This year’s monsoon shows no signs of slowing down. Heavy rainfall has hit several states, including Delhi, leaving parts of Northern India struggling.

Madhya Pradesh is hit hard by intense rainfall, leading to widespread flooding and school closures. Rainfall in many districts exceeds normal levels, with significant damage reported. Dam gates opened to manage water levels.

India’s monsoon is extending into late October, impacting kharif crops with 7% above-normal rainfall. Soybean and pulses, especially in Madhya Pradesh, are damaged. La Niña and climate change are key factors.

IMD has issued an urgent alert for extreme heavy rain and lightning in parts of Madhya Pradesh, including red alerts for eight districts. Significant rainfall has been recorded, with ongoing heavy rain expected.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that farmers in Madhya Pradesh can now sell their soybean at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).

The central government will procure soybean at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 4,894 per quintal under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) to protect farmers from economic losses and ensure fair compensation.

Amid heavy rains from Typhoon Yagi, a bridge collapsed in Vietnam’s Phu Tho province, causing vehicles to fall into the Red River. With 64 dead, the storm has damaged factories, triggered landslides, and left parts of Haiphong without power.

On September 7, 2024, over 30,000 protesters gathered in Seoul, demanding stronger climate action amid extreme heat. This followed a court ruling criticizing South Korea's inadequate climate laws and highlighted the need for urgent systemic change.

Khammam district in Telangana faces its worst flooding in 30 years, with over 100 villages submerged and industrial activities halted. The Munneru stream overflowed, exacerbating the crisis. Power outages and significant crop damage add to the calamity

Massive flooding in Gujarat has left 32 dead and over 24,000 displaced. Rivers have breached, and Cyclone Asna is expected to intensify the crisis. Red alerts issued for severe weather across the state, with rescue operations in full swing