Mumbai is facing heavy rains, with the India Meteorological Department issuing an orange alert for the city and a red alert for nearby districts like Raigad, Ratnagiri, Satara, Kolhapur, and Pune. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation announced that all schools and colleges will remain closed on Tuesday, August 19. Waterlogging was reported in areas such as Gandhi Market in Sion, while heavy traffic slowed down travel on major routes, including the Western Expressway. Airlines like Akasa Air and IndiGo advised passengers to leave early for flights. Police urged residents to avoid non-essential travel and stay indoors for safety. (PC: India Today)

Hurricane Erin has grown into a Category 4 storm and is moving toward the US East Coast. The storm is causing dangerous waves and rip tides along the coast. Heavy rains have started in the southeastern Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands. Forecasters said Erin will not directly hit the islands but could bring up to 6 inches of rain. Puerto Rico faced power cuts, but most services are now restored. The US National Hurricane Center warned Erin will stay “large and dangerous.” North Carolina’s Outer Banks ordered evacuations on Hatteras Island as high winds and rough seas threaten the area. (PC: BBC)

Mumbai was battered by heavy rains for the third straight day on Monday, with the city recording 177mm of rain in just 6-8 hours. The IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai and nearby districts, warning of more downpours and high tides. Several low-lying areas, including Chembur and Matunga, faced waterlogging. Traffic on the Western Express Highway slowed to a crawl, while local trains were delayed as tracks flooded. A school bus with children was stranded but later rescued safely. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis urged citizens to stay cautious. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar called for coordinated relief and rescue efforts. (PC: HT Photo)

Heavy rain lashed Mumbai on Monday, forcing schools to shut and disrupting daily life. The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for the city and a red alert for nearby districts, including Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Kolhapur. Waterlogging was reported in Sion and traffic jams hit major roads like the Western Expressway. “As heavy rainfall continues under the Orange Alert, incidents of waterlogging and reduced visibility are being reported,” said the Mumbai Police Chief, urging people to avoid unnecessary travel. Airlines also advised passengers to leave early for flights. The BMC reported tree falls, wall collapses, and short circuits across the city. (PC: India Today)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rain in Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat over the next few days. A fresh low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal near Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts, likely to turn into a depression soon. This system will bring widespread rain to the west coast and central India. Extremely heavy rain is expected in Konkan, including Mumbai, Goa, and parts of Gujarat until August 20. Telangana, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh will also see intense rainfall. IMD has asked people to remain alert to possible flooding risks. (PC: HT Photos)

7 people died in two separate incidents of cloudburst and landslide in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district late Saturday night. Officials said five people were killed in flash floods after a cloudburst in Jodh Ghati, while two others lost their lives in a landslide at Janglote. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said roads, a railway track, and a police station were also damaged. Rescue teams, including the Army and paramilitary, are on the ground. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief and ordered relief efforts. Authorities have issued a weather advisory, warning people to stay away from rivers and landslide-prone areas. (PC: PTI)

A devastating cloudburst struck Jodh Ghati village and nearby Janglote in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district overnight between Saturday and Sunday, August 17, 2025, resulting in flash floods and landslides. The calamity killed seven people—including five children—across two separate incidents; five perished in Jodh Ghati while two died in Janglote . Heavy rain washed away roads, homes, railway tracks, and parts of National Highway 44, disrupting train services on the Jammu-Pathankot line . Rescue efforts by the Army, NDRF, SDRF, police, and volunteers are in full swing—with helicopters deployed for evacuation and injured airlifted to hospitals in Pathankot . Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced ex-gratia relief, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged full government support. (PC: The Hindu)

More than 200 people are missing in Buner district, north-west Pakistan, after flash floods and landslides, officials said. At least 300 people have died across Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in recent days, mostly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Rescue teams say entire villages were buried, while damaged roads prevent families from claiming bodies. Heavy rains have also hit Indian-administered Kashmir, killing at least 60. Pakistan’s disaster authority said rainfall will continue until 21 August, with several regions declared disaster zones. Experts warn climate change and melting glaciers are worsening floods. This year’s monsoon has already killed over 650 people nationwide. (PC: BBC)

Subhash Chandra of Udhampur—who had long selflessly served Mata Machail pilgrims through a community kitchen—was miraculously rescued alive after being buried under debris for nearly 30 hours following a devastating cloudburst in Chisoti village on August 14, 2025 . The deluge claimed 60 lives, injured over 100, and left up to 1,500 people missing . Rescue teams comprising the Army, police, NDRF, SDRF, and volunteers discovered Subhash along with four bodies in the same spot . Officials and locals hailed his survival as divine protection for his years of devotion. (PC: NDTV)

A cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district has led to flash floods and landslides, tragically claiming the lives of seven individuals, including five children. Dramatic videos show security forces and rescue teams performing heroic efforts, digging through slush to save residents trapped in their homes. One particular video highlights the brave rescue of a woman from her residence after it was hit by a landslide. The disaster has prompted swift and extensive rescue operations to find and assist those affected by the sudden and devastating weather event.