Evacuation orders lifted as Ofunato fire weakens, Japan
Evacuation orders were lifted for some parts of Ofunato city on March 7, 2025 as Japan’s largest fire in 50 years weakens following rains on march 5.
Flash flooding hits Ha’il and Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding across Saudi Arabia on March 6, 2025, with Ha’il and Buraidah among the most affected areas.
Flash floods cause infrastructural damage and road closures in Johannesburg, South Africa
Heavy rains triggered flash floods across Johannesburg on March 5, 2025, leading to infrastructure damage and road closures.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: February 26–March 4, 2025
New activity/unrest was reported for 9 volcanoes from February 26 to March 4, 2025. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 23 volcanoes.
Cloud seeding prevents rainfall in Greater Jakarta, Indonesia
Data from monitoring stations indicate that no rainfall occurred in the Jabodetabek area after the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) began cloud seeding operations on March 4, 2025.
6 fatalities and over 500 crashes reported as winter storm sweeps through the U.S.
A powerful winter storm swept through much of the Midwest and southern United States starting Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The storm claimed 6 lives, spawned over 20 tornadoes, caused hundreds of crashes, and delivered over 46 cm (18 inches) of snow in some areas.
Strong M6.1 earthquake hits Antofagasta, Chile
A strong earthquake registered by the CSN as M6.0 struck 54 km (33.5 miles) south of Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chile, at 16:21 UTC (13:21 LT) on March 6, 2025. The agency reported a depth of 96 km (59.6 miles). The USGS and EMSC reported a slightly higher magnitude of M6.1, and depth at 94 km (58 miles).
Multi-vehicle pileups shut down Interstates 35 and 80 in Iowa
A winter storm triggered multiple-vehicle crashes on major Iowa highways on March 5, 2025, resulting in the closure of sections of Interstates 35 and 80.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred stalls ahead of landfall over southeast Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Alfred stalled off the coast of southeast Queensland on Wednesday night into Thursday morning, March 5–6, 2025. The system is now forecast to make landfall between Noosa and Coolangatta late on Friday or early Saturday, March 7–8.
Storms claim 3 lives and injure 6 in Mississippi
Severe storms swept through southern United States claiming at least 3 lives in Mississippi leaving 6 injured on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
