A powerful earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hit Assam on Thursday at 4:41 pm. The epicentre was in Udalguri district, with a depth of 5 km, officials said. Strong tremors shook Guwahati, forcing people to rush out of their homes in fear. “My legs are still shaking,” one resident shared on social media. Another said, “It felt like the roof would cave in.” People described the quake as terrifying and endless. No damage to life or property has been reported. Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal posted on X, praying for the safety and well-being of all residents. (PC: Wikimedia Commons/ Representational)

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Saturday at 10 km depth, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. This follows July's devastating 8.7 magnitude quake in the same region that triggered Pacific-wide tsunami alerts across Hawaii, Alaska, Japan, and Russia's Far East. The July earthquake subsequently caused the eruption of Klyuchevskaya Sopka, Eurasia's tallest and most active volcano at 4,750 meters. Satellite imagery captured lava flows while geologists reported explosive eruptions and aftershocks. Tourist advisories were issued for the dangerous volcanic area. The Kamchatka Peninsula, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, remains highly seismically active due to tectonic plate movements, with continued monitoring essential for regional safety.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds across 49 areas in the UK. The alert will remain from Sunday evening until Monday evening. Gusts of 50-60 mph are expected, with 70-80 mph possible in exposed areas. Officials warned of “danger to life” from flying debris, power cuts, and travel disruption. Roads and bridges could close, and coastal towns may see large waves. Residents have been urged to secure bins, garden furniture, and sheds. The Met Office advised people to stay indoors and avoid travel unless necessary. Emergency kits with torches and power packs are recommended. (PC: Mirror)

The death toll from the devastating Punjab floods has risen to 48, officials said on Sunday. Crops on 1.76 lakh hectares have been damaged. Schools, colleges, and universities across the state will reopen from September 8, Education Minister Harjot Bains announced. Government schools will resume classes from September 9. Over 20 lakh people in 2,050 villages across all 23 districts have been affected. Nearly 3.9 lakh people have been displaced, with 22,938 evacuated. Relief operations by NDRF, Army, BSF, and police continue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Punjab on September 9 to review the flood situation. (PC: NDTV)

The longest total lunar eclipse visible in India since 2022 will occur during the night of September 7–8, 2025. All phases—from the penumbral start through partial and total eclipse—will be observable across India’s major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and more. Totality will begin around 11:00 PM IST and last approximately 82 minutes, ending around 12:22 AM IST. The moon’s red appearance ("Blood Moon") results from sunlight bending through Earth's atmosphere. No special equipment is needed—just head out, find a clear sky, and enjoy the cosmic spectacle. (PC: NDTV)  

Several Punjabi and Bollywood celebrities have rallied to support flood-hit Punjab. Sonu Sood launched a helpline and ensured aid for displaced families, while Satinder Sartaaj’s foundation distributed ration and cattle feed in Ajnala, Ferozepur, and Fazilka . Karan Aujla arranged rescue boats, Gippy Grewal sent cattle fodder, and artists like Ranjit Bawa, Babbu Mann, and Sunanda Sharma pledged ground-level support . Randeep Hooda joined Global Sikhs relief efforts in Gurdaspur, and SRK, Sanjay Dutt, Kapil Sharma, and others offered emotional and digital support via social media messages.

Two powerful aftershocks, with magnitudes of 6.2 and 5.4, jolted eastern Afghanistan just 12 hours apart, intensifying devastation in a region already devastated by two initial earthquakes that claimed around 2,205 lives and injured 3,640 people . Over 6,700 homes were destroyed across Nangarhar and Kunar provinces . The mountainous terrain, landslides, and blocked roads are severely hampering rescue and relief operations . Survivors, fearing more tremors, are staying outdoors in makeshift shelters, facing dire shortages of food, medical supplies, and clean water . The WHO has appealed for an additional $4 million, while the UN has released $10 million, and an emergency global funding appeal is being prepared. (PC: Reuters)  

The Indian Air Force initiated a rescue mission on the morning of September 5, 2025, evacuating pilgrims stranded during the Manimahesh Yatra pilgrimage in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district. A first Chinook flight carried 50 devotees from Bharmour to Chamba, under the oversight of Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi. Simultaneously, three IAF Chinooks airlifted 135 more pilgrims to safety amid clearing weather. On Thursday, a small helicopter had already completed seven sorties, rescuing 35 ailing and elderly devotees. Nearly 500 pilgrims are also being escorted by road with food, water, and transport arranged en route. (PC: ANI)  

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Afghanistan late on September 4, 2025, at 22:26 IST, with its epicenter located at 34.58° N, 70.66° E, at a depth of about 160 km. Tremors were widely felt across Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi-NCR, though no immediate reports of damage or casualties emerged. This quake comes on the heels of a devastating magnitude-6 disaster earlier this week in eastern Afghanistan that has claimed over 2,200 lives, left thousands injured, and caused widespread destruction across remote regions, compounding the humanitarian crisis in the quake-hit country. (PC: ANI)

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Thursday, with tremors felt in Delhi-NCR and Jammu and Kashmir. The quake hit at a depth of 160 km in Nangarhar and nearby regions. Earlier, a 4.8 quake also struck Afghanistan. This comes days after a deadly 6.0 quake killed over 2,200 people, mostly in Kunar province, and injured more than 3,600. Thousands of homes made of mud and stone collapsed, leaving families trapped. India has sent 21 tonnes of relief to Kabul, including medicines, tents, and food supplies. Rescuers and aid agencies continue searching for survivors in remote mountain villages.