Since June 20, relentless monsoon rains have ravaged Himachal Pradesh, claiming 69 lives (43 from floods, 26 in road accidents), with 37 missing and 110 injured. The devastation—estimated at ₹700 crore—is likened to a war zone by Chief Minister Sukhu, as homes collapsed, roads vanished, and vehicles were swept away . In Mandi district, local traders and residents distributed ration kits to 110 families, providing 10‑day supplies of rice, wheat, oil, and essentials . With the IMD issuing red alerts through July 7, authorities continue rescues, bridge rental aid, and emphasize staying indoors amid ongoing heavy rainfall. (PC: X)  

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has escalated weather alerts from July 5–9 due to intense monsoon impacts. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand face orange alerts for cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides after ~43 deaths and 37 missing in two weeks . Gujarat, Maharashtra (Konkan), Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Goa, West Bengal, Karnataka, and coastal Odisha also face heavy to very heavy rain warnings . Mumbai and Madhya Maharashtra could see extreme rain (>21 cm) on July 6–7 . Beas River in Mandi is flooding severely, with infrastructure and traffic crippled . Authorities urge caution—red alerts mean act now, not panic. (PC: Hindustan Times)  

From June 20 to July 4, torrential monsoon rains triggered cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides across Himachal Pradesh. At least 69 people have died and 37 remain missing, with 110 injured . Mandi district suffered the worst, with homes destroyed, roads blocked (250+), and massive infrastructure damage estimated between ₹400–700 crore . Rescuers from NDRF, SDRF, local authorities, and the military are working tirelessly amid continuing heavy rain alerts through July 7–9—prompting evacuations, water supply disruptions, and power outages . The IMD warns more intense rainfall ahead. (PC: PTI)  

Mount Shinmoedake (Kirishima complex) erupted explosively on July 3 at ~15:37 JST, sending a towering ash plume ~6.7 km into the sky—the first major event since a small June 22 blast and the 2018 eruption . Japan Meteorological Agency elevated its alert to Level 3 on June 27 amid ground swelling, seismic tremors, and elevated sulfur dioxide (up to ~4 000 t/day) . Ashfall hit Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, prompting advisories to stay indoors, use masks, avoid water contamination, and observe a 3 km exclusion zone . Authorities caution about falling volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows, continuing round‑the‑clock monitoring and public alerts.  

At least 24 people have died and over 20 campers remain missing after devastating flash floods swept through Kerr County, Texas, on July 4. Triggered by nearly a foot of rainfall in under 24 hours, the Guadalupe River surged 26 feet above normal, inundating homes and summer camps. Camp Mystic, hosting dozens of young girls, was among the hardest hit, with many feared stranded in remote areas. Emergency crews have rescued over 230 people, many by helicopter. Search and rescue operations continue amid widespread damage. Authorities urge caution as flooding risks persist.

Brutal monsoon rains since June 1 have claimed 131+ lives—70 in Uttarakhand and 61 in Himachal Pradesh—due to flash floods, landslides, cloudbursts, and road accidents . Uttarakhand saw swollen rivers like Alaknanda submerge ghats and idols, while Chardham Yatra halted in Uttarkashi. Himachal’s Mandi remains hardest hit, with missing villagers and buried homes, as multiple cloudbursts swept away infrastructure . Over ₹400 cr damage, 500+ road closures, and power outages reported. Rescue teams including NDRF are working round the clock amid fresh IMD alerts through July 7. (PC: ABP)

Heavy moonsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Himachal Pradesh, resulting in 69 deaths and an estimated ₹700 crore in damages. The state has been battered by intense rainfall since late June, triggering 29 landslides and 72 flash floods across districts including Mandi, Shimla, Chamba, and Kullu. Several houses were swept away, roads and bridges destroyed, and power and water supply systems disrupted. Over 100 people are injured, and rescue operations by NDRF, SDRF, and local authorities are underway. The IMD has issued a continued heavy rain alert till July 7, urging caution in vulnerable areas. (PC: PTI)

Himachal Pradesh is facing devastating monsoon impacts, with at least 37 confirmed fatalities and estimated infrastructural losses of around ₹400 crore since late June, per the State Disaster Management Authority . The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert across key districts—including Mandi, Kangra, and Shimla—warning of continued heavy rainfall through July 7 . Mandi district, notably Thunag, remains severely affected: roads are blocked, essential services disrupted, and dozens of residents missing. Rescue efforts—supported by NDRF, SDRF, police, and the Indian Air Force—are underway in flood-ravaged areas. Authorities are proactively managing relief camps and critical infrastructure repairs. (PC: PTI)

At least 8 people have died across Europe as a record-breaking heatwave intensifies, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in Spain, France, Italy, and Germany. Spain’s Catalonia faced wildfires forcing 14,000 indoors and killing two people. France recorded its hottest June since 2003, with two deaths and 300 hospitalisations. Italy reported two more heat-related deaths, while Germany battles forest fires and extreme temperatures. Storms and mudslides disrupted transport in the Alps. A Swiss nuclear plant shut one reactor due to overheated river water. Scientists blamed human-driven climate change, citing greenhouse gas emissions and warming seas as factors in creating a deadly heat dome. (PC: AFP)

A deadly heatwave sweeping Europe has killed at least six people across Spain, Italy, and France, with temperatures soaring above 40°C. Two farmers died in a wildfire in Spain’s Catalonia, while three men in Italy died on beaches and one girl collapsed at Versailles in France. France also recorded over 300 emergency cases. Wildfires forced evacuations in Greece’s Crete and Halkidiki. Experts blame the extreme weather on human-driven climate change, warning such deadly heat will become more frequent. Vulnerable groups like the elderly and young children are most at risk, with cities facing greater danger due to the urban heat island effect. (PC: Getty Images)