Keywords: Monsoon


Dengue in Bangladesh: 88 deaths and over 31,000 cases reported this year

Bangladesh is facing a renewed surge of dengue, with 31,380 reported cases and 88 deaths since the beginning of the year, according to the latest data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The situation has particularly worsened during August, coinciding with the monsoon season, which......

Nepal: 19 Dead and Nearly 400 Missing After Severe Flooding

Nepal is facing a new natural disaster after severe flooding and landslides occurred on Wednesday in several areas of the country. The latest toll reported by authorities indicates at least 19 dead and 384 people missing, including 291 foreign tourists. Search operations are ongoing in the hardest-hit......

India floods leave at least 100 dead as monsoon disaster devastates Assam

Severe monsoon rains have triggered one of the deadliest flooding disasters in northeastern India in recent years, leaving at least 100 people dead and forcing tens of thousands from their homes as authorities intensify rescue and relief operations. The worst-hit region is the state of Assam, where......

Lightning death toll rises to 20 in eastern India amid severe monsoon storms

The death toll from a series of lightning strikes in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand has risen to 20 as severe monsoon weather continues to affect the region. Authorities reported that several districts experienced intense thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rainfall, leading to casualties and widespread......

Indian corporate earnings rebound, but oil prices and monsoon risks challenge market outlook

India's corporate earnings are showing renewed momentum after several quarters of uneven performance, offering investors fresh signs that the country's economic expansion remains resilient. However, analysts caution that external pressures, including elevated crude oil prices and below-normal......

India sees no need for budget revision despite inflation and monsoon risks, finance minister says

India's government does not currently plan to revise its federal budget despite mounting concerns over inflationary pressures linked to unpredictable weather patterns and rising global energy costs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Speaking on Sunday, Sitharaman emphasized that the......

IMF warns oil prices and weak monsoon threaten India's economic growth outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified rising oil prices and the risk of a weak monsoon season as the two biggest threats to India's economic growth in the 2026/27 fiscal year, highlighting growing external and climate-related challenges for the world's fastest-growing major economy. According......

Deadly monsoon floods and landslides claim at least 25 lives across northern India

Torrential monsoon rains have triggered deadly floods and landslides across northern and northeastern India, leaving at least 25 people dead and thousands affected as authorities warn that heavy rainfall is expected to continue throughout the week. The severe weather has disrupted communities across......

Bangladesh flood death toll rises to 56 as heavy rains continue

The death toll from severe flooding and landslides in Bangladesh has risen to 56 after days of torrential rainfall triggered widespread devastation across several regions of the country. Authorities continue rescue and relief operations as weather forecasts warn that more rain could worsen the situation. The......