Severe flooding and landslides have ravaged Andhra Pradesh due to heavy rainfall, resulting in at least eight deaths. Over 80 people were rescued as disaster relief teams worked to evacuate residents from low-lying areas. Train services in Vijayawada and Warangal have been disrupted due to flooded tracks. Neighboring Telangana remains on high alert for more rain. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is closely monitoring the situation and has allocated ₹3 crore for relief efforts. The India Meteorological Department warns of further heavy rain in both states due to the ongoing depression in the Bay of Bengal.

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for large parts of England and Wales, effective from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. The warning covers areas from the Isle of Wight to the Scottish border, including western parts of Wales. Heavy showers, thunderstorms, and hail are expected, with some regions potentially receiving up to 75mm of rain within an hour. The storms may cause flooding and significant disruption. Frequent lightning strikes and hail are additional hazards, particularly in southern and central England. The weather is expected to remain unsettled into next week.

Typhoon Shanshan, one of Japan's strongest in decades, made landfall in south-western Japan, causing widespread disruption. At least six people have died, and over 100 have been injured. Although now downgraded to a tropical storm, it still brings winds of 90 km/h. Millions of residents in Kyushu faced evacuation orders, and heavy rainfall of up to 300 mm is expected. Shanshan has damaged buildings, uprooted trees, and caused severe flooding. Bullet train services were suspended, and flights canceled nationwide. Authorities continue to warn of landslides and overflowing rivers due to ongoing heavy rain.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday warned that Cyclone "Asna," a deep depression over the Arabian Sea, is likely to move West-Northwest over the Northeast Arabian Sea and away from the Indian coast within the next 24 hours. The depression, moving at 14 km/h, is located 250 km west of Naliya in Gujarat, 160 km south-southwest of Karachi in Pakistan, and 350 km east-southeast of Pasni in Pakistan. The cyclone has caused heavy rains in Gujarat, with the IMD predicting light to moderate rainfall in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.

Cyclone Asna has formed over the Arabian Sea, intensifying from a deep depression that caused severe flooding in Gujarat. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for the Kutch region, where torrential rains have led to waterlogging in several towns, including Bhuj and Mandvi. Despite some areas remaining dry, the cyclone is expected to move west-northwestward over the next two days. Over 26 people have died due to rain-related incidents in Gujarat, with more than 18,000 displaced and around 1,200 rescued.

HSBC Holdings Plc reports that extreme heat is now a better predictor of food inflation in India than rainfall. Over the past decade, the correlation between high temperatures and the cost of agricultural commodities like fruits and vegetables has increased to 60% from 20% in 2014. This shift is attributed to climate change, which impacts crop yields more significantly than rain patterns. As inflation remains high due to volatile food prices, HSBC forecasts that easing temperatures might help stabilize consumer prices later this year, though rising heat poses a long-term challenge.

A village in southern Iran may have reached a dangerous heat index of 82.2°C on August 28. The weather station at Dayrestan Airport recorded a temperature of 38.8°C, combined with 85% humidity. If verified, this could be one of the highest heat index readings ever recorded. Prolonged exposure to such conditions increases the risk of heatstroke, underscoring the growing threat of extreme weather in West Asia. Experts warn that heatwaves are likely to become more severe and frequent in the Global South due to climate change.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone warning for Gujarat, predicting a deep depression over western Kutch to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Friday noon. Heavy rainfall has already claimed 36 lives in the state. In the last 24 hours, Mandvi taluka in Kutch received 15 inches of rain, with Kutch and Devbhoomi Dwarka districts averaging 4 and 2 inches, respectively. The IMD has forecast heavy rain and strong winds in Kutch, Morbi, Jamnagar, and Devbhoomi Dwarka. Residents have been advised to stay indoors and follow safety precautions.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the formation of Cyclone 'Asna' over the Arabian Sea on Friday, a rare occurrence in August. This will be the first cyclone in the month since 1976, with only three such storms recorded in the region since 1891. Cyclone Asna is expected to move from the Saurashtra-Kutch area of Gujarat towards the Oman coast, following a similar trajectory to the 1976 cyclone, which formed over Odisha and weakened near Oman. The IMD has issued a warning for the rare August storm, which is expected to impact the region in the coming days.

Gujarat is reeling from severe flooding after receiving 105% of its annual rainfall, prompting the Indian Army to deploy eight columns for relief operations across Vadodara, Jamnagar, Dwarka, Rajkot, Morbi, and Bhuj. The army, responding to a request from the Gujarat government, has rescued over 200 people, provided essential supplies, and conducted medical examinations. Flooding has resulted in 26 deaths and displaced around 17,800 people. The NDRF, SDRF, Air Force, and Coast Guard are also aiding in the rescue efforts. PM Narendra Modi has assured the state of the central government's full support.