Extreme heatwave engulfs Iran, main cities record hottest June day since records began
Extreme heatwave conditions are affecting Iran, with most of the country’s main cities recording their hottest June day since records began.
Teo Blašković founded The Watchers in 2011 and edited it until 2026, covering seismic and volcanic activity, extreme weather, space weather and near-Earth objects. Articles on this page are his archive.
Cold spell hits southeast Australia, widespread frosts at mid-elevations
A cold spell is affecting southeast Australia this week, with widespread frosts at mid-elevations.
Rices Fire threatening more than 500 structures and critical infrastructure, California
A wildfire that started on June 28, 2022, near North San Juan in the Rice’s Crossing area, Nevada County, California has already burned 200 ha (500 acres) of land and several structures. Evacuations were ordered for areas near Rice’s Crossing and Cranston roads.
Unseasonably heavy rain to impact Northern Territory and Queensland, Australia
Unseasonably heavy rain is expected to impact parts of the Northern Territory and Queensland this week, with some areas possibly looking into several months’ worth of dry-season rainfall.
Bangladesh hit by one of the worst floodings ever seen
An estimated 7.2 million people have been affected and are in desperate need of shelter and emergency relief after heavy monsoon rains hit Bangladesh, causing record-breaking floods.
Rivers overflow, bridges collapse after heavy rains hit northwest Turkey
Heavy rains hit northwest Turkey on June 27, 2022, causing river to overflow and bridges to collapse. While initial reports mentioned no fatalities, the country’s Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said Tuesday that 2 people are missing.
Rare tornado hits the Netherlands, killing one person and injuring 10 others
A rare tornado hit the coastal city of Zierikzee, Zeeland Province, southwestern Netherlands on June 27, 2022, leaving a trail of damage, one person dead and 10 others injured.
Earliest end of the rainy season in Tokyo on record
The Japan Meteorological Agency said Monday, June 27, 2022, that the rainy season in Tokyo and neighboring areas in eastern and central Japan appears to have ended, marking the earliest finish to the period since data became available in 1951.
Large multi-vortex tornado throws a car into Songhua River, China
A large multi-vortex tornado touched down in China’s Jilin Province on June 27, 2022.
Record-breaking June temperatures engulf Japan, authorities warn of power shortages
Record-breaking June temperatures are engulfing Japan, prompting authorities to issue heatstroke advisories and warn of power outages. High temperatures are expected to last at least until early July.
