India, Nepal - Forest Fire (EFFIS, Media)
According to media, forest fires have been affecting northern India, especially the state of Uttarakhand, as well as some areas of Nepal over the past couple of months causing casualties and damage. Media report at least 18 people dead, of which 11 in Nepal and seven in Uttarakhand state (India), as of 3 May early morning (UTC).
India - Severe weather (IMD, Local Media)
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been reportedly affecting several areas of the country over the past few days causing floods. As of 3 May early morning (UTC), media reported two people injured, over 1 000 houses damaged and power outages in Nagaland state. Over the next 24 h moderate to locally heavy rain may affect the northern and western areas of the country, including the ones already affected.