A mild earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale struck Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district in Telangana at 6:50 PM on Monday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremors, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, were felt in nearby regions but caused no reported damage to property or loss of life. Residents experienced brief tremors but remained unharmed. Authorities are monitoring the situation, although no emergency measures have been deemed necessary. The incident comes amid heightened national alert due to regional tensions, but officials confirmed the quake was a natural seismic event. (PC: News18)

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake jolted Pakistan on Monday around 4:00 PM IST, the National Center for Seismology reported. Tremors were felt in parts of the country, prompting residents to evacuate buildings as a precaution. There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Pakistan lies at the intersection of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it highly prone to seismic activity. In 2024 alone, over 160 tremors were recorded across regions like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Balochistan. Authorities continue to monitor aftershock risks while urging citizens to remain vigilant and follow emergency protocols. (PC: News18)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for severe thunderstorms, hailstorms, and lightning across several states from May 3 to May 6, 2025. Affected areas include East and West Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, and parts of Northeast India. North India, particularly Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, is also under alert for dust storms and hail. Southern states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh are expected to face heavy rain and thunderstorms. The IMD advises residents to take precautions against potential damage and disruptions. (PC: ANI)

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Chile’s southern coast in the Drake Passage near Antarctica, prompting immediate tsunami warnings and coastal evacuations. Over 2,000 people were evacuated from the Magallanes region as a precaution. Chile's disaster agency SENAPRED confirmed no casualties or infrastructure damage. President Gabriel Boric assured full state support while Interior Minister Alvaro Elizalde later announced the alert was being downgraded, though advised citizens to avoid coastal areas. Minor sea-level changes were recorded, with up to 90cm waves possible. The Hydrographic Service said waves would hit Antarctica first, with Chile’s extreme south affected later. Aftershocks continue to be monitored. (PC: AFP)

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage near Cape Horn, prompting tsunami warnings and mass evacuations in southern Chile and Argentina. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10km, with its epicenter 219km from Ushuaia, Argentina. Chile's Senapred evacuated over 1,700 people, including from Puerto Williams and Puerto Natales, and activated its highest disaster alert. Argentina moved 2,000 people from coastal areas in Tierra del Fuego. No injuries or damage have been reported. President Gabriel Boric urged calm and cooperation, as authorities continue to monitor the situation in this seismically active region. (PC: Reuters)

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the Drake Passage off the southern coast of Chile and Argentina on May 2, 2025. The epicenter was located 219 km from Ushuaia, Argentina, at a depth of 10 km. In response, both Chile and Argentina issued tsunami warnings, urging residents along the Magallanes coastline to evacuate. Chilean President Gabriel Boric called for the evacuation of coastal areas, while over 1,100 people in Puerto Williams were relocated to safer areas. Aftershocks have been reported, and local authorities continue to monitor the situation, advising residents to move to areas higher than 30 meters above sea level. 

A strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, triggering a tsunami alert and widespread evacuations. The quake occurred near Cape Horn at a shallow depth of 10 km, according to the US Geological Survey. Chilean authorities, including President Gabriel Boric, ordered the evacuation of the Magallanes region’s coastline due to tsunami risks. The Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service warned of waves reaching Antarctic bases and southern Chilean cities. In Argentina’s Ushuaia, no damage or evacuations were reported. Emergency services continue to monitor the region as a precaution against aftershocks and rising sea levels. (PC: Hindustan Times)

In regions like Puglia, Italy, and Naxos, Greece, the growing trend of perfectly manicured beaches for Instagram posts is endangering local wildlife. Sand grooming machines, often used by beach resorts to create smooth, pristine shores, are inadvertently damaging the nests of loggerhead sea turtles. These machines crush eggs and disrupt nesting sites, severely affecting hatchling survival rates. Environmentalists and conservationists are sounding alarms over the harmful impact of overtourism and calling for more sustainable practices, such as limiting tourist numbers and promoting eco-friendly beach management, to protect these vital habitats. (Getty Images)  

On May 2, 2025, a powerful dust storm followed by heavy rain struck Delhi-NCR, killing four family members in Dwarka after a tree collapsed on their home. The severe weather disrupted flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport, causing major delays and diversions to cities like Ahmedabad and Jaipur. A metal structure at Terminal 3 collapsed due to strong winds. Across the city, uprooted trees, traffic jams, and waterlogging were reported in areas like RK Puram and Lajpat Nagar. The IMD issued a yellow alert, warning of more thunderstorms and rain in the coming days. (PC: The Economic Times)

  On May 2, 2025, severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall swept across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), providing much-needed relief from a prolonged heatwave. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert, forecasting continued thunderstorms, heavy rain, and gusty winds up to 80 km/h over the next three days. The early morning downpour led to waterlogging in several areas, including Moti Bagh, RK Puram, and the Dwarka Underpass, causing traffic disruptions and uprooted trees. The IMD also warned of similar conditions across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Rajasthan. (PC: HT File)