India’s monsoon has turned deadly. Floods and landslides have hit multiple states in 48 hours. Gujarat reports 16 dead with rescue operations still on. Maharashtra recorded 22 rain-related deaths, including a family of four electrocuted in Satara. Meanwhile IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR with more rain and thunderstorms forecast this week. Rivers are swelling, roads are cut off, and millions are bracing for more severe weather.

India's monsoon woes: Landslides, floods hit multiple states

Italy is battling multiple wildfires as firefighters continue emergency operations in Sardinia while overnight efforts helped contain fires in Emilia-Romagna. Authorities evacuated homes as a precaution, with emergency crews working to prevent the flames from spreading further amid challenging conditions.

Italy: Wildfires rage across Italy, emergency operations continue

Tragedy has struck Kerala. A landslide hit near a tunnel project area in Wayanad, leaving 2 people dead and 7 others reportedly missing. Heavy rain and unstable terrain triggered the collapse, catching workers off guard. Right now, search and rescue teams are working non-stop to find those trapped under debris. It’s a heartbreaking scene for families waiting for answers, and for a state that knows the pain of landslides all too well.

Monsoon instensifies: Landslide kills 3 in Wayanad, floods kill 18 in Maharashtra 

Europe is facing a climate-driven crisis as record-breaking heatwaves and early-onset wildfires devastate the continent. As of July 5, 2026, over 42,000 acres of land—more than twice the size of Manhattan—have been scorched across Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece.


Europe wildfire: 2026 Tour De France cancelled due to fire

India’s monsoon season is showing extreme regional imbalance, with delayed rainfall across much of the country while the Northeast battles heavy flooding. The country has also recorded its fifth-lowest June rainfall in 126 years, raising concerns over agriculture, water supply, and climate variability.

India’s monsoon woes: Delayed rainfall in most regions, northeast hit by floods 

 A deadly wildfire on the utah-colorado border is raising fresh questions about the growing dangers facing firefighters in a warming climate. As crews mourn three colleagues killed in the line of duty, experts warn that hotter, longer fire seasons are creating increasingly extreme and unpredictable conditions.


Utah-Colorado border wildfires turn deadly

The world bank is changing the way it measures its climate efforts. While it says support for climate projects will continue, the institution is dropping key climate finance targets and shifting its focus toward the results those projects achieve on the ground.


World bank drops climate finance targets

Taiwan is facing heavy rain and flooding as the outer bands of Typhoon Mekkhala lash the island. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of more than 200 residents in eastern Taiwan amid fears of a barrier lake overflowing, while officials warn that more torrential rain is on the way.

Taiwan braces as typhoon 'Mekkhala' triggers floods, evacuations underway

Japan is on high alert as two tropical storms approach, bringing torrential rain, landslide risks and widespread transport disruptions. Authorities have urged nearly one million people to evacuate, while hundreds of flights and train services have been cancelled.

Japan braces for twin storms, flights cancelled

Millions of people across Europe are trapped in a suffocating, prolonged heat dome that is smashing century-old temperature records day after day. From Spain to Germany, major urban centers are experiencing unprecedented thermal stress as a combination of high-pressure atmospheric systems and warming trends trap intense heat over the continent.

Europe Heatwave: Why Is Europe Sweltering With Historic Record-Breaking Heat?

A major dam project launch in Karnataka has brought renewed attention to water sharing, reservoir management and inter-state coordination.

Officials say the project is aimed at improving irrigation, water storage and long-term resource planning, while ensuring smoother coordination between agencies involved in water management. The development comes as concerns over water availability, climate variability and agricultural demand continue to grow across the region.


Karnataka Dam Launch: Focus On Water Sharing, Project Coordination

Europe is battling an intense and dangerous summer heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record levels across multiple countries.

Several deaths have been reported as extreme heat disrupts normal life, forcing school closures, transport delays, and triggering widespread health alerts. Authorities across Europe remain on high alert as millions face continued exposure to severe conditions.

Meteorologists warn that the ongoing heatwave highlights worsening climate extremes, with prolonged high temperatures expected to persist in parts of the continent.

Killer 'Omega' Heatwave Grips Europe

Mumbai recorded approximately 300 mm of rainfall within a 24-hour period as monsoon activity intensified across the city.
The heavy downpour led to waterlogging in several areas and disrupted transportation services. Watch the full video to know more on this.

Mumbai Climate Alert: 300 mm Rainfall In 24 Hours As Monsoon Intensifies 

India's monsoon is back on track, bringing widespread rainfall and relief from summer heat in several cities. But weather officials are also warning of intense rain in parts of the country.


IMD Warns of Intense Rainfall Across India

Several European countries have issued weather alerts, cancelled public events and warned residents of potentially record-breaking temperatures as an intense heatwave grips the continent. Authorities are rolling out emergency measures to protect vulnerable populations as soaring temperatures raise concerns over public health, infrastructure and wildfire risks.

Europe Sizzles Under Fresh Heatwave 

Scientists are now warning that a potentially “Super El Nino” could be taking shape in the Pacific ocean, raising fears of extreme weather across the world in the months ahead. A super El Nino is a rare and powerful climate event, where sea surface temperatures in the Pacific rise more than two degrees celsius above normal.

World Braces for 'super El Nino' | Warming Pacific Signals Major Climate Shift

Wildfires and large-scale fire outbreaks across the world have reached alarming levels, with reports estimating that more than 150 million hectares have burned globally this year alone.

From forests to grasslands, the scale of destruction is intensifying concerns over climate change, extreme heat and environmental instability.

Global Wildfires: Scientists Warn Situation May Worsen With Summer Arrival 

Union home minister Amit Shah has chaired a high-level review in New Delhi to assess India’s readiness for floods and heatwaves, calling for a more integrated, tech-driven disaster forecasting and response frameworkers climate risks escalate.

Indian Climate: Amit Shah Reviews National Climate Preparedness Amid Rising Extreme Weather Risks

In the United States, cleanup operations are underway after a suspected tornado tore through the village of Lena, Illinois, leaving widespread damage and knocking out power to thousands.

Tornado Rips Roofs, Downs Power Lines

The India Meteorological Department has issued a sweeping weather alert across the country, warning of a dangerous split. While large parts of north and central India brace for an intense heatwave, the northeast is set to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.

India’s Weather Split With Scorching Heat, Stormy Rains

Worsening wildfires, soaring heatwaves and rising water levels have prompted Greek officials to take a closer look at protecting priceless archaeological sites that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

The monuments, scattered across the country, earn Greece millions of dollars in tourism revenue.

But many of the sites are in rural areas and officials believe better planning is needed in case large crowds of tourists need to be evacuated in an emergency.



Greece's Ancient Sites Under Climate Strain; 19 Sites at Urgent Climate Risk

The intensification of conflict in West Asia is causing profound, long-term environmental damage, intersecting with acute climate extremes that are battering the region in early 2026. Military strikes on critical energy infrastructure have caused severe air and water pollution, while escalating violence forces a shift toward dirtier energy sources and hinders long-term climate goals. 


Climate Extremes Batter West Asia as War Intensifies

“Earlier, climate was about diplomacy, and now it is about business," said Erik Solheim, Former Norwegian Environment Minister, at WION World Pulse summit in New Delhi

WION World Pulse | Erik Solheim: Climate was about diplomacy, now it is business

Two people were killed while at least were 17 injured, and more than 100 houses were damaged, after a tornado struck multiple villages near Karanjia in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district on Sunday afternoon, officials said.


India: Massive Tornado Leaves Trail of Destruction, Two Killed & Dozens Injured

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