Tornado damages dozens of homes and a mosque in Java, Indonesia
A tornado struck the island of Java, Indonesia, on September 16, 2025, damaging dozens of homes and a mosque. The full extent of damage is still being assessed.
Extreme hailstorm with 40 mm (1.57 inches) per hour rainfall hits China’s Gansu Province
A severe hailstorm impacted Zhuoni County in Gansu Province, China, on September 16. Local reports and video evidence indicate intense rainfall reaching 40 mm (1.57 inches) per hour, combined with a surface temperature of 6°C (43°F). Large amounts of hail accumulated on the ground, covering roads, farmland, and residential areas. Video footage shared on social…
Spike in seismic activity raises phreatic eruption risk at Kanlaon volcano, Philippines
Kanlaon volcano in Negros Island, Philippines, registered 176 shallow earthquakes on September 15, 2025, raising the risk of a steam-driven eruption. PHIVOLCS maintains Alert Level 2 but and urges communities to avoid the 4 km (2.4 miles) Permanent Danger Zone.
Heavy rain and flooding risk as coastal low stalls over North Carolina and Virginia
A slow-moving coastal low is forecast to track northwestward into the Mid-Atlantic through September 18, 2025, bringing multiple hazards including heavy rainfall, gusty winds, shallow coastal flooding, rip currents, and large surf.
Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits near the coast of Kamchatka, Russia
A strong and shallow M6.0 earthquake struck near the coast of Kamchatka, Russia, at 16:34 UTC (04:34 LT) on September 15, 2025. The USGS reported a depth of 24.5 km (15 miles). This event is considered an aftershock of the major M8.8 tsunami-generating earthquake on July 29, 2025.
Deadly landslides and floods leave 12 dead, 1 missing in Sabah, Malaysia
Severe rainfall caused widespread flooding and slope failures across Sabah from September 13 to 15, 2025, killing at least 12 people and leaving one missing. Landslides destroyed homes in Papar and Kota Kinabalu, while another fatal slope failure in Penampang collapsed a transmission tower and triggered a massive power outage.
At least 19 tornadoes reported as severe storms hit North Dakota
At least 19 tornadoes were reported in North Dakota on Sunday, September 14, 2025, as severe storms brought 50–150 mm (2–6 inches) of rainfall and widespread flooding across the south-central region. Tornadoes were also reported in South Dakota and Kansas.
Drainage failure suspected after sinkhole swallows truck in Mexico City
A soda delivery truck collapsed into a sinkhole in the Iztapalapa borough of Mexico City on September 13, 2025. Preliminary reports suggest the collapse was caused by failure of the borough’s drainage system.
Landslide collapses transmission tower, cutting power to 230 000 people in Sabah, Malaysia
Nearly 230 000 consumers in Malaysia’s Sabah state lost power after a landslide collapsed a major transmission tower in Penampang district at 17:05 LT (09:05 UTC) on September 13, 2025. One fatality was confirmed. Authorities expect emergency towers to be completed within eight days, with a permanent replacement planned in three months.
Shallow M5.8 earthquake hits Assam, India
A shallow M5.8 earthquake of struck Udalguri district, Assam, at 16:41 LT (11:11 UTC) on September 14, 2025, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The agency reported a depth of around 5 km (3 miles). The USGS registered it as M5.5 at a depth of 29 km (18 miles).
