• Early frost and snow hinder harvest in Canada

    Early snow and frost stalled harvest in Canada, reports said on October 9, 2019. From 10 to 100 cm (4 – 39 inches) of snow affected parts of the country, particularly several regions of Alberta. In the south, about 60% of the canola crop had been harvested, but less…

  • The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: October 2 – 8, 2019

    New/activity unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from October 2 – 8, 2019. Ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes during the same period. New activity/unrest: Copahue, Central Chile-Argentina border | Ulawun, New Britain (Papua New Guinea) Ongoing activity:…

  • Widespread floods kill 5, displace more than 100 people in Iran

    Continuous heavy rainfall from October 1 to October 4, 2019, caused widespread floods in Iran, killing at least five people and displacing more than 100. Among the 22 affected provinces are South Khorasan, Fars, and Hormozgan, with Sistan and Baluchestan as the…

  • Dengue fever cases surge to 15 084 in 2019 in Mexico

    The number of confirmed dengue fever cases in Mexico has seen a surge to 15 084 or 200% in 2019, according to the country's Health Ministry report issued on Friday, October 4, 2019. In 2018, only 3 494 cases were registered. Half of the confirmed cases have been…