The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul rose to 29, local authorities said on Thursday evening, as the state government declared a state of public calamity to handle the dramatic situation.

Death toll from rains in southern Brazil climbs to 29, Lula visits region

A holiday has been declared in Kerala on Tuesday (July 25) for all schools and colleges as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted thunderstorms at most places in the south Indian state from July 23 to July 26.

India rain updates: Schools, colleges shut in four Kerala districts after thunderstorms alert

Another active phase of India's southwest monsoon has begun. This is responsible for the majority of the rainfall in India. And as of now, heavy rainfall is enveloping the western states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Northeastern states, including Assam, are also experiencing heavy flooding.

India: heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Gujarat

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Death toll from rains in southern Brazil climbs to 29, Lula visits region

India rain updates: Schools, colleges shut in four Kerala districts after thunderstorms alert

India: heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Gujarat