Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir experienced two consecutive earthquakes early Tuesday morning. The first tremor, measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale, struck at 6:45 a.m., followed by a second quake of 4.8 magnitude seven minutes later. Both earthquakes originated in Baramulla, causing widespread panic but no reported injuries or property damage. The National Center for Seismology reported the first quake's depth as 5 km and the second at 10 km. Despite the tremors being felt throughout the region, authorities confirmed that no casualties have been reported.              

Heavy rains drenched Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, causing severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for several states, including West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, predicting heavy rainfall in the coming days. Mumbai also experienced downpours, with a high tide expected. Hyderabad declared school holidays due to flooding. The IMD forecasted intense rainfall across various regions, including East and Northeast India, as well as parts of South Peninsular India, with a low-pressure area over Bangladesh influencing the weather patterns.

Delhi and the National Capital Region experienced heavy rain on Tuesday, resulting in waterlogged streets and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an 'orange' alert for the area, predicting cloudy skies and light rain with temperatures ranging from 27 to 36 degrees Celsius. The alert was on effect until 9:05 am Tuesday. Areas in both Delhi and Noida saw substantial rainfall, leading to significant impact on transportation and daily activities. The IMD's forecast indicates that the rainy conditions will persist throughout the day.

The Shiveluch volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted early Sunday following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake in the Pacific Ocean, about 63 miles away. The eruption sent ash 5 miles high and lava flowing, prompting a brief "code red" warning for aircraft. The quake, which occurred 18 miles below the ocean's surface, triggered a tsunami warning that was later lifted. No commercial flights were disrupted, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The nearby city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky remains under threat due to the volcanic activity.

Earth's 13-month streak of record heat has ended, with July 2024 slightly cooler than the previous July. From June 2023 to June 2024, air and ocean temperatures were a quarter of a degree Celsius higher than previous records, driven by climate change and the El Niño phenomenon. Although temperatures are trending back to neutral due to the waning El Niño, the underlying global warming trend persists. Scientists warn that without accelerated action against fossil fuel use, the world may soon surpass 1.5°C of warming, a critical threshold outlined in the Paris Agreement.

The UK is bracing for the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto, which is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain next week. The Met Office has issued three yellow weather warnings for Scotland, predicting up to 15cm (6 inches) of rain in some areas and winds reaching 60mph. Heavy rain is forecast for southwest Scotland and the Lothian borders starting Monday, with potential flooding and travel disruptions. High tides could worsen coastal impacts. The jet stream's current patterns, influenced by the hurricane, are likely to make next week feel more autumnal across the UK.

Russia's Shiveluch volcano in Kamchatka erupted on Sunday following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off the region's eastern coast. The state-owned TASS news agency reported that the volcano began spewing ash and lava, with the ash column reaching up to eight kilometers above sea level. The earthquake, which occurred late Saturday, had its epicenter in a sea area at a depth of fifty kilometers. Although the US initially issued a tsunami threat, it was later retracted. The region experienced a series of aftershocks ranging from 3.9 to 5.0, though most were not felt on land.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on August 17, 2024, at 8:10 PM UK time. The quake, recorded at a depth of 51 km (32 miles), was centered approximately 50 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city with over 150,000 residents. The US National Tsunami Warning Centre issued a tsunami warning, predicting waves up to one meter above tide level for some coastal areas but with limited impact. There is a "low likelihood" of casualties. The quake's effects could be felt up to 100 km away.

Typhoon Ampil brought widespread disruptions to Japan during the Obon holiday week. The storm, with sustained winds of 162kph, prompted evacuation orders for thousands and cancellations of hundreds of flights and trains. Although Ampil did not make landfall, authorities took precautions to ensure public safety. The Japan Meteorological Agency tracked the storm's movement, predicting it would weaken to a tropical storm by Sunday. Ampil was the seventh typhoon to hit Japan in 2024. The government's swift response minimized risks, as millions of people returned to their hometowns for the holiday. No major casualties were reported.

Japan has lifted its recent megaquake advisory after a strong tremor in the Nankai Trough zone, which initially led to heightened warnings. No unusual seismic activity has been observed in the past week, according to Yoshifumi Matsumura, Japan's state minister for disaster management. Following a magnitude-7.1 quake, the government had urged residents to review evacuation plans. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cancelled a diplomatic tour to focus on disaster management. Despite this, Japan remains at high risk for a Nankai Trough megaquake, with potential devastation estimated in future scenarios.