The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms in Delhi and NCR during ongoing Durga Puja and Dussehra celebrations. Areas including South, East, Shahdara, Central, and North Delhi may be affected. The rainfall could disrupt festive events across the city. Delhi recorded 37.8 mm of rainfall at Safdarjung in the last 24 hours, bringing relief from humidity. On Thursday, humidity was at 85%, with temperatures ranging between 26°C and 33°C. The city’s air quality index stood at 114, marked as “moderate.” Authorities advised caution as celebrations continue despite the weather warning. (PC: HT)

A devastating 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, collapsing buildings and causing widespread panic. The epicenter was located approximately 19 kilometers northeast of Bogo, a coastal city in Cebu province. At least 31 people have been confirmed dead, with many others injured. The earthquake's timing is particularly tragic, as the region was still recovering from a tropical storm that struck just days earlier, resulting in at least 27 fatalities and extensive damage. Rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities working to clear debris and provide aid to affected communities. (PC: AP)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Bengal, including Kolkata, during Durga Puja Dashami on October 2. The downpour could spoil the last day of festivities. South Bengal districts such as South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, Hooghly, and North 24 Parganas are likely to see severe rain and waterlogging. North Bengal districts like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, and Coochbehar may also be hit. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are expected in several areas. Authorities have advised people to be prepared for traffic jams and flooding in low-lying areas. (PC: The Indian Express)

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is forecast to intensify into a depression, likely making landfall near the Odisha–Andhra Pradesh coast on September 27. Authorities in Odisha have placed 18 districts on high alert, deploying disaster response teams, canceling leaves for officials, and preparing rescue operations. The IMD has issued heavy to very heavy rainfall warnings, with thunderstorms and gusty winds expected in coastal and southern districts. Bengal, including Kolkata, is also bracing for rain spells, raising concerns of waterlogging and disruptions during ongoing Durga Puja preparations. Fishermen have been advised against venturing into the sea. (PC: The Hindu)

At least 14 people were killed in Taiwan after Super Typhoon Ragasa struck the island. All deaths were reported in Hualien county, where 129 people are missing after floods swept Guangfu town. A resident described the water as a “tsunami” that destroyed homes and cars. Another village, Dama, with 1,000 residents, was fully flooded. In the Philippines, 4 people died and nearly 700,000 were affected. Ragasa is now heading toward Hong Kong and China’s Guangdong province. Authorities warned of winds above 120 mph. More than 370,000 people in China have been evacuated as the storm approaches. (PC: Sky News)

Kolkata is still struggling after record rainfall killed 11 people and left the city flooded before Durga Puja. Most deaths were caused by electrocution on waterlogged streets. Authorities are pumping out water, but high tides in the Hooghly river slowed drainage efforts. Several Durga Puja pandals remain damaged, raising concerns ahead of the festival. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee announced ₹5 lakh compensation for victims’ families and opened a control room. Power supply has been partially restored in affected areas. The IMD warned of more rain within 24 hours, leaving residents anxious as transport and daily life remain disrupted. (PC: HT)

Kolkata and nearby areas were hit by the heaviest rain in 37 years, leaving at least 10 dead. The six-hour downpour caused floods, damaged roads, and submerged puja pandals. Five deaths were reported in the city due to electrocution, while two occurred in North and South 24 Parganas. The IMD said rainfall reached 98 mm per hour, just short of a cloudburst. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced early school holidays, online college classes, and advised officials to work from home. Railways cancelled trains, and flights were diverted. Authorities warned people to stay indoors as heavy rain may continue. (PC: PTI)

Kolkata faced its heaviest rain in 37 years, leaving at least 10 people dead and large parts of the city flooded. The city recorded 251.4 mm of rain in less than 24 hours, the highest since 1988. Streets, train tracks, and metro lines were waterlogged, disrupting transport, schools, and offices. Over 30 flights were cancelled and many delayed. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of more rain due to a low-pressure system. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the Damodar Valley Corporation and poor dredging for worsening floods. Many Durga Puja pandals were damaged as workers struggled to pump water out. (PC: X)

India’s only active volcano, located on Barren Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has erupted twice within eight days, officials confirmed. The eruptions took place on September 13 and September 20 but were minor. Barren Island lies about 140 km from Port Blair and remains uninhabited due to its harsh conditions. The volcano sits at the boundary of the Indian and Burmese tectonic plates. Its first recorded eruption occurred in 1787, with later eruptions in 1991, 2005, 2017, and 2022. Some goats, rodents, and pigeons survive on the island, likely due to freshwater springs.

Record-breaking rainfall brought Kolkata to standstill Tuesday, with 185mm rain in three hours killing nine people and cancelling 30 flights. Streets, homes, and markets submerged as Alipore recorded 247.5mm in 24 hours. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cancelled Durga Puja inauguration, closed schools and offices for two days, attributing deaths to electrocution from CESC negligence. Metro services suspended between key stations, hundreds of trains disrupted, airport runway waterlogged. Southern areas worst-hit with Garia receiving 332mm rainfall. IMD warns of continued heavy rains across South Bengal due to Bay of Bengal low-pressure system. Relief control room established at Nabanna with helplines. Festival preparations severely disrupted just days before Durga Puja celebrations.