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)

On June 1, 2025, India witnessed extreme weather events across several regions. In Delhi and the NCR, powerful dust storms with wind speeds up to 80 km/h disrupted life, uprooted trees, and caused property damage. The IMD issued warnings for thunderstorms, strong winds, and rainfall across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and nearby areas. Simultaneously, heavy monsoon rains triggered severe floods and landslides in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, affecting over 78,000 people and claiming at least 17 lives. The Centre has pledged full support, highlighting the urgency for enhanced disaster preparedness nationwide. (PC: HT)    

Severe floods and landslides triggered by relentless rainfall have wreaked havoc across Northeast India, claiming at least 30 lives and affecting over 60,000 people. In Assam, parts of National Highway 17, connecting Meghalaya and Assam, were washed away near Boko and Chaygaon, cutting off vital road access between Tura and Guwahati. A newly built section in the Shingra Reserve Forest collapsed under surging floodwaters. Arunachal Pradesh was also hit hard, with nine deaths, including seven in a single landslide. Assam alone reported five deaths. Red and orange weather alerts remain in effect as the region battles extreme weather. (PC: NDTV)

As of June 1, 2025, relentless monsoon rains have triggered severe floods and landslides across Northeast India, resulting in at least 28 fatalities. The Indian Meteorological Department attributes the heavy rainfall to a depression over Bangladesh. In Assam, Guwahati experienced urban flooding, with five deaths reported in a landslide in Bonda. Arunachal Pradesh saw seven fatalities when a vehicle was swept into a gorge on National Highway 13, and two more deaths occurred in Lower Subansiri district. Mizoram reported five deaths amid 113 landslides, while Meghalaya confirmed six fatalities. Manipur faced flash floods and landslides, leading to the evacuation of 277 individuals to relief camps. Authorities across the region remain on high alert. (PC: Jersey Evening Post)

On May 31, 2025, seven people, including two women and two children, were killed in a massive landslide on National Highway-13 in Arunachal Pradesh's East Kameng district. The incident occurred between the Bana-Seppa stretch, a known landslide-prone area, when a Maruti car traveling towards Seppa was swept away by a rain-triggered landslide and plunged into a gorge. Rescue teams later recovered the bodies. The tragedy highlights the vulnerability of the region during the monsoon season, which often brings heavy rainfall leading to such disasters. Officials have expressed condolences and emphasized the need for caution during this period. (PC: LOKMAT TIMES)

Delhi recorded its wettest May ever with 188.9 mm of rainfall, driven by frequent thunderstorms and gusty winds, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Remarkably, no heatwave days were observed in the capital this month, in contrast to six last year. Meanwhile, IMD issued red alerts for five northeastern states—Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, and Meghalaya—due to heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from a depression over Bangladesh. The alert warns of possible landslides and strong winds up to 60 km/h. Continued rainfall is expected in the northeast and sub-Himalayan regions over the next week. (PC: Business Today)