Hurricane Beryl has wreaked havoc across the Caribbean, claiming at least one life as it intensified to a Category 5 storm. Thousands are without power in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, and St Lucia, where residents seek refuge in temporary shelters. Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell described Carriacou's devastation as rapid and severe. Forecasted to hit Jamaica next, Beryl poses a serious threat to southeast Mexico. Emergency measures include airport closures and mandatory evacuations as authorities brace for potentially catastrophic wind damage. The region faces heightened hurricane warnings amid fears of escalating storm impacts.

Firefighters in Greece are battling wildfires for a second day on Kos island, forcing hundreds to flee, including tourists seeking refuge in a football stadium and other makeshift shelters. Holidaymakers like Eileen Brown recounted being evacuated from seaside areas like Kardamaina and left to sleep outside after thick smoke engulfed coastal regions. Some tourists criticized the lack of information from tour operators amid the crisis. By Tuesday morning, the intensity of the fires eased, allowing partial returns to homes and hotels. Meanwhile, on Chios island, over 170 firefighters and aircraft are combating another blaze, with officials noting slight improvements.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the southwest monsoon has covered the entire country on July 2, 2024, six days earlier than the normal date of July 8. After advancing into Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab today, the monsoon arrived in all parts of India ahead of schedule. This early onset follows delays in several states, impacting northwest India's severe heat wave. IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall in July, warning of potential floods in the western Himalayan states and central river basins due to heavy rains.

Torrential rains across Italy, France, and Switzerland have resulted in tragic landslides and floods, claiming at least seven lives. In southeastern Switzerland, three individuals perished in a landslide triggered by heavy downpours, while in France's Aube region, three elderly people died when a falling tree crushed their car; one remains critically injured. Northern Italy faced severe flooding as the Noaschetta river overflowed, causing extensive damage. Rescue operations and evacuations continue, with Swiss authorities relocating hundreds from high-risk areas. The situation remains precarious with more rainfall expected in the coming days.

The Indian Air Force(IAF) and Assam Rifles has successfully rescued 21 people stranded in severe flooding in Assam. Thirteen fishermen were airlifted from a riverine island in Dibrugarh district after being trapped for four days. Another eight State Disaster Response Force personnel and a revenue official were rescued from a sandbar in Jonai, Dhemaji district. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority coordinated the operations, which were deemed necessary due to turbulent river conditions. All rescued individuals received first aid and were escorted to their homes, ending their distressing ordeal. The ASDMA will cover the costs of the airlift. Over 6.5 lakh people are affected by the flooding across 19 districts in Assam.

Gujarat experienced heavy rainfall for the second consecutive day, with Kalyanpur taluka receiving 174 mm of rainfall in just 12 hours. The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'red alert' for several districts until Tuesday, predicting extremely heavy showers in Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Dwarka, and Kutch. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected to continue in several regions until July 3. The intense rainfall has prompted authorities to issue warnings, and residents are advised to take necessary precautions. Key highlights: heavy rainfall, red alert, extremely heavy showers predicted, and warnings issued.

Global warming has exposed 5 unidentified bodies on Mount Everest, retrieved by Nepal's army amid concerns over the peak's transformation into a graveyard. Approximately 300 bodies remain on the mountain, with recent deaths including British climber Dan Paterson. Overcrowding and risks in the "death zone" are exacerbated by melting snow, making recovery efforts challenging. The Nepalese army, with climbers, removed 11 tonnes of rubbish during a 55-day operation. Calls to limit climbing permits intensify amid safety concerns and revenue debates, underscoring ongoing environmental and safety issues on the world's highest peak.

Heavy rains flooded the Sukhi River in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on Saturday, causing cars to be swept away. Locals often park on the typically dry riverbed. The Uttarakhand Police advised using designated parking lots and confirmed no loss of life. Videos showed submerged streets and cars floating away. The State Disaster Response Force rescued vehicles caught in the water. Authorities warned residents and visitors to avoid the river. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more heavy rain and issued an 'Orange Alert' for June 30 and July 1.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in seven states until July 4. These states include Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim, Gujarat, Assam, and Meghalaya. Uttarakhand is also on red alert for July 2. An orange alert is in place for Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Goa until July 5. The IMD warns of flash floods in Uttarakhand, Goa, Karnataka, and other regions within the next 24 hours. The active monsoon is expected to continue over the next 4-5 days.

Extreme weather across Europe has resulted in four deaths due to storms in Switzerland and northern Italy, while wildfires forced evacuations in Greece and Turkey. Heavy rain in southern and western Switzerland led to landslides, flooding, and evacuations in the Ticino and Valais regions. Northern Italy experienced thunderstorms and floods, prompting around 80 rescue operations. In Greece, wildfires near Athens threatened homes, while rising temperatures and strong winds in Turkey's Izmir district prompted evacuations. Authorities warn that conditions may worsen as temperatures are expected to increase further.