Landslide claims 4 lives and leaves 13 injured in Oran, Algeria
A deadly landslide struck Oran, Algeria, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, destroying multiple homes, claiming 4 lives, and leaving 13 injured.
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Floods claim one life in Lawton as severe storms sweep through Oklahoma
Deadly flooding struck Lawton, Oklahoma, claiming at least one life on Saturday, April 26, 2025, as severe storms brought heavy rains to the region. Intense rainfall submerged roads, entered homes and businesses, and prompted closures of key routes.
Giant hail and large wedge tornado strike Matador, Texas
Large hail up to 12.7 cm (5 inches) in diameter and a large tornado struck Matador, Texas, on Thursday, April 24, 2025, as severe storms moved through the central United States, triggering multiple tornado warnings across the region.
Red Alert issued following eruption at Poás volcano, Costa Rica
A Red Alert was issued for Poás Volcano National Park in Costa Rica on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after a series of eruptions produced ash plumes reaching up to 4 500 m (15 000 feet) above the crater. Ashfall was reported in several surrounding areas, prompting Orange Alerts in Grecia and Sarchí, and Yellow Alerts in Alajuela, Poás, Naranjo, Río Cuarto, and Zarcero due to increased volcanic hazards.
More than 10 tornadoes rip through Texas as severe weather sweeps across central U.S.
Severe weather swept across the central U.S. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, spawning over 16 tornadoes in six states, with 10 being reported in Texas alone. Large hail of over 114 mm (4.5 inches) was also reported in multiple areas as storms passed over the Central and Southern Plains.
Strong explosive eruption at Bezymianny volcano sends ash plume 11 km (36 000 feet) in the sky, Russia
A strong explosive eruption took place at the Bezymianny volcano in Kamchatka, Russia, on April 23, 2025, sending an ash plume 11 km (36 000 feet) above sea level. As a result, the Aviation Color Code was raised to Red.
Flash floods claim 7 lives in Nairobi, Kenya
At least 7 people died in flash floods in Nairobi, Kenya, officials reported on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The flooding displaced more than 500 people and affected over 60 000 across the city.
Over 500 homes damaged as severe storm lashes Tripura, India
A severe storm damaged or destroyed more than 500 homes across Tripura, India, over a three-day period from Sunday, April 20, to Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The worst damage occurred on Monday when the storm damaged over 400 homes and injured two people.
Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey explodes in size, burning over 3 400 ha (8 500 acres)
The Jones Road Wildfire broke out in Ocean County, New Jersey, on April 22, 2025, rapidly expanding overnight to more than 3 400 ha (8 500 acres), forcing thousands of residents to evacuate and prompting closures of major roadways, including a portion of the Garden State Parkway. The event comes amid a 266% increase in wildfire activity in New Jersey compared to the same period in 2024, with three fires this year classified as major, each burning more than 40.5 ha (100 acres).
Strong M6.2 earthquake hits Istanbul, Turkey, injuring over 350 people
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul, Turkey, at 09:49 UTC (12:49 local time) on April 23, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) and EMSC are reporting the same magnitude and depth.
