Climate Disaster: Heavy rain and landslides across India’s Uttar Pradesh and Nepal have killed at least 68 people in 72 hours, with Nepal still reeling from last month’s deadly floods. Himalayan Resilience: Nepal used Climate Week NYC to push for Himalayan climate action, highlighting glacier and flood risks and calling for a resilience mechanism with India and China. Extreme Weather Outlook: Forecasters warn a developing El Niño could be among the strongest on record, raising drought risk in parts of Asia while worsening floods and heat elsewhere. Clean Transport (and Energy): India launched its first LNG-powered train in Ahmedabad and unveiled rail safety upgrades under Kavach, while also ordering captive coal plants to run at full capacity as demand spikes. Renewables at Scale: Adani’s Dhamra Port in Odisha switched to fully renewable electricity for round-the-clock operations, aiming to cut emissions from energy-intensive port work. Biodiversity & Built Environment: India’s glass buildings are killing birds, with wildlife groups urging practical design fixes to prevent collisions. Ocean Science: Australia’s CSIRO will lead a Pacific research voyage from Fiji to Antarctica to track how the ocean is absorbing heat and carbon. Regional Climate Voice: Pacific Islands Forum leaders pressed at the UN for climate finance and stronger support for resilience ahead of COP31.