While Jammu and Kashmir witnessed continuous rainfall for the last three days, resulting in flash floods, IMD has issued a red alert for four states due to the extreme heatwave, as temperatures have crossed 45 degrees Celsius.

India Weather: Red alert issued for four states due to heatwave, rainfall in J&K, strong winds in Delhi & more

One of the most pertinent questions on everyone's mind is - what caused the UAE's flash floods that wreaked havoc and sank the Gulf state known for its iconic skyline with towering skyscrapers under water.

Were UAE’s flash floods result of cloud seeding?

More than 130 people have been killed in the neighbouring countries Afghanistan and Pakistan after flash floods and heavy rains swept the region over the past few days, according to officials from both countries.

More than 130 people killed in Afghanistan and Pakistan flash floods after heavy rains

Afghanistan's Taliban government confirmed that heavy flooding due to seasonal rains has killed dozens and injured at least 27 over three days last week. Flash floods hit Kabul and several other provinces across Afghanistan, said Abdullah Janan Saiq, the Taliban’s spokesman for the State Ministry for Natural Disaster Management.

Afghanistan: Dozens dead in flash floods, seasonal rain fury

Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall have wreaked havoc in the Iraqi city of Dohuk. Authorities have reported at least about two casualties due to the heavy flooding that has swept the entire city in the early hours of Tuesday. Watch to know more!

Iraq: 2 victims washed away by floodwaters in Dohuk

Here we bring to you WION's climate tracker that showcases climate stories from across the globe: Every major global climate record was broken last year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday, with its chief voicing particular concern about ocean heat and shrinking sea ice. Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall have wreaked havoc in the Iraqi city of Dohuk. Authorities have reported at least about two casualties due to the heavy flooding that has swept the entire city in the early hours of Tuesday. Watch to know more!

UN 'red alert' for planet earth | Flash floods wreak havoc in Iraqi city

Heavy rains in Argentina caused flash floods and disrupted air traffic the rains caused cancellation of dozens of flights and power outrages and thousands of homes claiming the life of at least one person. Watch to know more!

Argentina Floods: Orange alert issued in Argentine capital region

Indonesia's Sumatra island faced tragedy as torrential rains triggered flash floods and a landslide, claiming at least 10 lives and leaving 10 individuals missing, according to officials on Saturday (March 9).

10 dead, 10 missing as flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra Island

In South Africa, severe rains and flash floods have resulted in at least six fatalities and more unaccounted for deaths. Over the past few days, there have been numerous periods of intense rain in the western regions of the nation, causing considerable weather instability.

South Africa rains: Several dead after rain triggers flash floods

Australian authorities have urged thousands of people in north queensland state to move to higher ground owing to flash floods caused due to torrential rain. This comes as tropical cyclone jasper hit the region this week, leaving tens of thousands without power and forcing evacuations.

Australia flash floods: Thousands forced to flee as northeast Australia battles floods

People are stuck on the roof of a hospital and an entire town has been evacuated due to flash floods in north Queensland. In what authorities believe to be the worst-ever flood to hit the Australian region, thousands have been evacuated while others are still stranded.

Cyclone Jasper brings floods, crocodile sightings in Australia

Flood risk, and heavy rain persist in northeast Australia after Cyclone Jasper

Cyclone Jasper: Hundreds evacuated, airports submerged after flash floods hit Australia

In India's north-eastern state of Sikkim, hundreds of rescuers continue to dig through slushy debris and fast-flowing, icy water to search for the victims affected by flash floods. According to the latest information, the death toll has jumped to 55 – as 27 bodies have been recovered from Sikkim and the rest from the basin of the Teesta river in West Bengal.

India: ITBP rescues 56 people in North Sikkim via ropeway

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has expressed grief over the tragedy that has befallen the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. Latest tolls show that the flash floods have claimed the lives of 14 people, while 102 people remain missing.

Sikkim floods: Dalai Lama expresses grief following devastation caused by flash floods

The death toll in the flood-hit Indian state of Sikkim has risen to 18 with nearly 100 still missing as of Thursday (Oct 5), said a report by Reuters citing Indian officials, after heavy rains caused a Himalayan glacial lake to burst its banks and triggered a flash flood, in one of the worst such disasters in the region in over 50 years.

Sikkim flash floods: Death toll rises to 18, six Indian army personnel killed; nearly 100 still missing

A flash flood alert has been issued in the northern and eastern districts of India's Sikkim state. The floods have reportedly occurred due to a sudden cloud burst over Lho-nak Lake in the state's Mangan district.

Sikkim flash floods: 40 missing including 23 soldiers in sudden cloud burst in India's Sikkim

A flash flood hit India’s northeastern Sikkim state after the Teesta River swelled to an alarming level due to a sudden cloud burst in the northern part of Mangan district.

India: Highways, buildings washed away in Sikkim flash floods; 8 dead, 22 army personnel among many missing

In New York City, a state of emergency was declared on Friday (Sep 29) because of flash flooding which was brought by strong storms. Residents of the Greater New York City area are facing heavy downpours currently as Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency across New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley.

New York City: State of emergency declared as strong storms bring flash flooding - Video

The torrential downpours have unleashed chaos in the United States, financial capital in New York as relentless rainfall has triggered flash floods.

New York floods: Governor warns of life-threatening storm, flash flood hits subways and street

At least three people have died and three others were missing after heavy rains lashed Spain and triggered flash floods, said officials on Monday (September 4). The floods have prompted the closure of roads, subway lines, and high-speed train connections.

Spain: At least three dead, three missing after torrential rain triggers flash floods

Spain shut down rail services, cancelled a Spanish league football game and advised thousands of residents to remain indoors as incessant rains caused flash floods in and around Madrid city.

Red alert in Spain as torrential rain causes flash floods

At least 55 people have been killed and more than a million affected by two weeks of torrential rains causing floods and landslides in southeast Bangladesh, officials said Sunday.

At least 55 killed in Bangladesh floods in August

The second wave of monsoon rainfall is wreaking havoc across India's northern states. the state of Punjab and the national capital New Delhi were most affected in the last 24 hours. Heavy rainfall has paralysed daily life and flooded vast portions of residential and agricultural land in the state of Punjab. As many as 41 people have been killed due to the devastating torrential floods which hit Punjab recently.

India: Second wave of monsoon rain kills 41 in Punjab

Huge swaths of the United States came under heat warnings on Sunday (July 17) as western and southern states continued to face record-breaking temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a warning of "a widespread and oppressive heat wave" in various parts of the Southwest, southern Florida and western Gulf Coast, with millions of people facing health risks in the coming week due to the sizzling temperatures.

US West and South battle extreme heat wave as deadly flash floods persist in Northeast

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