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According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake at 1:15 pm (local time) (5:15 pm GMT) at a depth of 76 kilometres (47 miles). The earthquake's epicenter was located near the coast of the Atacama Desert.
Chile's Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service said the quake's characteristics did not meet the conditions necessary to generate a tsunami along the South American Coast, the Associated Press reported.
Miguel Ortiz, deputy director of Chile's national disaster response service, Senapred, said the powerful earthquake caused "minor" infrastructural damage and power disruptions, leaving nearly 23,000 people without electricity.
"Some minor landslides have been recorded, which are being monitored and coordinated with the municipalities," he said.
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The buffaloes, owned by Sharif Ali, were grazing in the ridge when the lightning struck around 6:30 pm. However, no loss of human life was reported.
The incident was reported to local authorities by Sharif Ali, following which the animal husbandry department visited the site on Thursday. The department assessed the losses, recorded the death of the animals and has forwarded the report to higher authorities for further action.
Gujjar pastoralists from Punjab migrate to highland pastures in Chamba district during summer to ensure fodder for their cattle. Many of them, including Sharif Ali, had set up temporary camps in the Chanju region. The families are expected to return to their native places after the summer season ends.
Sharif Ali expressed deep distress, stating that his entire family depends on these buffaloes for livelihood. "With all the buffaloes gone, we are left with nothing. We request the government and administration to provide us with compensation at the earliest," he said.
Winter surprise in June: Tourists play in the snow at Rohtang Pass near Manali.
Across Manali, the mood is celebratory as travellers embrace this unseasonal burst of winter. Many describe the experience as nothing short of magical — an alpine escape where the scorching heat and humidity of the plains vanish, replaced by crisp mountain air. From snowball fights to cozy bonfires, the contrast between the sweltering cities and this frosty retreat couldn't be more dramatic.
Tourists are seizing the moment, indulging in thrilling activities like river rafting and paragliding. Meanwhile, locals have swiftly adapted to the surprise cold snap. Woollens are out, and heaters and tandoors are back in use, with mornings and evenings now boasting a December-like chill — even in the middle of June.
Several areas of the region as well as transportation have been badly affected. National Highway (NH) 17, the major road that links Meghalaya to Assam, has been swept away.
Roads in Boko and Chaygaon have washed away, resulting in loss of connectivity between Guwahati and Tura.
The Shingra forest area near Boko, located about 70 km from Guwahati, has suffered damage due to extreme flooding. Trucks and heavy vehicles got stuck, while smaller ones were forced to reroute via Bongaigaon.
The mishap occurred around 3pm on Wednesday at the intersection of Guangming Street and Shuichang Road, prompting swift responses from various local departments, including the urban management, police, and emergency services. Following assessments, it was reported that three individuals from the vehicles were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The Handan City Urban Management Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Bureau's notification suggested that the initial assessment pointed towards the road collapse being a result of underground pipeline leakage causing erosion of the roadbed. Repair work is currently underway as investigations continue to ascertain the precise causes of the incident.
© Rossi/BBC Weather WatchersA view towards the Cairngorms from Aviemore
Meteorological summer started on Sunday, but cold air from the north has brought some chilly weather.
BBC Scotland weather presenter Judith Ralston said:
"Snow on the hills of Scotland is not unusual in early June.The cool conditions are expected to continue for the next few days, but the forecast is for the high winds to ease and fewer showers from Thursday.
"The colder air has come down from Iceland and, with the strength of wind, it reached Scotland before getting much time to warm up."
© Meteovilles / X / Lukas Jonaitis / ShutterstockMore hail is expected today after pummeling the east of France yesterday
Powerful storms battered central France yesterday, bringing hail and heavy rain to several areas - and more is set to come
Storms originating in the north-east of France swept towards the south-west throughout the course of the day, leading to heightened weather warnings being put in place in several departments.
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Between 2021 and May 2025, 173 people in the district have died in wildlife encounters, with 150 of those deaths linked to tigers. Injuries have also soared, from 76 in 2021 to over 314 in 2024, with 129 cases already reported this year. Livestock losses have been severe too, with more than 10,900 animals killed during the same period. The state has paid over Rs 122 crore in compensation, Rs 31.39 crore of which was disbursed in the 2024 - 25 financial year alone.
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The dogs bit Ayush while he was playing with friends outside his home in the Suwasra-Runija road area, about 80 km from the district headquarters, on Wednesday, he said.
The canines from across the road charged at the children who were busy playing. While his friends managed to run away, Ayush could not escape, the official said.
Collector Aditi Garg has ordered an inquiry into the incident. Sitamau Sub-Divisional Magistrate Shivani Garg is part of the investigation team, officials said.
"The collector has said that a proposal would be sent to the chief minister's office for financial assistance to the victim's family," SDM Shivani told PTI.
She said the authorities have been asked to vaccinate and sterilise stray dogs in the area.
"Stray dogs from residential areas will be moved to non-residential areas," The SDM said, quoting the collector's order.
PTI
Comment: Update June 6
The New Indian Express reports: