A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan at 12:58 pm IST today, with tremors felt across North India, including Delhi-NCR. The quake, centered near Dera Ghazi Khan in Pakistan’s Punjab province, also affected parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir. No casualties or significant damage were reported. Videos on social media showed ceiling fans shaking in Delhi. This earthquake follows a 5.4 magnitude quake in Islamabad on August 29.

Thousands of residents in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, have been evacuated due to severe flooding caused by Typhoon Yagi. The storm, which made landfall on Saturday, brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing the Red River to overflow. At least 143 people have died, and widespread damage has been reported. Residents described the flooding as the worst in 30 years, with entire streets submerged. Schools have closed, and low-lying areas have been evacuated. Authorities are working to mitigate the disaster, as the city struggles to recover from the devastating impact of Typhoon Yagi.

Typhoon Yagi, Vietnam's most powerful storm in 30 years, has devastated northern regions, causing over 127 deaths and leaving 54 people missing. The storm, which struck on Saturday, brought winds of nearly 150 km/h (92 mph), flooding, landslides, and extensive damage. Over 1.5 million people are without power, and thousands are stranded. The Phong Chau bridge collapse in Phu Tho province was captured on dashcam, illustrating the storm's severity. Although Yagi has weakened, it continues to cause disruptions as it moves westward. The storm previously killed 24 people in China and the Philippines.

The UK is bracing for a significant temperature drop, with forecasts predicting freezing conditions by mid-September. WXCharts weather maps show temperatures plunging to 0C in northern areas, including Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Newcastle, starting September 13. Southern regions will also experience chilly weather, with temperatures around 2-5C. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain, adding to the cold snap. The long-range forecast indicates that while some areas may remain dry, others will face wintry showers and blustery conditions, with a gradual warming trend expected later in the month.

Vietnam faces severe damage as Typhoon Yagi's aftermath results in 59 deaths. A bridge collapse and bus sweep by flooding in Phu Tho and Cao Bang provinces highlighted the disaster. Typhoon Yagi, the strongest to hit Vietnam in decades, struck on Saturday, causing extensive damage to businesses and infrastructure, particularly in Haiphong and Quang Ninh provinces. Factories suffered significant losses, and nearly 100 enterprises are affected. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh approved $4.62 million in aid for recovery efforts. The typhoon also caused destruction in the Philippines and China.

Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm in Asia this year, triggered a deadly landslide in Vietnam's Hoa Binh province, killing four family members. The storm, which made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, has claimed at least 14 lives and injured 176 others. It caused severe flooding and damage, including power outages and destroyed infrastructure, especially in Hai Phong and Hanoi. In Sa Pa, another landslide buried 17 people, with six confirmed dead. Yagi has been downgraded to a tropical depression but continues to pose flooding risks as it moves westwards.

Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm in Asia this year, made landfall in northern Vietnam, killing at least four people and injuring 78. The typhoon hit island districts around 1 p.m. with winds up to 160 kph after weakening from its 234 kph peak in China’s Hainan. Thousands of trees were uprooted, homes were damaged, and power outages affected Haiphong and other provinces. More than 50,000 people were evacuated, and 300 flights were canceled. The storm previously claimed lives in the Philippines and China. Vietnam’s meteorological agency has warned of potential flooding in Hanoi.

Super Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm in Asia this year, made landfall in northern Vietnam, hitting Hai Phong and Quang Ninh provinces with winds reaching 203 km/h (126 mph). The storm has caused significant damage, including flying debris and power outages, with at least one fatality reported in Hai Phong. Earlier, Yagi devastated China's Hainan island, resulting in three deaths and nearly 100 injuries. The storm has led to widespread evacuations, school closures, and disrupted airport operations. Scientists link the increasing strength of such storms to climate change, exacerbated by warmer ocean waters.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal. In Rajasthan's Bhilwara district, heavy rain has caused issues, with four gates of the Bisalpur Dam opened. A yellow alert has been issued for eastern Rajasthan. Andhra Pradesh has 226 relief camps housing 46,320 flood-affected individuals, with 50 NDRF and SDRF teams engaged in relief efforts. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain in several districts, including Udaipur, Jaipur, and Chittorgarh, over the next seven days.

The Northern Hemisphere experienced its hottest summer ever recorded, with global temperatures soaring 0.69°C above historical averages from June to August. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that this year broke last year’s previous high, raising global temperatures 1.64°C above pre-industrial levels. Climate change continues to drive extreme weather, leading to deadly heatwaves, wildfires, and storms worldwide. The Mediterranean and Eastern Europe faced the most extreme conditions, while over 1,300 heat-related deaths occurred during Saudi Arabia's Hajj pilgrimage. U.S., China, and Australia also witnessed record-breaking heat and climate impacts.