The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning about possible cyclones forming in the North Indian Ocean next week. Increased cyclonic activity is expected in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea around October 23-24. A cyclone may form near the North Andaman Sea on October 20 and could intensify as it moves towards Odisha. Although the Arabian Sea may also experience favorable conditions, experts believe the likelihood of a full cyclogenesis event there is minimal. The IMD advises caution and closely monitors these developments.

A powerful rainstorm battered Chennai and surrounding districts on Tuesday, causing widespread flooding and disruption. The city's infrastructure was overwhelmed, leaving residents stranded. Notably, superstar Rajinikanth's luxurious villa in Poes Garden was inundated, with floodwaters entering the premises. Essential services were severely impacted, and traffic chaos ensued. The heavy rainfall, which brought the city to a standstill, highlighted Chennai's vulnerability to extreme weather. Authorities are working to restore order and provide aid to affected areas.

Bengaluru has been hit by heavy rain since early Tuesday, leading to waterlogging and traffic jams across the city. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert, and schools will be closed on Wednesday. Tech companies have been advised to implement work-from-home policies. Several areas, including Manyata Tech Park, have seen severe flooding. Major roads like ORR, Tumakuru Road, and Airport Road experienced gridlocks. The city’s flood management teams are on high alert, while more rain is expected until October 16, according to IMD forecasts.

Chennai is under a heavy rain alert, prompting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to advise IT companies to allow employees to work from home until October 18. Schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts will remain closed on October 15. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy rain over the next three days, leading to the cancellation of five flights and several trains due to waterlogging. The state has deployed 990 pumps and motorboats to mitigate flooding. An orange alert has been issued as a low-pressure area develops over the southeast Bay of Bengal.

The UK is set for a brief spell of autumn warmth, with temperatures reaching up to 22C by midweek, particularly in eastern England. Forecasters expect southerly winds to bring warm air but also rain, especially in western areas. Thunderstorms may hit parts of the country on Tuesday, while heavy rain and strong winds are expected in the north by the weekend. The Met Office predicts unsettled weather to return, with gale-force gusts affecting Scotland and Northern Ireland. The warmth is expected to fade by the end of the week.

For the first time in 50 years, parts of the Sahara Desert experienced severe flooding after two days of torrential rainfall in southeastern Morocco. The village of Tagounite recorded over 100mm of rain in just 24 hours. NASA satellite images showed Lake Iriqui, a dry lake bed for half a century, refilled by the floods. The rare event, driven by an extratropical storm, highlights the growing impact of global warming. Meteorologists warn that such extreme weather events could become more frequent, posing serious challenges for the region's climate.

Hurricane Milton has claimed 16 lives in Florida, with more fatalities expected as rescue efforts continue. The storm caused widespread devastation, including tornadoes, floods, and storm surges. Over 3 million homes and businesses are without power. In St. Petersburg, water supplies have been cut, a crane crashed into a building, and a Major League Baseball stadium lost its roof. Crystal Coleman, a resident of St. Lucie, described the harrowing experience of a tornado tearing through her home, saying, “It felt like the tornado was inside our house.” Rescue workers and volunteers are providing food and aid to affected residents.

The death toll from Hurricane Milton has risen to 10, with five fatalities confirmed in St. Lucie County due to tornadoes. Rescuers are actively searching through debris to locate any survivors. Images show the widespread destruction across Florida, including a collapsed crane in St. Petersburg and significant damage to homes in Wellington. The Tampa Bay Rays' stadium in St. Petersburg lost its roof, and local businesses, including the Tampa Bay Times, suffered damage. Residents are urged to remain indoors as authorities assess the situation and restore safety in the affected areas.

Drone footage from CNN showcases extensive damage at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, where Hurricane Milton ripped off the stadium's roof. Torn fabric is strewn both inside and outside the ballpark, which was designated for first responders but not actively used as a shelter at the time. Additionally, St. Petersburg officials issued a citywide boil water notice after significant water main breaks disrupted access to drinking water. Residents are advised to boil water for one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, or hygiene, while repairs are underway to restore full water pressure.

Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, causing widespread destruction. The storm’s death toll has risen to 9, with 4 confirmed tornado-related deaths in St. Lucie County and additional fatalities reported in St. Petersburg and Volusia County. More than 3.3 million people are without power, and 11 million are at risk of flash flooding. Rescue operations continue as authorities warn residents to stay indoors due to downed power lines and debris. President Biden assured Floridians that "help is on the way," with thousands of federal personnel deployed to assist in recovery efforts.