Continuous heavy rainfall in Bandarban has triggered a major power outage and increased the risk of landslides across the district. In response, the district administration announced the closure of all tourist destinations until July 10 to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. The power disruption began on July 6 when a 33 kV transmission pole tilted near Hotel Green Peak on the Bandarban–Keranihat road, cutting electricity to several upazilas including Sadar, Ruma, Roangchhari, and Thanchi. The outage also disrupted businesses, hospitals, and communication networks.

According to local accounts, softened soil from days of rain caused the pole to lean, prompting the Power Development Board to suspend supply to prevent accidents. Repair teams are working to restore service gradually. The administration’s emergency notice also warned of risky road conditions and urged people to avoid waterfalls, hill trails, and remote areas. Tourists already in Bandarban have had to alter their travel plans, while authorities advised against unnecessary trips.

Weather officials recorded 164 millimeters of rainfall in 24 hours, with landslides reported in several upazilas. The army and local administration are clearing debris to restore road links, and 220 shelters have been prepared for possible evacuations.

Continuous heavy rainfall over several days has caused severe flooding, landslides, and building collapses across Maharashtra, India, leaving at least 13 people dead. The worst damage occurred in Mumbai, Pune, and Thane, where road and rail services have been heavily disrupted. In Pune’s Maval area near Lohagad Fort, a section of hill collapsed overnight, burying several houses. Authorities fear around 30 people remain trapped under the debris, and rescue operations by the National Disaster Response Force and state disaster teams are ongoing.

A landslide near a tunnel exit on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway forced authorities to close the route, while parts of the old highway remain submerged. Six people, including five children, died when a house collapsed in Mumbai’s Mankhurd area, and a 17-year-old boy drowned in Thane. Maharashtra’s chief minister announced financial aid of five lakh rupees for each victim’s family.

The state meteorological department warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds will continue in Mumbai, Pune, Raigad, Thane, and Palghar, maintaining a red alert for Mumbai and Pune. Schools, colleges, and government offices in Mumbai were closed as authorities urged residents to stay indoors.

Authorities in Moulvibazar’s Barlekha upazila have uncovered large-scale illegal tree felling at the Sabajpur Tea Estate, allegedly carried out without approval from the Forest Department or other relevant agencies. The operation reportedly continued for nearly two months before coming to light when the upazila administration seized about 700 cubic feet of timber. Forest officials have been measuring the felled trees over the past three days to prepare a detailed report.

Local sources claim that hundreds of trees were cut across several hilly areas and sold to timber traders, with allegations of involvement by influential groups. The estate management failed to produce any official authorization documents during inspection. Assistant Commissioner (Land) Naima Nadia confirmed that the trees were cut without required permissions and directed the estate to preserve the logs pending investigation.

The estate’s manager stated that the trees were removed as part of tea cultivation expansion and that an approval request was pending. Environmental experts warned that such unauthorized felling violates laws and threatens local biodiversity, urging a neutral investigation and legal action against those responsible.

A seven-year-old boy named Minhaj was killed in a landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall in Pekua upazila of Cox’s Bazar. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Monday in Khalifa Mura area of Toitong Union’s Ward No. 3. According to local sources, a portion of the hill suddenly collapsed, burying the child under the debris. Despite quick rescue efforts by locals, Minhaj died at the scene. He was the son of local residents Kalim Ullah and Rubi Akter.

Following the tragedy, the area was gripped by grief as relatives and neighbors mourned the child’s death. Pekua Upazila Nirbahi Officer Rafiqul Islam said the administration immediately sent the Project Implementation Officer to the site and began investigating the incident. Authorities have warned residents in landslide-prone areas to move to safer locations.

Project Implementation Officer Kawsar Ahmed stated that public announcements were made urging people in Toitong, Shilkhali, and Barabakia unions living near hill slopes and foothills to relocate to nearby shelters. The administration continues to monitor the situation as heavy rainfall persists, raising further landslide risks.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast moderate to very heavy rainfall across the country for the next two days due to an active monsoon low over the land. The agency has instructed all maritime ports, including Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra, to hoist local cautionary signal number three. Inland river ports have been asked to display signal number one as gusty winds are expected in coastal areas.

According to the latest weather bulletin, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions, while other regions may experience light to moderate rain with thunderstorms. The rainfall may continue for 48 hours from Monday afternoon, leading to a slight drop in day and night temperatures. The Met Office also warned of possible waterlogging in Dhaka and Chattogram and landslide risks in hilly areas of Chattogram division.

The five-day extended forecast suggests that rainfall activity may further increase. Fishermen in the northern Bay of Bengal have been advised to remain in safe shelter until further notice.

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has directed authorities to take necessary measures to protect the environment of the Gulshan-Banani-Baridhara Lake and ensure integrated waste management. The directive came during a meeting held on Monday morning at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Bangladesh Secretariat. The meeting focused on verifying sewage connections of buildings in the Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, and Niketan areas and implementing actions to make the lake pollution-free, according to Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized coordinated efforts among relevant ministries, city corporations, and responsible agencies to remove waste, control water pollution, and preserve the environment. Officials informed the Prime Minister that short-, medium-, and long-term plans have been adopted to make the lake pollution-free, including measures to stop direct sewage discharge into the lake.

Discussions also highlighted the importance of establishing a sewage treatment plant (STP) for the lake area and keeping the connected canals clean to maintain water flow. Plans were also discussed to prevent waste from the Korail slum from entering the lake.

A section of an old connecting bridge in Shahjir Para area of Lemshikhali Union, Kutubdia, Cox’s Bazar, collapsed on Monday morning, July 6, 2026, following two days of heavy rainfall. The incident disrupted movement between Lemshikhali and Kaiyarbil unions, causing severe suffering for local residents who rely on the bridge for daily travel.

The decades-old Lemshikhali–Kaiyarbil bridge had long been in a risky condition, forcing thousands of people to cross it on foot as vehicles could not pass. Locals and school authorities said the bridge had been unsafe for years, and the continuous rain caused one side to give way. Lemshikhali Union Parishad Chairman Akhtar Hossain stated that repeated requests for repair or reconstruction had gone unanswered.

Upazila Engineer Abus Uddin confirmed that a proposal for a new bridge beside the old one already exists and that urgent information about the collapse has been sent to higher authorities for necessary action.

A severe wildfire in Spain’s eastern Valencia region has forced the evacuation of about 500 residents from Castellón province. The blaze, which began on Sunday, has already burned around 150 hectares of forest, according to local media reports. On Monday morning, authorities deployed 12 aircraft to help contain the fire as temperatures continued to rise under the country’s second heatwave of the summer.

Firefighters from the Asturias region have joined the efforts to control the flames, while another wildfire that began on June 26 in a mountainous area remains under management. In Catalonia’s Girona area, a separate fire that started on Friday injured 14 people and burned approximately 2,300 hectares before being brought under control on Saturday. Fire crews continued working through early Monday to prevent reignition.

Officials have warned that the intensifying heatwave could complicate containment efforts in the coming days, posing ongoing risks to affected communities and forested areas.

A powerful pair of earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has left at least 3,342 people dead and about 16,700 injured, according to a Reuters report published on July 6, 2026. Thousands remain missing following the twin quakes, which caused extensive damage across several regions, with La Guaira suffering the most destruction. The Venezuelan Information Ministry confirmed that 6,462 people have been rescued so far, while 856 buildings were damaged and 190 structures collapsed.

Authorities said 86,794 families have received assistance, and 17,345 residents remain homeless. The government has deployed 29,567 workers and 27,482 volunteers for relief operations, supported by 4,088 international rescuers. Relief efforts have included the distribution of 9,585 tons of food, 669,008 liters of water, and medical treatment for 23,820 patients. Seventy-nine temporary shelters have been established in affected areas.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the two quakes, measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck within 39 seconds of each other. The ministry also noted that 995 aftershocks have occurred since the initial disaster.

Super Typhoon Bavi struck the U.S. Pacific territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands on July 6, 2026, with wind speeds reaching 290 kilometers per hour. The storm disrupted normal life across the islands, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The U.S. National Weather Service warned that the typhoon is extremely dangerous and could cause extensive damage, with waves as high as 35 feet expected.

Authorities reported significant destruction on Rota Island in the Northern Marianas, which lies northeast of Guam and was directly hit by the storm. The island’s mayor urged residents to stay indoors and remain safe. In Saipan, north of Rota, wind gusts exceeding 161 kilometers per hour were recorded at the airport. The weather service said strong winds would persist until Monday afternoon before gradually weakening.

Guam, home to about 170,000 people, opened five shelters with capacity for around 1,700 residents, though one was already full by Sunday afternoon. The U.S. Joint Typhoon Warning Center officially classified Bavi as a super typhoon.

Questions have emerged over the accuracy of rainfall data collected by the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), as several of its rain gauge stations were found to be installed under large trees or in shaded areas, violating international standards. Field inspections revealed discrepancies of 21 to 43 millimeters between BWDB and Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) readings in the same regions, including Sylhet, Kurigram, and Netrokona. Experts warned that such flawed data could undermine climate research, flood forecasting, and disaster management, though BWDB officials claimed the impact was limited.

According to the World Meteorological Organization, rain gauges must be placed at least twice the height of nearby obstacles to ensure accurate readings. Despite spending about 700 million taka under the BWCSRP project to modernize weather stations in 2020–21, many installations failed to meet basic standards. BWDB engineers cited land constraints, tree growth, and security issues as reasons for noncompliance. Meanwhile, experts from BUET emphasized that inaccurate rainfall data could distort infrastructure design and research outcomes.

Specialists urged the government to strengthen data quality control, noting that reliable rainfall information is essential for effective water and climate management.

Eight people, including women and children, were killed in separate landslides at three Rohingya camps in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, on Monday night following heavy rainfall. The incidents occurred at the Jamtoli, Kutupalong, and Balukhali camps when soil from nearby hills collapsed onto residential shelters, burying the victims. Local administration and fire service officials confirmed that the landslides began after intense rain since the previous night.

Rescue teams from the Fire Service and 8 Armed Police Battalion (APBn) recovered all eight bodies from the affected sites. The victims included members of several families, with one person reported seriously injured. Officials said continuous heavy rain caused the landslides and that efforts were underway to relocate residents living at the base of vulnerable hills to safer areas.

Ukhiya Upazila Nirbahi Officer Panna Akter confirmed the deaths and said that authorities had been warning residents through loudspeakers to move to safe shelters. She urged all camp residents to follow administrative instructions and evacuate risky zones immediately.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued warnings for coastal and maritime areas after a well-marked low over the northwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a monsoon depression. The system, located near 21.3°N and 87.3°E, is expected to move northwestward and cross the north Odisha coast within 24 hours. Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra seaports have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number 3, while inland river ports have been asked to display signal number 1. The department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across most regions over the next 72 hours.

According to the latest bulletin, rainfall has already eased the ongoing heatwave, with Cox’s Bazar recording 101 millimeters of rain in the past 24 hours. Heavy rainfall is expected in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions. Continuous rain may cause temporary waterlogging in low-lying areas of Dhaka and Chattogram and trigger landslides in hilly parts of Chattogram Division. Authorities have advised residents and local administrations to remain alert.

The Disaster Management and Relief authorities have instructed all relevant agencies to maintain emergency preparedness as the monsoon remains active across the country.

On Saturday, more than 842,000 households across the United States lost electricity due to an intense heatwave and adverse weather conditions coinciding with the country's Independence Day celebrations. According to data from PowerOutage, the Midwest and Northeast states were the most affected regions. The extreme temperatures disrupted several events marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, including the cancellation of a scheduled morning parade in Washington, D.C.

The Great American State Fair in the capital was also temporarily closed after multiple attendees required medical attention for heat-related illnesses. National rail operator Amtrak announced the cancellation of several train services due to excessive heat, listing trains numbered 88, 106, 107, 142, 159, 163, 666, 667, 694, and 695 among those affected.

The U.S. National Weather Service reported that about 165 million people across the East Coast and Midwest were under the influence of record-breaking heat. In cities across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, temperatures reached 39.5 degrees Celsius, surpassing all previous records.

Authorities in Mumbai have issued a red alert after continuous heavy rainfall severely disrupted the city and nearby regions. The India Meteorological Department warned that many areas could experience very heavy to extremely heavy rain. Residents have been advised to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary. In the past 24 hours, several parts of Mumbai recorded more than 200 millimeters of rain, with some areas exceeding 300 millimeters.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has urged people to contact its helpline at 1916 for emergency assistance. Officials also cautioned residents in low-lying and coastal zones to remain alert due to a forecast of a 4.19-meter high tide on Sunday afternoon and another 3.51-meter tide early Monday morning. The heavy rain on Saturday caused flooding in several low-lying areas, road collapses, uprooted trees, damaged houses, and disrupted road and rail services.

Heavy rainfall has also affected normal life in Thane, Palghar, Navi Mumbai, and Pune, according to the report sourced from NDTV.