• Snow falls in Cordoba for only 7th time in 100 years, Argentina

    Residents in parts of Argentina, particularly in the city of Cordoba, woke up to the surprising sight of snow on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. It was the first time the city was covered in white in 14 years. Snow in the city is believed to have occurred on very few…

  • Intense dust storms affecting Kuwait

    Intense dust storms are affecting Kuwait since June 10, 2021, significantly reducing visibility and causing severe traffic chaos. The meteorological department said strong winds, dust storms, and heat can be expected at least until June 20. Intense dust storms are…

  • More than 260 000 affected as heavy rains hit Guatemala

    At least five people have lost their lives and a total of 266 408 have been affected in Guatemala since the rainy season began in May, according to the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED). The latest fatalities were in Solola Department, where three…

  • Severe storms and flooding continue to batter northern Spain

    Severe storms, including intense rain and hail, have been affecting northern Spain over the past 10 days, causing widespread flooding that led to hundreds of incident reports. On Monday, June 14, 2021, emergency services reported 54 weather-related incidents in a…

  • Mumbai soaked by 6 months’ worth of rain in 5 days, India

    India's largest city Mumbai registered a total of 715.3 mm (28.2 inches) from June 8 to 12, 2021 — nearly six months' worth of June rain (126.1 mm (5 inches)). Heavy downpours are expected to continue until June 17. This year, the city may overtake its…