Flooded informal settlement in Western Cape during severe storms with high winds and rain.
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Severe storms hit Western Cape, causing deaths and flooding

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Heavy rains and gale-force winds from two cold fronts battered the Western Cape on Monday, leading to at least one confirmed death, widespread flooding in informal settlements, school closures, and disruptions to power and transport.

Tropical Storm Hagupit is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility on Saturday and will be locally named Caloy. The state weather bureau said the storm has a high chance of weakening once it reaches the Philippine Sea.

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A severe storm and rain on April 29 in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur district killed seven people, including two children. More than 21 others were injured. The district administration has initiated relief efforts.

A wind storm with gusts up to 168.5 km/h has injured eight people in Catalonia on Sunday, mainly in northern counties. Protección Civil has logged hundreds of calls over fallen objects and advised restricting movement. Several roads are closed and trains suspended on some lines.

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A severe storm with gusts up to 80 km/h hit the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) on Tuesday midday, causing fallen trees, damaged structures, and over 40,000 power outages. The National Meteorological Service had issued a yellow alert for storms. Conditions improved in the afternoon.

The government has allocated nearly P4.4 billion for relief operations following Tropical Storm Basyang, which battered Visayas and Mindanao. The Presidential Communications Office assured that aid is reaching affected areas. Around 467,000 people have been impacted, with 12 reported deaths under verification.

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Storm Ingrid has struck Finistère, causing major floods and over 150 firefighter interventions. A TER train from Brest to Quimper hit a fallen tree on the tracks, injuring several passengers. Secondary roads were closed and maritime links canceled.

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