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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Cyclone 'Wipha' Alert in Kerala: Alerts in many districts; what travellers should know
Cyclone 'Wipha' alert has been raised in Kerala. The alert is raised as the southwest monsoon looms over the southern India region. As of now, Kerala is experiencing heavy rainfall and gusty wind triggered by the cyclone over the north Bay of Bengal. Given the current situation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued new alerts across the state till July 29, 2025. What travellers should know Those planning a trip to Kerala during this time must be cautious as the IMD has issued an orange alert for many districts in Kerala for intense rainfall and winds. In several regions, school holidays have been announced. However, travel and daily commutes are expected to be disrupted. As per the IMD, Cyclone Wipha started brewing on July 24 over the north Bay of Bengal. Kerala is predicted to get widespread rainfall, including: Heavy rainfall (7 to 11 cm in 24 hours) and Very heavy rainfall (12 to 20 cm in 24 hours) at isolated places, particularly between July 24 to 26. From July 27 to 29, the intensity is expected to slightly reduce, but heavy showers will continue. Here's a district-wise alerts from IMD: Stay Updated (keep checking the official website) Here's a snapshot of rain predictions and alerts as issued by IMD: July 25, 2025 Orange Alert in several districts including Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki. IMD has issued a Yellow Alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gentle Japanese hair growth method for men and women's scalp Hair's Rich Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola July 26, 2025 Orange Alert in Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad. Yellow Alert issued for Thiruvananthapuram (capital of Kerala), Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod July 27, 2025 Rain and thunder expected across Kerala and Lakshadweep IMD has issued yellow alert for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod July 28, 2025 Rainfall to continue across Kerala and Lakshadweep Again yellow alert issued for Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod The IMD has also warned of strong winds, with speeds touching 50–60 km/h: Kerala from July 24 to 28 Lakshadweep from July 24 to 27 Precaution Avoid travel in high-alert districts on orange alert days Get updates from the IMD and local authorities regularly Do not plan trips to hill stations and waterfalls. With Cyclone Wipha intensifying the rains and winds, this is a time to be alert and well-prepared. Because "God's Own Country" can be both beautiful and dangerous during the peak monsoon season, especially in July.
The Star
3 hours ago
- Climate
- The Star
Some 280,000 people homeless as more weather chaos hits Philippines
A woman carrying a baby wading through a flooded area in Manila North Road following heavy rains brought by Typhoon Co-may in Minalin, Pampanga in the Philippines on July 25, 2025. - Reuters MANILA: After days of monsoon rains and flooding in the Philippines, tropical storm Co-may further exacerbated the situation in the north of the country on Friday (July 25). At least 30 landslides occurred in the city of Baguio, authorities there said. According to official reports, at least 25 people have died across the country since the heavy rains began about a week ago. Many of the victims drowned or were trapped under trees or debris. A total of about three million people have been affected by the flooding, and around 280,000 are now homeless. More than 24,000 schools were closed on Friday, the Philippine news channel ABS-CBN reported. School buildings served as evacuation centres in 10 regions of the island nation. Tropical storm Wipha had previously caused chaos in the Philippines and other parts of South-East Asia in mid-July.
The Guardian
8 hours ago
- Climate
- The Guardian
Weather tracker: heatwave triggers deadly wildfires in Turkey
Turkey and other parts of the Balkans have been gripped by a heatwave this week, sparking wildfires that have killed at least 10 people and left dozens in hospital. Temperatures intensified at the weekend, peaking at 43C (109F) in Volos, Greece, on Tuesday. Authorities closed tourist attractions such as the Acropolis between midday and 5pm. High pressure across the region brought above-average heat and minimal rainfall for much of June and July, with rainfall about 80-90% below average. Scorching temperatures, strong winds and lightning strikes in the region have caused widespread wildfires. Large blazes have been reported in Bilecik, Sakarya and Karabük in northern Turkey, leading to the evacuation of several villages and the deaths of 10 fire and rescue workers, with a further 14 people injured. Northern Scandinavia has also been experiencing intense heat, with maximum temperatures in the low- to mid-30s celsius – at least 10C above average for the time of year. The heatwave has led to an increase in hospital admissions, especially among elderly people, young children and people with chronic health conditions. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute issued weather warnings throughout the week, and the heatwave is expected to subside this weekend. In the North Pacific, sea surface temperatures have been up to 5C higher than average for the time of year. Excess heat poses a threat to corals, which are highly sensitive to water temperature. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a level two alert, noting the risk of reef-wide bleaching and death of some species. High sea surface temperatures are expected to continue into August, increasing pressure on one of the most important regions for fishery stock replenishment in the world. Meanwhile, Typhoon Wipha continued to wreak widespread damage across east Asia. The storm peaked on Sunday morning, with sustained 76mph (122km/h) winds recorded near Hong Kong, which issued its highest-level hurricane alert. Wipha advanced westwards along China's south coast, hitting northern Vietnam on Tuesday, which was already grappling with an intense monsoon season, before dissipating on Wednesday morning. Thirty-four people have died, and 77 have been injured or are missing.
ABC News
10 hours ago
- Climate
- ABC News
As typhoons become more frequent and intense, Filipinos are getting married in flooded churches
Major flooding inundated parts of the Philippines this week as tropical storm Wipha made landfall, killing at least six people and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. But one couple in Bulacan province was undeterred by the extreme weather, which fell on their wedding day — and chose to wade down the aisle in a flooded church. Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar saw the decision to persevere in the unusual conditions as a symbol of their commitment to one another. "It's just a test. Before we got married, we were in this relationship for 10 years. We have been through a lot. "This is just one of the struggles that we've overcome." Images of the wedding went viral on social media, a symbol of Filipino resilience in the face of extreme weather. And wedding guests, knee deep in water, praised the couple. "It's an extraordinary wedding, like you will see love prevailed because even against weather, storm, rains, floods, the wedding continued for the blessing of our Lord, they become one," Jiggo Santos, a friend of the couple said. It's reportedly not the first time a Filipino couple has tied the knot in a submerged chapel. Two years ago, another pair walked down the flooded aisle of the same church, at the same time of year. Flooding is a perennial issue for the South-East Asian nation located in the Pacific typhoon belt, with at least 20 storms or typhoons striking each year. According to the UN, the country is the most prone to natural hazards in the world, and these hazards are becoming more intense due to climate change. Mahar Lagmay, a geologist at the University of the Philippines and an expert in disaster response, said infrastructure in the country was ill-equipped to deal with weather extremes made more likely by climate change. "Rainfall events that generate big floods are now becoming more frequent, they're not as rare anymore, they used to happen every one in 100 years," he said. "There should be a shift in mindset and try to entertain moving into a safer place that's safe and more liveable because these places are not liveable unless they convert it to a Venice type community." Dr Lagmay said construction of properties and roads over natural waterways and flood plains in the capital Manila rendered the city particularly vulnerable to inundation. But he said the country's disaster risk reduction efforts had made significant strides in recent decades, pointing out that the average number of fatalities from hydrometeorological hazards went down significantly from 1,000-1,250 average deaths a year for the period 1986-2013 to about 250 a year from 2014 to the present.
Filipino Times
12 hours ago
- Climate
- Filipino Times
Death toll from habagat and tropical cyclones rises to 25 — NDRRMC
The combined impact of the southwest monsoon (habagat) and three tropical cyclones has claimed at least 25 lives as of 6 a.m. Friday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Of the total fatalities, three have been confirmed, one each in Central Luzon, Northern Mindanao, and the Caraga region. The remaining 22 reported deaths are still being validated by authorities. These include: • 9 in the National Capital Region (NCR) • 3 in Calabarzon • 3 in Western Visayas • 3 in the Negros Island Region • 2 in Northern Mindanao • 1 in Mimaropa • 1 in the Davao Region Meanwhile, eight people have been reported missing. The NDRRMC confirmed three of them: two from Western Visayas and one from Central Luzon. The five others are still under verification, two each in NCR and Calabarzon, and one in Western Visayas. The NDRRMC also reported that over 3.84 million individuals, or 1.06 million families, have been affected by heavy rains and widespread flooding brought about by the intensified southwest monsoon and the recent weather disturbances. The casualties occurred during the onslaught of the habagat and three tropical cyclones namely Severe Tropical Storm Crising (Wipha), Tropical Storm Dante (Francisco), and Typhoon Emong (Co-May). Crising and Dante did not make landfall but still brought significant rains before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Typhoon Emong, however, made landfall in Agno, Pangasinan late Thursday night.
