The Toulouse VAAC is reporting the detection of a significant volume of gas and volcanic material over Nyamulagira Volcano in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, starting at approximately 11:15 UTC on October 25, 2024. Volcanic ash cloud was observed rising to 4 km (13 000 feet) above sea level at 13:00 UTC. As a result the Aviation Color Code was raised to Red.
A powerful atmospheric river (AR) is expected to bring significant rainfall to the West Coast, particularly affecting Washington and Oregon starting October 25, 2024, and continuing into early October 27. Following this, a second AR may impact the California-Mexico border and parts of the southwestern U.S. on October 28 – 29.
Tropical Cyclone “Dana” swept across the Odisha coast early Friday, October 25, 2024, after making landfall near Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamara, bringing intense winds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph) and rainfall across Odisha and West Bengal. Extremely heavy rainfall is forecast for several regions with Red, Yellow, and Orange warnings in effect for over 100 districts across Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
Kristy rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale and peaked at 21:00 UTC on Thursday, October 24, 2024, about 1 565 km (970 miles) SW of the southern tip of Baja California.
New activity/unrest was reported for 6 volcanoes from October 16 – 22, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 27 volcanoes.
A rare landspout outbreak occurred in the United Arab Emirates on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 23, 2024, leading to multiple landspouts forming between Kadra in Ras Al Khaimah and Al Khudaira in Sharjah.
Severe flooding occurred in Baku and surrounding regions after heavy rains began on October 21, 2024 and continued for two days. The downpour overwhelmed drainage systems, flooding streets, homes, and public buildings, with significant disruptions in transportation. Two people were reported dead due to drowning, and property damage was widespread.
A sudden and severe snowfall impacted various regions of Turkey, especially high-altitude areas, beginning in mid-October 2024. On October 21, the General Directorate of Meteorology issued a Yellow Alert for seven provinces, Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, Gümüşhane, and Artvin, warning of heavy rain and snowfall.
The Svartsengi volcanic system in southwest Iceland is showing increased volcanic activity due to magma accumulation beneath the surface. Magma is moving into shallow chambers, causing ground uplift and seismic activity. In recent days, seismic activity has slightly increased, with around five minor daily earthquakes along the dike, the most prominent being M1.5, indicating growing pressure.
Severe Cyclonic Storm “Dana” has intensified and is expected to make landfall over the north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island, close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamara, between 18:00 UTC on October 24 and 00:00 UTC on October 25, 2024, with a wind speed of 100 – 110 km/h (62 – 68 mph), gusting to 120 km/h (74.6 mph).
