The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Meteorological Centre Chandigarh, has issued a weather alert predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh between August 4 and August 6, 2025.
OCHA stated that reduced rainfall and dry soil conditions have significantly impacted rain-fed wheat production and placed livestock at serious risk due to fodder shortages.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday directed all the District Magistrates to remain on the ground zero with their entire team, given the continuous rain in the state. He gave the instructions during a virtual meeting held from his official residence here.
Kaohsiung's Taoyuan District saw total rainfall of 2,205mm, while Pingtung County's Sandimen Township had 2,060.5mm and Tainan's Nanhua District 1,833mm, according to CWA data, as quoted by Taipei Times.
A speeding trailer crashed into a bungalow in Karachi's DHA, injuring two staff members. Rescue 1122 responded swiftly. Slippery roads due to rain likely caused the crash. Karachi has seen a surge in deadly accidents involving heavy vehicles, with nearly 500 deaths reported in 2024.
Pakistan's cotton production dropped 30% this year, mainly due to a 47% decline in Sindh, according to the PCGA. Punjab saw a slight rise, but rains hurt cotton quality, causing losses for ginners. A new moisture policy was introduced to support farmers, Dawn reported.
At least 299 people, including 140 children, have died and over 700 were injured in floods across Pakistan since June 26. Thousands of homes and livestock were lost. Relief and rescue operations are ongoing as authorities warn of more heavy rains and potential flooding in several regions.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday held a virtual meeting with the District Magistrates of all the thirteen districts of the State to discuss the progress of development works and the preparations to deal with an eventuality, given the alert issued by the Meteorological
Himachal Pradesh remains severely affected by the ongoing 2025 monsoon, with heavy rainfall triggering widespread damage to life and infrastructure. On Tuesday, a total of 309 roads -- including National Highway 305 -- were blocked due to landslides and flash floods. Additionally, 236 water
In view of the prevailing inclement weather and consistent rainfall in several districts, all government and private schools from Classes 1 to 12 will remain shut today in Lucknow, District Magistrate Visakh G. Iyer announced on Monday.