The death toll from the recent floods in Tripura has increased to 20, officials reported. Seven additional fatalities occurred in South Tripura district due to landslides, including three women and a child. The landslides were triggered by heavy rainfall, causing houses to collapse in Santirbazar. Rescue teams recovered all seven bodies on Thursday. This is the state's worst monsoon flooding in over 30 years, with many more affected by the ongoing disaster. The government is working to provide aid and relief to those impacted by the floods.

Floods in India’s northeastern state of Tripura and neighboring Bangladesh have left at least fifteen people dead and stranded hundreds of thousands. In Tripura, eleven people were killed by drowning and mudslides, and thousands were displaced. The state issued a “red” alert, closed schools, and opened over three hundred relief camps. In Bangladesh, four deaths were reported as rising waters from upstream India affected areas like Cumilla, Feni, and Noakhali. Rescue efforts are underway, but communication and power outages hinder the response. Some Bangladeshi residents blamed India’s dam operations for the sudden floods, which India denied.

Storm Lilian is set to impact the UK with strong winds and heavy rain, starting tonight and continuing into Friday morning. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for northern England, including Yorkshire, Merseyside, and Lancashire, as well as parts of Wales and southwest Scotland. Winds are expected to reach 50-60mph, with gusts exceeding 75mph in some areas. The storm could cause significant travel disruption, damage to buildings, and injuries from debris. The warning is in effect from 5am to 11am on Friday, potentially affecting bank holiday plans for many.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the North East of the UK, with strong winds and heavy rain expected on Thursday, August 22. Gusts of up to 60mph are predicted in parts of Durham and Tyne and Wear, causing potential transport disruptions. The warning is in effect from 8am to 8pm, with Northumberland and Tyneside most affected. Darlington's tip has been closed due to high winds. The weather is expected to improve over the bank holiday weekend, with calmer, drier conditions anticipated. Residents are urged to take care during the stormy weather.

The flood situation in Tripura worsened on Wednesday, with the death toll reaching 10 and over 34,000 people displaced due to continuous heavy rainfall over the past 72 hours. The relentless downpour caused several rivers to rise above danger levels, leading to severe flooding across the state. The government has established 346 relief camps to accommodate those affected. According to the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), 1,056 houses have been damaged—82 completely, 311 severely, and 663 partially. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing, with officials highlighting that such prolonged and intense rainfall, leading to widespread devastation, is unprecedented in the state’s history.

Heavy rains have caused severe flooding and landslides in Tripura, resulting in seven deaths. Floodwaters have forced over 34,000 people into 346 relief camps. Chief Minister Manik Saha visited affected areas in Agartala and met with families in shelters. He has requested additional NDRF teams for support. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, have called for immediate relief and aid. The Met Department warns of more heavy rains due to a depression in the Bay of Bengal, with rivers flowing above danger levels. Schools in Tripura are closed due to the severe weather.

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Wednesday night at 10:15 PM, according to the National Center for Seismology. The quake’s depth was 5 km. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been received. The region is known for its seismic activity due to its location on the Alpine-Himalayan belt. Earlier this year, a 4.4 magnitude quake also hit the area. The islands experience frequent earthquakes, reflecting their position in a seismically active zone.

Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir experienced two consecutive earthquakes early Tuesday morning. The first tremor, measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale, struck at 6:45 a.m., followed by a second quake of 4.8 magnitude seven minutes later. Both earthquakes originated in Baramulla, causing widespread panic but no reported injuries or property damage. The National Center for Seismology reported the first quake's depth as 5 km and the second at 10 km. Despite the tremors being felt throughout the region, authorities confirmed that no casualties have been reported.              

Heavy rains drenched Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, causing severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for several states, including West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, predicting heavy rainfall in the coming days. Mumbai also experienced downpours, with a high tide expected. Hyderabad declared school holidays due to flooding. The IMD forecasted intense rainfall across various regions, including East and Northeast India, as well as parts of South Peninsular India, with a low-pressure area over Bangladesh influencing the weather patterns.

Delhi and the National Capital Region experienced heavy rain on Tuesday, resulting in waterlogged streets and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an 'orange' alert for the area, predicting cloudy skies and light rain with temperatures ranging from 27 to 36 degrees Celsius. The alert was on effect until 9:05 am Tuesday. Areas in both Delhi and Noida saw substantial rainfall, leading to significant impact on transportation and daily activities. The IMD's forecast indicates that the rainy conditions will persist throughout the day.