Air pollution in Hyderabad has reached alarming levels, equating to the harmful effects of smoking approximately 1.4 cigarettes daily. Recent data highlights a significant rise in air pollutants such as PM2.5 and PM10, which are primarily responsible for the deteriorating air quality in the city. Sources of these pollutants include vehicular emissions, industrial activities, and dust from construction sites. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Hyderabad often indicates a moderateto poorcategory, impacting the health of its residents.

The consequences of prolonged exposure to such pollution levels are severe, with increased risks of respiratory issues, cardiovascular diseases, and a general decline in overall public health. Medical experts have expressed concerns over the growing number of patients experiencing symptoms related to air pollution, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and other lung-related ailments. Children and the elderly are especially vulnerable to the adverse effects of poor air quality.

The state government and environmental agencies have taken measures to monitor and mitigate air pollution. Steps include stricter regulations on vehicle emissions, promoting public transportation, and increasing green cover in urban areas. Despite these efforts, the pollution levels remain high, prompting health experts to recommend that citizens take precautions. Recommendations include limiting outdoor activities, especially during peak pollution hours, using air purifiers indoors, and wearing protective masks when venturing outside.

Public awareness campaigns are being initiated to educate people about the risks of air pollution and encourage eco-friendly practices. While immediate solutions may help curb the rising pollution, long-term strategies focused on sustainable development and reducing emissions are crucial for improving Hyderabads air quality and protecting public health.

Delhis air quality has severely declined, plunging into the "very poor" category as the city becomes engulfed in a dense layer of smog. The Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded a reading of 349, with specific areas like Aya Nagar and Anand Vihar experiencing even worse levels, crossing the 400 mark. The combination of dust particles, smoke, and dense fog has created a hazardous situation, significantly reducing visibility across the city.

The heavy smog has had a profound impact on daily activities, particularly affecting air travel. Numerous flights at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport faced delays and cancellations due to poor visibility. The airports operations were hampered as the thick haze made it challenging for pilots to navigate. This disruption extended to neighboring regions, including parts of Punjab, where similar issues were reported.

Environmental experts attribute the worsening air quality to several factors, including increased vehicular emissions, construction dust, and burning of crop residue in nearby states. The seasonal drop in temperature combined with reduced wind speed has exacerbated the accumulation of pollutants, trapping them near the surface. Authorities have issued health advisories, urging residents to limit outdoor activities, wear masks, and use air purifiers at home.

Despite government measures, like the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), aimed at curbing pollution, the current scenario underscores the ongoing challenge of managing air quality in the region. The thick blanket of smog has turned Delhi into a virtual "gas chamber," highlighting the urgent need for long-term solutions to address the recurring air pollution crisis.

The NDRF and SDRF moved thousands of residents from flooded areas to relief camps when the rivers in both states were overflowing. Hyderabad and Vijayawada are two of the hardest-hit areas.

For the second day in a row, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh saw torrential rains, which caused floods and waterlogging in a number of regions as well as delays in train and road traffic on Sunday.

As severe rain continued to batter numerous regions of Telangana, including Hyderabad, on Sunday, nine individuals lost their lives in various weather-related events. Due to severe rains and waterlogging across tracks at several points on the South Central Railway network, up to 99 trains were cancelled, 4 trains were partially cancelled, and 54 trains were diverted, according to an SCR official.

Both state and federal emergency response teams had to move thousands of residents from flooded areas to relief camps due to the high water levels in their rivers.

In a conversation with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised them that the federal government will provide them with all the assistance they needed to deal with the rain and floods.

According to an official release, Reddy discussed phone calls with ministers regarding relief efforts in areas that were submerged and conducted an emergency review due to the states unceasing rains.

In Andhra, the last two days have seen unprecedented levels of rainfall that have rendered living impossible in many areas, particularly in Vijayawada and the surrounding areas. As a result, 17,000 people in the state have been evacuated due to the rain.

In two different rain-related incidents on Sunday in the districts of Mahabubabad and Khammam, a woman died and three others were thought to have been washed away.

After making landfall on Tuesday afternoon close to Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh, the severe cyclonic storm Michaung unleashed a trail of devastation across at least six coastal districts, severely damaging standing crops and interfering with transportation and communication systems, according to officials.

Strong winds that reached 90 to 110 kmph whipped the coast, and a cyclone warning center official in the state stated that the storm is predicted to progressively lessen.

Yamuna continues to surge past the Hathnikund Barrage, causing more floodwaters to seep into Delhi.

According To India Times,

Most locations in the UP have experienced temperatures north of 40 degrees due to a strong heatwave. The hospital has become overcrowded as a result of the abrupt rise in fatalities and the number of patients being admitted with fever, respiratory problems, and other problems; this has alerted the personnel.

According to SK Yadav, the District Hospital Ballias in-charge Medical Superintendent, 23 patients passed away on June 15, 20 the following day, and 11 yesterday. Diwakar Singh, the District Hospitals Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS), told reporters that fans, coolers, and air conditioners had been installed at the facility to reduce the danger of heat stroke for both patients and employees.

According to Hindustan Times,
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre reported that a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in the far Pacific generated modest tsunami waves in Vanuatu because waves less than 1.5 feet in height were observed off the port city of Lenakel. It noted that smaller waves were measured elsewhere.
The National Disaster Management Office of Vanuatu recommended people to leave coastal areas for higher ground and advised them to keep an eye on their radios for updates as well as take other safety precautions. The National Emergency Management Agency of New Zealand also stated that it anticipated strong and unusual currents in coastal locations.

According to Hindustan Times,
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, cyclonic storm "Biparjoy" over the east-central and adjacent southeast Arabian Sea is predicted to move almost northward and progressively increase into a severe cyclonic storm in the coming hours. Within the next 24 hours, it is anticipated to increase even further, becoming a very severe cyclonic storm over the same area.

According to the Indian Express,
As a cyclone forms, the MD advises Gujarati fishermen not to go into the Arabian Sea.

According to Hindustan Times, As Cyclone Mocha, the region most potent cyclone in almost a decade, is about to make landfall, hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated from the shores of Myanmar and Bangladesh. Up to 240 kilometres per hour winds were contained in the "Super Cyclone." The hurricane, which was a hazardous category four on the Saffir-Simpson scale, was predicted to diminish before making landfall on Sunday near Cox Bazar.