Torrential rain has battered Hong Kong, which witnessed its highest hourly rainfall since records began 140 years ago, on Friday (September 8), causing widespread flooding across the densely packed city.

Record-breaking rain batters Hong Kong and Chinese city Shenzhen, at least one dead, over 80 injured

At least three were injured after heavy rains causes a train derailment in Sweden. Norwegian and Swedish met departments issue red alerts for several days this week.

Heavy rains cause train derailment in Sweden

The tragic downpours in South Korea have brought devastation, as the death toll from days of torrential rain grew to 39. The toll of this natural disaster continues to rise, casting a sombre cloud over the nation. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the authorities as they failed to follow disaster response rules. The incident fuelled questions about Seoul’s efforts to prevent and respond to flood damage.

Heavy rainfall wreaks havoc across South Korea, 39 dead

After wreaking havoc on Delhiites for the last few days, the raging Yamuna finally showed some signs of calmness on Saturday. The water level of the river came down to 207.

Delhi floods: Water level of Yamuna recedes to 207.38 metres, more rain predicted

Heavy rains drowned the Chilean central-southern countryside, causing crop losses and prompting the government to declare a farm emergency.

Heavy rains, severe flooding causes damage in Chile

Heavy rainfall in North Sikkim led to landslides and flash floods, resulting in the stranding of thousands of tourists. The Indian Army, along with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), undertook an operation and rescued over 3,500 stranded individuals on Saturday, as per media reports.

Indian Army rescue over 3,500 tourists stranded in North Sikkim amid landslides triggered by heavy rains

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Heavy rains lashed Italy's northern Emilia Romagna region on Wednesday causing deadly floods that claimed the lives of at least 11 people, said a local official.

Italy hit by heavy rain, witnesses half of annual rainfall in 36 hours; flooding claims 11lives

Rising number of fatalities caused by landslides and flash floods in eastern Congo Authorities reported that many more people were still missing after severe rains wrecked structures, killing more than 200. Dozens of survivors are being treated at a nearby hospital for injuries they sustained during the storm.

Heavy rains cause flash floods in Democratic Republic of Congo

The collapse of a water dam in the Al Mahwit governorate, roughly 111 km west of the country's capital Sanaa, resulted in the deaths of four people on Sunday in Yemen.

Four killed as heavy rains, flood trigger dam collapse in Yemen

Over the weekend, Cyclone Freddy which is believed to be the longest-lived tropical cyclone ever recorded swept through the southern African countries of Mozambique and Malawi leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

Cyclone Freddy: Over 200 killed in Malawi, Mozambique after rare second landfall

At least 11 people have died after what is believed to be the longest-lived tropical cyclone ever recorded hit Malawi triggering floods and landslides in the country’s second-largest city, Blantyre, said the officials on Monday (March 13).

Nearly 100 killed after Cyclone Freddy triggers floods in Malawi, Mozambique

Saudi Arabia has been hit by massive flash floods. A night of continuos torrential rainfall has flooded street in Mecca. Freighting videos are emerging of cars being swept away and many main roads have been closed since then. Also, there are multiple weather warnings in place.

WION Climate Tracker: Flash flood hit Saudi Arabia's Jeddah after heavy rainfall

Philippines Flood death toll climbed to 25 on Wednesday. The floods triggered by shear line in the Philippines. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker | Philippines Flood: Death toll rises to 25 people

Kuwait witnessed rare rains and hailstorm, bringing smiles on the faces of people and expats in the country. Some parts saw heavy rainfall with the southern part of the country even receiving hailstones.

WION Climate Tracker: Kuwaitis surprised by heavy rainfall, even much rare hailstorm

Saudi's Jeddah delayed flights as heavy rainfalls engulfed the city. According to Saudi Press Agency the city closed the schools and the road to Mecca, Islam’s holiest city.

Heavy rains, thunderstorms and floods hit Saudi Arabia's Jeddah

Heavy rains have battered northern Colombia and triggered landslides. Over 24 hours of heavy rains have destroyed at least 70 houses and forced the evacuation of many.

WION Climate Tracker: Northern Colombia inundated by heavy rain, 70 homes destroyed

Tens of millions of people across parts of eastern China have been preparing for floods and towering waves, as the strongest typhoon of the season Muifa, so far made landfall and headed toward the densely populated city of Shanghai.

WION Climate Tracker: Typhoon Muifa makes landfall as millions in China brace for heavy rain & flood

India's Silicon valley is struggling with floods and heavy rainfall as large parts of Bengaluru remain submerged underwater. The Karnataka Chief Minister has confirmed that the state will be releasing 300 crore rupees to tackle the emergency situation.

WION Climate Tracker | India's silicon valley turns into lake

India's Silicon valley is struggling with floods and heavy rainfall. Now as large parts of Bengaluru are underwater, this is the second time in the last two weeks that lakes in Bengaluru have been overflowing.

WION Climate Tracker | India's silicon valley turns into lake; flooded roads leave citizens adrift

Colombia is battling rainfall like never before. The continuous rains have forced water bodies to swell up. The La Garcia river in the west is flowing at a dangerous level.

WION Climate Tracker | La Garcia river overflows; residential areas battle mudslides

Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in the South-American country, Paraguay. Visuals coming from the capital city Asuncion show cars completely submerged.

Streets turn into rivers after heavy rains hit Paraguay

Torrential downpours lashed eastern Australia on Saturday, raising deadly floodwaters to decades-long highs, swamping homes and sweeping away cars. Police in the eastern state of Queensland said they had found the body of a 37-year-old man, raising the flooding death toll to five people since early this week.

Deadly rains, floods hit eastern Australia

The parts of Brazil are underwater after weeks of heavy rainfall and complicating matters further two dams have developed some cracks and resulted in swamping in the already inundated areas in several parts of Brazil.

Several parts of Brazil are under water after weeks of heavy rainfall

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