Delhi-NCR experienced sudden rain and gusty winds on Thursday night, prompting the IMD to issue a red alert for severe thunderstorms, lightning, and winds up to 90 kmph. The change is due to a cyclonic circulation over Pakistan, expected to bring relief from heat.
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has issued first-degree weather warnings for storms and heavy rainfall in several Polish voivodeships. Alerts are in effect until Thursday afternoon, with potential for strong winds and hail.
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) has issued weather warnings across Poland for storms and heavy rainfall from Wednesday night into Thursday. Orange alerts are in effect for some regions, with warnings ranging from level one to two.
Hong Kong is forecast to experience a scorching week with temperatures potentially hitting 33°C on four consecutive days, possibly triggering the year's first very hot weather warning. An anticyclone aloft is bringing hot and fine weather to the region.
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.
South Korea introduces 'extreme heat emergency' alert as part of a national weather warning system overhaul, effective June 1, due to rising heat-related anomalies becoming the new seasonal baseline.
