Blair Herber, 13, and her sister Brooke, 11, were found dead with their hands locked together after flash floods devastated Hunt, Texas. The Dallas sisters had texted "I love you" to their parents and grandparents before floodwaters swept through their cabin along the Guadalupe River. Their parents survived but were unable to reach them. The girls’ grandparents remain missing. The floods have killed at least 82 people, with many still unaccounted for. US President Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott have signed emergency declarations. Search and rescue operations are ongoing across central Texas following the July 4 weekend disaster. (PC: HT)

At least 69 people, including 21 children, have died in devastating flash floods across central Texas, with Kerrville County worst hit. Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed 59 deaths in the county alone and said 11 girls from Camp Mystic and a counsellor remain missing. Rescue efforts are shifting to recovery as hopes fade. Former Presidents Obama and Bush expressed heartbreak over the tragedy, while President Trump called it an “unimaginable” loss. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has deployed swiftwater rescue teams. House Speaker Mike Johnson said, “Many lives have been lost and communities destroyed.” The death toll is expected to rise further. (PC: BBC)

At least 68 people have died in devastating flash floods in Texas, with 11 girls and a counselor still missing from Camp Mystic in Kerr County. Triggered by intense July 4 weekend rains, the flooding overwhelmed the Guadalupe River region. President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration, activating FEMA and deploying the Coast Guard for rescue. Over 800 people have been saved so far. Survivors criticized the lack of warnings, calling the floods a “pitch black wall of death.” Pope Leo offered prayers, and NFL teams pledged $1 million in aid. More rain and flooding are expected. (PC: HT)

A fresh heatwave is set to hit the UK, with temperatures expected to reach up to 35°C. Weather maps show dark red zones across the country this weekend. After a short spell of wind and rain, the heat will return by the end of the week. Central and southern England will be hottest, but most areas will feel the heat. The Met Office says this could be the third heatwave of the summer. Night temperatures will also rise, making it harder to sleep. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may hit parts of eastern England before the heat arrives. (PC: WXCharts, Charley Atkins / SWNS)

Devastating flash floods in central Texas have killed over 50 people, with 27 girls still missing from Camp Mystic in Kerr County. The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes, sweeping away homes and trapping residents. Kerr County reported 43 deaths, including 15 children. Governor Greg Abbott expanded the disaster declaration and sought federal aid. President Trump offered prayers, while rescue crews continue air, water, and land operations. Critics cited understaffing at the National Weather Service for inadequate warnings. More rain is forecast, raising concerns of further flooding. Entire homes were destroyed, leaving concrete slabs and debris behind. (PC: NDTV)

Since June 20, relentless monsoon rains have ravaged Himachal Pradesh, claiming 69 lives (43 from floods, 26 in road accidents), with 37 missing and 110 injured. The devastation—estimated at ₹700 crore—is likened to a war zone by Chief Minister Sukhu, as homes collapsed, roads vanished, and vehicles were swept away . In Mandi district, local traders and residents distributed ration kits to 110 families, providing 10‑day supplies of rice, wheat, oil, and essentials . With the IMD issuing red alerts through July 7, authorities continue rescues, bridge rental aid, and emphasize staying indoors amid ongoing heavy rainfall. (PC: X)  

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has escalated weather alerts from July 5–9 due to intense monsoon impacts. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand face orange alerts for cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides after ~43 deaths and 37 missing in two weeks . Gujarat, Maharashtra (Konkan), Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Goa, West Bengal, Karnataka, and coastal Odisha also face heavy to very heavy rain warnings . Mumbai and Madhya Maharashtra could see extreme rain (>21 cm) on July 6–7 . Beas River in Mandi is flooding severely, with infrastructure and traffic crippled . Authorities urge caution—red alerts mean act now, not panic. (PC: Hindustan Times)  

From June 20 to July 4, torrential monsoon rains triggered cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides across Himachal Pradesh. At least 69 people have died and 37 remain missing, with 110 injured . Mandi district suffered the worst, with homes destroyed, roads blocked (250+), and massive infrastructure damage estimated between ₹400–700 crore . Rescuers from NDRF, SDRF, local authorities, and the military are working tirelessly amid continuing heavy rain alerts through July 7–9—prompting evacuations, water supply disruptions, and power outages . The IMD warns more intense rainfall ahead. (PC: PTI)  

Mount Shinmoedake (Kirishima complex) erupted explosively on July 3 at ~15:37 JST, sending a towering ash plume ~6.7 km into the sky—the first major event since a small June 22 blast and the 2018 eruption . Japan Meteorological Agency elevated its alert to Level 3 on June 27 amid ground swelling, seismic tremors, and elevated sulfur dioxide (up to ~4 000 t/day) . Ashfall hit Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, prompting advisories to stay indoors, use masks, avoid water contamination, and observe a 3 km exclusion zone . Authorities caution about falling volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows, continuing round‑the‑clock monitoring and public alerts.  

At least 24 people have died and over 20 campers remain missing after devastating flash floods swept through Kerr County, Texas, on July 4. Triggered by nearly a foot of rainfall in under 24 hours, the Guadalupe River surged 26 feet above normal, inundating homes and summer camps. Camp Mystic, hosting dozens of young girls, was among the hardest hit, with many feared stranded in remote areas. Emergency crews have rescued over 230 people, many by helicopter. Search and rescue operations continue amid widespread damage. Authorities urge caution as flooding risks persist.