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The low pressure trough of the monsoon at present is located to the south than the average position. 

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, weather this afternoon will be generally cloudy across the country. 

There is a possibility of moderate rainfall in some areas of the hilly regions of the country, including Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, and in a few locations of the Terai regions in the remaining provinces. 

The Division has indicted generally cloudy weather in the hilly regions of the country, including Koshi province tonight while remaining areas will see partial cloud cover. 

Moderate rainfall is likely to take place in some areas in the hilly regions and a few locations in Terai regions. (RSS)

At least 30 people have died and more than 354,000 have been affected by floods in Punjab, India, after days of heavy rain. All 23 districts have been declared flood-hit as rivers and reservoirs approach dangerous levels, according to BBC.

About 20,000 people have been evacuated, with relief camps providing shelter and aid. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann called it the state’s worst flooding since 1988 and appealed for national support.

The disaster has submerged over 148,000 hectares of farmland, threatening the livelihoods of millions in Punjab, India’s “food basket.” Rescue efforts are underway with the help of disaster teams, the army, navy and air force.

Heavy monsoon rains, intensified by westerly disturbances, are driving the floods, which have also hit parts of northern India and Pakistan’s Punjab province, where nearly two million people are affected, BBC reported.

The low-pressure trough of the monsoon is currently located in the south from the average position.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the weather will generally remain cloudy across the country this afternoon.

There is a possibility of moderate rainfall in some hilly areas including Lumbini Province, and the Tarai region.

Similarly, the hilly regions of the country including Koshi and Madhes Provinces will generally remain cloudy tonight while other areas will have partial cloud cover.

Moderate rainfall is likely in some areas of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces, as well as in some hilly parts of other provinces.

There is a chance of heavy rainfall in one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati Provinces.

The division has indicated risks of landslides and debris flows due to the rain, and has urged all concerned to adopt safety alert and preparedness.

There is a possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces today.

Moderate rainfall is also likely at some places in Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces and a few places in the hilly and Tarai areas of the remaining provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. 

With an increase in flow of water vapor-rich air from the Arabian Sea, the weather will remain generally cloudy throughout the country today and tonight. 

Later tonight, there is a possibility of moderate rainfall at some places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Sudurpaschim Provinces and a few places in the remaining hilly and tarai areas. 

There is also a possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in the hilly areas of Gandaki and Sudurpaschim Provinces, adds the Division.

At least 11 people were killed and one went missing on Saturday after cloudbursts and a landslide struck Indian-administered Kashmir, officials said. The incidents affected Reasi and Ramban districts, south of Srinagar, according to Xinhua.

In Reasi’s Karara village, a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall buried seven family members alive, whose bodies were later recovered. In Ramban’s Rajgad village, four people died and one remains missing following a cloudburst.

These incidents add to the region’s recent monsoon-related disasters. Last week’s heavy rains caused flooding that claimed at least 41 lives and damaged infrastructure across Kashmir, Xinhua reported.

Continuous rainfall has caused disruption to as many as nine major highways across the country at present, reported Nepal Police.

The rain-triggered landslides and floods have completely blocked the Koshi Highway at Bhotkhola in Sankhuwasabha district, the bridge connecting Nepal and China in Rasuwa district, Pasang Lhamu highway in Rasuwa and Arniko Highway in Sindhupalchowk district, said the Nepal Police.

Similarly, the Kaligandaki Corridor in Baglung district, Beni-Darbang road in Myagdi, Jajarkot road in Rukum Paschim, Bheri Corridor in Dolpa and Gokuleshwor-Darchula road in Darchula have come to a standstill due to monsoon-induced disaster, police informed. 

However, some highways and roads that were also obstructed due to landslide and flood have been operated for one-way traffic, police added.

Those roads and highways include Mid-Hill Highway in Terahthum district, Uttargaya road and Pasang Lhamu Highway in Rasuwa and Prithivi Highway in Tanahu.

Likewise, Kaligandaki Corridor towards the Nawalparashi East, Prithivi Highway in Rapti Highway in Dang and Saljhandi-Dhorpatan road section in Arghakhanchi are currently operating on a one-way basis, according to the police. (RSS)

Heavy rainfall across China has caused over 16bn yuan ($2.24bn) in road damage, affecting 23 provinces and regions, the transport ministry said.

Since the flood season began on July 1, authorities have allocated 540m yuan for emergency repairs. Floods, landslides, earthquakes, and droughts led to 52.2bn yuan in economic losses in July alone, Reuters reported.

Struggling with high debt, local governments face mounting pressure to fund public services, support businesses, and create jobs amid growing climate risks.

Pakistan has begun evacuating over 100,000 people from Punjab’s border areas after India released water from overflowing dams, marking the first direct contact between the two countries since May’s brief conflict.

Authorities warned further rainfall in India could raise river levels, increasing flood risks. This comes amid Pakistan’s deadly monsoon season, which has claimed at least 800 lives since June, and recent cloudburst floods in the northwest that killed over 300, highlighting the country’s vulnerability to climate change, according to Al Jazeera.

Vietnam has evacuated tens of thousands as Typhoon Kajiki nears landfall, forcing airport closures, flight cancellations, and a ban on ships at sea. Authorities plan to move over half a million people, warning of heavy rain, floods, and landslides, according to Al Jazeera.

The storm, with winds up to 166 km/h, is expected to hit Monday afternoon. More than 120,000 troops and paramilitary forces are on standby for rescue efforts. Vietnam, prone to deadly storms, has already seen over 100 disaster-related deaths this year. Last year, Typhoon Yagi killed 300 people and caused $3.3bn in damage.

There is a possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in the hilly areas of Bagmati and Karnali Provinces today. 

Moderate rainfall is also likely at some places in Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces along with the hilly regions of the country, as well as at a few places in the Tarai region, according to the Weather Forecasting Division.

The weather will remain generally cloudy throughout the country today. In addition, there is a possibility of wind gusts in Madhesh Province along with the Tarai regions of Koshi and Lumbini Provinces.

Later tonight, the weather will remain generally cloudy in Koshi and Madesh Provinces along with the hilly regions of the country and partly cloudy in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of moderate rainfall at a few places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces along with the remaining hilly regions of the country, as well as at one or two places in the Tarai region. There is also a possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in the hilly areas of Gandaki Province.

The meteorological analysis by the Division says that the monsoon low pressure line is currently located near the normal position. There is the influence of water vapor-rich air coming from the Bay of Bengal.

The low-pressure line of the monsoon is currently situated around the average position, the Weather Forecasting Division said. 

This afternoon the weather is expected to be generally cloudy across the country. 

According to the division, there is a chance of moderate rainfall in some areas of the hilly regions in the country, including Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, as well as in some parts of the Tarai. 

Heavy rainfall is likely in one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki Provinces, and in the Terai and hilly regions of Lumbini province. 

Tonight, the mountainous areas of the country will generally remain cloudy, while the remaining areas will have partial cloud cover. 

Additionally, there is a chance of moderate rainfall in some places in the hilly areas. Heavy rain is expected to take place in one or two areas of the hilly regions of Gandaki and Sudurpashchim Provinces. 

In view of potential risks resulting from landslides and debris flows in the hilly areas and thereby rising water levels in large and small rivers and streams, the Division has urged one and all to stay alert with preparedness. 

The Weather Forecasting Division has stated that the hilly regions of the country will remain generally cloudy and other parts are likely to remain partly cloudy. There are chances of moderate rainfall in one or two places in the hilly and Tarai regions this afternoon.

Some areas of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces will receive moderate rainfall tonight while one or two places of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces are predicted to experience heavy rainfall, the Division stated. 

The Division has urged the people to remain cautious and apply preparedness measures because the rivers in the hilly regions could be swollen and the risks of debris flow in the hilly areas exist due to the monsoon.

Heavy rainfall in India's financial capital Mumbai has disrupted the lives of millions of people, submerging roads and leading to flight and train cancellations, BBC reported.

Many parts of the city remain inundated in waist-deep water, with videos showing residents swimming through waterlogged roads as garbage gushed out from clogged sewers. 

Authorities on Tuesday rescued nearly 600 people who got stuck on an overcrowded monorail system that stopped mid-journey. At least 23 of them had to be treated for suffocation, civic authorities have said. 

Most schools and colleges remain shut. Some 350 people have been evacuated from the city's low-lying areas and have been shifted to temporary shelters, according to BBC.

Hurricane Erin has re-intensified into a Category 4 storm, bringing heavy rains to the southeastern Bahamas and Turks and Caicos of the United States though no direct landfall is expected. Puerto Rico saw widespread power outages, but most electricity has been restored.

Forecasters warn Erin will stay “large and dangerous” as it moves between Bermuda and the US East Coast this week. North Carolina’s Outer Banks have begun evacuations on Hatteras Island, while officials caution that life-threatening surf and rip currents could affect much of the eastern seaboard, BBC reported.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a red alert for Mumbai, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ordered all schools closed, including afternoon shifts, as waterlogging disrupted traffic and daily activities across several areas, Firstpost reported.

The red alert—the highest in IMD’s warning system—covered Borivali, Thane, Kalyan, Mulund, Powai, Santa Cruz, Chembur, Worli, Navi Mumbai, and Colaba. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors unless necessary and follow official safety guidelines.

The IMD also warned of a flash flood risk in Mumbai and its suburbs until early August 19, while other parts of Maharashtra remain under yellow and orange alerts, according to Firstpost.

There is a possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi and Bagmati Provinces today.

With the weather remaining generally cloudy across the country, there is also a possibility of moderate rainfall at some places in the Tarai and hilly areas of Koshi and Bagmati, and the hilly areas of the remaining provinces. 

Tonight, the weather will be generally cloudy in Koshi, Madhesh, and the hilly areas of the remaining provinces, and partially cloudy at other places of the country. 

There is a possibility of moderate rainfall at a few places in the hilly and Tarai areas of Koshi, Gandaki, and Sudurpaschim Provinces, and the hilly areas of the remaining provinces, and at one or two places in the Tarai region. 

There is a possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in the Tarai and hilly areas of Koshi Province.

The monsoon has become weak though water vapor-rich air is still entering from the Bay of Bengal, adds the Department.