A commercial tricycle operator was feared dead after a heavy rainstorm struck parts of Anambra State on Monday night, according to Vanguard. The downpour, which lasted several hours, destroyed roofs and walls of several buildings and flooded roads, creating fresh gullies in erosion-prone areas. The storm caused significant damage across affected communities, with some residents reportedly left stranded or displaced by the destruction and flooding.

Residents of Onukewube Road in the Adabebe community of Amawbia town, located in the Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra, have raised concerns regarding 450 buildings that are at risk of flooding. The community is alarmed by the potential disaster and is seeking attention to address the issue.

A 12-year-old girl identified only as Ella was allegedly swept away by floodwater in the Agbama area of Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria, according to the Daily Post. The incident reportedly occurred around 7pm on Monday during a five-hour downpour, sparking anxiety among local residents. Reports indicate the girl had been sent on an errand during the heavy rain when she was carried away by the flood.

Three people were killed and several others injured when a trailer crashed into a tricycle park and motorcycle riders in Nyanya, on the outskirts of Abuja, according to Leadership newspaper. The accident occurred on Monday afternoon as the truck, which reportedly suffered brake failure, descended the Nyanya Bridge in the Federal Capital Territory.

Torrential rain has caused flash floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh, a northeastern state of India, according to Al Jazeera.

Widespread flooding has occurred across several states in Nigeria due to persistent rainfall, highlighting the country's vulnerability to seasonal disasters. As the peak rainy season approaches, fears of further flooding are mounting, particularly in regions from the South-West to the South-South, according to reports from various journalists.