Heavy rainfall across north and northwest India caused widespread devastation, resulting in at least 28 deaths and numerous landslides, house collapses, and dam breaches. The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended due to heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir. Rajasthan was the hardest hit, with 16 deaths reported, while Punjab witnessed a tragic incident where eight family members were swept away by a flooded rivulet.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a flood-affected area near the border with China to assess the damage and provide support. He announced plans to relocate 15,400 people to Pyongyang while new homes are built and expressed gratitude for international offers of aid but stressed North Korea’s self-reliance.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has reassigned NEET PG 2024 exam centres, causing widespread frustration among students due to far-off locations, last-minute changes, and travel disruptions caused by floods across India. Students, doctors’ associations, and MPs are demanding reevaluation of the exam centres.
Kangana Ranaut, BJP MP, visited flood-affected areas in Himachal Pradesh, while the state grapples with over ₹700 crore in losses. Deputy Chief Minister Vikramaditya Singh also visited affected areas, urging the central government for aid. Authorities are working to reopen roads and bridges while continuing search operations.
India’s hockey team clinched a semifinal berth at the Olympics, while the country grappled with widespread devastation from heavy rains. The Ayodhya gang-rape case sparked outrage as the victim’s mother accused political leaders of bribery, and Bangladesh witnessed deadly clashes leading to a nationwide curfew.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed condolences to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un following devastating floods that caused widespread damage and casualties in the country. Putin offered immediate humanitarian support to aid North Korea’s recovery efforts, while Kim responded with gratitude, highlighting the strong friendship between the two nations. However, North Korea has reported conflicting information about the extent of the damage and casualties, with some reports suggesting a significant number of victims.
Heavy rainfall continues to batter India, with multiple states on high alert. Kerala is recovering from devastating landslides that claimed over 100 lives, while Karnataka is under red alert today. Other states including Goa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Meghalaya, Gangetic West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim are also experiencing heavy rainfall and are on orange alert.
A cloudburst in the Tosh area of Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh triggered a flash flood, washing away a footbridge and three temporary shops, including a liquor shop. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, but thankfully no casualties were reported. The Kullu Deputy Commissioner has warned residents to stay away from rivers and rivulets and avoid building temporary structures near nallahs. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted increased monsoon activity in the state, with heavy rainfall and potential landslides and flash floods in several districts.
Central Railways has cancelled several trains between Mumbai and Pune due to heavy rainfall, while Pune faces a flood-like situation with evacuations and fatalities. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the region, and rescue operations are underway.
Typhoon Gaemi brought heavy rains to the Philippines, causing landslides, floods, and at least 13 deaths. Meanwhile, Taiwan is bracing for the typhoon’s direct landfall, shutting down offices, schools, and tourist sites. The storm is expected to continue into Friday as it moves towards mainland China.
