Extreme Weather & Water Security: Oregon’s drought is expected to worsen through fall as above-average heat and weak snowpack strain rivers and farms, with drought emergencies active across many counties. Disaster Response: In India’s Sikkim, toxic gases from a methane-linked tunnel explosion have stalled rescue of workers trapped at the Teesta Stage-VI hydropower project. Clean Power Growth: India’s renewable capacity has nearly quadrupled since 2014 to 288.58 GW, with solar leading the mix as the country pushes its energy transition. Climate Science Links: A new study connects rising drought in mainland Southeast Asia with extreme precipitation in Central Asia to shared large-scale climate drivers, pointing to better regional preparedness. EV & Storage Push: Pakistan and China signed an EV charging and local manufacturing/technology-transfer pact as Pakistan prepares a Battery Energy Storage System policy. Policy & Governance: India’s Supreme Court asked authorities to explain non-use of over Rs 1,000 crore environmental relief funds, while India’s CAQM in NCR reported enforcement actions across construction, industry and diesel generator sites. Regional Climate Diplomacy: Fiji is ramping up for COP31 with a Third Climate Ministerial and Pacific Pre-COP in Nadi, stressing Pacific priorities and ocean-climate focus. Trade & Climate: India’s WTO review highlighted structural trade barriers and the need for reforms, while analysts warn food-safety gaps could raise pressure on India ahead of the India–EU FTA.