Heavy rain showers have relentlessly battered many Indian states during the last month, leading to severe flooding and prompting authorities to take precautionary measures.

India weather update: No relief in sight for Himachal Pradesh, heavy rains predicted in over ten states

In India's Himachal Pradesh, the recent flooding and heavy rains have resulted in a death toll of 91 people. Additionally, as many as 14 individuals are reported missing, and the northern state has suffered losses amounting to approximately Rs 4,000 crore ($487 million), said its education minister Rohit Thakur on Thursday (July 13).

India: Himachal Pradesh battles heavy rains with 91 reported deaths, massive losses of nearly $487 mn

Heavy rain in southern Japan leaves up to six dead, three missing

Heavy rainfall in New York sparked extreme flooding and triggered landslides in Hudson Valley and killed at least one. It also swamped roadways and forced road closures on Sunday night. The national weather service issued flash flood warnings across parts of south eastern New York, describing it as "life-threatening". Residents in various parts of the city were forced to evacuate and relocate.

New York: Extreme flooding prompts residents to evacuate, kills one

Following a protracted drought, torrential rains on Thursday turned streets in cities along Spain's Mediterranean coast into rivers that nearly carried away several pedestrians and cars.

Heavy rain in Spain after prolonged flood

At least 176 people have died after flash floods in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province, said local authorities, on Friday (May 5). This also comes days after flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains killed more than 100 people in neighbouring Rwanda.

Nearly 200 people killed, several missing after flash floods in eastern Congo

The Pacific nation of Vanuatu which witnessed back-to-back cyclones and earthquakes had been placed under a state of emergency on Friday (March 3). As the nation was reeling from the aftermath of Cyclone Judy, it was hit by Category 4 Cyclone Kevin which also brought strong winds and torrential rain.

Vanuatu: State of emergency continues as Cyclone Kevin brings destructive winds, heavy rain

In Pics | Floods and landslides batter Brazil, killing 36 people

For the past few days, New Zealand is being battered by rains and flash floods, and as per forecasts, its biggest city, Auckland, will continue to face heavy rains in the coming days.

As heavy rain batters New Zealand for the fourth day, Auckland sees a 'flood' of insurance claims

The death toll in New Zealand’s largest city Auckland due to heavy rains rose to four on Sunday (January 29) as flash floods and landslides continued in the country’s north island for the third day.

New Zealand: Four killed after heavy rains, flash floods in Auckland; more downpour forecast

The heavy rains triggered landslides in Southern Italian Holiday Island of Ischia. At least about 10 people at this point of time are said to be missing and a woman has also been reported to be dead.

Italy: Holiday island Ischia hit by landslide, engulfs buildings during heavy rain

More than 600 people have died so far in the worst flooding that Nigeria has seen in a decade. More than 1.3 million people had to leave their homes as a result of the tragedy.

WION Climate Tracker: Nigeria faces worst floods in a decade, death toll rises above 600

At least seven people have lost their lives in El Salvador after heavy rainfall triggered landslides south of the capital.

WION Climate Tracker | El Salvador: 7 killed in landslide after days of heavy rain

Typhoon Nanmadol continues to wreak havoc in Japan claiming the lives of two people and forcing millions to evacuate. One of the biggest storms to strike Japan in years, it has brought ferocious winds and record rainfall to the west of the country.

WION Climate Tracker | Japan battered by one of the worst typhoons ever

Chad has experienced the heaviest seasonal rainfall in over 30 years. In the recent weeks, torrential rains have affected over 340,000 people in the country.

WION Climate Tracker | Torrential rains affect over 340,000 people in Chad

Heavy rains and flash floods hit the Southern state of Texas, affecting the capital city the worst. The rainfall continued for over 24 hours and finally ended on Monday night.

WION Climate Tracker | Rain continues for over 24 hours straight in Dallas; one killed

The death toll in rains related incidents rose to 127 across Pakistan. The federal government has announced an assistance of Rs 10 lakh for each family of the dead.

Pakistan floods: Death toll rises to 127, govt announces compensation for victims

India's Mumbai has been witnessing heavy downpours for several days with an yellow alert being issued, which has led to water logging and traffic disruptions in many areas.

Weather department issues yellow alert indicating severe rains in India's Maharashtra

In pics: Cities in India's Maharashtra witness heavy rainfall, IMD issues alert

Torrential rains continue to batter Australia's east coast intensifying the floods in Sydney. More evacuations have been ordered as the river rose past the danger levels.

WION Climate Tracker | Sydney braces for flooding | New South Wales smashed by Rains, Winds

Australia's biggest city Sydney has been flooded once again with thousands of residents ordered to evacuate in the state of New South Wales.

Heavy rains and floods force evacuations in Sydney, Australia

Following heavy rain in the Colombian city, a cloud of foam flooded the streets of Soacha managing to destroy at least 30 homes in the city. The residents of Soacha woke up to clouds of toxic foams surrounding the city.

WION Climate Tracker- Heavy rains in Columbia cause toxic foam formation

Heavy rains meanwhile caused floods in Russia annexed Crimea and the city of Krasnodar in southern Russia. The equivalent of a month's rainfall fell overnight in Crimea and the river levels rose up by two meters.

Heavy rains cause floods in Russia-annexed Crimea

Torrential rains in northeastern Brazil have left at least 44 people dead and dozens missing, the government said Sunday, as rescuers capitalized on a lull in downpours to search for survivors.

At least 44 killed, 56 missing after heavy rains in northeastern Brazil

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