Spanish authorities said that 51 people have died after flash floods swept away cars, turned village streets into rivers and disrupted rail lines and highways.
Rainfall in several parts of provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Nam is forecast to reach 60 cm (23.62 inches) on Sunday and Monday, according to the National Weather Forecast Agency.
Chennai has been struggling with heavy rains, causing waterlogging and traffic problems. The IMD has predicted heavy rains in the region, while the state government is taking preventive measures. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected flood-prone areas and advised fishermen and IT professionals.
The hurricane was bringing deadly storm surge to much of Florida’s Gulf Coast, including densely populated areas such as Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Fort Myers.
Road connectivity between Dalu and Baghmara has been disrupted by multiple landslides, prompting the Chief Minister to direct the identification of alternative routes to restore access.
Nepal has shut schools for three days after landslides and floods triggered by two days of heavy rain across the Himalayan nation killed 193 people, with 100 missing, officials said on Monday.
A flood alert has been issued in Bihar after the release of water from Valmikinagar and Birpur barrages, affecting over 1.35 lakh people across 12 districts. Heavy rains continue to raise river levels, impacting low-lying areas and kharif crops.
A rescue operation was launched after the bus got stranded on a flooded causeway. The rescuers reached the site in a truck and transferred the pilgrims to the vehicle through the window of the bus.
In an earlier letter, Mamata highlighted how the unprecedented, unplanned, and unilateral release of an enormous volume of water by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has devastated all districts in South Bengal, causing severe hardship to the people.
Mamata Banerjee during her visit to the flood affected areas in Howrah said this is not rainwater, it is water released by the central government organisation DVC from its dams.
Operation Sadbhav: India has dispatched 32 tonnes of relief supplies to Myanmar as part of Operation Sadbhav, responding to the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi. This second batch, sent via an Indian Air Force IL-76 aircraft, includes essential items like generators, shelters, and hygiene kits.
Typhoon Yagi and its subsequent floods and landslides have killed over 500 people overall, with 38 others missing and nearly 2,000 people injured. Vietnam has been reeling from the impacts of Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm to hit Asia this year, which made landfall in its northeastern coast.
Rivers are flowing above the danger mark in several places, putting lives at risk. Four persons have died due to rain-related incidents across Uttar Pradesh in over 24 hours.
Taj Mahal water leakage due to heavy rain: Following three days of relentless rain in Agra, water seepage has been detected in the main dome of the Taj Mahal. While the flooding also affected parts of the monument's garden, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) confirmed no damage to the structure.
Netizens called the video 'most distressing' as several areas have been affected by an unprecedented deluge in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Gujarat floods: Over 20 people have lost their lives due to floods in Gujarat. Over 5,000 people have been evacuated in Vadodara while 1,200 were rescued from the floods in the city.
A Zomato delivery agent in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, became a hero for braving knee-deep floods to deliver an order. The act went viral on social media, prompting calls for recognition and reward from the Zomato CEO.
Gujarat floods: Gujarat has, so far, received 105 per cent of its average annual rainfall. Out of 206 dams, 122 were put on high alert due to a sharp rise in their water levels in the state.
Along with 75 cancellations, the Indian Railway has also diverted two trains and short-terminated four trains. It has also short-originated two trains. Those planning to travel via train are advised to check the list of trains cancelled to avoid any inconvenience.
Earlier on August 22, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal trashed similar reports which claimed that flooding in Bangladesh was caused by the release of water from Tripura's Dumbur dam into the Gumti River.
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