Rubaya coltan mine collapse kills over 20 people, DR Congo
At least 21 fatalities were reported following a coltan mine collapse in the Masisi territory of North Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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Two fatalities reported following Hurricane Erick’s historic landfall in Oaxaca, Mexico
At least two people were reported dead following Hurricane Erick’s historic landfall over the coast of Oaxaca on June 19, 2025. Heavy rains associated with the storm triggered floods and landslides across multiple Mexican states, causing widespread damage and leaving around 276 000 without power in Guerrero and Oaxaca alone.
Category 3 Hurricane Erick makes landfall over Oaxaca, Mexico
Category 3 Hurricane Erick made landfall over the coast of Oaxaca, Mexico, on June 19, 2025, after a phase of rapid intensification. Heavy rains are forecast to continue across coastal Mexico, exacerbating the ongoing flooding triggered by the storm.
Hurricane Erick forms, flash floods and landslides forecast ahead of landfall in Mexico
Hurricane Erick formed on June 18, 2025, and is forecast to bring hurricane conditions and flash floods to southern Mexico later during the night of June 18 into June 19. The system will continue to strengthen potentially becoming a major hurricane before making landfall over the Mexican coast on June 19.
Severe floods, tornadoes and large hail strike northern Italy, causing widespread damage
A round of severe weather swept across parts of Italy on Monday afternoon, June 16, 2025, bringing floods, strong winds, hail, and tornadoes to multiple regions, including Modena, Bologna, Reggio Emilia, and Ravenna.
Tropical Storm Erick forms, forecast to reach hurricane strength while approaching Mexico
Tropical Storm Erick formed on June 17, 2025, as the 5th named storm of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season. It is forecast to continue strengthening reaching hurricane strength by June 18 as it bring heavy rains and threat of floods and landslides to Mexico.
Severe storms kill six in Wheeling, West Virginia
Flash floods claimed at least six lives in Wheeling, West Virginia, on June 14, 2025, prompting a declaration of a State of Emergency for Ohio County. Extensive damage has been reported throughout the area, with state authorities seeking assistance from the National Guard.
Floods claim 19 lives in Kinshasa, DR Congo
At least 19 fatalities have been reported in the capital city of Congo, due to floods triggered by torrential rains on June 14, 2025.
Severe Tropical Storm Wutip makes landfall near Leizhou City in Guangdong after leaving 4 dead in Vietnam
Severe Tropical Storm Wutip made a second landfall near Leizhou City in south China’s Guangdong Province on June 14, 2025, bringing the threat of heavy rains and flash floods. The storm had previously caused widespread damage in Hainan after its initial landfall on June 13, and earlier, brought intense rainfall, flooding, and significant disruptions to central Vietnam.
Tropical Storm Dalila triggers warnings for coastal Guerrero and Jalisco, Mexico
Tropical Storm Dalila formed on June 13, 2025, off the coast of Mexico as the fourth named storm of the 2025 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season. Although the storm is moving away from the coast, a Tropical Storm Warning is still in effect for areas located from Tecpan De Galeana to Cabo Corrientes.
