Typhoon Dolphin Makes Landfall in East China After Red AlertTyphoon Dolphin made two landfalls in eastern China on Sunday evening after Beijing issued its highest storm alert, with more than 1,000 flights canceled and some rail services suspended as well.
Typhoon Dolphin made two landfalls in eastern China on Sunday evening after Beijing issued its highest storm alert, with more than 1,000 flights canceled and some rail services suspended as well.Typhoon Dolphin Makes Landfall in East China After Red AlertTyphoon Dolphin made two landfalls in eastern China on Sunday evening after Beijing issued its highest storm alert, with more than 1,000 flights canceled and some rail services suspended as well. The storm touched down at 17:30 local time on the coast of Taizhou in eastern Zhejiang province, with the maximum wind force near the center at 42 meters per second , according to the China Meteorological Administration. Dolphin made a second landfall on the coast of Wenzhou, Zhejiang, around 18:40.Earlier in the day, the meteorological authority issued a red alert, only the second time this year Beijing has issued the warning after Typhoon Noul in late July. Shanghai’s two main airports have halted a total of 1,384 flights, while Hangzhou suspended over 300, China Central Television reported on Sunday. That follows cancellations by Ningbo Lishe International Airport starting late Saturday night.Shanghai, which neighbors Zhejiang province, halted ferry services, closed some subway lines and long-distance bus services, and relocated over 100,000 people, according to local media reports and official announcements. The typhoon has already forced over 390,000 people in Taizhou to evacuate, according to state media. Extreme weather in China this summer has led to a significant number of deaths and huge economic losses. Vast parts of the Asian nation have been drenched by heavy rain since early July, leading to flash flooding and crop damage. President Xi Jinping in July urged “all-out” disaster prevention and relief efforts after deadly storms hit parts of the country. Rail operators suspended some train services in parts of the Yangtze River Delta region from Sunday, with certain route disruptions set to continue through Thursday, according to China Railway Shanghai Group. The moves come after major ports near Shanghai, including Zhoushan — China’s largest refueling hub for ships — halted operations.The meteorological authority also forecast heavy to torrential rains from Sunday to Wednesday in a wide swath of regions including Fujian, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Hebei, Beijing and Tianjin. On Sunday, the Beijing Water Authority said the cumulative rainfall in Beijing from Tuesday to Saturday will reach the level of torrential rain, with extremely heavy rain expected in mountainous and some southern areas.©2026 Bloomberg L.P.This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Live UpdatesWeather Today LIVE: In a forecast valid till 11:30 am on Friday, August 7, the IMD said low to moderate flash flood risk is likely over few watersheds and neighbourhoods of the four Met Sub-divisions during next 24 hours:Weather Today LIVE: Rains to continue in Delhi, IMD issues flash flood Risk in four states(AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)Weather Today LIVE: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Friday, August 7, predicting that rains are likely to continue in the city for the second day. Steady rainfall continued to lash the national capital and parts of the NCR on Thursday, triggering heavy waterlogging.The IMD also said that isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to occur over Kerala, Coastal and South Interior Karnataka during the next two to three days. "Isolated heavy likely to continue many parts of northwest & adjoining Central India and over East & Northeast India during most days of the week," it added.“Overall, the country as a whole, the rainfall is likely to be normal to below normal during 1st half of the week & normal to above normal during the 2nd half of the week,” the IMD said.Flash Flood Risk (FFR)In a forecast valid till 11:30 am on Friday, August 7, the IMD said low to moderate flash flood risk is likely over few watersheds & neighbourhoods of the following Met Sub-divisions during next 24 hours:Kerala & Mahe: Wynad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki and Kottayam districtsTamil Nadu - Puducherry & Karaikal: Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Dindigul and Theni districtsHimachal Pradesh: Shimla and Sirmaur districtsUttarakhand: Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Garhwal Pauri, Garhwal Tehri, Rudraprayag, Almora, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Champawat, Nainital andPithoragarh districtsKey Events07 Aug 2026, 05:49 AM ISTFollow updates here:7 Aug 2026, 05:49:18 AM ISTWeather Today LIVE: Rains to continue in Delhi, IMD issues flash flood Risk in four statesThe IMD has issued a yellow alert for rainfall in parts of Delhi-NCR on Friday. It predicted: "Generally cloudy sky. One or two spells of light to moderate rain at most places with heavy rain at isolated places during early morning to noon. Another spell of very light to light rain at many places towards evening/night."Meanwhile, a flash flood warning was issued in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand.About the AuthorAkriti AnandAkriti Anand is a Deputy Chief Content Producer at LiveMint. She is a digital journalist with more than six years in the news industry. In her current role, she covers both national and international politics, and also keeps a close watch on the latest trends in science and space exploration. Akriti joined the LiveMint team in October 2023. Before this, she built a strong career at other major media houses. She worked as a senior sub-editor at India Today. Later, she moved to CNBCTV-18. There, she covered high-pressure topics like breaking news and major elections. She spent much of her time analysing Parliament bills and complex political debates. She is also a skilled editor who knows how to polish a story for a digital audience. One of her career highlights happened at CNBCTV-18. She made her first television debut during the Chandrayaan-3 mission. She also provided special on-air coverage for the Karnataka Elections. When she is not busy with breaking news, Akriti loves to write explainers and interview experts on a wide range of issues. She also enjoys making complex space missions easy for everyone to understand. Her education helps her tackle these diverse subjects. She holds a BA in English Literature, a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, and a Master’s degree in Development Studies. She is currently expanding her knowledge in climate journalism. Connect with Akriti here LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akriti-anand-
Assam faces severe flooding with 1.6 lakh individuals affected and a death toll of 95. Union Health Minister JP Nadda emphasized the long road to recovery after assessing damage in Sivasagar. Relief camps are operational to provide assistance, but many remain displaced due to the crisis.Golaghat: People transport a motorcycle through a flood-affected area on a makeshift raft after heavy rainfall, in Golaghat, Assam, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (PTI)The flood situation in Assam continues to worsen, with the death toll rising to 95 and over 1.6 lakh people across 14 districts still affected, according to The Tribune, citing state officials.Six deaths were reported on Wednesday. Two fatalities each were recorded in Sivasagar and Biswanath districts, while one death each was reported from Golaghat and Morigaon.Sivasagar and Charaideo remain the worst-hit districts, accounting for 50 and 21 deaths, respectively. Other districts that have reported fatalities include Jorhat (9), Dhemaji (3), Karbi Anglong (2), and Sonitpur, Kamrup Metropolitan and Morigaon, with one death each.The affected districts are Biswanath, Charaideo, Darrang, Dhemaji, Golaghat, Jorhat, Kamrup Metropolitan, Karbi Anglong, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Sivasagar, Sonitpur, Tinsukia and Udalguri.More than 1.6 lakh people continue to be affected by the floods. Sivasagar has the highest number of affected residents at around 57,000, followed by Golaghat with 34,000 and Jorhat with nearly 25,000.A total of 44,523 people are currently staying in more than 100 relief camps and relief distribution centres across six districts.The floods have also damaged embankments, roads, bridges and other public infrastructure, while nearly 16,952 hectares of crop area remain submerged.“Long time to regain normalcy”Union Health Minister JP Nadda, after reviewing the flood situation in the worst-hit districts, said restoring normalcy would take time given the scale of devastation."I visited the flood-hit Nepalikhuti area. Along with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, I witnessed the extent of the devastation. The damage is so extensive that it will take time for normalcy to return," Nadda told reporters.Nadda toured Sivasagar's Nepalikhuti area along the Assam-Nagaland border, along with PM Narendra Modi, one of the worst-hit regions ever since flooding began on 19 July.A high-level review meeting was held with Nadda, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, and senior state government officials on the prevailing flood situation and relief, rehabilitation, and healthcare measures.The government remains committed to alleviating the damage while managing the floods as they occur. The government is offering ex-gratia compensation of ₹9 lakh to the families of the deceased victims, and ₹15,000 in immediate interim cash relief per severely affected household.Get Latest real-time updatesStay updated with the latest Trending, India, World and US news. HomeNewsIndiaAssam floods: Death toll rises to 95; over 1.6 lakh affected across 14 districtsMore
Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely to lash several parts of the country on Saturday (August 1), with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings for multiple states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and parts of southern India.According to the IMD, exceptionally heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Gujarat, while extremely heavy rainfall is expected over parts of Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and Saurashtra & Kutch. The weather office has warned that these regions could witness intense downpours capable of causing waterlogging, flash floods and disruption to transport.What IMD said in its forecastIn north India, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is expected over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph. Heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places over these states, while East Rajasthan may witness very heavy rainfall.Across central India, heavy rainfall is forecast over Chhattisgarh, while Vidarbha is expected to experience thunderstorms and lightning.In eastern and northeastern India, heavy rain is likely over Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, as well as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are likely to receive very heavy rainfall, with widespread showers continuing across the region.For western India, widespread rainfall is expected over Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Gujarat Region and Saurashtra & Kutch. Besides the risk of extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat, isolated thunderstorms are also likely over Gujarat and adjoining areas.In south Peninsular India, widespread rainfall is likely over Kerala & Mahe, Coastal Karnataka and Lakshadweep, while scattered to fairly widespread showers are expected over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and interior Karnataka.Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast over Coastal Karnataka, Kerala & Mahe, South Interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. North Interior Karnataka may also witness thundersqualls with wind speeds of 50-60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph.IMD flags low to moderate flash flood risk in parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra and MPMeanwhile, the IMD has warned of a low to moderate flash flood risk over a few watersheds and neighbourhoods in parts of central and western India during the next 24 hours, up to 11:30 am on August 1.According to the weather office, the warning covers several districts in West Madhya Pradesh, including Agar Malwa, Alirajpur, Barwani, Burhanpur, Dewas, Dhar, Indore, Jhabua, Khandwa, Khargone, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ratlam and Shajapur.In Gujarat Region, the flash flood risk has been forecast for Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman, Ahmedabad, Anand, Aravalli, Banaskantha, Bharuch, Chhota Udepur, Dahod, Dang, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Mehsana, Mahisagar, Narmada, Navsari, Panchmahal, Patan, Sabarkantha, Surat, Tapi, Vadodara and Valsad districts.The IMD has also issued a similar alert for Konkan & Goa, covering Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Thane districts, as well as Madhya Maharashtra, where Nandurbar, Nashik, Pune and Satara districts are likely to remain vulnerable.In Saurashtra & Kutch, the weather office has flagged a low to moderate flash flood risk for Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Surendranagar, Morbi and Kutch districts over the next 24 hours.About the AuthorGarvit BhiraniGarvit Bhirani is a journalist based in Gurugram. He is a Deputy Chief Content Producer at LiveMint, where he covers national and international news stories, focusing on accuracy and compelling storytelling for readers. With a total of six years of experience in journalism, he has previously worked with Vaco Binary Semantics for Google, taking
As flood misery continues in Assam and rescue operations go on, the state government has increased ex gratia relief. As many as 32,000 displaced people are currently sheltered across newly established relief camps.People transport a motorcycle through a flood-affected area on a makeshift raft after heavy rainfall, in Golaghat, Assam, on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. (PTI)Seven more casualties in the past 24 hours have pushed the Assam flood death toll to 75. However, the total number of affected people has dropped to 3.32 lakh, according to a report by The Telegraph.The state government has increased the ex gratia amount to the families of the deceased from ₹4 lakh to ₹9 lakh and relaxed the norms for availing the compensation, officials said, according to a PTI report.Death toll risesCharaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, Sonitpur and Kamrup Metropolitan are the districts still affected by the flooding, which is said to affect 21 revenue circles and 622 villages. Charaideo was the worst-hit, with 1.42 lakh people affected, and Sivasagar and Jorhat were closely behind, with 97.024 and 57,371 people affected, respectively.All 7 fatalities reported on Tuesday were from the Narzia area in the Sivasagar district. A crop area of 45,341.98 hectares has been submerged. Several houses, schools, cow sheds and anganwadis have also been impacted.However, there is an improvement in the situation from Monday, as six districts were being reported as affected. The floods have affected 4.45 lakh people, and 81 relief camps have been established, accommodating a total of 32,477 displaced people. The Army, Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, Fire and Emergency Services and civil volunteers are carrying out relief and rescue operations.Government extends aidThe Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) facility has been extended in the Sivasagar area to ensure uninterrupted mobile connectivity, officials said. They also added that the facility is available to all in-roamers in the district, enabling subscribers of all telecom providers to connect to the network.Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a social media post on Wednesday that floods would not stand in the way of children’s education. “Creating a congenial atmosphere in relief camps remains our focus. Dedicated spaces for learning and playing are helping ensure that the impact of floods does not interrupt their childhood and they are not adversely affected due to the ongoing situation,” he noted. He also announced in a Facebook Live on Tuesday evening the relaxation of the norms for the provision of ex gratia compensation to the next of kin or those killed or missing as a result of the floods. Specifically, this is the removal of a mandate to provide a post-mortem report to avail of compensation, with a certificate from the circle officer deemed sufficient. Families severely affected in the four worst-hit districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat will receive a government-provided interim amount of ₹15,000, which can be utilised for their household needs, the CM stated.Students in the Sivasagar and Charadieo districts will be provided free uniforms and textbooks, along with a grant to purchase books for higher secondary, undergraduate, and postgraduate students.Stay updated with the latest Trending, India, World and US news. Follow CJP Protest LIVE updates as Sonam Wangchuk ends his 26-day hunger strike following government assurances, while the Jantar Mantar protest continues. Get the latest updates on talks between the CJP delegation and the Centre, the demand for Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, possible arrests, Delhi security measures and developments in Parliament.HomeNewsAssam Floods: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma steps up relief efforts as 7 new fatalities push death toll to 75More
In a tragic incident, at least 12 people lost their lives and several others were reported missing after heavy rainfall triggered landslides and flash floods across the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, according to officials. The extreme weather caused extensive damage to roads, houses, and other public and private infrastructure.The disaster prompted Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to cancel his planned participation in the National Conference's statehood protest in Delhi on Monday and travel to Jammu to assess the situation and monitor relief operations. He arrived at the Civil Secretariat at around 6 pm and chaired a high-level review meeting.Officials said the worst-hit area was Surankote tehsil in Poonch district, where most of the deaths were reported, while rescue teams continued efforts to locate those still missing.‘Rescue efforts are ongoing’: DCDeputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma said at least 16 persons are feared dead in the district with bodies of nine recovered so far."The rescue efforts are ongoing while all measures are being taken to provide immediate relief to the affected population," Sharma, who visited various flood-hit areas during the day, told PTI on phone.However, a police official said one more body was recovered in Surankote area of Poonch in the evening taking the death toll to 10, while two persons including a woman lost their lives in flash floods in Rajouri district.Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Abdullah expressed their grief over the loss of lives in the natural fury and assured rehabilitation of the affected population.Former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami also extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with all those affected by the calamity.Victims in &K flash floodsIn the most heart-wrenching incident, eight members of a family were buried when their house on the banks of a stream came under a landslide following a cloudburst in lower Murrah village of Surankote early Sunday, the officials said.While bodies of three persons, including a two-year-old boy, Sofian Yasar, were retrieved from the debris, a search operation was continuing to trace the remaining missing persons, they said.Four members of another family were reported missing after their house was washed away by flash floods at Sangla village, the officials said, adding the missing persons include Abdul Hameed, his wife Sharifa Begum, daughter Areeba and sister Manira Begum. Bodies of two of the missing persons were retrieved, the officials said.A 28-year-old woman, Nazia Kousar, was killed when her house collapsed in Noonabandi village. Her Husband, Mohd Hafiz, and three children, aged between two and six years, were rescued with injuries and shifted to a hospital, officials said.Shahzaib Ahmad (22) lost his life when his house collapsed at Sanglani-Surankote, while a minor girl identified as Iram drowned in a stream at Marhote. An unidentified body of a woman was also fished out from a stream near Dhundak Lathoong bridge, the officials said.One person was killed and another critically injured following collapse of nearly half-a-dozen houses in Haveli tehsil of Poonch district, they said.Officials said the body of a woman, identified as Pinky, was recovered from a river in Rajouri town after flash floods triggered by continuous overnight rainfall. The flooding forced hundreds of residents to evacuate to safer areas as water entered low-lying localities. Another body was also recovered from a river in the Nowshera area of the district.According to officials, several vehicles were either swept away or left submerged after rivers overflowed their banks, causing major disruption across the affected areas.Rescue and relief teams, along with the local administration, continued evacuation efforts and carried out damage assessments. Local Congress MLA Iftkhar Ahmad said the flash floods had caused significant dama
New York City was hit by heavy rain and flash flooding on Saturday, forcing road closures, vehicle rescues, flight disruptions and flooding at some subway stations. New York City was battered by torrential rain and thunderstorms on Saturday.New York City was battered by torrential rain and thunderstorms on Saturday, triggering flash flood warnings and widespread disruption across the five boroughs.NYC battling flash floods across five boroughsHeavy downpours began late in the morning, prompting emergency alerts and causing severe flooding on roads and in parts of the city. Drivers were trapped on the Clearview Expressway in Queens after floodwater rose rapidly, with officials seen rescuing people from vehicles, some of which were submerged up to their windows.Mayor Zohran Mamdani said, “Severe thunderstorms are hitting across New York City, and much of the city is under a flood advisory. Don’t risk your safety in these dangerous conditions.”The Long Island Expressway was also affected by flooding at 188th Street in Queens, blocking lanes in both directions. The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was temporarily closed as authorities responded to the worsening conditions.The National Weather Service had warned of the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding across New York City and surrounding areas, with the region facing multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms.The severe weather also disrupted air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ground stop at LaGuardia, John F Kennedy International and Newark airports until at least 5PM because of thunderstorms, resulting in delays for passengers.Pea-sized hail was also expected in parts of the city. A special weather alert was issued for all boroughs except The Bronx at 11:25 AM as the storms moved through the region.The flooding extended to the city's public transport network, with videos showing water entering some subway stations. Around 2.5 inches of rain had fallen in parts of the city, according to reports, while further bursts of rain were expected through the remainder of the day.The National Weather Service had issued a flood watch covering New York City and nearby areas from Saturday morning into Saturday night, warning that heavy rainfall could lead to isolated and scattered flash flooding.Authorities urged residents to exercise caution during the storms, particularly on flooded roads, as the weather continued to affect travel across the city.About the AuthorTrisha BhattacharyaTrisha Bhattacharya is a Senior Content Producer at Livemint, with over two years of experience covering entertainment news from India and beyond. She spends her days tracking what’s trending, breaking down pop culture moments, and turning fast-moving entertainment stories into sharp, engaging reads that actually make people want to click — and stay. She holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from Lucknow University, a background that shapes her love for layered narratives, strong voices, and stories that linger long after they’re told. Before joining Livemint, Trisha worked with India Today as an entertainment journalist and film critic. There, she reviewed films, covered industry news, and built a strong foundation in storytelling and cultural analysis. Trisha enjoys working at the intersection of media, culture, and audience interest, always looking for fresh angles and formats. Films, shows, and music are not just her beat but her biggest passion — something that naturally reflects in her writing. Whether it’s cinema, streaming shows, music, or internet trends, she approaches every story with curiosity and intent. Outside the job description, she’s unapologetically passionate about films, shows, and music — sometimes a little too passionate, if you ask her. That enthusiasm often spills into her work, adding personality, urgency, and a touch of chaos that keeps her writing alive. For Trisha, entertainment isn’t just a beat — it’s a language she speaks fluen
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