Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hong Kong cancels red rainstorm signal after hour as suspected waterspout spotted
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. The Hong Kong Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning for an hour on Monday night, while a suspected waterspout was spotted off Cheung Chau. The red signal – the middle level in a three-tier system – was issued at 9.45pm but was cancelled at 10.45pm. An amber warning had been issued...
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South China Morning Post
· Jun 28, 2026
Hong Kong Observatory issues amber rainstorm signal, warns city to brace for rain
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the amber rainstorm warning, advising residents to brace for wet weather under the influence of a low-pressure trough along the southern Chinese coast. The forecaster issued the lowest of a three-tier rainstorm warning at 11.10am on Sunday, signalling widespread heavy rain would affect Hong Kong soon. The signal means that...
India TV News
· Jul 2, 2026
Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Waterlogging reported in many areas, school holiday declared in Palghar
Amid heavy rains, several areas of Mumbai and neighbouring MMR districts of Palghar, Thane and Raigad reported reporter massive waterlogging as these areas witnessed over 100 mm to 200 mm of rainfall, which, led to inundation, traffic jams. The IMD’s Regional Meteorological Observatory (RMC) issued a red alert for the Palghar district for Thursday. Palghar Collector Dr Indu Rani Jakhar has declared school holidays on Thursday in wake of the forecast.
NDTV
· Jul 2, 2026
Monsoon Onset Brings Relief, Rain In Parts Of Delhi: Updates
Weather Today, Delhi-NCR Rain, Monsoon Live Updates: Delhi-NCR sees rain and temperature drop as IMD issues yellow alert for monsoon activity.
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· Jul 11, 2026
Heavy rain and thunderstorms lash Johor, but voters brave the weather to keep polling on track
JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 — Heavy rain and thunderstorms across Johor since midday today have not dampened t...
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Related coverage for "Hong Kong cancels red rainstorm signal after hour as suspected waterspout spotted": South China Morning Post — Hong Kong Observatory issues amber rainstorm signal, warns city to brace for rain. India TV News — Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Waterlogging reported in many areas, school holiday declared in Palghar. NDTV — Monsoon Onset Brings Relief, Rain In Parts Of Delhi: Updates. Malay Mail — Heavy rain and thunderstorms lash Johor, but voters brave the weather to keep polling on track