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On September 3, 2024, Phoenix shattered its previous heat record after enduring 100 consecutive days of temperatures above 37.8 °C (100 °F). The relentless heat, which began on May 27, continues to wreak havoc across the region, contributing to a surge in heat-related deaths and posing significant risks to vulnerable populations.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Rancho Palos Verdes on September 3, 2024, where a massive slow-moving landslide created a big crisis and forced widespread power outages.
The Satsuma-Iojima volcano, located within the Kikai caldera in Japan, is showing signs of increased activity since September 1, 2024.
Askja volcano in Iceland remains under close watch as scientists record a 12 cm (4.7 inches) uplift over the past year. The ongoing monitoring efforts have identified significant magma accumulation at a depth of 3 km (1.9 miles), yet there is no immediate threat of eruption. The last eruption at this volcano took place in 1961 (VEI 2).
A massive rockfall occurred in China’s Aba Prefecture in Sichuan Province on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
At least 28 fatalities have been reported across the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, India, due to very heavy rains that have been battering the states since August 30, 2024. Floods and other rain-related incidents have claimed 16 lives in Telangana and 12 in Andhra Pradesh so far. 31 238 people have been evacuated and 450 000 people have been affected due to the downpours across both the states, rescue and relief operations are underway.
Tropical Storm “Yagi” struck Luzon Island, Philippines on Monday, September 2, 2024. It brought heavy rainfall across the country that led to floods and landslides causing 11 casualties so far. Schools and government offices were shut down and 29 domestic flights were canceled due to the severe weather conditions. After moving over the Philippines, Yagi is expected to rapidly intensify into a typhoon and head toward Hainan Island, China.
A powerful cold front produced destructive winds across Victoria and Tasmania, Australia on September 1 and 2, 2024, causing widespread chaos and mass power outages. One fatality was reported.
Torrential rains caused intense flooding in eastern Romania on Friday, August 30, 2024, and Saturday, August 31, causing significant property damage in multiple towns. Agigea, Tuzla, Costinesti, Eforie, Mangalia, and Vama Veche were the worst-hit towns. An orange rain warning was in effect till Sunday, September 1.
A prominent Turkish geoscientist known for his accurate earthquake predictions issued a new warning concerning an imminent seismic event in Turkey. Speaking on a televised program, Prof. Dr. Naci Gorur detailed the likelihood of a significant earthquake, predicting a magnitude of at least 7.4 in the region spanning Bingol, Tunceli, and Erzincan provinces.
