A magnitude 6.3–6.5 earthquake rocked central Colombia on June 8, 2025, centered near Paratebueno in the Cundinamarca region at approximately 10 km depth. Authorities reported eight injuries including four in Paratebueno and two in Medina with structural damage ranging from collapsed homes and a church wall to landslides, cracked roads, and snapped power lines. In Bogotá, buildings swayed, elevators trapped occupants, some experienced panic attacks, and localized outages occurred. Multiple aftershocks between magnitude 4.0 and 4.6 followed. Authorities mobilized disaster response teams to assess safety and infrastructure impacts. Despite alarming scenes, no fatalities have been reported as evacuation and emergency protocols remain active.

Heavy and continuous rainfall on June 8 turned a main road in Pune’s Hinjewadi IT Park into an impromptu “wave pool,” severely disrupting traffic. Vehicle movement came to a halt as floodwaters submerged the road, with a Pune Municipal Corporation AC bus partially underwater, captured in a viral video showing waves striking its side . Hinjewadi, home to around 400 IT and IT-enabled firms, has long struggled with inadequate drainage — a problem worsened by ongoing metro construction blocking natural water flow from nearby hills . Commuters faced significant delays and mounting frustration as the situation escalated. (PC: NDTV)

Prince William has issued a passionate call for urgent global action to protect the world’s oceans, ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. Speaking at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco alongside world leaders and Sir David Attenborough, he urged governments and businesses to "think big" and act swiftly. Highlighting the ocean’s vital role in sustaining life, the Prince warned of catastrophic damage from pollution, overfishing, and climate change. A Kensington Palace spokesperson said, “The world is watching.” William’s speech is seen as a landmark moment in his growing role as a global environmental statesman. 

The IMD has warned of thunderstorms in South Bengal and hailstorms in parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Kolkata and Salt Lake saw sharp showers on Tuesday night. Salt Lake recorded 81.3 mm of rain. Cooch Behar had the highest rainfall in the state at 139 mm. Heavy rain may continue in North Bengal until Thursday morning. Delhi is under a yellow alert, with winds up to 50 kmph and high humidity. The maximum temperature in the capital may reach 34°C. The AQI in Delhi stood at 181, which falls in the moderate category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. (PC: HT File)

In response to devastating landslides in North Sikkim, the Indian Army, alongside the Air Force and Border Roads Organisation, has launched extensive rescue operations. Over 1,600 tourists, including 113 in Lachen, have been evacuated, with 30 airlifted from Chaten despite adverse weather conditions. The Army's Trishakti Corps restored mobile connectivity, established medical aid booths treating over 115 individuals, and distributed essential supplies. Efforts continue to locate six missing persons, while the India Meteorological Department issues a red alert for ongoing heavy rains. The BRO is actively working to clear debris and restore road access in the affected regions. (PC: ANI)  

Italy’s Mount Etna erupted violently on Monday, forcing tourists to flee as ash, gas, and rock shot several kilometers into the sky. Dramatic footage shows visitors scrambling downhill while a huge ash cloud billowed behind them. Tour guide Giuseppe Panfallo described an “immense roar” and credited a “responsible guide” for keeping his group of 40 safe. All tourists on the volcano were safely evacuated, authorities confirmed. The eruption—the strongest since 2014—has since calmed, with lava flows cooling and tremors decreasing, according to Italy’s volcanology observatory. Mount Etna, located in Sicily, attracts over 1.5 million visitors annually despite its volatile activity.

At least 34 people have died in northeast India after heavy rains over four days caused devastating floods and landslides, authorities confirmed Monday. The worst-hit states include Manipur, Meghalaya, and Sikkim, where rescue efforts are ongoing, with the army deployed to evacuate over 1,000 stranded tourists. In neighboring Bangladesh, four members of a family were killed in a landslide in Sylhet, while hundreds of shelters have opened in high-risk areas. The weather department has forecast more heavy rainfall, prompting warnings for potential flash floods and further landslides across the region. ( PC: Reuters)

The UK is likely to have a hotter-than-usual summer this year, the Met Office has said. There is a 2.3 times higher chance of above-average temperatures from June to August. Heatwaves may also occur, though not all days will be extremely hot. Saturday marked the end of spring with temperatures 8°C higher than normal. Spring 2025 was also the sunniest and driest in over 100 years. The southeast is expected to be the warmest, with average temperatures between 16-17°C. Experts warn this trend matches global warming patterns. Warm nights and dry spells could continue in the coming months. (PC: PA)

More than 200 people have died in heavy floods in Mokwa, Nigeria, with around 500 still missing. Officials say the floods, the worst in 60 years, swept through towns after strong rains. Rescue efforts have stopped, as no more survivors are expected. Many families lost homes and loved ones. One man, Adamu Yusuf, said, “I watched helplessly as water washed away my wife and baby.” Authorities will dig up buried bodies to stop disease. Roads and bridges are damaged, hurting the local economy. Relief aid has started, and the Nigerian Red Cross called it a disaster with huge loss of life. (PC: Gift Ufuoma)

An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi had to abort its landing on Sunday evening due to a strong dust storm. The plane, flight 6E 6313, was about to land at Delhi airport when heavy winds shook the aircraft. A passenger recorded a video showing the mid-air turbulence. The pilot said winds were blowing at 80 km/h and decided to circle in the air until it was safe to land. After some time, the weather cleared, and the plane landed safely. Delhi also saw rain and a sharp drop in temperature, bringing relief after a hot afternoon. (PC: India Today)