Met Office predicts 11 hours of heavy rain as 8 UK areas issued flood alerts

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

Torrential rains and flooding have damaged 129 houses and forced the evacuation of nearly 3,500 people, officials say.

Weather Today, Delhi-NCR Rain, Monsoon Highlights: IMD issues red and orange warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and gusty winds in multiple districts.

Floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains have left at least seven people dead in Sri Lanka ‘s tea-growing mountainous regions, forcing the closure of some schools, officials said on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions as heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that left seven people dead and three injured, officials say

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains kill 7  AP News

Parts of Hyderabad received rain on August 4, 2026 | Photo Credit: SUBYENDU GANGULY Dark clouds that hovered over several parts of Hyderabad through Tuesday (August 4, 2026) gave way to heavy rain after 4 p.m., bringing showers to several parts of the city.The rain lashed parts of Secunderabad, Begumpet, Mettuguda, Tar

The Met Office has warned thunderstorms may cause 'some disruption' across the country

An overnight heavy downpour has caused flooding in parts of Sandema in the Builsa North Municipality of the Upper East Region, disrupting movement and leaving some residents counting their losses.

Nearly 2,000 people have been evacuated.

Met Office issues urgent 10-hour thunderstorm warning as Britons told to brace for 'lightning and heavy downpours'  GB News

People walk across a mud-covered road following heavy rain in Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka, on Aug 4, 2026. (Photo: AP) 04 Aug 2026 04:52PM (Updated: 04 Aug 2026 05:01PM) COLOMBO: Sri Lanka closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions on Tuesday (Aug 4) as heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that left five p

Mudslides and floods are among the most destructive natural disasters, causing severe damage to lives and property in Sri Lanka every year.

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions as heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that left five people dead and three wounded, officials say

South East England will continue to see little in the way of desperately needed rain, the Met Office has warned.

Heat Advisory issued by NWS Albuquerque office on Aug. 3, 2026, 1:10 p.m.  USA Today

Rain is finally on the way for parts of the UK after the driest July in England and Wales since records began.

Rain is finally on the way for parts of the UK after the driest July in England and Wales since records began.

The National Weather Service warns that heavy storms battering the area could reach as much as 2 inches per hour in New York City and Nassau County.

Met Éireann expects today to bring plenty of scattered showers.

New York City officials warned residents of heavy rainfall and flooding potential, advising travel restrictions and precautions for basement dwellers.

New York City was walloped by heavy rain during Monday’s morning commute.

The death toll in rain-related incidents rose to 11 by Sunday, and nearly 7,700 people were evacuated to around 275 relief camps across Kerala, a state government minister said.

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Continuous rains brought by Tropical Depression Luis dislodged boulders and rocks that blocked a road in Barangay Dianed, Dipaculao, Aurora, on Monday, prompting local officials to warn motorists of possible landslides. Village officials advised motorists to slow down when passing through the af

The Met Office has issued an amber health alert for four UK regions as temperatures soar to 31C

The Met Office has issued a new forecast as a UK heatwave sees temperatures soar, with four regions set to see highs of 31C under an amber health alert

The Met Office forecast for Sheffield, York, Leeds and Whitby, as a UKHSA heat health alert is issued for Yorkshire and the Humber.

Even as it stays offshore, Tropical Depression Luis is affecting nearly the entire Luzon, says PAGASA on Sunday afternoon, August 2

Flood warnings issued in Toronto with heavy rain, thunderstorms in the forecast  Toronto Star

Gates opening for Lollapalooza Day 3 have been delayed until 2 p.m. due to heavy rains, organizers announced Saturday morning. It wasn’t immediately clear what the delay would mean for the lineup; the first artists were scheduled to take the stage starting at 12 p.m. Chicago disco-funk artist Ric Wilson is slated to pe