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)

Typhoon Kalmaegi's devastating flooding in the central Philippines has killed at least 114 people, with authorities reporting 127 missing and 82 injured. Cebu, the region's most populous island, bore the brunt with 71 deaths reported, plus 28 additional fatalities. Most victims drowned as muddy torrents swept through towns. Over 400,000 people were displaced from Cebu's 2.5 million population. Six military helicopter crew members died during relief operations. Kalmaegi, the 20th tropical cyclone hitting Philippines this year, left Thursday morning, strengthening toward Vietnam with 155 km/h winds. Local officials called the destruction "unprecedented," with residents finding homes filled with mud. Thailand also braces for impact amid warnings of flash floods.

At least 66 people have died and 26 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi hit the central Philippines, causing severe flooding and destruction. Most deaths were reported in Cebu, where rivers overflowed and people were trapped on rooftops waiting for rescue. Six military officers also died when their helicopter crashed during a relief mission in Mindanao. Over 387,000 residents evacuated before the storm, and Cebu declared a state of calamity to speed up aid. The typhoon brought winds up to 180 km/h and forced the cancellation of 186 flights. The Philippines faces around 20 major storms every year. (PC: Alan Tangcawan/AFP/Getty Images)