Heavy rains trigger severe flooding in Marrakech, claiming two lives, Morocco
Floods triggered by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms between October 12 and 14, 2024, claimed two lives in the city of Marrakech, Morocco.
Tropical Depression “Al-Sayyal” brings 2 years worth of rain to Oman in 24 hours
The Al-Sayyal tropical depression dropped 215 mm (8.46 inches) of rain in the state of Sur in Oman during 24 hours between October 15 and 16, 2024; equivalent to what Jeddah receives in 5 years. Several regions were flooded on due to the continuous downpour since Monday, October 14.
Severe floods affect over 130 000 people, claim 3 lives in Sri Lanka
Severe flooding in Sri Lanka following last week’s torrential rains has left three people dead, injured two, and affected over 134 000 residents, with Colombo and Gampaha among the hardest-hit areas.
Floods in Sahara could profoundly alter weather forecasts in the future
Heavy rainfall on September 6 and 7, 2024, brought more than a year’s worth of precipitation to parts of Morocco, resulting in 11 deaths and 9 missing persons. While the influx of water provided temporary relief by replenishing lakebeds and aquifers, Morocco’s meteorology chief noted that the presence of water in the Sahara could significantly impact future weather forecasts.
Over 2 million displaced, 200 communities submerged as severe floods hit Kogi, Nigeria
Flooding in Nigeria’s Kogi State has displaced nearly 2 million people as of October 14, 2024, with over 200 communities and approximately 60 000 ha (150 000 acres) of land submerged as the Niger and Benue rivers overflowed.
Torrential rain causes massive flooding in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms caused severe flooding in the Mecca (Makkah) region, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Warnings were issued for 8 regions including Madinah, Makkah, and Jazan.
Ex-Hurricane “Kirk” brings record breaking floods in Seine-et-Marne, France
Torrential rains from Ex-Hurricane “Kirk” caused widespread flooding across Seine-et-Marne, France, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, with several rivers surpassing water levels recorded during the 2016 floods. The Grand Morin River rose to 3.66 m (12 feet), prompting evacuations and power outages in affected areas. Other regions were also severely impacted, including Paris, where the National Assembly was inundated.
Heavy rainfall across Karnataka claims 3 lives after 130 mm (5.1 inches) overnight, India
Severe flooding hit northern Karnataka overnight on Saturday, October 5, 2024, as heavy rains, triggered by cyclonic activity in the Bay of Bengal, claimed three lives, injured two, and damaged 150 houses. The torrential downpour, with over 130 mm (5.1 inches) of rainfall, caused widespread destruction across multiple districts, including Ballari and Bengaluru.
Dunedin records wettest day since 1923 with 2.4 times the average October rainfall in 40 hours, New Zealand
Dunedin has recorded its wettest day of the century, with a staggering 130.8 mm (5.15 inches) of rain falling in just 24 hours between October 3 and October 4, 2024, as a moisture plume from the Tasman Sea drenched parts of New Zealand’s Otago region.
Severe floods and landslides claim at least 22 lives in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A devastating rainstorm struck Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday, October 4, 2024, triggering massive floods and landslides that caused widespread destruction, cut off villages, and claimed at least 18 lives in the central and southern regions of the country. Dozens of people are still missing and the death toll is expected to keep rising.
