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400 roads closed due to landslides, flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, India

Debris being cleared from the blocked NH5 following a cloudburst, near Skibba village in Kinnaur district, Friday
© PTIDebris being cleared from the blocked NH5 following a cloudburst, near Skibba village in Kinnaur district, Friday
Heavy rains lashed Himachal Pradesh in the last few days, triggering several cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides, leading to the closure of 400 roads, including one national highway, officials said on Saturday.

The Auto-Sainj road, NH 305, has been blocked near Jahed and Banjar in Kullu district.

A total of 400 roads were closed for vehicular traffic. Of these, 240 were blocked in Mandi district while 100 roads were closed in the adjoining Kullu district on Saturday as per the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC).

The local MeT office issued a yellow warning of heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in isolated areas of the state on Saturday and Sunday, and an orange alert of heavy to very heavy rains in isolated areas of the state from Monday to Thursday.


Comment: Also in the same state on August 1: Flash flood breaches cofferdam in Himachal Pradesh, India - swallows bridge, vehicles


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Cloudburst-like rain batters Hyderabad, India; triggers flash flood alert and traffic chaos

Commuters forced to push their vehicles that were stranded on the flooded
© Vinay Madapu, EPSCommuters forced to push their vehicles that were stranded on the flooded Raj Bhavan Road in Hyderabad on Thursday.
An intense spell of rain lashed Hyderabad on Thursday evening, submerging roads, stranding vehicles and prompting a flash flood alert across the city. The deluge disrupted normal life, particularly in the western corridor, home to the city's IT sector. Gachibowli recorded the highest rainfall in the city at 126.5 mm by 8 pm. Across the state, Nalgonda reported 127.3 mm.

The downpour, akin to a cloudburst with rainfall crossing 100 mm per hour, overwhelmed drainage systems and raised concerns over flash floods in low-lying zones. Weather stations operated by the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TGDPS) indicated the rain might continue through the night.


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360,000 urged to evacuate in Kyushu, Japan as floods and landslides hit - record rainfall of 19.6 inches in 24 hours - twice the average for August

Houses collapsed by a landslide due to heavy rain in Aira City, southwestern Japan, on Friday.
© Fumito Saeki / APHouses collapsed by a landslide due to heavy rain in Aira City, southwestern Japan, on Friday.
Torrential rains have battered Japan's southern Kyushu Island, triggering severe floods and landslides that forced mass evacuations and brought local transport to a standstill.

Authorities have issued the highest level of weather warnings across parts of the region.

According to Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency, a powerful landslide struck a home in Aira, Kagoshima Prefecture, burying two individuals who were later rescued alive and transported to the hospital.

Evacuation orders have been issued for more than 360,000 residents in Kagoshima and neighboring Miyazaki Prefecture as rainfall continues to pose serious risks of further landslides and flash floods.


Comment: AFP reports:
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Local media reported that Kirishima city, Kagoshima, saw a record rain of 500mm in the 24 hours through 5am, twice the average rainfall for the entire August.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said the region was "seeing heavy rains that it has never experienced before", but it downgraded its highest alert for heavy rain as the downpour eased.

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Seven confirmed dead after rain-triggered landslide in China's Guangzhou on August 6

This aerial drone photo taken on Aug 6, 2025, shows the site of a rain-triggered landslide at Dayuan village, Baiyun district of Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province.
© XINHUAThis aerial drone photo taken on Aug 6, 2025, shows the site of a rain-triggered landslide at Dayuan village, Baiyun district of Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province.
Seven people have been confirmed dead following a rain-triggered landslide in Guangzhou, the capital of south China's Guangdong Province, on Wednesday morning, local authorities said on Friday.

The landslide occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. in Dayuan Village in Guangzhou's Baiyun District, trapping 14 people and damaging multiple houses, according to the district's emergency management bureau.

One of the typhoons was expected to affect areas north of the Yangtze River, according to the briefing.

In August, all seven major river basins across China fully entered the main flood season of the year, the authorities said, adding that some rivers in the Haihe River, Songhua River and Liaohe River basins are at risk of major flooding.


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At least 10 dead, 33 missing in flash floods in China's Gansu province

A drone view shows flooded houses and fish farms after days of heavy rainfall, in Qingyuan, Guangdong province, China August 8, 2025.
© Florence Lo/ReutersA drone view shows flooded houses and fish farms after days of heavy rainfall, in Qingyuan, Guangdong province, China August 8, 2025.
At least 10 people have been killed and 33 are missing in flash floods in northwestern China's Gansu province, according to state media.

"From August 7, continuous heavy rain ... has triggered flash floods. As of 3:30pm (07:30 GMT) on August 8, 10 people have died and 33 are missing," state broadcaster CCTV reported on Friday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered "all-out" rescue operations with "utmost effort" to save the missing people, CCTV said.

Due to the "frequent occurrence of extreme weather", Xi ordered all regions to "resolutely overcome complacency" and strengthen efforts to identify risks, the broadcaster added.

Footage shared by Chinese fire authorities on the social media platform Weibo showed rescuers guiding people through rushing grey water in a village.

Photos posted by Gansu's government showed roads covered in silt and large stones.


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Flash floods hit Morocco on August 6

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Flash floods have devastated the Aït Abbas region in Azilal, Morocco, destroying crops, fruit trees, and farmland.

Small farmers have lost their only source of income, as the Ourika River swells near Marrakesh.

Locals are demanding urgent action, emergency aid, and long-term support to protect food security.

Watch the full report on this growing crisis.


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Two people dead after being swept away in flash floods near Raleigh, North Carolina - 6 inches of rain within a day

Flash floods shut down multiple roads
© Nash County Sheriff's OfficeFlash floods shut down multiple roads across Nash County, North Carolina, on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.
Heavy rain in the Southeast caused deadly flash floods in Nash County, North Carolina, on Wednesday. A man and woman died after their vehicle was swept into a ravine.

Flash floods took the lives of two people Wednesday afternoon in Nash County, North Carolina, just outside the capital of Raleigh.

The man and woman died after their vehicle was swept away along Highway 581. The Spring Hope Police Department said the vehicle was pushed into a ravine "where the waters were rushing and over 6 feet deep."

When officers arrived at the scene shortly after 2 p.m., the woman had climbed onto the roof of the minivan, but as the rescuers tried to reach her, she fell and was swept away. The man was also taken downstream.


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Flash floods in Khost, Afghanistan after heavy rain

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Heavy rainfall in Khost Province, Afghanistan, has caused devastating flash floods, sweeping away homes, crops, and roads.

This video captures the powerful force of nature and the impact on local communities.

Please keep the affected families in your thoughts and prayers.


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Heavy rainfall triggers flash floods in southern China - over 11 inches of rain in 24 hours

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Heavy rains have hit southern China, triggering a level-two flood emergency that has disrupted hospitals, schools, and closed several tourist sites, Chinese state-run broadcaster CCTV reported on Tuesday.

More than 7,500 people were evacuated from low-lying areas, including Huiyang district, where roads were submerged.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong and the surrounding areas in the Pearl River Delta are also experiencing torrential rains.

Rain has been falling nonstop since July 31, with over 156 mm recorded in 24 hours in Huiyang alone. Flood barriers have been installed near bridges to stop river water from reaching urban zones.


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Lagos residents lament as flood overruns communities in Nigeria

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Viral videos showing flooded communities in the Ijede area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, have sparked concern online, with residents heard pleading for help as floodwaters overwhelmed their surroundings.

In a video, a woman was heard saying in Yoruba, "We are in Oko Ope in Ijede. Have mercy on us. This is our community. We can't even enter the house, the flood has damaged everything.

"I'm not even wearing a footwear. Come and save us, today is 4th of August, 2025. Come and rescue people."

In another video of flooded community in Ijede, a man was heard saying, "This is what I'm facing in my area in Ijede. From August 3-4, Monday morning, inside and outside my house is full of water. Big ocean. See cars inside water."

Reacting to the flooding in a post on X.com on Monday, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, assured residents that the government is aware of the situation and is taking decisive steps to address the issue.

He wrote, "We have seen the trending video and fully understand the concerns it has raised.