36-hour heavy rain watch issued as freezing temps ease off

While temperatures plummeted on Thursday and Friday, the frosty starts are slowing easing off as a front makes its way up the South Island.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday directed all departments concerned to remain on "high alert" in view of continuous rainfall and the India Meteorological Department's warning of heavy rain in parts of the state.

Rain is set to batter the UK in coming days with eight areas issued flood alerts following droughts due to the extreme heat

An emergency alert for a “missing vulnerable person” was issued in the Pictou County area late Monday night.