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Hong Kong logs new record for hottest October

The Hong Kong Observatory reported a monthly mean temperature of 27.6 deg C on Nov 1.

Cyclone Murasu makes landfall on India's eastern coast

A man stands under an umbrella next to fishing boats moored at a fishing harbour as it drizzles, ahead of Cyclone Murasu's expected landfall, in Chennai, India, November 2, 2026. REUTERS/Riya Mariyam R

Motorists advised to avoid areas in central Singapore due to risk of flash floods

The National Environment Agency had forecast heavy rain over multiple areas of the island from 2pm to 3pm on Nov 2.

Bolivia declares state of emergency over El Nino

Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz said the phenomenon will have “very severe impacts” and needs “the cooperation of all institutions”.

Haze probe: Five Singapore-registered companies agree to engage assessors

NEA said the companies’ voluntary participation in the assessment process will help establish the facts.

Six killed in helicopter crash in Indian Himalayan state: Report

Lower risk of transboundary haze affecting Singapore due to onset of inter-monsoon: NEA

Together with wetter conditions over Singapore and the nearby areas, the smoke haze situation for the Republic is expected to improve.

Thailand’s Phuket issues red alert as roads flood amid heavy rain

Residents are urged to immediately move electrical appliances, valuables and other possessions out of reach of potential flooding.

Haze in S’pore: PM2.5 reading in the west returns to normal zone after entering elevated range

The one-hour PM2.5 readings for all five regions stood between 24 and 47, in the normal range, at noon.

Early winter chill grips South Korea

Artificial snow being sprayed on the slopes of the Mona Yongpyong Resort in South Korea’s Gangwon province on Oct 28.

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