Tropical Storm Nari heading for eastern Japan

Japanese weather officials say a tropical storm may bring heavy rain to Pacific coastal areas of eastern Japan from Saturday through Sunday. They are warning people to be on the alert for possible landslides and floods.
Monsoon rains wreaking flood havoc across South Asia
Torrential monsoon rains swept away homes and triggered landslides across South Asia, affecting millions of people and claiming at least 180 lives, officials said Tuesday.
Ayeyawady River exceeds its danger mark in Katha Township
According to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology’s observations today, the water level of the Ayeyawady River in Katha Township, Sagaing Region reached 1,063 centimeters, 23 centimeters above its danger level.
Slight earthquake hits Mawlaik Township
No immediate reports of damages or casualties were reported following a slight earthquake which was recorded this morning, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) announced.
Heavy rain intensifies in parts of southern Japan
Japanese meteorological authorities have issued evacuation advisories for more than one million people in the prefectures of Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki and Ehime.
Low pressure area over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into depression
According to the observations at 6.30 pm yesterday, the low pressure area over the Northeast Bay of Bengal still persists. It may further intensify into a depression during next 48 hours. Monsoon is strong to vigorous over the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal.
Slight earthquake shakes near Namsang, no casualties reported
No immediate reports of damages or casualties were available following a slight earthquake near Namsang Township, Southern Shan State which was recorded this morning, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) announced.