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Bengal, Assam on high flood alert after glacial lake bursts in Bhutan

Flood alerts have been raised in West Bengal and Assam following the bursting of a glacial lake in Bhutan. Authorities in both states are monitoring river levels closely as swollen waters move downstream. Residents in low-lying and riverbank areas have been advised to remain cautious and follow official instructions. Officials say preparedness measures are being intensified to reduce the risk to lives and property.

Delhi Records Coldest October Day in Four Years as Cyclone Arnab Lowers Temperatures

Delhi registered its coldest October day in four years, with the Safdarjung base weather station recording a maximum of 25.4 degrees Celsius. That reading was roughly 5.6 degrees below the seasonal normal. Across the region, maximum temperatures ranged from 20.6 degrees Celsius in Karnal, Haryana, to 27.4 degrees Celsius in Patiala, Punjab. The cooler conditions were linked to Cyclone Arnab, according to the report.

Overnight Rain Cools Delhi and Lifts Air Quality to Moderate Levels

Light overnight rain brought a noticeable winter chill to Delhi, according to the reporting. The city's Air Quality Index had sat in the Poor category, above 200, on Wednesday and Thursday. By 4 am on Friday, the AQI had dropped to 133, which falls in the Moderate category, based on data from the Central Pollution Control Board. The improvement follows the rainfall, which helped settle pollutants in the air.