A powerful earthquake has shaken central Japan, shattering shop windows, throwing books off shelves and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media reports. Japan's Meteorological Agency recorded the earthquake at magnitude 5.7, while the US Geological Survey estimated it at 5.5. The tremor struck at 1:04 am, with its focus around 40 kilometres beneath the surface in Shizuoka Prefecture. Several regions experienced strong shaking, including Aichi, Shizuoka, Gifu, Yamanashi, Kyoto and Nara. Smaller aftershocks followed, prompting authorities to warn residents about the possibility of further strong earthquakes over the coming days. 

A massive glacial lake outburst in Bhutan has triggered a flood alert across parts of northern West Bengal and Assam, raising fears of a sudden surge in the Sankosh river system. The breach at Shintaphu Lake in Bhutan's Lemthang region reportedly released nearly 7.4 million cubic metres of water into the downstream river network. More than 10,000 people have been moved to relief shelters and safer locations in West Bengal. Residents in vulnerable riverbank villages have been seen fleeing with their cattle as authorities issue evacuation warnings. Assam's Dhubri district is also on alert, while NDRF and SDRF teams remain on standby for emergency operations. Heavy rainfall forecast for Alipurduar has added to concerns.