Floods claim 16 lives in Namibia and displace thousands
At least 16 people have died in Namibia’s Oshana Region as of April 10, 2025, following weeks of heavy rainfall and widespread flooding across the northern parts of the country.
Damaging storms expected Thursday across the Lower Ohio Valley and Mid-South
A developing storm system over the Eastern United States is expected to bring severe weather, including thunderstorms, heavy rain, and snow, from Thursday, April 10, 2025, through the weekend. This system is anticipated to produce strong to severe thunderstorms in these regions late Thursday into early Friday, with damaging winds and large hail as the main hazards. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms in the affected areas.
Widespread forest fires ravage Mahottari, Nepal
Forest fires burned across Mahottari, Nepal, until April 9, 2025, impacting forests and threatening nearby settlements. As of April 10, the fires along major routes such as the East-West Highway have been largely extinguished.
Hailstorm destroys wheat crops in Russia’s key agricultural Stavropol region
A severe hailstorm struck Russia’s Stavropol region in early April, damaging grain crops in the country’s third-largest wheat-producing area. Authorities are assessing the impact, which could affect Russia’s 2025 wheat harvest as the world’s top exporter.
1 dead, 3 missing after severe floods in Badakshan, Afghanistan
At least one person died, and three others went missing after floods struck Badakshan Province in northeastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, following heavy overnight rainfall.
Severe weather claims 23 lives across South and Midwest; Kentucky among the hardest hit
At least 23 people have died due to severe weather and flash floods sweeping the South and Midwest since early April 2025. The catastrophic weather, marked by heavy rain, widespread floods and tornadoes, has left a trail of destruction across multiple states.
Wildfires in Siberia destroy 65 buildings, Russia
Wildfires in Siberia have destroyed 65 buildings, caused one death, and injured five people over the past week, as strong winds and storms prompted a state of emergency in several regions.
Eruption at Kanlaon volcano produces pyroclastic flows, ash plume to 4 km (13 000 feet), Philippines
An explosive eruption at Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines on April 8, 2025, produced a 4 000 m (13 000 feet) high ash plume, pyroclastic flows, and ballistic fragments. Authorities have urged communities within 6 km (3.7 miles) of the summit crater to remain evacuated.
Explosive activity, strong ash emissions observed at Etna volcano, Italy
Mount Etna’s Southeast Crater exhibited intensified Strombolian activity on April 8, 2025, leading to strong emission of volcanic ash clouds reaching altitudes of approximately 5.5 km (3.4 miles) above the volcano and drifting southeast. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Red.
At least 33 killed in one of Kinshasa’s worst floods in recent history, DR Congo
At least 33 people have died due to flooding in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, after heavy rainfall began on the night of Friday, April 4, 2025. Authorities have warned that the death toll may rise as rescue operations continue. The floods have disrupted transportation and essential services, placing further strain on the city’s infrastructure.
