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- 1Weak rains and fading solar drain India's coal stockpiles●Weak rains and fading solar have forced India to drain coal stockpiles just to keep the lights on... Night shortfalls hi
India is burning through coal reserves to keep electricity flowing as weak monsoon rains reduce hydropower and fading solar output hits evening supply. Night-time shortfalls reached 7.7 gigawatts this month, worse than during the summer heat wave, while grid coal inventories have more than halved from a year ago to their lowest level in nearly three years.
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At least 62 people have died in northern India after days of heavy rain triggered severe flooding. Monsoon flooding affects the region every year, and officials are working to rescue stranded residents and assess damage. Reports note the rising death toll as emergency response efforts continue across affected states.
- 3Thai downpours shift north-westwards after Bangkok disaster declaration●Thai downpours shift north-westwards after Bangkok declared a disaster zone https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026
Thailand's severe monsoon downpours are moving north-westwards after Bangkok was declared a disaster zone, according to the Guardian. The shift in rainfall patterns raises concerns for provinces lying in the storm's new path, as authorities continue to cope with flooding in the capital and surrounding areas, with residents monitoring warnings as conditions evolve.