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Heavy rainfall since October 27, 2024, has led to severe flooding across Saudi Arabia, with Mecca among the worst affected areas. Streets and pathways in the city, including the Grand Mosque, are heavily flooded, causing significant disruption for residents, pilgrims, and visitors.
The Santiaguito volcanic dome complex in southwestern Guatemala is experiencing increased eruptive activity, with frequent explosions and lava block detachment from the Caliente Dome. The eruptions produce ash plumes reaching 3.5 km (11 500 feet) a.s.l. and dispersing it up to 30 km (19 miles) southwest and south.
Mount Marapi experienced four explosions on October 27, 2024, producing thick ash columns up to 4 km (13 000 feet) a.s.l. that drifted westward over populated areas, blanketing them in ash.
Ecuador is facing a severe energy crisis caused by the worst drought in six decades drastically reducing water levels in reservoirs powering hydroelectric plants that supply over 70% of the nation’s electricity. Since October 23, 2024, power cuts have expanded from 8 to 14 hours per day, impacting cities like Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca, and causing economic losses of about $12 million per hour.
The Toulouse VAAC is reporting the detection of a significant volume of gas and volcanic material over Nyamulagira Volcano in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, starting at approximately 11:15 UTC on October 25, 2024. Volcanic ash cloud was observed rising to 4 km (13 000 feet) above sea level at 13:00 UTC. As a result the Aviation Color Code was raised to Red.
A powerful atmospheric river (AR) is expected to bring significant rainfall to the West Coast, particularly affecting Washington and Oregon starting October 25, 2024, and continuing into early October 27. Following this, a second AR may impact the California-Mexico border and parts of the southwestern U.S. on October 28 – 29.
A rare landspout outbreak occurred in the United Arab Emirates on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 23, 2024, leading to multiple landspouts forming between Kadra in Ras Al Khaimah and Al Khudaira in Sharjah.
Severe flooding occurred in Baku and surrounding regions after heavy rains began on October 21, 2024 and continued for two days. The downpour overwhelmed drainage systems, flooding streets, homes, and public buildings, with significant disruptions in transportation. Two people were reported dead due to drowning, and property damage was widespread.
A sudden and severe snowfall impacted various regions of Turkey, especially high-altitude areas, beginning in mid-October 2024. On October 21, the General Directorate of Meteorology issued a Yellow Alert for seven provinces, Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, Gümüşhane, and Artvin, warning of heavy rain and snowfall.
The Svartsengi volcanic system in southwest Iceland is showing increased volcanic activity due to magma accumulation beneath the surface. Magma is moving into shallow chambers, causing ground uplift and seismic activity. In recent days, seismic activity has slightly increased, with around five minor daily earthquakes along the dike, the most prominent being M1.5, indicating growing pressure.
