Torrential rains hit several Chinese cities, cause death and destruction

Rainforests are one of the most effective tools in mitigating global heating and halting biodiversity loss. But as per reports, in 2022, an area the size of Switzerland was cleared from Earth’s most pristine rainforests. This comes despite world leaders' promise to halt the destruction of forests and reverse deforestation by 2030. As per reports, the equivalents of 11 football pitches of primary rainforest were destroyed every minute last year. Tropical areas lost 4.1 million hectares of primary rainforest in 2022, an increase of around 10% from 2021.

Rainforests the size of Switzerland were destroyed in 2022, says report

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<p>Every year, millions of Americans look forward to celebrating the Independence Day on July 4. However, in 2023, thunderstorms could disrupt holiday and travel plans for many looking forward to the 'Fourth of July' celebrations, especially in New York City. According to the FOX Forecast Center, various regions of the United States might witness a series of disturbances and fronts due to a weather pattern that developed during the weekend. The bad weather conditions might linger through Independence Day, and showers and thunderstorms could hamper people's holiday plans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, July 3, fierce winds and gigantic hail due to storms in southern New England, northern Plains and northern Rockies will be the main dangers in these areas. However, states in the western part of the United States will celebrate Independence Day on a sunny and warm day.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>July 4 Forecast</strong></h2>

<p>Certain places in the United States might receive scattered rainfall and thunderstorms in several states on July 4, celebrated as Independence Day. The upper Mississippi Valley might have severe weather, stretching from southwest areas to central high plains. Similar weather conditions might prevail from the mid-Atlantic and Carolinas, west-southwestward to the lower Mississippi Valley, mentioned Fox Weather.</p>

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<p>The possible thunderstorms might disrupt operations at many airports like Atlanta and New York, causing a ripple effect of flight delays. People travelling via air might face difficulties due to the predicted weather.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although the expected showers might dampen July 4th celebrations, there is hope that rain will clear in time for New Yorkers to enjoy the fireworks at night. Dense and humid air might prevail until Wednesday. People planning to spend the holiday outdoors must check the forecast. Binghamton area might receive rains in the days leading up to the holiday as a front is approaching from the west, leading to increasing clouds during the day.</p>

<p>According to Fox, many cities, including New York, might receive multiple rounds of rain and scattered showers throughout the weekend. There are also no clear patterns for the storm. Furthermore, the pop-showers can last anywhere from five to thirty minutes. However, there will be a decent window of dry weather on Tuesday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, there's a positive side to the expected rainy weather in the United States. It will push out the lingering smog, a result of the Canadian wildfires, that has reduced air quality in the city. New Yorkers should be ready for a rainy and muggy July 4.&nbsp;</p>

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Every year, millions of Americans look forward to celebrating the Independence Day on July 4. However, in 2023, thunderstorms could disrupt holiday and travel plans for many looking forward to the 'Fourth of July' celebrations, especially in New York City.

Every year, millions of Americans look forward to celebrating the Independence Day on July 4. However, in 2023, thunderstorms could disrupt holiday and travel plans for many looking forward to the 'Fourth of July' celebrations, especially in New York City. According to the FOX Forecast Center, various regions of the United States might witness a series of disturbances and fronts due to a weather pattern that developed during the weekend. The bad weather conditions might linger through Independence Day, and showers and thunderstorms could hamper people's holiday plans. On Monday, July 3, fierce winds and gigantic hail due to storms in southern New England, northern Plains and northern Rockies will be the main dangers in these areas. However, states in the western part of the United States will celebrate Independence Day on a sunny and warm day. July 4 Forecast Certain places in the United States might receive scattered rainfall and thunderstorms in several states on July 4, celebrated as Independence Day. The upper Mississippi Valley might have severe weather, stretching from southwest areas to central high plains. Similar weather conditions might prevail from the mid-Atlantic and Carolinas, west-southwestward to the lower Mississippi Valley, mentioned Fox Weather. ALSO READ | Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina succumbs to injuries from Kramatorsk strike The possible thunderstorms might disrupt operations at many airports like Atlanta and New York, causing a ripple effect of flight delays. People travelling via air might face difficulties due to the predicted weather. Although the expected showers might dampen July 4th celebrations, there is hope that rain will clear in time for New Yorkers to enjoy the fireworks at night. Dense and humid air might prevail until Wednesday. People planning to spend the holiday outdoors must check the forecast. Binghamton area might receive rains in the days leading up to the holiday as a front is approaching from the west, leading to increasing clouds during the day. According to Fox, many cities, including New York, might receive multiple rounds of rain and scattered showers throughout the weekend. There are also no clear patterns for the storm. Furthermore, the pop-showers can last anywhere from five to thirty minutes. However, there will be a decent window of dry weather on Tuesday night. However, there's a positive side to the expected rainy weather in the United States. It will push out the lingering smog, a result of the Canadian wildfires, that has reduced air quality in the city. New Yorkers should be ready for a rainy and muggy July 4. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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

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<p lang="en-US">A young woman died on Sunday (June 25) after getting electrocuted at the New Delhi railway station in India's national capital amid waterlogging caused by incessant rains since last night. The unfortunate incident occurred before the victim was about to board the Bhopal Shatabdi train from the railway station.<br />
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Sakshi Ahuja, who was residing in Preet Vihar, East Delhi, went to the railway station at around 5:30 am in the morning. She was accompanied by two women and three children. To avoid puddles formed amid rains, Ahuja held on to an electric pole because of which she suffered a massive jolt and was electrocuted.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">Locals present at the railway station rushed the woman to a hospital with the hope of saving her life, however, she succumbed to her injuries during treatment, stated police. The accident took place near New Delhi railway station's exit number one, said police in a statement, adding that the woman was lying unconscious when they reached the spot.<br />
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"Immediately, they, along with injured Sakshi Ahuja's sister, Madhvi Chopra, took her to LHMC (Lady Hardinge Medical College) hospital where the doctor declared her brought dead," the police stated.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Family alleges negligence, registers&nbsp;complaint</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Madhvi Chopra, sister of the victim, then registered a complaint alleging that the concerned authorities have been negligent. A&nbsp;case was filed on the basis of the complaint, the police added.<br />
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Sakshi Ahuja's father Lokesh Kumar Chopra also slammed the concerned authorities for negligence. "I was in the parking area when I received the information that my daughter Sakshi Ahuja has died due to electrocution. This has happened due to the negligence of the concerned authority," he said while speaking to news agency ANI.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">The visuals of the site at which the incident occurred showed naked electric wires present at the bottom of the pole which may have led to the accident. As per reports, repair work was ongoing in the area because of which many live wires were present there.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Investigation underway</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">The incident is being investigated by the Railways and the police. The body of the woman has been sent to Lady Hardinge Hospital for post-mortem and the Forensic Science Laboratory's (FSL) team reached the scene of the incident to collect evidence and help in determining what led to the electrocution.</p>

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<p>Speaking about the incident, Northern Railways CPRO Deepak Kumar said, “From the preliminary investigation, it seems that this incident happened due to the passage of current in the water that had accumulated after the&nbsp;rain. It appears that there was current leakage from the cable due to insulation failure and it is not any deficiency in the working system of the Railways. An investigation is being done to ensure that such an incident does not happen again. An electrical safety drive has been started in Delhi Circle so that such an incident does not happen again.”</p>

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A young woman died on Sunday (June 25) after getting electrocuted at the New Delhi railway station in India's national capital amid waterlogging caused by incessant rains since last night.

A young woman died on Sunday (June 25) after getting electrocuted at the New Delhi railway station in India's national capital amid waterlogging caused by incessant rains since last night. The unfortunate incident occurred before the victim was about to board the Bhopal Shatabdi train from the railway station. Sakshi Ahuja, who was residing in Preet Vihar, East Delhi, went to the railway station at around 5:30 am in the morning. She was accompanied by two women and three children. To avoid puddles formed amid rains, Ahuja held on to an electric pole because of which she suffered a massive jolt and was electrocuted. ALSO READ | India: Another horrifying scene caught on camera in Delhi as man stabs victim over personal grudge Locals present at the railway station rushed the woman to a hospital with the hope of saving her life, however, she succumbed to her injuries during treatment, stated police. The accident took place near New Delhi railway station's exit number one, said police in a statement, adding that the woman was lying unconscious when they reached the spot. "Immediately, they, along with injured Sakshi Ahuja's sister, Madhvi Chopra, took her to LHMC (Lady Hardinge Medical College) hospital where the doctor declared her brought dead," the police stated. Family alleges negligence, registers complaint Madhvi Chopra, sister of the victim, then registered a complaint alleging that the concerned authorities have been negligent. A case was filed on the basis of the complaint, the police added. Sakshi Ahuja's father Lokesh Kumar Chopra also slammed the concerned authorities for negligence. "I was in the parking area when I received the information that my daughter Sakshi Ahuja has died due to electrocution. This has happened due to the negligence of the concerned authority," he said while speaking to news agency ANI. WATCH | Delhi experiences coolest May in 36 years | WION Climate Tracker The visuals of the site at which the incident occurred showed naked electric wires present at the bottom of the pole which may have led to the accident. As per reports, repair work was ongoing in the area because of which many live wires were present there. Investigation underway The incident is being investigated by the Railways and the police. The body of the woman has been sent to Lady Hardinge Hospital for post-mortem and the Forensic Science Laboratory's (FSL) team reached the scene of the incident to collect evidence and help in determining what led to the electrocution. A woman died due to electrocution on New Delhi railway station premises. FSL team is present on the spot. The body of the woman has been sent to Lady Hardinge Hospital for postmortem. Probe underway: Delhi Police pic.twitter.com/p4c6oqH0vh — ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2023 × Speaking about the incident, Northern Railways CPRO Deepak Kumar said, “From the preliminary investigation, it seems that this incident happened due to the passage of current in the water that had accumulated after the rain. It appears that there was current leakage from the cable due to insulation failure and it is not any deficiency in the working system of the Railways. An investigation is being done to ensure that such an incident does not happen again. An electrical safety drive has been started in Delhi Circle so that such an incident does not happen again.” (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday (May 31)&nbsp;that Delhi this year witnessed its coolest&nbsp;May in 36 years, with copious rainfall lowering the average maximum temperature to 36.8 degree&nbsp;Celsius.&nbsp;According to Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of IMD's regional forecasting division, Delhi had an average high temperature of 36 degree&nbsp;Celsius in May 1987.</p>

<p>"The average maximum temperature of 36.8 degree&nbsp;Celsius in May this year is the lowest since then," he told PTI.</p>

<p>Only nine days in May had maximum temperatures exceeding 40 degree&nbsp;Celsius, with heatwave conditions impacting some portions of the national capital for two days.</p>

<p>"The Safdarjung Observatory, which is representative of Delhi, has not recorded any heat wave in the pre-monsoon season this year. This has happened for the first time since 2014," Srivastava said.</p>

<p>Last year, the weather station recorded 13 heatwave days during the pre-monsoon season, nine in April and four in May. During this time period, there was just one heatwave day in 2021, four in 2020, and one in 2019.</p>

<p>A heatwave is declared when the highest temperature at a station is at least 40 degree&nbsp;Celsius in the plains, 37 degrees in coastal areas, and 30 degrees in hilly areas, and the deviation from normal is at least 4.5 notches.</p>

<p>May, the warmest month in Delhi with a mean maximum temperature of 39.5 degree&nbsp;Celsius, received 111 mm of rain, 262 per cent higher than the long-term average of 30.7 mm.</p>

<p>According to IMD records, this is also the fourth-greatest monthly rainfall after 165 mm in 2008, 144.8 mm in 2021, and 129.3 mm in 2002.</p>

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<p>The city received more than 20 mm of rain in April, the most in a single month since 2017, and saw heatwave conditions in localised areas.</p>

<h2><strong>What's causing the pre-monsoon showers?</strong></h2>

<p>Meteorologists blame the extra rainfall and below-normal temperatures this pre-monsoon season (March to May) to stronger-than-usual western disturbances, which originate in the Mediterranean area and send unseasonal rain to northwest India.</p>

<p>"Usually, five to six western disturbances are recorded in the northern plains in April and May. This time, we saw 10 western disturbances, mostly strong ones," said Srivastava.</p>

<p>"This is unusual. However, we cannot link it to climate change in the absence of data. There is no definite trend," he said.</p>

<p>Delhi recorded 184.3 mm of rainfall this pre-monsoon season (March to May) which is 186 per cent more than normal rainfall, according to the IMD.</p>

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday (May 31) that Delhi this year witnessed its coolest May in 36 years, with copious rainfall lowering the average maximum temperature to 36.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday (May 31) that Delhi this year witnessed its coolest May in 36 years, with copious rainfall lowering the average maximum temperature to 36.8 degree Celsius. According to Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of IMD's regional forecasting division, Delhi had an average high temperature of 36 degree Celsius in May 1987. "The average maximum temperature of 36.8 degree Celsius in May this year is the lowest since then," he told PTI. Only nine days in May had maximum temperatures exceeding 40 degree Celsius, with heatwave conditions impacting some portions of the national capital for two days. "The Safdarjung Observatory, which is representative of Delhi, has not recorded any heat wave in the pre-monsoon season this year. This has happened for the first time since 2014," Srivastava said. Last year, the weather station recorded 13 heatwave days during the pre-monsoon season, nine in April and four in May. During this time period, there was just one heatwave day in 2021, four in 2020, and one in 2019. A heatwave is declared when the highest temperature at a station is at least 40 degree Celsius in the plains, 37 degrees in coastal areas, and 30 degrees in hilly areas, and the deviation from normal is at least 4.5 notches. May, the warmest month in Delhi with a mean maximum temperature of 39.5 degree Celsius, received 111 mm of rain, 262 per cent higher than the long-term average of 30.7 mm. According to IMD records, this is also the fourth-greatest monthly rainfall after 165 mm in 2008, 144.8 mm in 2021, and 129.3 mm in 2002. ALSO WATCH | Delhi experiences coolest May in 36 years | WION Climate Tracker The city received more than 20 mm of rain in April, the most in a single month since 2017, and saw heatwave conditions in localised areas. What's causing the pre-monsoon showers? Meteorologists blame the extra rainfall and below-normal temperatures this pre-monsoon season (March to May) to stronger-than-usual western disturbances, which originate in the Mediterranean area and send unseasonal rain to northwest India. "Usually, five to six western disturbances are recorded in the northern plains in April and May. This time, we saw 10 western disturbances, mostly strong ones," said Srivastava. "This is unusual. However, we cannot link it to climate change in the absence of data. There is no definite trend," he said. Delhi recorded 184.3 mm of rainfall this pre-monsoon season (March to May) which is 186 per cent more than normal rainfall, according to the IMD. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Delhi's coolest May in 36 years: Copious rains lower average maximum temperature to 36.8°C

More than 14,000 people have been forced to leave their homes as a result of heavy rains that have swept across Jiangxi province in Eastern China. Eric Njoka brings you the report.

Heavy rain causes flooding in central Jiangxi province

<p>This March India logged some of the most significant and drastic shifts in weather patterns when compared to the historical averages. According to the data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the first two weeks of March 2023 were among the hottest while in the second half of the month, the country witnessed some of the coolest days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report by Hindustan Times, the temperature by the end of the second half of the month was enough to possibly put the whole month in the top 10 coldest moths of March in the past 73 years or so. Towards mid-March, an earlier-than-usual development of anti-cyclonic circulation in India brought what could be one of the earliest and most significant heatwaves in India. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>This comes as between March 13 and 19, temperatures in the plains of North India were at least 10 degree Celsius above normal, while it was up to 15 degree Celsius in the Himalayan states. Meanwhile, the temperature was above normal by at least five to 10 degree Celsius in the rest of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, India recorded its average maximum up to March 29 at 30.35 degrees Celsius, as per the data from IMD gridded dataset, reported HT, which was 0.96 degrees below the 1981-2010 average for this time period and was also considered usual by the weather agency. However, March was also the 12th coolest since 1951, the first time that IMD gridded data and also the complete opposite of its preceding month which was the 13th warmest since over seven decades ago.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, the IMD did not forecast the month of March to be a cool one as by the end of February the weather agency said that it is expected to be warmer than usual. However, after the first two weeks temperatures climbed down in most parts of India and on average each day has been at least 1.3 degree Celsius cooler than normal, reported HT.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report attributed two possible two active western disturbances, cyclonic circulations over Rajasthan and a region of low pressure over the south and east central part of India, citing IMD data. Additionally, the westerly winds of over 100 km/hr along with the moisture from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea due to anti-cyclonic circulation there led to sustained rainfall, thunderstorm, and even hailstorm.<br />
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This March India logged some of the most significant and drastic shifts in weather patterns when compared to the historical averages. According to the data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the first two weeks of March 2023 were among the hottest while in the second half of the month, the country witnessed some of the coolest days.

This March India logged some of the most significant and drastic shifts in weather patterns when compared to the historical averages. According to the data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the first two weeks of March 2023 were among the hottest while in the second half of the month, the country witnessed some of the coolest days. According to a report by Hindustan Times, the temperature by the end of the second half of the month was enough to possibly put the whole month in the top 10 coldest moths of March in the past 73 years or so. Towards mid-March, an earlier-than-usual development of anti-cyclonic circulation in India brought what could be one of the earliest and most significant heatwaves in India. ALSO READ | India could get heat waves that exceed threshold for human survival: Report This comes as between March 13 and 19, temperatures in the plains of North India were at least 10 degree Celsius above normal, while it was up to 15 degree Celsius in the Himalayan states. Meanwhile, the temperature was above normal by at least five to 10 degree Celsius in the rest of the country. However, India recorded its average maximum up to March 29 at 30.35 degrees Celsius, as per the data from IMD gridded dataset, reported HT, which was 0.96 degrees below the 1981-2010 average for this time period and was also considered usual by the weather agency. However, March was also the 12th coolest since 1951, the first time that IMD gridded data and also the complete opposite of its preceding month which was the 13th warmest since over seven decades ago. ALSO READ | India: Temperature hits record high in Mumbai, for second time in March Notably, the IMD did not forecast the month of March to be a cool one as by the end of February the weather agency said that it is expected to be warmer than usual. However, after the first two weeks temperatures climbed down in most parts of India and on average each day has been at least 1.3 degree Celsius cooler than normal, reported HT. ALSO READ | India records hottest February since 1901; IMD shares forecast from March to May The report attributed two possible two active western disturbances, cyclonic circulations over Rajasthan and a region of low pressure over the south and east central part of India, citing IMD data. Additionally, the westerly winds of over 100 km/hr along with the moisture from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea due to anti-cyclonic circulation there led to sustained rainfall, thunderstorm, and even hailstorm. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Strong rains in Peru caused a landslide that killed at least 35&nbsp;people in the southern Arequipa area, according to national emergency services on Monday. Search and rescue operations are still going on, according to Peru's COEN national emergency centre. In Camana province, near the town of Secocha, a landslide caused by heavy rains last week left five more persons missing, according to officials.</p>

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<p>On Twitter, the defence ministry said that it is supporting the operations by donating helicopters, tents, water tanks, sandbags, and emergency response staff.&nbsp;Peru has been witnessing massive protests since December last year from supporters of far-left former president Pedro Castillo.</p>

<p>Castillo's supporters are outraged over his arrest following impeachment and failed attempt to dissolve Congress.&nbsp;Dozens of people have died in the unrest which has gripped the Latin American nation.</p>

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<p>A visitor and a tour guide died earlier&nbsp;as a result of the torrential rains in Peru in late January.&nbsp;City of Cuzco and The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, both of which placed on the World Heritage List in 1983, have suffered damage due to the heavy rains.</p>

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Strong rains in Peru caused a landslide that killed at least 35 people in the southern Arequipa area, according to national emergency services on Monday. Search and rescue operations are still going on, according to Peru's COEN national emergency centre.

Strong rains in Peru caused a landslide that killed at least 35 people in the southern Arequipa area, according to national emergency services on Monday. Search and rescue operations are still going on, according to Peru's COEN national emergency centre. In Camana province, near the town of Secocha, a landslide caused by heavy rains last week left five more persons missing, according to officials. Also Read | Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf’s mortal remains brought to Karachi On Twitter, the defence ministry said that it is supporting the operations by donating helicopters, tents, water tanks, sandbags, and emergency response staff. Peru has been witnessing massive protests since December last year from supporters of far-left former president Pedro Castillo. Castillo's supporters are outraged over his arrest following impeachment and failed attempt to dissolve Congress. Dozens of people have died in the unrest which has gripped the Latin American nation. Also Read | These nations, global organisations pledged support to Turkiye in its quake relief efforts A visitor and a tour guide died earlier as a result of the torrential rains in Peru in late January. City of Cuzco and The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, both of which placed on the World Heritage List in 1983, have suffered damage due to the heavy rains. Watch | Turkiye and Syria struck by powerful earthquakes On January 25, landslides that shut down the railway between Aguas Calientes and Ollantaytambo left 2,000 visitors in the area of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu stuck and unable to get back to the City of Cuzco. Later, the rescue of one-third of these tourists was carried by helicopter. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

At least 35 dead, five missing in Peru landslides

Landslides triggered by steady rains swept mud, water and rocks into several villages in south Peru, killing at least 36 people. Civil Defence officials said an estimated over 630 homes were unusable after the landslides which also hit bridges, irrigation canals and roads.

Heavy rains trigger landslides in Peru

<p>Saudi's Jeddah on Thursday 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. Images which are widely shared on social media on Thursday showed that waterlogging has lead to traffic snarls in Jeddah. The standing water has partially submergd many vehicles in the city amid heavy rains. Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport said that due to weather conditions, the departure of some flights has been delayed. They airport further exhorted that passengers should contact carriers in order to get up-to-date schedules as the heavy rains persists.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Schools suspended in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A city of about four million people is on Red Sea. It is well known as 'gateway to Mecca' as every year millions perform the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. As the city is witnessing a heavy downpour, floods the city has shut down schools in Jeddah. Saudi Press Agency said that schools in the city would be suspended as rains were forecasted to persist throughout the day.</p>

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<p>Moreover, schools were also shut in nearby towns of Rabigh and Khulais in a bid to preserve the safety of male and female students, as per Saudi Press Agency. The schools are in the mid of final exams however, despite this they have already been closed nationwide on Wednesday. This came after King Salman declared a holiday. The holiday was to mark celebrations after Saudi Arabia’s pull off a massive upset against Argentina at the FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022.</p>

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<p>Winter rainstorms and flooding are common phenomenon in Jeddah as it occurs every year.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>After Schools, Universities followed suit in Saudi's Jeddah&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>According to reports, Saudi's two most known universities, King Abdulaziz University and the University of Jeddah, final exams have been postponed for the first semester. Now, the alternative dates for the final exams are expected to arrive later.The Jeddah rain followed UAE's first winter showers.&nbsp;</p>

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Saudi's Jeddah on Thursday 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.

Saudi's Jeddah on Thursday 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. Images which are widely shared on social media on Thursday showed that waterlogging has lead to traffic snarls in Jeddah. The standing water has partially submergd many vehicles in the city amid heavy rains. Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport said that due to weather conditions, the departure of some flights has been delayed. They airport further exhorted that passengers should contact carriers in order to get up-to-date schedules as the heavy rains persists. Schools suspended in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah A city of about four million people is on Red Sea. It is well known as 'gateway to Mecca' as every year millions perform the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. As the city is witnessing a heavy downpour, floods the city has shut down schools in Jeddah. Saudi Press Agency said that schools in the city would be suspended as rains were forecasted to persist throughout the day. #Jeddah governorate, western #SaudiArabia , is drowning after very heavy rains that lasted for several hours, and 169 mm of rain was recorded in one of the neighborhoods during the past 6 hours.#Floods cover the streets of the province I will post some videos under the tweet pic.twitter.com/o7h4C8Yvqb — 𝓛𝓤𝓕𝓕𝓨 (@0_F_0) November 24, 2022 × Moreover, schools were also shut in nearby towns of Rabigh and Khulais in a bid to preserve the safety of male and female students, as per Saudi Press Agency. The schools are in the mid of final exams however, despite this they have already been closed nationwide on Wednesday. This came after King Salman declared a holiday. The holiday was to mark celebrations after Saudi Arabia’s pull off a massive upset against Argentina at the FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022. 🚨 سيول تاريخية و مشاهد لا توصف الأن أثر #امطار_جدة #جده_الان 😳#جدة_تغرق #jeddah #SaudiArabia الله يحفظ الجميع 🥺🙏 - pic.twitter.com/AhbAuwleQ9 — خلف الدوسري (@kalafaldossry) November 24, 2022 × Winter rainstorms and flooding are common phenomenon in Jeddah as it occurs every year. #BREAKING #SAUDIARABIA 🔴SAUDI ARABIA :#VIDEO TERRIBLE FLASH FLOODS IN JEDDAH CITY! As a result of heavy rains, the streets of #Jeddah are flooded.#BreakingNews #UltimaHora #ArabiaSaudita #Jeddah #Flooding #Inundaciones #Inondation #Sel #فيضان #جدة pic.twitter.com/ZIz7nr2KRq — loveworld (@LoveWorld_Peopl) November 24, 2022 × After Schools, Universities followed suit in Saudi's Jeddah According to reports, Saudi's two most known universities, King Abdulaziz University and the University of Jeddah, final exams have been postponed for the first semester. Now, the alternative dates for the final exams are expected to arrive later.The Jeddah rain followed UAE's first winter showers.

Watch Video: Heavy rains, thunderstorms and floods hit Saudi Arabia's Jeddah, schools shut and flights delayed

Torrential rains in Albania led to floods that killed at least two people, prompted widespread evacuations and caused significant damage.

WION Climate Tracker: Floods in Albania kill two people

<p>In its first winter downpour, UAE's Dubai and Sharjah residents witnessed rain, potential tornadoes and flooded streets. These are the first showers and though the residents are cherishing the experience with sheer delight the authorities do not want to let the guards down. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has issued an advisory for motorists cautioning them to adopt proper measures amid heavy downpours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>First rains were seen across the city areas including Al Jafiliya, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Majan. "After two weeks I decided to go out for car wash and here it is. Rain. Don’t remember when was the last time it rains here," a social media user wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Moreover, the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has instructed everyone to ensure public safety in rainy weather by driving carefully and not exceeding the speed limit. It advised people to adhere to traffic lights at all times and not to accelerate fast when they turn green to ensure vehicle stability. RTA posted the advice with hashtag #YourSafetyOurPriority on its Twitter handle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has also issued a weather alert where it alerted the individuals and exhorted that residents and motorists must keep safe. In the alert the NCM wrote that precautions should be taken in case of heavy rain at times over some Eastern and Northern areas. It also advised UAE residents to stay away from areas of flash floods and accumulated rain.</p>

<p>Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has also urged customers to take care to avoid power blackouts during Dubai’s rainy season. DEWA is advising residents in Dubai to review their home appliances and adopt necessary safety precautions amid heavy downpours. Earlier on Monday, the Ministry of Interior also issued a warning to caution all drivers on UAE roads to be cautious, reduce speed, avoid water ponds, fast moving streams as well as avoiding seas and beaches. As per reports, several residents also witnessed thunder and lightning across the country.</p>


In its first winter downpour, UAE's Dubai and Sharjah residents witnessed rain, potential tornadoes and flooded streets. These are the first showers and though the residents are cherishing the experience with sheer delight the authorities do not want to let the guards down.

In its first winter downpour, UAE's Dubai and Sharjah residents witnessed rain, potential tornadoes and flooded streets. These are the first showers and though the residents are cherishing the experience with sheer delight the authorities do not want to let the guards down. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has issued an advisory for motorists cautioning them to adopt proper measures amid heavy downpours. First rains were seen across the city areas including Al Jafiliya, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Majan. "After two weeks I decided to go out for car wash and here it is. Rain. Don’t remember when was the last time it rains here," a social media user wrote on Twitter. Another tweet said its a beautiful weather ! It's raining here in #UAE 🇦🇪 A beautiful weather No more work today 🙂🙂#Rains#UAE #Dubai #Sharjah #Ajman pic.twitter.com/OaovRvV64n — P R O S O C I A L (@JKDubai1) November 22, 2022 × One social media user posted this video of the rare UAE rains - When it rains in Dubai…most unexpectedly💃🏽🕺😁 pic.twitter.com/Q6KjfkEkAA — Shraddha (@shraddhs) November 22, 2022 × Heavy rains in Dubai ❤️ pic.twitter.com/dpTu7hGIRx — Siddharth Sai (@ssaig) November 22, 2022 × Moreover, the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has instructed everyone to ensure public safety in rainy weather by driving carefully and not exceeding the speed limit. It advised people to adhere to traffic lights at all times and not to accelerate fast when they turn green to ensure vehicle stability. RTA posted the advice with hashtag #YourSafetyOurPriority on its Twitter handle. UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has also issued a weather alert where it alerted the individuals and exhorted that residents and motorists must keep safe. In the alert the NCM wrote that precautions should be taken in case of heavy rain at times over some Eastern and Northern areas. It also advised UAE residents to stay away from areas of flash floods and accumulated rain. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has also urged customers to take care to avoid power blackouts during Dubai’s rainy season. DEWA is advising residents in Dubai to review their home appliances and adopt necessary safety precautions amid heavy downpours. Earlier on Monday, the Ministry of Interior also issued a warning to caution all drivers on UAE roads to be cautious, reduce speed, avoid water ponds, fast moving streams as well as avoiding seas and beaches. As per reports, several residents also witnessed thunder and lightning across the country.

It's raining in UAE ! Social media deluged with BEAUTIFUL images, videos

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.

Heavy rains cause landslides in Colombia; 70 houses collapse, 82 families evacuated

Storm Nalgae wreaks havoc in Philippines as more than 100 people have been killed and millions are affected due to flooding and rain-induced landslides across the country.

WION Climate Tracker: Over 100 dead as storm 'Nalgae' wreaks havoc in Philippines

In the last three days, parts of northern and western India witnessed heavy rainfall which happened to destroy the key summer crops, the heavy rainfall added to the farmer's woes in India.

WION Climate Tracker | Heavy rain recorded in parts of India, summer-sown crops damaged

Hurricane Fiona created havoc in the island of Puerto Rico as it bought the threat of catastrophic rains and landslides along with it. The authorities have warned people to take shelter and opened up more than 100 shelters for the residents.

Hurricane Fiona hits Puerto Rico; threatens to cause landslides

Climate change it is affecting the world and West Asia is bearing the brunt of it. From heat waves to droughts, the region is at the forefront of climate change. Some countries are trying to tackle it artificially like the UAE is turning to cloud seeding for artificial rain as demand for water shoots up particularly in the gulf nation, take a look!

WION Climate Tracker: UAE tries to increase precipitation artificially, here's how

India's Silicon valley is facing unusually wet monsoon and the rain has turned cars to boats in Bengaluru. Intense rain has forced migrants workers to vacate home and authorities have stepped up evacuation process.

India: Floods due to erratic rains in Bengaluru continue to disrupt lives

A man who got caught on a waterlogged road in Karnataka was rescued by locals amid severe waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall.

Watch: Drowning man saved by passers-by in India's Bengaluru

Floods have caused massive destruction in Pakistan. Meanwhile, vegetable and fruit prices have soared prices across Pakistan. Agriculture supply to markets have blocked due to submerged roads.

Vegetable and fruit prices soar across Pakistan as floods effect harvest & supply

Climate change can be a boon and a bane at the same time, the induced changes have altered monsoons to an extent that the vast life giving phenomena has turned destructive now.

WION Climate Tracker: Unexpected monsoon hits South Asia

<p>Bizarre things continue to happen across the world and India is no exception. Southern Indian city of Bengaluru, a major IT hub in the country, has been lashed by rains so much that the roads have flooded and vehicle owners are having to wade through murky waters. However, if photos and videos doing rounds on social media are to be believed, these murky waters have enough life in them to facilitate fishing. Good way to kill time when you are stuck in a traffic jam, eh?</p>

<p>Heavy rains have forced the government to press volunteers into action to help people. A photo doing rounds on social media is showing a volunteer holding a catfish (locally known as Singhara), while the other volunteer clicks a photo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Come to Bangalore. You get fresh catch in the middle of the road now!," reads the tweet posted by Twitter user Sameer Mohan. The photo has got thousands of likes. Some users have pointed out that the photo has been clicked in Bellandur in the city.</p>

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<p>"Bangalore taking ‘hook your customers’ to a whole new (sea) level," says another Twitter user.</p>

<p>"But hey Bangalore weather is awesome and so many food options," quips another user with Facepalm emojis</p>

<p>Karnataka, the southern Indian state of which Bengaluru is a capital has received 820 mm of rainfall. This has affected 27 districts and 187 villages. As per Press Trust of India, nine mm rainfall has been recorded in a 24-hour span affecting 20 villages.</p>

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Bizarre things continue to happen across the world and India is no exception. Southern Indian city of Bengaluru, a major IT hub in the country, has been lashed by rains so much that the roads have flooded and vehicle owners are having to wade through murky waters.

Bizarre things continue to happen across the world and India is no exception. Southern Indian city of Bengaluru, a major IT hub in the country, has been lashed by rains so much that the roads have flooded and vehicle owners are having to wade through murky waters. However, if photos and videos doing rounds on social media are to be believed, these murky waters have enough life in them to facilitate fishing. Good way to kill time when you are stuck in a traffic jam, eh? Heavy rains have forced the government to press volunteers into action to help people. A photo doing rounds on social media is showing a volunteer holding a catfish (locally known as Singhara), while the other volunteer clicks a photo. "Come to Bangalore. You get fresh catch in the middle of the road now!," reads the tweet posted by Twitter user Sameer Mohan. The photo has got thousands of likes. Some users have pointed out that the photo has been clicked in Bellandur in the city. Come to Bangalore. You get fresh catch in the middle of the road now! pic.twitter.com/uIdTX5jIF7 — Sameer Mohan (@sleepyhead148) August 30, 2022 × "Bangalore taking ‘hook your customers’ to a whole new (sea) level," says another Twitter user. "But hey Bangalore weather is awesome and so many food options," quips another user with Facepalm emojis Karnataka, the southern Indian state of which Bengaluru is a capital has received 820 mm of rainfall. This has affected 27 districts and 187 villages. As per Press Trust of India, nine mm rainfall has been recorded in a 24-hour span affecting 20 villages. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Live Catfish caught on flooded road sums up situation in rain-hit Bengaluru

In India, heavy rainfall has inundated parts of the southern state of Karnataka and in the city of Bengaluru heavy downpour resulted in waterlogging in the low-lying areas.

WION Climate Tracker: Heavy rainfall floods parts of India | Water logging in India's Bengaluru

Pakistan is currently grappling with nature's fury as incessant rainfall and consequent flash floods continue to add to the already existing woes.

Pakistan mulls import from India as incessant rainfall & floods batter the Islamic republic

The Pakistani government has declared a state of National Emergency after devastating floods that have led to almost about a 1000 deaths and have left almost over 30 million people without shelter across the country.

WION Climate Tracker| Pakistan floods: Monsoon bring misery to millions; over 1000 dead

WION Climate Tracker: Over half of Pakistan under water; Pak PM pleads for International help

The Pakistani government has declared emergency after devastating floods that have led to almost about a 1000 deaths. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has pleaded for international help.

WION Climate Tracker: Widespread devastation across Pakistan; PM Shahbaz Sharif pleads for help

Over 1000 dead as floods ravage Pakistan with heavy rains continuing to pound several regions. Pakistan has declared national emergency after nearly 45 million people displaced following worst floods since 2010.

WION Climate Tracker: Pakistan struggles to cope with floods; 1000 dead, 45 million affected

Heavy rain pounds much of Pakistan; 1000 dead, 45 million affected

Over 1000 killed in Pakistan floods; army deployed in worst hit areas

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