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.

Heavy overnight rain has paralysed Kolkata, leaving 7 people dead in different parts of the city and suburbs. Deaths were reported from Beniapukur, Kalikapur, Netaji Nagar, Gariahat, Ekbalpur, Behala, and Haridevpur. At least 3 deaths were due to electrocution. Many areas, including Garia Kamdahari with 332 mm, Jodhpur Park with 285 mm, and Kalighat with 280 mm, saw record rainfall. Roads, Metro, and suburban trains were disrupted. Flights from Kolkata airport may face delays due to water on the tarmac. The rain has also raised concerns for Durga Puja pandals. Authorities are providing food and shelter to affected families. (PC: X)

Heavy rain overnight paralysed Kolkata on Tuesday, leaving seven people dead from electrocution. Reports confirmed deaths in Beniapukur, Behala, Haridevpur, Ballygunge, Mominpore, Netajinagar, and Garfa. Major roads were flooded, and water entered homes and residential complexes. Kolkata Municipal Corporation recorded extreme rainfall, with Garia Kamdahari seeing 332 mm and Jodhpur Park 285 mm. Metro services were suspended on parts of the Blue Line, while Eastern Railway trains faced waterlogged tracks. Schools declared holidays, and power and internet services failed in many areas. IMD warns more rain as low-pressure systems move in, raising concerns ahead of Durga Puja. (PC: X)

Heavy rain in Kolkata has caused severe waterlogging, leaving streets flooded and disrupting daily life ahead of Durga Puja. One man, Jitendra Singh, 60, died of electrocution on Hossain Shah Road. Metro Blue Line services between Shahid Khudiram and Maidan were suspended due to flooding, though truncated services continue. IndiGo and SpiceJet issued travel advisories warning of delays and diversions. North Kolkata recorded 200 mm of rainfall, while South Kolkata logged 180 mm. Water entered homes and puja pandal preparations were delayed. The India Meteorological Department has warned of more heavy rain till September 26 across Kolkata and nearby areas. (PC: HT)

Kolkata is facing heavy rain and waterlogging just ahead of Durga Puja, the biggest festival of Bengal. A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has triggered nonstop rainfall since midnight, continuing for several hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert till September 26. Streets, homes, and markets are flooded, causing major traffic jams. Garia Kamdahari recorded 332 mm of rain, with other areas crossing 250 mm. Residents said the flooding was worse than Amphan in 2020. IMD warned of more thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds before conditions ease slightly from September 27. (PC: X)

A cloudburst late Wednesday night in Nanda Nagar, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, triggered by heavy rain, has resulted in at least five people missing. Six houses collapsed in the debris flow; two individuals have already been rescued. Search-and-rescue operations are underway, though bad weather is slowing progress. A medical team and three ambulances have been dispatched to the affected area. Officials have issued a red alert for Dehradun, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar, warning of continued heavy rainfall through September 20 and risks of landslides and infrastructure damage. (PC: India Today)  

Tropical Storm Gabrielle has formed in the central Atlantic Ocean, about 1,000 miles from the northern Leeward Islands. The National Hurricane Center said the storm could become a hurricane by Saturday as it moves north-northwest. Experts warned the northeastern Caribbean, Bermuda, and parts of the US East Coast to monitor the storm closely. Gabrielle is not expected to make landfall in the US, but severe weather along the coast is possible. No watches or warnings are in place yet. Gabrielle is forecast to remain over open waters, though Bermuda could see effects next week if the track shifts. (PC: AP)

At least ten people were killed and eight remain missing after a devastating cloudburst struck Dehradun late Monday night, triggering torrential rains and widespread destruction. The disaster, centered in Sahastradhara, unleashed flash floods that swept away hotels, shops, and houses while causing severe infrastructure damage. SDRF and NDRF teams rescued 300-400 people, including 200 students trapped at Devbhoomi Institute. Multiple incidents occurred across Uttarakhand: four people swept away near Shikhar Fall, eight laborers missing in Parwal village after being carried by Asan River, landslides in Mussoorie killing one worker, and severe waterlogging in IT Park. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected affected areas, directing authorities to expedite relief operations while monitoring the crisis from the State Disaster Operations Centre.

Dehradun faces a red alert as torrential rains trigger landslides and swelling rivers, sweeping away at least five people across Tapkeshwar, DIT College, Rajpur Shikhar Falls, and Bhagat Singh Colony. PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah assured CM Pushkar Singh Dhami of full central support. Rescue operations by NDRF, SDRF, and PWD are underway, with over 100 trapped and 500 evacuated. Bridges at Maldevta and Premnagar collapsed, disrupting traffic. Shops in Karligad were washed away, and tourists are advised to avoid Mussoorie. The IMD warns of extreme rainfall and flash floods. SDRF continues rescues in Chandrabhaga, Sahaspur, and Thakurpur amid widespread devastation.