Kerala braces for the possibility of heavy rains on August 2

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 12 districts; it has warned of heavy rains and the possibility of flash floods, mudslides, and road and neighbourhood inundation in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur

Heavy rains lashed Kerala on Saturday, causing landslides and widespread flooding. Six people died in rain-related incidents, with several others rescued from affected areas. Authorities launched large-scale rescue and evacuation operations, setting up numerous relief camps for displaced residents. Landslides and flood

The last El Niño, in 2024, severely reduced the output of plants in the Amazon

SAO PAULO, July 31 - Hydropower plants are gearing up for rains to grow heavier in southern Brazil amid what scientists believe will be a severe El Niño in the coming months, with generators reviewing plans to handle large volumes of water that may need to be discharged.

A southerly blast is set to leave Wellington and Christchurch reaching 8C or 9C.

Toronto braces for more heavy rain, thunderstorms as conservation authority upgrades flood outlook  Toronto Star