More than 900,000 residents in eastern and northern regions of the Philippines have been evacuated as Super Typhoon Fung-wong, with sustained winds of 185 km/h and gusts up to 230 km/h, barrels toward landfall in Aurora province. Storm alerts at the highest level (Signal No. 5) are in place for southeastern Luzon, and flights have been cancelled, power outages reported and evacuation centres filled. The typhoon hits just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated parts of the country, underscoring the escalating impact of severe weather events in the region.

Super Typhoon Fung-wong hit the eastern coast of the Philippines on Sunday, forcing nearly one million people to leave their homes. The storm brought strong winds, heavy rain, and power cuts across several provinces. Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr warned that Manila and Cebu could also be affected. The country is still recovering from Typhoon Kalmaegi, which killed over 200 people earlier this week. More than 30 million people may face danger from the storm. Around 400 flights were cancelled. In Brazil, a powerful tornado killed six and injured over 750 in the southern state of Parana. (PC: Sky News)

An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands at 12:06 pm on Sunday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km, about 90 km from the islands. No reports of injuries or property damage have been received so far. The German Research Centre for Geosciences reported a slightly higher magnitude of 6.07, while the US Geological Survey recorded it at 5.5. Authorities confirmed there was no tsunami threat. The Andaman region lies in one of the world’s most active seismic zones. (PC: HT)

Typhoon Fung Wong, now a super typhoon, hit the Philippines on Sunday with winds up to 185 km/h and heavy rain. The storm first struck Catanduanes island before moving across Luzon. Thousands of people were evacuated from coastal and low-lying areas as authorities warned of “life-threatening” conditions. Flights and schools were cancelled, and hotels along the coast were cleared. The storm comes just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed more than 200 people. Officials say Fung Wong will weaken after landfall but remain dangerous. The government has declared a state of calamity to speed up emergency aid. (PC: BBC)

Delhi’s air quality worsened on Saturday, with pollution levels crossing the 400-mark in 15 locations, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The city’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 361 at 4 pm and rose to 372 by 6 pm. Areas like Wazirpur, Bawana, and Burari Crossing recorded AQI above 420. Noida, Ghaziabad, and Greater Noida also reported ‘very poor’ air. Experts say PM2.5 and PM10 are the main pollutants. The Air Quality Early Warning System has predicted that the air will remain ‘very poor’ over the next few days. (PC: HT)

On Saturday morning, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in New Delhi stood at 355, marking a shift into the “very poor” category. In specific areas, the situation was even graver: at Anand Vihar the AQI soared to 403, entering the “hazardous” range. Other localities recorded high levels too — Jahangirpuri 365, Rohini 361 and Wazirpur 378. The deterioration follows Friday’s AQI of 311, which had already marked a decline from earlier “poor” readings. The city also woke up to a shallow layer of fog amid dropping temperatures — a combination that tends to trap pollutants and further degrade air quality. (PC: PTI)

Delhi's air quality plummeted to hazardous levels on Friday, with private monitor AQI.in recording an alarming AQI of 591, while the Air Quality Early Warning System reported 310. Thick smog blanketed the capital, rendering buildings and roads barely visible. The deterioration coincides with escalating stubble burning in neighboring states, with Punjab recording 351 incidents on Thursday, the second-highest daily count this pre-winter season. The highest was November 1 with 442 incidents. The sharp rise in farm fires pushed air quality into the "very poor" category. As cooler weather settles over the national capital, residents face another season of severe pollution and reduced visibility due to the dense smog cover.

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam with maximum sustained winds of 92 mph (149 km/h), bringing severe flooding and landslide risks. Trees blocked main roads, hotel windows shattered in Quy Non, and the storm hit Dak Lak and Gia Lai provinces. Vietnam's military deployed over 260,000 soldiers with 6,700 vehicles and six aircraft for rescue operations. Forecasters predict 200-400mm rainfall, potentially reaching 600mm in spots, with saturated ground from recent floods increasing risks. Vietnam was already battling deadly floods that killed at least 35 people, flooded 100,000 homes, and caused 150 landslides. The storm's remnants may impact Cambodia and eastern Thailand with up to 150mm rainfall.

Vietnam has closed six airports as Typhoon Kalmaegi moves toward its coast after devastating the Philippines. The storm has killed at least 114 people and destroyed several towns there. Now stronger, Kalmaegi is expected to bring winds and waves up to eight meters high to Vietnam’s central and northern regions. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha called it a “very abnormal” storm and urged local officials to take urgent safety steps. The government warned that hundreds of flights will be affected as the country faces one of Asia’s strongest typhoons this year. (PC: BBC)

The Philippines has declared a national state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi caused massive destruction, leaving at least 241 people dead or missing and nearly 2 million affected across the archipelago. The storm triggered widespread landslides, flash floods, and infrastructure collapse, with the central provinces of Cebu and Leyte among the worst hit. Over 560,000 residents were forced to flee their homes, and 450,000 are currently housed in temporary shelters. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the emergency order to expedite relief efforts, stabilize food prices, and prevent profiteering as rescue operations and recovery continue. (PC: X)