration, with federal assistance pledged by President Donald Trump.
Severe storms and flooding in Indiana have killed at least five people and prompted numerous rescues and evacuations along the White River. Rivers reached record levels, leading over a dozen counties to declare local disasters.
Hurricane Lala strengthened into a Category 1 storm, threatening Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, powerful winds, and potential flooding, prompting emergency warnings and transport closures.
At least five people died and thousands were stranded at Narita airport after unprecedented heavy rain triggered landslides and power outages in Chiba prefecture, eastern Japan.
At least five people died in eastern Japan after heavy rain hit Chiba prefecture, triggering landslides, power outages, and stranding thousands at Narita airport.
Record-breaking rains in Japan cause flooding and eight deaths during peak holiday travel. Simultaneously, an intense European heatwave and severe UK droughts trigger wildfires and water restrictions.
At least four people died and thousands were stranded at Narita airport as heavy rain flooded eastern Japan's Chiba prefecture, prompting unprecedented weather warnings during a busy holiday week.
On August 14, 2026, India faces an active monsoon bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall across eastern, central, northern, and southern states. A depression over coastal West Bengal and strong winds prompt warnings for fishermen and residents.
At least 16 workers trapped inside an under-construction HCC tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district were rescued following a sudden surge in water levels from heavy rains.
Monsoon rains cause severe flooding in Laos, exacerbated by dams and deforestation, while an ongoing resource crisis hampers rescue operations.
Karnataka faces a 12-hour statewide bandh on August 13, called by pro-Kannada groups, demanding action on the Cauvery water dispute and projects like Mekedatu. The shutdown, coupled with predicted thunderstorms and heavy rain, may disrupt public transport, commerce, and daily life, especially in Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu border areas.
Beijing issued a red rainstorm alert as heavy rain is expected for three days, while Tianjin anticipates heavy rainfall and Shanghai airports cancelled nearly 40% of flights following Typhoon Dolphin.
A severe heatwave in central and eastern Europe has broken temperature records, fueled wildfires, and caused low water levels, impacting energy production. Meanwhile, Typhoon Dolphin hit China, and Typhoon Chan-hom is expected to make landfall in Japan.
Beijing issued a red rainstorm alert as heavy rains threaten districts, while Shanghai airports cancelled nearly 40 percent of flights following Typhoon Dolphin's landfall in eastern China.
Chinese authorities evacuated over a million people as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall, bringing torrential rain, severe flooding, and transportation halts across eastern China, including Shanghai.
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in Zhejiang, China, with 151km/h winds, prompting evacuation orders and suspension of non-essential activities amid warnings of intensified rain and wind in eastern China.
