A massive dust storm swept through Rajasthan's Churu district, turning day into night and bringing normal life to a standstill. Viral videos captured a giant wall of dust engulfing highways, markets and residential areas as visibility dropped to near zero. Drivers were forced to switch on headlights in broad daylight while strong winds carried thick clouds of dust across the region. Meteorologists say the event was linked to intense pre-monsoon activity, rising temperatures and a localized low-pressure system. Churu's location near the Thar Desert may have contributed to the massive volume of dust carried by the winds. The India Meteorological Department has warned of increased weather activity across Rajasthan, with thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and rainfall expected in the coming days.  

Philippines has been hit by a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami waves, damaging infrastructure and leaving at least 19 people dead and more than 200 injured. The earthquake, the strongest to hit the Philippines this year, caused widespread panic across several provinces. Viral footage showed students and teachers caught in a terrifying moment during a school flag ceremony as the ground shook violently beneath them. Authorities issued tsunami advisories across parts of the Pacific region, while emergency teams rushed to affected areas. Buildings collapsed, roads and bridges suffered damage, and thousands of residents were displaced. Airport operations were also disrupted, with multiple flights cancelled.