Delhi's air quality has sharply deteriorated, with Anand Vihar recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 424, marking "severe" pollution levels. Fifteen monitoring stations reported AQI readings over 400, including Ashok Vihar and Dwarka. The 24-hour average AQI rose from 316 to 382 in just a day, exacerbated by widespread violations of the firecracker ban during Diwali. As thick smog enveloped the city, Chief Minister Atishi announced the deployment of 10,000 civil defense volunteers to combat air pollution, criticizing the BJP for alleged political games surrounding bus marshals. Nighttime temperatures dipped to 16.5 degrees Celsius.

Severe air pollution in Lahore, Pakistan, has forced authorities to close all primary schools for a week and implement a "green lockdown." Starting Monday, 50% of office employees will work from home, with additional measures banning engine-powered rickshaws and unfiltered barbecue vendors. Lahore’s air quality index exceeded 1,000, far surpassing the World Health Organization's "dangerous" threshold of 300. Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb emphasized the health risks to children, urging mask use. Officials partially attribute the smog to crop stubble burning across the Indian border, pushing for talks with India to address the issue.

Nearly 200,000 residents in western Japan have been urged to evacuate as authorities warn of potential landslides and floods due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Kong-rey. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported heavy rainfall and thunderstorms linked to the storm, which has been downgraded to an extratropical low-pressure system. The city of Matsuyama issued a top-level warning, advising its nearly 190,000 residents to prioritize safety. Although evacuation is not mandatory, the warning reflects the serious risk of disaster. Meanwhile, Shinkansen bullet trains between Tokyo and Fukuoka faced temporary suspensions due to the severe weather conditions.

Delhi's air quality plummeted to "hazardous" levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) surpassing 400, 65 times above the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended limit. Days after Diwali celebrations, thick smog blanketed the city, causing respiratory issues among residents. Areas like Anand Vihar recorded an alarming AQI of 532, worsening health risks. Despite implementing the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II) to curb pollution, air quality continues to deteriorate. A recent survey revealed 69% of Delhi residents experienced respiratory issues due to the toxic air. Authorities urge citizens to minimize outdoor exposure amid rising health concerns.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez deployed 10,000 troops, police, and civil guards to Valencia after flash floods killed over 200 people. Torrential rains left towns submerged, destroying infrastructure and leaving thousands without food, water, or power. Criticism of the local government’s response grew, with residents alleging delayed flood warnings and slow aid distribution. Sánchez acknowledged "severe shortages" and vowed full support to affected areas. Volunteers, many young people, joined recovery efforts, while anger mounted over preventable deaths and delayed evacuations. The floods, intensified by climate factors, saw Valencia receive a year’s worth of rain within hours, complicating rescue efforts.

Delhi's air quality has plummeted to hazardous levels, primarily due to an increase in stubble burning, which now contributes over 35% to the pollution. On November 2, Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 316, while Ghaziabad reached 330 and Ludhiana reported 339. The spike in farm fires, particularly in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana, led to 861 stubble burning incidents on the same day. Punjab has the highest number of incidents, with 3,916 reported since September 15. This environmental crisis poses serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations across northern India.

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has deployed an additional 5,000 troops and 5,000 police officers to assist flood-hit Valencia, marking the largest peacetime emergency response in the country’s history. Despite 4,800 rescues and aid for 30,000 people, Sanchez admitted “this is not enough” as citizens remain trapped. Criticism is mounting over response speed and lack of weather warnings, while ongoing severe weather has prompted fresh alerts for northern and southern Spain, as well as the Balearic Islands. Underwater teams, sniffer dogs, and drones are deployed to assist search efforts in submerged areas.

Japan experienced its hottest October on record since 1898, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The national average temperature surged 2.21°C above typical October levels. Regional temperature increases varied, with northern Japan rising 1.9°C, eastern and western Japan increasing 2.6°C. Notably, cities like Kyoto, Nagano, and central Tokyo saw significant temperature hikes of 3.2°C, 3.1°C, and 2.6°C respectively. This record-breaking heatwave underscores concerns about climate change's impact on Japan's weather patterns. 

A Vistara flight, UK695, operating from Mumbai to Amritsar, was diverted to Chandigarh on Saturday due to unfavorable weather conditions at Amritsar Airport. The airline announced on its official social media handle that the flight, which departed from Mumbai, would arrive at Chandigarh Airport at 9:00 AM instead. The diversion was necessitated by bad weather at Amritsar Airport, forcing the airline to alter its route. Passengers were informed of the change through social media updates. The swift decision ensured the safety of passengers and crew amid adverse weather conditions.

A recent survey by Local Circles has exposed the alarming impact of Delhi-NCR's deteriorating air quality on residents' health. Of the 21,000 respondents, 69% reported at least one family member suffering from pollution-related ailments, such as sore throat and cough. The survey revealed widespread health issues, including burning eyes (62%), runny nose or congestion (46%), and other respiratory problems. Delhi-NCR's Air Quality Index (AQI) spiked to hazardous levels on Diwali night, reaching 999 in several areas. The findings underscore the urgent need for effective measures to combat air pollution and protect public health in the region.