The confirmed number of deaths in the Maui wildfires has risen to 99, Gov. Josh Green said today. “In addition to that, the search goes on,” Green said. The previous number of confirmed deaths had been 96.

Hawaii wildfire: Death toll rises to 99 as crews continue search for missing victims

Heavy rain on Saturday triggered floods and landslides, forcing the closure of over 300 roads in Himachal Pradesh. The local weather department issued an orange alert of heavy to very rainfall on Sunday and a yellow warning of heavy rain on Monday.

India: Heavy rains lash Himachal Pradesh, trigger landslides, floods; orange alert issued

It's been four long months of heat in Indonesia and a village hasn't seen a drop of rain. Now, to combat this farmers in the village are digging up a dry river bed the salty and muddy water from which is used to save their slowly dying crops.

Village sees zero rain as drought parches Indonesia

Weather is extreme around the world and seems to take no pause from wildfires. From heat waves and severe floods, several regions around the world are now reeling under an extreme climate crisis.

Travel chaos as storm 'Hans' strikes Sweden, Norway

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

At least 14 people are dead after torrential rains battered China's north-eastern Jilin province, state media CCTV reported, citing local authorities, adding to the growing list of fatalities.

China: At least 14 dead after torrential rain pummels north-east

China is currently battling with record rainfall with the capital city Beijing and northern parts of the country drowning in floods. Typhoon Doksuri, which tore through the Pacific last week, still continues to wreak havoc triggering thousands of evacuations.

China releases flood water in neighbouring towns to save capital city Beijing

Friday's torrential downpours in Slovenia's northern and western regions resulted in at least two fatalities as well as flooding, power outages, and traffic disruptions. According to the Slovenian press agency STA, two Dutch men perished, possibly from lightning strikes. The deaths were confirmed by the Dutch authorities, but the cause was not.

Slovenian army deploys rubber boats, helicopters for evacuation

Explained | The cause behind heavy rainfall in China that broke record of 140 years

Following incessant downpours across the Indian subcontinent, the country's meteorological department has issued multiple rain alerts. States including Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Haryana in the north, Odisha in the east, and the western belt of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa continue being pummeled by non-stop rainfall.

Indian state of Gujarat on orange alert after floods

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

A year after south korea decided to step up readiness for extreme weather driven by climate change, experts say not enough work is done. Forty or more people have lost their lives in less than a week of heavy rains.

Torrential rain leads to heavy flooding in South Korea

Delhi is submerged in floodwater. Thousands of lives are affected. Though the water level of Yamuna seems to recede. There are no signs of receding trouble for residents. Around 40,000 people in the city are displaced. The Delhi government announced measures to help the flood-affected regions & displaced families.

The cost of the flood: How much compensation is the Delhi government paying? Is it enough?

Intense monsoon rains have caused landslides and floods in several parts of Assam, Sikkim and north Bengal prompting rescue efforts and relief operations by authorities.

Intense rains cause floods in Assam, IMD issues red alert for north Bengal and Sikkim

The Indian monsoon is in full swing, as incessant downpour continues to wreak havoc in several states across the country. While rescue operations are underway, at least 42 people have lost their lives in this natural calamity. Is the situation raising an alarm over climate change?

Rain disrupts life in North India

Heavy showers in north India pushed airlines to cancel at least 20 flights and delay 120 services, including arrival and departure, at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.

Heavy showers in Delhi disrupt airline services, 20 flights cancelled, 120 delayed

Torrential rain in southwest Japan claimed the lives of at least two people, on Monday, with fears that the death toll could rise as several residents were asked to evacuate their houses.

'Heaviest rain ever' claims lives of at least two in southwestern Japan

Torrential rain triggers floods, landslides in Himachal

India's monsoon wields unprecedented challenges

At least seven people died as incessant rains battered Pakistan’s Lahore city on Wednesday, breaking a 30-year record. The city received 291mm of rain, and over a dozen areas recorded more than 200mm of rain, Commissioner Lahore Mohammad Ali Randhawa said, Geo News reported.

At least seven die as incessant rain batters Pakistan’s Lahore, breaks 30-year record

Koh Samui, a popular tourist destination located off the east coast of Thailand is facing an acute water shortage. Located in the Chumphon archipelago, authorities are working overtime to ensure that the island, famous for its white sandy beaches, scenic temples and luxury resorts - does not become a 'disaster zone'.

Popular Thai island Koh Samui facing existential crisis as water runs out

A new study suggests, high-altitude regions will get more extreme rain than previously thought, making floods and landslides more likely.

Climate change is turning snow to rain, raising risk of floods

A recent study has exposed the alarming consequences of climate change with the findings suggesting that as the planet heats up it will result in extreme precipitation with snowfall turning into rain in high-altitude regions, a phenomenon which will in turn increase the risk of landslides and floods, media reports said.

Climate change to turn snow into extreme rainfalls in high-altitude regions, risk of landslides: Study

Floods batter parts of China following rainstorm. Major flooding has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in southern China, with more rain expected.

Floods force thousands to evacuate in South China

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