India is preparing contingency plans as the monsoon season has recorded rainfall 43 percent below average, which is anticipated to adversely affect the country's crops, according to Al Jazeera.

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

Heavy rains in northern China have resulted in five fatalities, with two villagers perishing in a mountain flash flood in Inner Mongolia. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Maysak has caused significant damage in southern China and Vietnam, toppling trees and submerging vehicles, according to state media reports.

South Africa is forecasted to face a cold and unsettled weather pattern on Thursday, with severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds anticipated across multiple provinces, according to IOL.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted mixed weather conditions for July 5, 2026, with light showers expected in the Rift Valley, Nyanza, Western, and Central Kenya, while other regions will remain dry.

Kenya's weather forecast indicates that the country will experience dry conditions overall, but rain is expected in the Rift Valley and Nyanza regions within the next 24 hours. The forecast also warns of cold spells, strong winds, and scattered thunderstorms.