The blistering heat across India, especially northern India, continues as the maximum temperature breached the 48 degrees celsius mark in the Indian state of Rajasthan, which is the highest so far this season.

Intense heatwave sweeps across Northern India

Southwest Monsoon is likely to arrive over Kerala around May 31, setting the stage for the four-month rainfall season crucial for India's farm-based economy. "This year, the Southwest Monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on May 31 with a model error of four days," the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday.

Southwest Monsoon to reach Kerala around May 31, predicts IMD

Indonesian rescuers are in a race against time to locate dozens of people still missing following devastating flash floods and cold lava flow that wreaked havoc over the weekend, claiming the lives of 67 individuals. Watch in for more details!

Indonesia flash floods: Death toll reaches 67, rescue operation underway

Indonesia's West Sumatra province continues to reel from the aftermath of flash floods that ravaged it over the weekend. Death toll in the area has risen to 67, as authorities scramble to carry out search and rescue operations.

Aftermath of Indonesia flash floods, death toll reaches 67

The Indian financial capital, Mumbai, witnessed a chaotic beginning to the season’s first rain, on Monday (May 13) after strong winds and a brief dust storm knocked down a massive billboard which reportedly killed eight people and injured dozens of others.

Mumbai: 16 killed, more than 70 injured as massive billboard collapses in Ghatkopar amid rains, gusty winds

In Mumbai, 14 people have been killed after a massive billboard collapsed on a fuel station amid a strong dust storm. At least 74 others have been injured as well. Watch in for more details!

Mumbai dust storm: 14 killed, 74 injured as heavy rains, dusty winds sweep parts of Mumbai

Mumbai Dust Storm: At least 14 killed after billboard opposite a fuel station collapses

The death toll from flash floods and the cold lava flow from a volcano in Western Indonesia over the weekend, has risen to 50 with 27 more missing. The floods swept away people and submerged hundreds of houses and buildings, while forcing more than 3,100 to flee to temporary government shelters.

Indonesia Floods: 50 killed in West Sumatra, 27 missing

Floods are ravaging Afghanistan. Heavy rains are devastating Afghan villages. More than hundreds are dead and thousands are injured. Why is Afghanistan witnessing “major humanitarian emergency”? Watch this video to find out.

What's behind catastrophic flooding in Afghanistan?

Storms and flash floods wreaked havoc on Baghlan province in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 311 people, according to local officials. The natural disaster affected the districts of Gozargah-e-Noor, Jelgah, Nahrin, Baghlan-e-Markazi, and Barka, as well as the provincial capital of Pul-e-Khumri, according to Hedayatullah Hamdard, Provincial Director for the disaster management authority, on Friday.

Afghanistan floods: 2,800 houses damaged in Baghlan

Storms and flash floods wreaked havoc on Baghlan province in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 200 people, according to local officials.The natural disaster affected the districts of Gozargah-e-Noor, Jelgah, Nahrin, Baghlan-e-Markazi, and Barka, as well as the provincial capital of Pul-e-Khumri, according to Hedayatullah Hamdard, Provincial Director for the disaster management authority, on Friday.

Afghanistan floods: Rain triggers flash floods killing at least 200

Pre-historic rock art discovered by archaeologists on the walls of sites located in the Atbai Desert in Eastern Sudan, builds a picture of the region that is very different from the present arid areas, and appears unbelievable.

Has Sahara Desert always been barren? A 4,000-year-old rock art holds the answer

The UAE recently experienced heavy rainfall, -which has increased the risk of mosquitoes breeding in stagnant water and damp areas. The UAE will intensify efforts to eradicate mosquito hotspots and minimise its infestation in various locations across the country.

Dubai Rains: Authorities step up drive to control spread of mosquitoes post heavy rains

In parts of Indonesia, heavy rainfall is triggering floods and landslides. Like most parts of South Asia and East Asia Indonesia which is an equatorial nation is seeing above-normal summer temperatures but the southern parts of Indonesia are grappling with floods and landslides.

Indonesia floods: Heavy rains pound Indonesia, roads, bridges, homes damaged

Weeks after Dubai came to a standstill due to heavy downpour, United Arab Emirates witnessed rains across various areas in the country the scale and intensity of rainfall was lower this time... However, unstable weather conditions are set to continue till Friday according to the National Centre of Meteorology....

Heavy rains return to United Arab Emirates

Saudi Arabian authorities shut schools in several regions, as flash floods inundate roads. This is the latest instance of heavy rains disrupting life in the desert state.

Torrential rain shuts schools in Saudi

Kenya is witnessing deadly floods. Devastating rainfall lashed Kenya since March. It is one of the most catastrophic in recent years. At least 169 people died with several still missing. Watch this video for all details.

Kenya floods: Why is Kenya witnessing deadly floods?

The UAE has asked people to work and study from home on Thursday (May 2) and Friday (May 3) because there might be heavy rain and thunderstorms. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) said this on Wednesday (May 1) for all schools, universities, and businesses, both public and private.

UAE shifts to remote work, learning for coming Thursday and Friday. Here's why

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Major rivers, waterways, and reservoirs in China's Guangdong Province are threatening to unleash dangerous floods. 11 people have been declared missing it's forcing the government to enact emergency response plans to protect more than 127 million people.

Heavy rains and flooding lash China, 11 missing

The government of Burundi and the United Nations have launched an appeal for financial aid to cope with the "devastating effects" of months of relentless rainfall that has displaced nearly 100,000 people.

Burundians affected by catastrophic floods and landslides

Burundi floods, rains displace 100,000 people

Dubai received a year's worth of rain in a day. Dubai International Airport runway submerged.

Dubai: Heavy rains & flash flood warnings sweep the Gulf

Lightning and heavy rains have killed at least 55 people across Pakistan in the past three days. Most of the victims were farmers. Authorities in the country's southwest have declared a state of emergency. More rains are expected this week.

Lightning, rains kill at least 55 in Pakistan

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