A typhoon in early July triggered historic rainfall in China's Guangxi province, causing dam collapses and flooding. Nanning and Guigang reported significant casualties and thousands of evacuations, with recovery plans underway to improve flood defenses.
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.
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.
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.
The southwest monsoon has caused widespread devastation across Assam, Gujarat, and Kerala, resulting in over 130 deaths and affecting lakhs of people. Assam is the worst-hit state, while Gujarat experienced severe flooding and Kerala battled landslides and flash floods.
Five women were killed and four others injured by lightning strikes in Jharkhand's Ramgarh and Godda districts while sowing paddy. Three victims were identified in Ramgarh, while two in Godda remain unidentified. The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning for the state over the next four days.
Heavy rainfall in Kerala has caused widespread devastation, leading to eight deaths, eight missing, and 13 injured. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed sorrow and urged party workers to assist relief efforts, while the state government confirmed 27 houses destroyed and 5,792 people moved to relief camps.
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.
Heavy rains in Kerala, India, on Saturday caused landslides and widespread flooding, resulting in six fatalities and significant property damage. Authorities initiated large-scale rescue operations, established 65 relief camps for 1,465 displaced individuals, and issued severe weather alerts for multiple districts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hundreds of snakes, including cobras, escaped from flooded breeding farms in Hengzhou, southern China, after Typhoon Maysak caused severe storms and flooding. Warnings have been issued to residents, with reports of snakebite victims and increased anti-venom supplies.
Gurugram experienced severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions following heavy rainfall, prompting an orange alert from the India Meteorological Department. The city recorded 115 mm of rain in 33 hours, leading to extensive delays and several rain-related incidents.
Delhi experienced heavy monsoon rains in the early hours of Thursday, bringing relief from humid weather. The IMD issued an 'orange' alert, forecasting more rainfall and leading to waterlogging in several areas.
Hong Kong experienced severe flooding with over 70mm of rain in 24 hours, causing rivers to overflow and pavements to flood. Viral videos initially met with skepticism about their authenticity were confirmed by residents.
Mumbai received a year's worth of rain in a week (June 30-July 6), with observatories recording 882.6mm and 988.8mm. July 4 saw the heaviest downpour, exceeding annual averages for Delhi and Pune. Authorities reported operational pumping stations despite waterlogging concerns.
Mumbai experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall from June 30 to July 6, with the Santacruz observatory recording nearly 989 mm. This downpour exceeded Delhi's and Pune's annual rainfall totals and nearly matched Bengaluru's. July 4 saw the most intense rainfall, though intensity has since weakened.
Uttarakhand experienced moderate to heavy rainfall on Tuesday, causing 32 roads to close due to falling debris. Pantnagar recorded the highest rainfall at 107 mm. Light to moderate rain with isolated heavy showers is forecast for Wednesday.
A landslide near Meenakshi Bridge in Kerala's Wayanad district, linked to a tunnel road project, caused panic and destruction. CCTV footage shows mud and debris sweeping away a fuel tanker and people scrambling for safety. Two deaths are confirmed, with seven injured and seven missing.
