Hanoi reels under the relentless fury of Typhoon Matmo, as torrential rains flood streets and paralyze the city. Motorbikes and vehicles are stranded in knee-deep water, leaving residents navigating submerged roads amid the chaos. Inner-city districts are overwhelmed as drainage systems fail to cope with the continuous downpour, forcing schools to close or shift to online learning for the safety of students. Operations at Noi Bai International Airport face major disruptions, with flights delayed or rescheduled, adding to the logistical challenges. This catastrophe comes as families in northern Vietnam are still reeling from last week’s devastating Typhoon Bualoi, which claimed 51 lives. WATCH

Kolkata reels under devastating overnight rainfall, with seven fatalities reported across the city due to severe waterlogging and electrocution. South Kolkata has been the hardest hit, with casualties recorded in Beniapukur, Kalikapur, Netaji Nagar, Gariahat, Ekbalpur, Behala, and Haridevpur. The Bay of Bengal’s brewing storm has intensified the situation, triggering widespread flooding, disrupted transportation, and forcing several educational institutions to declare rain holidays. Emergency services are struggling to manage the crisis as torrential rainfall continues to wreak havoc across the city. WATCH