A powerful winter cold snap is causing widespread travel disruption across Europe, with flights and train services affected in several countries. Forecasters warn that blizzards and heavy snowfall could make conditions even worse in the coming days, raising the risk of further delays and cancellations across the region.

EU: Severe Cold Snap Disrupts Flights and Trains Across Europe

Black ice and freezing rain have disrupted daily life across western Germany, forcing authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia to close thousands of schools as a safety precaution. With severe weather warnings in place, many students have switched to remote learning, reviving systems first used during the pandemic to keep education running without risking lives.


Germany: Freezing Rain Shuts 5,400 Schools | WION 

Cold weather makes cars burn more fuel due to thicker engine oil, longer warm-up times, denser air and extra strain on batteries and tyres. With winter reducing fuel efficiency by up to 15%, simple habits like correct tyre pressure and smoother driving can help save fuel.

Does cold weather make your petrol last longer?

Large parts of Germany are waking up to a sudden burst of winter weather as the national meteorological service issues widespread frost warnings. The DWD says nearly half the country faces freezing temperatures, slippery roads and early-morning ice hazards. 

Arctic Air Sweeps Across Germany: Early Winter Cold Snap

Cyclone Shakti is expected to affect parts of Maharashtra with moderate to high cyclone warnings in place from October 3 to 7, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).


Cyclone Shakti: IMD Issues Warning For Maharashtra, Heavy Rains Expected

Stay updated with the latest weather forecasts across India, including temperature trends, rainfall predictions, and regional weather alerts to plan your day effectively.


India weather outlook: Forecasts and updates

India's Weather: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an all-India weather warning alerting the country about expected adverse weather conditions. 


India's Weather: IMD Issues All-India Weather Warning 

Mumbai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and nearby districts for very heavy rain this festive weekend. The city is expected to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall from Saturday to Sunday due to a fresh depression forming over the Bay of Bengal.


Mumbai: Very Heavy Rain Expected This Festive Weekend, IMD Issues Orange Alert

Beginning Saturday, monorail services on the 19.54-km Chembur to Saat Rasta route will be suspended for at least two months to carry out system upgrades aimed at improving long-term reliability. The decision follows a series of service disruptions over the past month caused by technical issues.


MMRDA Temporarily Suspends Monorail Services In Mumbai 

Pakistan Floods: India has issued a fresh flood alert to Pakistan, stating their intent of warning as 'humanitarian'.

India's goodwill alert to Pakistan: 'Exceptionally high' flood risk warning issued 

India-Pakistan: India has issued a flood alert to Pakistan despite the Indus Waters Treaty being in abeyance.


Pakistan flood: Death toll crosses 800 | Pak on 'exceptionally high'  

Hurricane Erin continues to gain strength as it moves closer to the U.S. East Coast, bringing the threat of dangerous surf, strong rip currents, and coastal hazards. Authorities are monitoring closely as a second tropical system begins to form in its wake. 


Hurricane Erin: Outer Banks 'highly vulnerable': Experts warn

Heavy monsoon rains have triggered flash floods across northern Pakistan, killing at least 300 people. Rescuers are battling debris and ongoing rainfall to recover bodies and deliver aid to affected districts. Watch to know more on this!

Pakistan flood claims over 330 lives | Weather department warns of heavy rains

At least 60 people were killed in a cloudburst-triggered flash flood in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, hitting the Machail Mata Yatra route. A rescue operation by the Army, NDRF, SDRF, and local authorities is underway.

J&K cloudburst kills at least 60 in Kishtwar's Chasoti village, rescue ops underway; CM announces ex-gratia aid

The US Northeast is long overdue for a hurricane, experts have warned. Whenever this happens, it could cause massive destruction, causing damages worth more than $450 million. The region has not witnessed a major hurricane landfall for 70 years.

Gargantuan hurricane WILL occur in Northeast US. It is long overdue, experts warn

The record for the longest lightning strike was set in 2017 over the Great Plains in a region known as the hotspot for such bolts. The WMO revealed that it travelled such a long distance that it would take a commercial jet 90 minutes to make that trip. 

Longest lightning bolt travelled a staggering 829 km upstaging previous record holder by...

Clouds with holes are not a natural occurrence but are being created by aeroplanes that fly through them. The punch-hold clouds have been seen in many regions. The science behind this also leads to rainfall and snowfall.

Bizarre finding shows airplanes are triggering rain and snow. Here's how

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red alert' of heavy to very heavy rainfall in 10 districts in the state on Sunday, including Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, Chamba, Una, Hamirpur and Bilaspur.

Himachal Pradesh Rains: 3 dead in 24 hours, schools shut in some districts

SpaceX will launch Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS on 11 June 2025 at 8:00 am ET. India’s Shubhanshu Shukla joins the international crew, marking a historic return for India to space after 41 years. The weather is 85% favorable.

Axiom Mission 4: SpaceX set for 11 June launch from Florida

The minimum temperature of the national capital region on Sunday was recorded at 27.2 degrees Celsius, 0.3 degrees above the season’s average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). 

Rain lashes Delhi-NCR after dust storm, brings respite from heat

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert as heavy rains raised the water level in the Teesta River to potentially dangerous levels.

Sikkim rains: 1,500 tourists stranded as heavy rains trigger landslides; Red alert issued as Teesta swells to dangerous levels

IPL 2025, Qualifier 2: Ahmedabad receives slight drizzle on match eve as rain threatens PBKS-MI clash

On Saturday (May 31), the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that in the last 24 hours, at least five people, including children, have died as the rainfall triggered landslides in the Kamrup area.

India's monsoon wreaks havoc: 5 dead in Assam, red alerts in Kerala and Sikkim

IMD issued an orange alert for May 31. Delhi witnessed the wettest May on record since 1901, with 188.9mm of Rainfall. 

Record breaking rainfall in Delhi; IMD issues orange alert for May 31

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