Severe flooding affecting Punjab since mid-August has killed 24 people, inundated over 1 000 villages, and damaged more than 60 000 ha (148 260 acres) of farmland as of August 30, 2025.
A strong early September cold air intrusion is forecast to affect much of the central and eastern United States from September 3 to 7, 2025, with daytime highs of 15–20°C (59–68°F) and overnight lows of 7–9°C (44–48°F) across the Midwest and Great Lakes, up to 10°C (18°F) below average for this time of year. This development also marks a rapid seasonal transition.
Heavy snowfall affected southeastern Australia on August 29 and 30, 2025, with 82 cm (32 inches) measured at Mount Buller, Victoria, and 40 cm (16 inches) in New South Wales resorts. Strong winds up to 130 km/h (81 mph) caused damage and power outages. The blizzard also hampered the search of double murder accused in Porepunkah, Victoria.
Flood watches are in effect across parts of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas on August 28, 2025, as widespread storms raise the threat of excessive rainfall and localized flooding in the south-central Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley.
More than a dozen roads in Imperial County, California were shut down on August 26, 2025, after severe monsoonal storms triggered flash floods, road erosion, and power outages across the region.
Severe monsoon rains caused a devastating landslide near Katra, Jammu, killing at least 30 pilgrims and prompting widespread flood warnings across Jammu and Kashmir on August 26, 2025.
At least 3 people were killed and 10 injured after Typhoon Kajiki made landfall between Nghệ An and Hà Tĩnh provinces on August 25, 2025, triggering widespread flooding and infrastructure damage across north-central Vietnam.
A massive haboob swept through metro Phoenix, Arizona on August 25, 2025, reducing visibility to near zero and grounding flights at Sky Harbor International Airport. Power outages peaked at more than 54 000 customers, with more than 15 000 still without electricity by the end of the day.
Monsoon rains have caused 306 deaths in Himachal Pradesh, India, since June 20, 2025, including 155 rain-related and 148 road accident fatalities, according to the State Disaster Management Authority. Estimated losses exceed ₹2 348 crore (USD 281.8 million).
More than 25 waterspouts were observed over the Great Lakes between August 23 and 24, 2025. More water spouts are expected over the lakes through August 26.
