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Portugal is bracing for a severe heatwave, with red alerts issued for Lisbon and Setubal regions. Temperatures are expected to soar, potentially reaching 44C in northern areas by Friday. This prolonged period of extreme heat, lasting at least a week, follows a record-breaking heatwave across Europe. Coastal areas will experience intense heat with minimal nighttime cooling.

Weather Today Live Updates: Mumbai is under an IMD red alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, with alerts also in place for parts of Maharashtra. Very heavy rain is forecast for Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, while flood conditions continue in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh despite India's overall monsoon rainfall deficit.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that the monsoon is expected to advance further into several parts of North India in the coming days. It has issued heavy rainfall alerts for parts of western and central regions of the country.

France has been among the hardest-hit countries, enduring 6 days of unusually high temperatures in May followed by a record-breaking 11-day heatwave in June. | Trending

The IMD has issued a red alert, warning of heavy rain, for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar districts till Wednesday evening. | India News

According to the IMD's latest forecast, the national capital is expected to witness a gradual fall of 5-6 degrees Celsius in both maximum and minimum temperatures during the coming week.

Gurugram recorded a 37% rainfall deficit in June, receiving 29.9 mm of rain against the normal 47.1 mm, according to IMD officials

Delhiites might finally witness some much-needed relief from extreme heat and humidity as the IMD has issued a 'Yellow Alert' for 'thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds' for the city., Delhi News, Times Now

To be sure, a heatwave is also declared when a temperature of 45degC or higher is recorded by at least two stations. | Latest News Delhi

India recorded a 40% rain deficit in June, the fifth driest June on record.