Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued a megaquake advisory following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in southern Kyushu that injured eight people. This advisory, the first under a new system established post-2011, signals an elevated risk of a major quake but does not guarantee one will occur. The tremor caused minor damage, with traffic lights shaking and dishes falling, but no severe destruction. Japan, located on four major tectonic plates, experiences about 1,500 quakes annually. The government warns that a major quake could impact the Pacific coastline and threaten up to 300,000 lives.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in East Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, and Central Maharashtra. The alert comes as the monsoon intensifies, with a deep depression in North East Madhya Pradesh and low pressure in Southwest Rajasthan. The IMD forecasts extremely heavy rain for these regions, while Delhi-NCR is expected to remain dry for the next two days. Additionally, widespread light to moderate rainfall is anticipated in parts of Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and other regions over the coming week.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rains in Madhya Maharashtra and East Madhya Pradesh, and heavy rain alerts in Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand, and other regions. In Maharashtra, a yellow alert has been issued in Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar, while an orange alert has been issued in Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. Cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, Shimla, and Kullu districts have resulted in 50 people missing and two deaths, with an alert issued till August 2. The IMD has warned of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in various parts of the country.

The London Climate Resilience Review warns that London must prepare for more frequent and extreme weather events due to climate change. The report calls for urgent action to address the city's vulnerability to floods and heatwaves, highlighting the need for investment in climate resilience measures. Last year's heatwave saw a 50% increase in water consumption, low reservoir levels, and wildfires that pushed the fire brigade to its limits. The government has welcomed the review and acknowledged the urgent need for action, with the report's chairwoman emphasizing that preparing London for climate change is "non-negotiable".

Heavy rains severely damaged the route in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district on Wednesday night, prompting extensive rescue and relief efforts. According to the Uttarakhand police, 737 people were rescued by helicopter, and at least 2,670 were evacuated to Sonprayag by Thursday. The police, via their official handle on X, stated, "The rescue work of people stranded on the Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra route is continuing. 737 passengers were rescued by helicopter throughout the day. 2,670 passengers were taken to Sonprayag." The rescue operations involve the SDRF, NDRF, DDRF, district police, and administration teams, who are dedicatedly assisting the stranded devotees.

Monsoon rains have caused devastation across India, leading to 32 deaths in seven states since Wednesday. Record-breaking rainfall in Delhi-NCR inundated streets and disrupted traffic. Cloudbursts in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh resulted in at least 14 fatalities and numerous missing individuals. Wayanad in Kerala is the hardest hit, with 256 deaths due to landslides. The IMD predicts more heavy rain through August, exacerbating the crisis as rescue operations continue.

Central China has been devastated by torrential rains triggered by Typhoon Gaemi, resulting in at least 30 deaths and 35 missing persons, state media reported on Thursday. The hilly Hunan province was particularly affected, with Zixing city experiencing record rainfall of 645 millimeters in just 24 hours. Over 11,000 residents were evacuated, and infrastructure, including roads, power, and communications, was severely impacted. While some services have been restored, search and rescue operations continue. Initial reports indicated fewer casualties, but the numbers have since increased as more areas are reached.

Delhi witnessed record-breaking rainfall, receiving 108 mm of rain in 24 hours, the highest single-day rainfall in July in 14 years. The rain, recorded between Wednesday and Thursday, caused flooding, traffic disruptions, and seven fatalities. Safdarjung weather station reported 79.2 mm of rain between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Other areas received significant rainfall, including Mayur Vihar (119 mm), Pusa (66.5 mm), and Delhi University (77.5 mm). The heavy rain has impacted daily life, with authorities working to restore normalcy.

One person has died and at least 28 are missing after cloudburst incidents in Himachal Pradesh. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has launched a major search and rescue operation. A cloudburst in the Samej Khad area of Rampur in Shimla district caused sudden severe flooding late last night, resulting in 19 people going missing, said Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap. Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, police, and home guards are involved in the operations. Drones are also being used to locate the missing individuals, Kashyap added.

Heavy rain lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region, causing widespread waterlogging and disruption. Five people lost their lives, with two deaths reported in Delhi and three in Gurugram. The fatalities included a woman and child who drowned in a waterlogged drain in Delhi, and three electrocution deaths in Gurugram. Schools in Delhi have been ordered to remain closed due to the weather conditions. The heavy rain caused significant traffic congestion, leaving many commuters stranded. The situation is being monitored, with authorities working to restore normalcy.