Southern and central China are grappling with severe weather conditions as heavy, prolonged rainfall has triggered flash flooding and landslides. The slow-moving rain band, which extended 1,000 km (620 miles), has caused significant disruptions, including 12 fatalities and hundreds of evacuations. Rainfall totals have been alarming, with 75mm recorded in Hunan, 85mm in Anhui, and 95mm on Hainan Island within a single day. The flooding has led to major travel disruptions and power outages, prompting emergency services to respond to the crisis. Social media posts depict submerged cars and residents fishing in the flooded streets. In contrast, northern India is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 45°C in several regions, including a peak of 48.2°C in Banda. Farmers are adapting by working at night to escape the heat, and the public is advised to stay hydrated and avoid sun exposure. This heatwave is expected to persist, with thunderstorms anticipated next week, bringing some relief.