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Tropical Storm Dolphin intensified seasonal monsoon rains as it passed through the Philippines. This intense rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the main northern island region of Luzon.

Researchers urge a revised disaster management strategy for Kerala due to increasing extreme rainfall events, with studies indicating mesoscale cloudbursts under favorable ocean-atmospheric conditions pose risks of flash floods and landslides during the monsoon season.

India's severe monsoon season has caused over 100 deaths since July, leading to floods and landslides. Climate change and El Nino are disrupting rainfall patterns, exacerbating the situation.

Kozhikode police in Kerala have issued alerts over landslides, flooding, and dam releases, intensifying patrolling in vulnerable areas like low-lying zones, riverbanks, and tourist spots. The public is urged to follow safety guidelines strictly.

One person has died and two are missing due to heavy rains in Kerala's Kannur. 521 people have been shifted to eight relief camps, and five landslips have been reported in the district.

Heavy rains in Kannur caused one death and two missing persons, with over 2,550 people shifted to relief camps. Roads, bridges, and landslides disrupted normal life in Kannur, Kasaragod, and Wayanad, while schools in these districts declared a holiday on August 3, 2026.

Kasaragod district in Kerala is under high alert for two more days due to floods in 2026, with 208 people sheltered in five relief camps. Two landslips were reported in Thayyeni at Kattamkavala in the district.

Dozens were killed in flash floods in Gansu, China. Authorities will investigate the floods as warnings of further landslides persist due to ongoing rainy weather.

Eight people were killed in Kerala due to extremely heavy rain, with two children drowning in a swollen stream, four killed by landslides, one electrocuted, and additional casualties from waterlogged areas. Six fishermen remain missing at sea, and two people are unaccounted for after falling into a river.

Hong Kong is expected to experience heavy showers and squally thunderstorms over the next few days due to a low-pressure trough and active southerly airstream. Authorities reported six landslide incidents and damage to a retaining wall between Friday and Saturday.

The death toll from landslides in southwestern China has increased to 51 as rescue teams conclude land operations. The incident occurred earlier this month and resulted in significant loss of life.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture, causing damaged roads and widespread destruction. The quake disrupted power for thousands of homes and led to warnings about potential aftershocks and landslides.

Six people were killed in floods and landslides in the Northeast. Railway authorities in Assam cancelled or altered passenger train services, with at least 25 deaths reported across four states since late June.

The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended in Jammu and Kashmir as heavy rains trigger flash floods and landslides, resulting in 4 deaths and several missing persons in the Poonch district.

Fresh floods and landslides have disrupted normal life in several districts of Arunachal Pradesh, affecting at least 97,182 people across 425 villages in 26 districts. The disaster has caused widespread damage to agriculture and public infrastructure.

Typhoon Bavi caused widespread disruption across China, Taiwan, and Japan, including mass evacuations, power outages, and deadly landslides in the Philippines that killed 17 people.

Monsoon activity caused cloudy skies in Delhi and landslides blocking highways in hill states. Heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh on July 10 led to below-normal temperatures and forecasts of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall.

China is preparing for consecutive typhoons as extreme weather events, including record rains, tornadoes, landslides, and floods, disrupt southern regions. Flooding has caused cobras and zoo animals to be displaced.

Mizoram is battling heavy rains causing landslides and rockfalls at over 29 locations. Over 80 families have been relocated to safer areas, with no reported casualties.

East Asia is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, a 1,000 km-wide storm forecast to be one of the strongest in decades, while landslides in the Philippines caused by the typhoon have killed 15 people.

The article highlights similar weather conditions in Wayanad before two disasters, including a July 7 debris slip and a July 2024 landslide that killed around 300 people, underscoring challenges in accurate weather forecasting.

A debris slip disaster occurred at the Wayanad tunnel site, with experts criticizing the project's approval for lacking detailed geological and hydrological studies. They urge stricter infrastructure guidelines and ecological safety measures in the Western Ghats, citing climate change and increased landslide risks.

Landslides triggered by monsoon rains in southeastern Bangladesh have killed at least eight Rohingya refugees living in camps. Officials confirmed the fatalities but did not provide additional details.

Kodagu has restricted unauthorized entry to rivers and waterfalls as the monsoon intensifies. This follows previous monsoon seasons that caused landslides and floods, prompting the administration to implement stricter safety measures this year.

Heavy monsoon rains caused a building collapse in Mumbai, killing six people, along with landslides and transport disruptions. Forecasters warned of continued rainfall in India's financial capital.

Mumbai-Pune train services have been suspended due to landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala section. All three railway lines in the area are affected, leading to cancellations, diversions, and regulation of long-distance trains by Central Railway.

Floods in Ivory Coast have killed at least 59 people this year, according to a government spokesperson. Recent torrential rains caused floods and landslides in Ivory Coast and Ghana, with 24 deaths reported in the capital cities of both countries. The government urged residents to follow safety guidelines in high-risk areas.

Floods and landslides in Ivory Coast's Attecoube area killed 59 people, with fears the death toll could increase. A house in an informal settlement was damaged by the landslides.

The Alberta government has completed evacuating campers stranded in Kananaskis Country due to landslides and flooding. Over 100 kilometers of roads in provincial parks near Alberta's Rocky Mountains were closed as a result of the natural disasters.

Around 296 acres of land in Idukki, claimed by local and Tamil Nadu residents, is being cleared under the guise of cardamom farming. The Forest department has registered three cases for rare tree felling, but illegal activities persist, raising concerns about landslides and wildlife habitat destruction.

Heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides in the capital cities of Ghana and Ivory Coast, resulting in at least 24 deaths. Authorities confirmed the fatalities following the torrential rains.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts nationwide monsoon rainfall beginning in the first week of July, with scattered rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms expected across multiple regions. The rains, while crucial for replenishing water supplies, pose risks of floods, landslides, and infrastructure damage in vulnerable areas.

Two tropical storms have struck Japan, resulting in landslides and floods. The storms caused significant damage and disruption on Saturday.

Two tropical storms caused over 100 flight cancellations in Japan as authorities advised evacuations due to potential flooding and landslides. Severe tropical storm Mekkhala, with gusts up to 144km/h, was expected to affect Kyushu and Shikoku islands.

A powerful typhoon is threatening two northernmost provinces of the Philippines with potential flooding, landslides, and rough seas, as authorities issue warnings for the region.

A 1966 rainstorm in Hong Kong caused 36 feared deaths, 32 missing persons, and 33 injuries, with over 600 people made homeless by 78 landslides. The event is considered one of the city’s worst floods, with a final death toll of 64.

A Philippine town hit by an earthquake is requesting air force helicopters to transport food to isolated villages affected by landslides. The mayor is pleading for immediate airlifts to address hunger in the quake-impacted areas.

Seven people have been trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for five days due to landslides caused by heavy rain. Thai rescuers, including divers who helped in the 2018 Thai football team cave rescue, are assisting in the rescue effort.

Floods and landslides triggered by ongoing heavy rains in Kenya have killed at least 18 people. The disaster is causing widespread destruction in the East African nation.

New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in Wellington due to severe flooding. The floods have caused vehicles to be submerged, trees to be uprooted, and houses to be damaged by landslides.