Wildfires in South Korea claim 4 lives, displace over 1 500 people
More than 30 wildfires have erupted across South Korea since March 21, 2025, claiming four lives and burning through more than 6 300 ha (15 568 acres) of residential and forest land.
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Intense thunderstorms hit Odisha, India, leaving 2 dead, 67 injured and over 600 homes damaged
Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and destructive hail to Odisha, India, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, leaving at least two dead and 67 injured across multiple districts. The storm caused significant damage to infrastructure and crops, displacing many residents and raising concerns about food insecurity for local farmers ahead of the harsh summer months.
Six new species discovered beneath Antarctic seafloor after iceberg A-84 break-off
An international team exploring the seafloor after iceberg A-84 broke off the George VI Ice Shelf in January 2025 discovered a previously unseen ecosystem, raising questions about how life adapts to some of the harshest environments on the planet. Since the area became accessible, at least six new species have been identified in the region.
Los Alamos study reveals cosmic ray showers ignite lightning
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have found evidence linking lightning initiation in thunderstorms to cosmic ray showers, which could be the key to solving the mystery of what causes lightning to start in thunderstorms.
Hidden structures found under the Khafre Pyramid, new study claims
Researchers from the University of Pisa report the discovery of a large, multi-level subterranean structure beneath the Khafre Pyramid near Cairo, Egypt, using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Doppler Tomography. The findings have not yet been peer-reviewed but have drawn significant online attention due to the scale of the claims and their potential implications for our understanding of ancient history.
Storm Martinho makes March 2025 the wettest on record in Madrid, Spain
Storm Martinho struck Spain with torrential rain and strong winds on March 21, making this March the wettest on record in Madrid. Authorities issued warnings of potential flooding, with the capital and other regions placed on high alert.
Floods in Johor force over 10 000 evacuations, Malaysia
Flooding across multiple districts in Johor, Malyasia, forced the evacuation of 10 763 residents as of Friday, March 21, 2025, and triggered severe traffic congestion in Johor Bahru city center.
Central Texas under Critical Fire Weather Outlook
A Critical Fire Weather Outlook has been issued for over 93 240 km² (36 000 square miles) of central Texas on Friday, March 21, 2025, with gusty winds and low humidity expected to create dangerous fire conditions for approximately 1.5 million residents.
Red Flag Warnings issued across east Florida
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for nearly all of eastern Florida, from Daytona Beach to Miami, on Thursday, March 20, 2025, as wildfires burned over 5 655 (14 000 acres) across the state.
Freeze Warning issued for northern Alabama
A Freeze Warning has been issued for the entirety of Northern Alabama through Friday morning, March 21, 2025, after a strong cold front moved through the Tennessee Valley on March 19, causing temperatures to drop in the region.
