Lightning claims 38 lives in 24 hours, Uttar Pradesh
Lightning claimed 38 lives within 24 hours in Uttar Pradesh, India on July 10, 2024. The incident was followed by 10 deaths and 20 injuries caused by lightning strikes on July 9 in the same state.
Mumbai paralyzed after receiving 300 mm (11.8 inches) of rainfall in just 6 hours
Mumbai experienced severe disruptions on Monday, July 8, 2024, due to heavy rains, with a downpour of 300 mm (11.8 inches) in just six hours. The extreme waterlogging delayed several flights, trains, and buses, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a Red alert for the city. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declared a holiday for schools and colleges in response to the weather conditions.
60 lives lost, hundreds of thousands displaced as widespread floods hit northeast India
The northeast region of India is reeling from catastrophic floods and landslides induced by relentless monsoon rains. The disaster has claimed at least 60 lives across multiple states, displaced hundreds of thousands, and caused extensive damage to homes, crops, and infrastructure.
Severe floods and landslides ravage northeastern India
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for all northeastern states on July 2, 2024, forecasting heavy rainfall as several rivers cross danger levels. 16 people were reported dead over the last two weeks due to rain-induced landslides and 80 people have lost their lives so far all over Northeast.
Delhi experiences historic June rainfall, resulting in severe flooding and 11 deaths, India
On June 28, 2024, Delhi, India recorded the highest June rainfall in 88 years, causing severe flooding and widespread damage. At least 11 people have been killed, including 4 children. Forecasts predict more rains over the weekend.
Bengaluru breaks 133-year-old June rainfall record, India
The Indian Meteorological Department’s observatory registered a record-breaking rainfall of 111 mm (4.37 inches) in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, by 23:30 LT on Sunday, June 2, 2024, surpassing the previous record of 101.6 mm (4 inches) for single-day June rainfall set 133 years ago on June 16, 1891.
Severe heatwave claims 54 lives across India
A severe heatwave has claimed at least 54 lives across central, eastern, and northern India, over the past couple of days, with record-breaking temperatures affecting regions including Delhi and Bihar.
More than 75 killed as Tropical Cyclone “Remal” strikes India and Bangladesh
Tropical Cyclone “Remal” — which made landfall over the southern port of Mongla in Bangladesh and the adjoining Sagar Islands in India’s West Bengal on May 26, 2024, has left more than 75 fatalities by May 29. At least 14 people are still missing. The cyclone brought heavy rain and gale-force winds, leading to widespread destruction and significant loss of life.
Delhi-NCR registers national record-high temperature of 52.9 °C (127.2 °F)
New Delhi, India, recorded a national record-high temperature of 52.3 °C (126.1 °F) on May 29, 2024. This record was set at 14:30 LT in Mungeshpur, breaking the previous record of 51 °C (124 °F) in Rajasthan’s Phalodi town in 2016.
1.1 million evacuated, at least 65 killed as Tropical Cyclone “Remal” hits Bangladesh and India
Severe Cyclonic Storm Remal crossed Bangladesh’s southern port of Mongla and the Sagar Islands in India’s West Bengal on May 26, 2024. Over 1.1 million people were evacuated before the storm, which caused at least 12 deaths and extensive damage.