Hurricane Milton intensified into a Category 5 storm Monday, threatening Florida with severe storm surges and mass evacuations. With sustained winds of 250 km/h, the hurricane is projected to hit Tampa Bay by Wednesday, just two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the region. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis emphasized the urgency of cleanup efforts to prevent debris from becoming dangerous projectiles. Evacuations, school closures, and road toll suspensions have been ordered across western Florida. The storm could produce up to 38 cm of rain, compounding the ongoing recovery from Helene’s destructive path that killed over 230 people.

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for southern England, including commuter regions in East and West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, and Devon, effective from 4 PM to midnight on Monday. Forecasts predict up to eight hours of heavy rain, with 20-30mm expected in 2-3 hours and a chance of localized flooding in homes and businesses. Train delays and motor travel disruptions are anticipated due to flooded roads. While London will avoid the worst weather, it will experience heavy showers and sunny intervals, with temperatures ranging from 13°C to 18°C.

Hurricane Helene has left over 125 dead across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia, with more fatalities expected as rescue teams reach isolated areas. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said search and rescue operations will continue Tuesday, focusing on regions cut off by washed-out roads and damaged communication lines. Nearly 1.8 million homes remain without power, including 643,000 in South Carolina and 480,000 in Georgia. Federal aid is being provided, with President Joe Biden planning to visit North Carolina and other affected states this week, pledging further assistance.

Hurricane Helene left widespread destruction in North Carolina and four other southeastern US states, killing over 60 people. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper described the damage as "catastrophic" with homes destroyed, roads closed, and entire towns cut off. At least 11 people died in North Carolina, where flooding and mudslides have overwhelmed the region. Around 1,000 people remain unaccounted for in Buncombe County. Rescue operations continue, with supplies being airlifted to isolated areas. Over 300,000 North Carolinians are without power. The damage across all affected states is estimated at $95-$110 billion, and the death toll is expected to rise.

In Nepal, the death toll from recent floods and landslides has reached at least 129, with dozens more missing. Rescuers have recovered bodies from vehicles buried in landslides near Kathmandu, where three highways remain blocked. Over 86 people were injured, and residents began cleanup as water levels receded. Kathmandu, the hardest-hit area, reported 34 fatalities. The government has closed schools for three days as rescue operations continue, aided by police and soldiers. The region faced three days of monsoon rains, with the season typically ending in mid-September.

Heavy rains in Nepal have caused devastating floods and landslides, claiming 112 lives in the past 24 hours. Rescue efforts are ongoing for 68 missing individuals, as over 100 people are injured. Kathmandu's rivers have overflowed, flooding nearby homes and rendering highways impassable. Over 200 incidents of floods and landslides have been reported, affecting around 412,000 households. Nepal recorded its highest rainfall in 54 years, with 323mm in 24 hours. Climate experts link the increasing frequency of monsoon disasters to climate change, as authorities warn of further flash floods in the region.

Storm Helene has unleashed devastating floods across North Carolina and Tennessee, claiming at least 63 lives. Asheville, North Carolina, is nearly cut off, with over 400 roads closed and supplies airlifted to residents. The storm, initially a hurricane, made landfall in Florida and moved north, leaving behind widespread destruction. In Tennessee, 58 patients and staff were rescued from a flooded hospital roof. President Joe Biden called the devastation "overwhelming" and has directed federal aid to storm survivors. Damage estimates range from $95 billion to $110 billion, marking Helene as one of the worst storms in modern history.

Heavy rains and floods in Nepal have claimed 59 lives, with 44 still missing as rescue teams continue their operations. Since Friday, large swathes of the country have been inundated, with rivers around Kathmandu bursting their banks, flooding nearby homes. Over 200 incidents of floods and landslides have been reported, affecting transportation and stranding hundreds of travelers. Authorities deployed more than 3,000 security personnel, helicopters, and motorboats for rescue efforts. "I had never seen such devastation," said Mahamad Shabuddin, a local resident. So far this year, over 220 people have died in rain-related disasters across Nepal.

Heavy rains in Nepal have caused severe floods and landslides, resulting in at least 66 deaths and 69 people reported missing. The Kathmandu valley, home to 4 million residents, suffered 34 fatalities. In response, the government has closed all schools for three days and halted ongoing exams. Major highways are blocked in 63 locations, and 226 homes have been submerged. Acting Prime Minister Prakash Man Singh convened an emergency meeting to coordinate rescue efforts. Approximately 3,000 security personnel are deployed, and authorities emphasize that rescuing affected individuals is the current priority.

The Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rain and thundershowers in West Bengal districts from October 5 to 9, with showers continuing during Durga Puja from October 10 to 13. Moderate rain (15.6 mm-64.4 mm) is expected before the Puja, while light rain (2.5 mm-15.5 mm) may occur during the festive days. Early pandal-hoppers and last-minute preparations could face disruptions due to frequent showers. Although the intensity of rain is expected to reduce from Saptami to Dashami, occasional rain may still affect outdoor celebrations throughout the four main days of Durga Puja.