Hawaii Governor Josh Green ordered schools and government offices closed on Kauai and Niihau as Hurricane Lowell was forecast to pass near the westernmost islands. According to AP, the storm was expected to bring damaging winds, mudslides, possible tornadoes, dangerous rip currents and up to 16 inches of rain to some areas. The closures covered community colleges and state and county offices in Kauai County, with heavy rain expected statewide.

Hawaii is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Lowell, a Category 3 storm expected to approach the Hawaiian islands on Monday night, according to Al Jazeera. Authorities warn of threats posed by the cyclone, including dangerous and potentially deadly surf conditions. Residents and officials in the Pacific island state are bracing for the storm's impact as its path nears the archipelago, with concerns focused on coastal hazards and severe weather associated with the powerful hurricane.

A super typhoon, described as 'very dangerous', is approaching the US Pacific Islands, particularly affecting Guam, where heavy rain and strong winds have led to fewer cars on the roads. The situation is being monitored as the storm nears the region, according to Vanguard.

Evacuations are underway in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches, with forecasts predicting winds exceeding 160 mph and waves nearly 11 meters high at landfall on Monday, according to BBC World.

Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Nagoya, Japan, forcing the closure of subway lines and leaving commuters stranded, according to Tuko. The city recorded a record 104.5mm of rainfall in one hour, causing rivers to overflow and halting transport services. Japanese authorities issued the country's highest-level weather warning in response to the flooding, which has been described as catastrophic. The disruption has affected travel across the city as floodwaters continue to impact infrastructure.

Strong winds have damaged more than 20 schools across South Africa's North West province over the weekend, according to SABC News. The severe weather caused widespread destruction to school infrastructure in the region, disrupting education for affected learners. Authorities have not yet released full details on the extent of the damage, possible injuries, or plans for repairs. The incident highlights the vulnerability of public facilities to extreme weather events in the province.