Airlines in the US canceled more than 1,000 flights on Friday (December 26), despite the big festival of Christmas, as severe storm warnings and heavy snowfall were forecast in many parts of the country. There is a possibility of snowfall of up to 10 inches overnight in the country’s largest city New York and due to this the temperature is likely to fall below zero.

worst condition in new york
According to the Flight Aware website, at least 1,191 flights were canceled and 3,974 flights were delayed as of 1:00 pm on Friday. The worst impact was seen at the three major airports of New York, LaGuardia, JFK and Newark, where the maximum number of flights were cancelled. Apart from this, passengers are also facing a lot of problems at the airports of Boston and Detroit. The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting snowfall in the upper Great Lakes region and the center of the storm is moving northeast.

According to the report of news agency AFP, a warning has been issued for travelers returning from holidays in America regarding the dangerous condition of the roads. New York Mayor Eric Adams said winter storm warnings had been issued and city crews had been deployed to clear snow from roads.

Travelers advised to remain alert
American airlines companies advised passengers to remain alert on social media platform X. Airlines say that passengers must check the status before coming to the airport to catch the flight. NWS has given a clear warning that the situation has become extremely dangerous from the Great Lakes to New England.

Apart from New York, America’s largest city, Chicago’s airports were at the top on Flight Aware’s Misery Map, which shows the situation of flight delays and cancellations. According to the website, about 785 flights have been canceled at New York area airports following the warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS).

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At least 241 people died in the central provinces of the country due to Typhoon ‘Kalmegi’ in the Philippines. Apart from this, many people went missing. Meanwhile, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency on Thursday (6 November 2025). This is the worst natural disaster to hit the Philippines this year. Most of the people died due to drowning in the flash floods due to Cyclone Kalmegi, while 127 people are missing. Most of them are residents of the central province of Cebu. This province has been most affected.

Kalmegi is a tropical cyclone, which moved towards the South China Sea after passing through the archipelago on Wednesday (5 November 2025). Nearly 20 lakh people were affected by the storm’s wrath, while more than 5.6 lakh villagers were displaced, of which about 4.5 lakh had to take shelter in emergency shelters. President Marcos made this emergency declaration during a meeting with disaster response officials to assess the situation after the typhoon. This announcement will help the government to release emergency relief funds rapidly and stop hoarding of food grains and profiteering.

Most devastation in Seibu, villages submerged in water

Cebu province is said to be the worst affected area by the storm. Electricity and communication have come to a complete standstill in many villages. According to local reports, hundreds of people are still trapped on the rooftops of their homes waiting for rescue teams. The Meteorological Department said that Kalmegi hit the coastal areas with a speed of up to 200 km/hour, causing high waves in the sea and waterlogging in low-lying areas. Even after the storm has passed, strong winds and heavy rains continue, causing difficulties in the rescue operation.

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Typhoon Kalmaegi has caused massive devastation in central Philippines. According to officials, at least 52 people have died so far, while 13 people are missing. Most of the deaths occurred due to heavy rains and floods. In many areas, people’s houses were washed away, vehicles were submerged in water and dozens of families reached the rooftops to save their lives.

The area most affected by the storm is the central Philippines, which was trying to recover from a deadly earthquake some time ago. According to the local administration, relief and rescue operations are going on a war footing, but due to continuous rains it is becoming difficult to reach many places.

Helicopter accident in relief mission, 6 soldiers died
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a helicopter of the Philippines Air Force crashed on Tuesday (4 November 2025). The accident occurred in Agusan del Sur province, in which 6 people died. This helicopter was on a mission to deliver humanitarian aid and relief material to the storm-affected areas. The army said that the reasons for the accident are being investigated.

Heavy damage in Palawan due to strong winds
According to the Meteorological Department, Typhoon Kalmegi passed through Linapacan area of ​​Palawan Province in the early hours of Wednesday (November 5, 2025). During this period, the wind speed was 120 kilometers per hour, while strong gusts reached 150 kilometers per hour. The roofs of hundreds of houses were blown away by the storm and the power supply came to a standstill. Meteorologists said that this storm is now moving towards the South China Sea.

Relief and rescue continues
Government and army teams are carrying out rescue operations in the affected areas. The help of naval ships and helicopters is being taken to deliver food, water and medicines. The local administration has warned that there is a danger of landslides in many areas in the next 24 hours.

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Haiti, a country in the southern Caribbean, is currently in the grip of Hurricane Melissa. Many rivers are in spate due to continuous rain and strong winds. According to CNN report, at least 25 people have died in the country so far. Officials of Haiti’s Civil Defense Agency informed that they do not have much resources for relief work, due to which people are forced to protect themselves. Many villages have been completely submerged and hundreds of families are taking shelter in temporary camps.

In many areas of southern Haiti, villages have been flooded due to breach of river embankments. Local administration said that hundreds of houses collapsed, while dozens of people are missing. Social workers and local people are working together for relief and rescue operations. The situation has become even more serious due to limited presence of the administration.

Power outages and signs of devastation in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category 5 super cyclone, the most dangerous level on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 77 percent of the country has been left in darkness due to strong winds and rain. The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) company said the electricity grid had been badly damaged and restoration could take several days. According to the government spokesperson, there was pressure on the grid even before the storm, now a large part of it has been completely destroyed. Along with removing the debris, the army and police are busy in providing relief material. So far, four bodies have been recovered from the St. Elizabeth area, while many people are still reported missing.

Melissa also reached Cuba

After causing devastation in Jamaica, the storm reached Cuba on Monday. Although it weakened a bit here to a Category 3 storm, it still caused significant damage in southern areas due to strong winds and high tides. According to the Cuban government, roofs were blown off many coastal homes and roads were flooded. Officials have advised citizens to take shelter at higher places.

Now Melissa is moving towards Bahamas, big danger in next 24 hours

The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that by Wednesday afternoon (October 29, 2025), Melissa’s wind speed was recorded at 100 mph (160 km/h). Now this storm is moving towards Bahamas as Category 2. NHC has warned that in the next 24 hours this storm will pass over or near Long Island and Crooked Island. The Bahamas administration has declared a state of emergency and people from coastal areas are being evacuated to safe places. Warning of heavy rainfall and waves 6 to 8 feet high has been issued.

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Hurricane Melissa, which arose in the Caribbean Sea, became more powerful by late night on Sunday (26 October 2025). According to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), this storm can now reach Category 5, which means its wind speed can exceed 250 kilometers per hour.

It is the 13th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) had already warned that a higher than average number of storms could be seen this season.

Current position and speed of the storm
As of Sunday night, Melissa’s center was about 205 kilometers south-southwest of Jamaica’s capital Kingston and about 495 kilometers south-west of Cuba’s Guantanamo. This storm is moving towards the west at a speed of about 7 kilometers per hour. Its wind speed has been recorded at 230 kilometers per hour. NHC has warned that this storm could reach Category 5 status by Monday and affect Jamaica by Tuesday morning and Cuba and Bahamas by Wednesday (October 29, 2025).

State of emergency in Jamaica, airports closed

Extensive preparations have been started in Jamaica even before the impact of Hurricane Melissa. The government has closed both Norman Manley International (Kingston) and Sangster International (Montego Bay) airports. Residents of coastal areas like Old Harbor Bay have been ordered to evacuate their homes. Government Minister Desmond McKenzie said that more than 650 relief camps have been opened in Jamaica and thousands of food packets have been kept ready in advance. However, officials have expressed concern that many people are not following evacuation orders, which could make the situation more serious.

Danger of heavy rain and flood

According to NHC, Jamaica and southern Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic) may receive 30 to 40 inches (up to 1 meter) of rain. There is a serious possibility of landslides, floods and power cuts due to such rains. Jamaica Meteorological Service director Ivan Thompson warned that storm surges could prove most destructive in the southern part of the island. There is a possibility of flood in every area, so people living in low-lying areas should immediately move to safe places. The NHC also said storm surge could reach up to 13 feet (4 meters) above ground level, inundating coastal areas.

Devastation in Haiti and Dominican Republic
At least four deaths have been confirmed so far, including three in Haiti and one in the Dominican Republic. Three people died and 5 were injured when a wall collapsed due to heavy rains in Haiti’s Sainte-Suzanne area. Due to heavy rains the water level of rivers has increased and many bridges have been washed away. Officials said that many villages have been completely cut off, making it difficult to deliver relief material.

Warning for Cuba and Bahamas
According to NHC’s forecast, the storm will affect eastern parts of Cuba by late night on Tuesday (28 October 2025). The Cuban government has issued a hurricane warning for the provinces of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo and Holguín, while a tropical storm warning has been issued for Las Tunas. There is a possibility of rain up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) in Cuba. At the same time, the Bahamas Meteorological Department said that the south-eastern and central Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands may come under the influence of the storm by the beginning of next week.

NHC Deputy Director Jamie Rome said that the situation in Jamaica and surrounding areas could deteriorate rapidly. People should be prepared for difficult conditions for several days. Meteorologists are calling it one of the most powerful Caribbean hurricanes in the last several years. He says that due to climate change, both the intensity and frequency of tropical storms are increasing in the Atlantic region.

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The cyclonic system developing over the Bay of Bengal can turn into a storm within 24 hours. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), it is likely to turn into a severe cyclonic storm ‘Montha’ in the next 48 hours. This storm is currently centered about 620 km from Port Blair and 780 km south-east of Chennai. Due to Montha, there are chances of heavy to very heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu from 27 to 30 October. In view of this, the army has been put on alert.

According to the Meteorological Department, there is going to be a change in the weather in the country’s capital Delhi in the next 3 days. On October 27 and 28, due to the influence of western disturbance, there may be light drizzle or showers in the evening or night, while on October 29, the weather will be partially clear.

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Change in weather patterns will be seen in UP also. IMD has issued a rain alert in the state for the next 4 days from October 27. Today on Monday, there are chances of rain and thundershowers at isolated places in the western and eastern parts of the state. There is also a possibility of fog in both parts during late night and morning.

There is a possibility of rain at isolated places in the western and eastern parts of the state on October 28. There is also a possibility of fog in both the parts during late night and morning. According to the Meteorological Department, rain alert has been issued today in Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etawah, and Jalaun. Apart from this, there is a possibility of rain in Hamirpur, Mahoba, Jhansi and Lalitpur also.
How will the weather be in Bihar?
The effect of the cyclone of Bay of Bengal will reach Bihar. According to IMD, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain in Bihar between October 29 and 31. In some districts (Gaya, Bhagalpur, Patna, Muzaffarpur) there may be rain with strong wind and thunder.

It will rain in the mountains too
According to IMD, the latest western disturbance will also affect the western Himalayan region i.e. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal and Uttarakhand from October 27. There may be light rain in Uttarakhand from 27-29 October, due to which the cold is likely to increase.

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Disaster management teams in Odisha are on high alert due to cyclonic storm Montha in the Bay of Bengal. Regarding this, a warning of heavy rain has been issued in the state from October 27. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), a severe cyclonic storm is expected to form in the Bay of Bengal today i.e. 26th October.

Chance of heavy rain in Andhra Pradesh

This cyclonic storm will intensify further and reach Kakinada in the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam by the night of 28 October. Due to the cyclone, there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain at some places in Yanam and Rayalaseema in Andhra Pradesh from 27 to 28 October.

There is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain in many districts of Odisha including Ganjam, Gajapati, Raigarh, Koraput and Malkangiri on October 28 and 29. Wind speed will increase up to 60-70 km/hr and in some districts winds can reach up to 80 km/hr. Light to moderate rainfall is expected at most places in Tamil Nadu during October 25 to 26 and heavy rain at some places on October 28.

Cold will increase in Delhi-NCR

It is now getting cold in Delhi-NCR. The night temperature has reached 16 degrees Celsius. Today on Sunday, the night of Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Delhi is going to be very cold, because the minimum temperature here can be recorded up to 16 degrees Celsius. A forecast has been issued for the maximum temperature of entire Delhi NCR to be between 30 to 31 degrees Celsius on Sunday. At present, the level of pollution in Delhi NCR is gradually decreasing these days.

The air of many cities of UP is poisonous

In Uttar Pradesh, the air has become poisonous due to increasing pollution levels in many districts including Lucknow, Kanpur and Varanasi. The weather department has predicted rain in October. Due to rain, the temperature will decrease in different districts and cold will also increase. According to Lucknow Meteorological Centre, the weather is likely to remain dry on October 26 and 27, while on October 29, isolated rain drops may occur in eastern UP.

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Ragasa, the most powerful storm of this year, has shaken many countries including Hong Kong, Philippines. Hong Kong International Airport will remain closed for 36 hours from Tuesday 23 September to 25 September. Super Typhoon Ragasa is now moving towards the coastal areas of southern China. Due to this super storm, the possibility of strong winds, torrential rains and floods have increased.

There is a possibility of reaching the south of Hong Kong and Macau in Ragasa after the winds at a speed of 270 km per hour in the Philippines, causing thousands of people to vacate their homes. Due to this storm, waves can arise more than three meters (10 feet) in the Philippines, about which a warning has already been issued.

People alerted
According to The Independent, the authorities have warned that there is a possibility of flood and landslide from Ragasa and houses may suffer heavy losses in the affected areas. The authorities have appealed to the local people to deposit emergency supply reserves, strengthen doors and windows and vacate underground areas to deal with any emergency situation.

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Alert issued in many areas of China
Due to ragasa, there is also a possibility of torrential rains and strong winds in the coastal areas of China from Tuesday. Schools, offices, factories have been ordered to be closed in many cities such as Jiangmen, Yangjiang, Jhongshan and Jhuhai in Southern Guangdong province. According to China’s weather agency, this storm can knock more than once in Guangdong.

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The monsoon is currently active in Bihar and on Wednesday (September 10), many districts of the state have predicted strong winds, cloud roaring and thunderstorms. However, even today, there is a strong possibility of more rainfall in North Bihar all districts. The Meteorological Department has expressed the possibility of less rainfall in South Bihar today.

According to the Meteorological Center, today there is more chances of heavy rainfall in North Bihar, while South Bihar will receive relatively low rainfall. With this, in most parts of the state for the next three to four days, the night temperature can be dropped by two to three degrees Celsius.

Today there will be strong rains in these five districts

The Meteorological Department has today issued a yellow alert on heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in five districts- East Champaran, West Champaran, Supaul, Araria and Kishanganj. The effect of rain is being seen in these districts since early Wednesday. At the same time, in Shivhar, Sitamarhi and Madhubani districts, there was a warning of rain and cloud roaring since morning.

In some places in all these areas, there is also a possibility of strong winds at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. Orange alert was issued in the capital Patna at three o’clock in the late night. The Meteorological Department has clarified that the monsoon will be active in the entire state for the next five days.

Which district of Bihar has the highest rainfall?

On Tuesday, many districts including Patna received rain, due to which the temperature dropped. The maximum rainfall was recorded at 117.4 mm in Kishanganj, while Araria received 95 mm, Khagaria 80.4 mm, Samastipur 78.4 mm and Begusarai received 68.4 mm of rainfall. Apart from this, Purnia recorded 62.2 mm, 52.6 mm in Siwan and 50.8 mm in Fatuha in Patna district.

Floods, Bakhtiyarpur, Pandarak, Daniyavan and Atmalgola also received moderate levels. Aurangabad, Madhepura, Nalanda and Rohtas recorded 30 to 50 mm of rainfall. At the same time, Vaishali, Bhojpur, Jamui, Banka, Madhubani, Supaul, Muzaffarpur, Shivhar and Gaya districts received light to moderate rains.

There is no possibility of any major change in temperature for the next five days

Along with the rain, the temperature also saw a drop. On Tuesday, the capital Patna recorded a temperature of 2.3 degrees to 32.4 degrees Celsius. North Bihar recorded the biggest decline, while the maximum temperature in the state was 34.5 degrees Celsius in Motihari.

In most districts, the temperature was between 31 and 32 degrees Celsius. According to the Meteorological Department, there is no possibility of any major change in temperature for the next five days.

The fall in rain and temperature has given relief to the people from the heat, but the Meteorological Department has appealed to be cautious in view of lightning and strong winds.