A glacial lake outburst at Shintaphu Lake in Bhutan's Gasa district has triggered flash-flood warnings in parts of West Bengal and Assam. The sudden release of water on Thursday evening washed away facilities at the popular Gasa Tshachu hot springs. No casualties have been reported as the area was evacuated beforehand. Authorities are monitoring river levels and alerting vulnerable communities downstream. Shintaphu Lake is among Bhutan's 17 potentially dangerous glacial lakes.

Bhutan flood surge raises alarm across border 

Flash floods have swept through Nepal’s Gorkha district, damaging homes, destroying bridges and disrupting local communities. Rescue and relief efforts are underway as authorities assess the scale of the devastation.

Flash floods wreck homes and bridges in Nepal’s Gorkha

Thailand is deliberately flooding rural communities north of Bangkok to protect the capital and its key business districts from severe seasonal monsoon floods. The controversial strategy is putting low-lying areas at risk as authorities attempt to shield Bangkok’s economic hubs from rising waters.

Bangkok's flood protection comes at a cost for villages 

Chile has declared a red alert for the Santiago Metropolitan Region after severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and a destructive hailstorm battered the area on October 13–14. The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) issued the alert as extreme weather threatened the region.

Chile's capital grapples with widespread flooding 

Nepal is facing the threat of fresh flooding following deadly disasters that have caused destruction and raised concerns over public safety. Authorities remain on alert as the risk of further flooding threatens vulnerable areas.

Nepal floods: Nepal faces fresh flood threat after deadly disasters 

Nepal has suspended non-essential search and rescue operations, 40 days after the devastating Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods killed 1,455 people and left 5,285 missing. The government, led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, will now shift focus to reconstruction and rehabilitation, with 189 Indians and dozens of people of Indian origin still unaccounted for.

Deadly Nepal floods: Active search for flood victims ends, thousands unindentified

Italy has recorded its hottest summer since 1950, with extreme weather hitting both north and south. Torrential rain, floods and landslides battered northern Italy, while the south faced prolonged heat, drought and water shortages. In Sonico, a powerful summer storm swept away a bridge, forcing hundreds to evacuate and closing a major state road.

Italy hit by floods in the north, drought in the south

Heavy rain and floods in Nagoya, Japan caused some athletes to be briefly evacuated from their accommodation. The Asian games begin on September 19.

Heavy rain hits Nagoya, mayor insists no disruption to Asian games

Experts call the catastrophic August 2026 flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border a "man-made disaster" due to poorly planned infrastructure and under-designed hydropower projects meeting extreme climate-driven glacial collapses.

Nepal floods: Experts call floods a 'man-made disaster' 

A deaf and mute survivor named Dev Kumari shared her harrowing escape as part of WION's ground report following the catastrophic flash floods that devastated communities in Betrawati, Nepal.

Nepal floods: Wion crew documents extent of Nepal floods devastation

A deaf and mute survivor named Dev Kumari shared her harrowing escape as part of WION's ground report following the catastrophic flash floods that devastated communities in Betrawati, Nepal.


Nepal floods: Deaf & mute survivor recounts escape from devastating floods

Researchers from IIT Mandi have identified nine rapidly expanding glacial lakes in Himachal Pradesh, terming them ticking "water bombs", with the alarm being sounded against the backdrop of the unprecedented devastation and loss of lives in the Nepal flash floods that were believed to have been sparked when a huge chunk of a glacier broke off and plummeted into such a lake, causing it to overflow.

IIT Mandi warns of glacial water bombs in Himachal Pradesh

Nepal’s deadly tunnel rescue has turned into a race against time, with more than 900 workers feared trapped inside flooded hydropower projects. India and China have joined the rescue effort, sending experts and equipment as teams battle thick mud, damaged infrastructure and worsening weather to find survivors.


Nepal Floods: Nepal races to reach hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels 

Nepal is racing against time to find thousands of people still missing five days after devastating flash floods swept through the Himalayan region. More than 900 people have died, while nearly 5,000 remain missing across Nepal and Tibet. Hundreds of workers are feared trapped inside tunnels buried under flood debris as rescue teams battle treacherous conditions in a desperate search for survivors.

Nepal floods: nearly 21,000 security personnel involved in rescue & relief operations 

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

Flash floods and landslides triggered by relentless rainfall have left parts of Arunachal Pradesh cut off from the rest of the state. One person has died, several remain missing, and key roads and bridges have been damaged. Rescue teams are racing against time as authorities warn of further risks across the region.

Arunachal Pradesh Floods: One Dead, Four Missing As Flood Chaos Hits Arunachal

Southern China, where a powerful rainstorm has caused severe flooding in the coastal city of qinzhou. streets have been inundated, traffic disrupted, and emergency teams rushed into action.


China Floods: Storm Chaos in South China as Rain Continues |

Severe storms that tore through parts of the U.S. Midwest and Plains are triggering renewed warnings of tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds in the region after a violent system left behind widespread damage, power outages and multiple injuries across several states.

Upper Great Lakes Flood Warning Issued Amid Heavy Rain Alerts

Severe flooding has hit parts of Greece after intense storms triggered heavy rainfall, submerging homes and disrupting daily life in several affected areas. Emergency services have launched rescue operations to evacuate residents stranded by rising waters, while authorities issued warnings as dangerous weather conditions persisted.


Greece Floods: Homes Submerged After Greece Storms; Rescue Operation Underway

Heavy rain has prompted 100 flood warnings across the UK, affecting communities in England and Scotland. Authorities continue to monitor rivers and issue alerts to protect residents and property. Stay updated on the latest flood warnings, safety advice, and weather developments across the UK.

UK Flood Crisis: 100 Flood Warnings Across UK After Heavy Rain

Torrential rains and landslides have ravaged sri lanka, indonesia, thailand, and malaysia, claiming thousands of lives and displacing many...

The death toll is expected to rise further and there are reports of widespread destruction and damage to infrastructure across the three nations..

South Asia Chaos: Floods Hit Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia 

Anger is running high in the flood-prone province of Bulacan in the Philippines, where residents are protesting what they call systemic corruption that has left communities submerged and businesses shuttered. Despite billions of pesos allocated for flood mitigation, officials responsible for these projects remain unpunished. 


Philippines flood 'corruption': Filipino residents demand accountability 

A restaurant in central Thailand was bursting with a stream of customers coming for a unique dining experience: Enjoying a meal while sitting in flood waters, surrounded by live fish they bring into the establishment.


Thailand: Floods have turned the fortune of this Thai restaurant | Pa-Jit eatery 

Western Alaska is reeling from the remnants of a powerful typhoon that caused flooding, high winds, and widespread damage across coastal regions. Emergency crews are on the ground responding to power outages, damaged homes, and infrastructure disruptions.

Typhoon Remnants Ravage Western Alaska | Major Damage Reported

At least 12 people died as heavy rain lashed the eastern Indian city of Kolkata and surrounding areas ahead of a major festival, flooding streets, disrupting transport and leaving residents stranded for hours, officials said on Wednesday.
Most of the rain, as much as 251.6 mm in 24 hours, fell during the early hours of Tuesday and was the heaviest witnessed in the city since 1988, as per India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Kolkata

Kolkata floods: IMD predicts more showers for the next 7 days

Typhoon Ragasa barreled into China’s Southern coast on Wednesday, ---

Bringing ferocious winds, flooding rains, and massive waves....

At landfall near Yangjiang city in Guangdong province, ---

Winds reached up to 145 kilometers per hour...


Typhoon Ragasa: Landfall In China After 17 Killed In Taiwan, 2 Million Evacuated

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted an aerial survey of flood-hit states to assess the damage. He announced ₹1,500 crore in central aid to support relief and rehabilitation efforts.


PM Modi Visits Flood-Hit Punjab, Interacts With Victims, Announces 1,500 Crore Aid

Triggering flash flood fears, rising river levels, and travel disruptions...

Authorities have issued red and orange alerts across several districts, ---

Warning residents to remain vigilant...

J&K floods: Rivers rising across Kashmir

Punjab is grappling with one of the worst floods in decades, leaving over 1,400 villages submerged and claiming at least 30 lives. The widespread devastation has displaced thousands, destroyed crops, and overwhelmed local authorities. Rescue operations are underway as the state calls for urgent aid and long-term solutions to tackle the growing climate crisis.


Punjab Floods: Indian PM Modi Assures Full Support Amidst Flood Crisis

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple regions of the country. Several states are expected to face intense monsoon activity, with alerts for possible flash floods, landslides, and urban waterlogging. The ongoing monsoon spell continues to impact daily life, travel, and agriculture. Here's a detailed look at the forecast, affected areas, and precautionary advisories issued by authorities.

India faces heavy rains, flooding & landslides

Massive floods have devastated large parts of Pakistan, with Punjab province among the worst hit. Authorities are calling it the "worst flood of the century," as thousands have been displaced, homes submerged, and key infrastructure destroyed.

Torrential rains and overflowing rivers have triggered widespread destruction, with emergency services overwhelmed and rescue operations ongoing.

Pakistan Floods: Thousands Of Villages And Farms Washed Away | Devastation Threatens Economy

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