Kolkata, India, experienced its heaviest rainfall in 50 years today, September 23rd, with 300mm falling in just five hours, causing severe flooding. The deluge has inundated the city, with residents describing the situation as unprecedented. Separately, Pakistan is facing massive floods that have impacted both rural and industrial areas for the first time in decades. The floods have caused billions of dollars in damage, straining food supplies, exports, and the nation's economic recovery, according to Reuters. Reports from earlier today confirmed severe flooding on the Italian island of Ischia and in San Terenzo, Liguria. Additionally, Guangfu Township in Taiwan's Hualien County experienced severe flooding after the Mataian Creek landslide lake overflowed, washing away the Mataian Bridge and inundating the township. An evacuation warning was issued for Guangfu Township at approximately 10:30 AM UTC.
