A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit off the coast of Central America at 21:57 UTC on August 28, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 33.9 km (21 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.1 at a depth of 34 km (21.1 miles).
Severe storms battered Southeast Michigan and the Great Lakes region on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, leaving more than 400 000 utility customers without power — approximately 1 million people. The storms brought hurricane-force winds, and large hail that caused extensive damage, including uprooted trees, downed power lines, and blocked roads.
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions produced by the new eruption in Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland have reached Europe. The forecast and measured SO2 concentrations are currently below the recommended exposure threshold with no major impact on air quality and health.
Conakry, the capital of Guinea, experienced severe flooding on August 24, 2024, following unusually heavy rainfall. The floods claimed two lives, left one person missing, and caused substantial damage. This was the first major flood in Conakry in 2024. Heavy torrential rains brought intense flooding to Conakry on August 24, claiming two lives and leaving…
An extreme rainstorm struck northern China on Monday, August 26, 2024, bringing in over 100 mm (3.9 inches) of rain in a short time to 6 provinces and breaking multiple daily records.
The Arbaaat dam in Sudan’s Red Sea State collapsed on August 25, 2024, resulting in severe flash floods in the surrounding regions as the reservoir was fully drained. Reports from Agence France Presse (AFP) indicate 132 casualties while local authorities have confirmed only 30. The floods destroyed 20 villages while the homes of 50 000 people have either been destroyed or damaged.
A rare rainfall event is forecast to occur over the Sahara Desert within the next two weeks and could continue into the following month, according to a report by Andrej Flis of Severe Weather Europe, published on August 27, 2024.
A destructive landslide struck the city of Ketchikan in Alaska, U.S., at 16:00 local time on Sunday, August 25, 2024, claiming one life, injuring three others, and causing significant infrastructure damage. The severity of the situation prompted an emergency declaration and mandatory evacuations in the affected region.
Typhoon “Shanshan” has slowed down as it neared Japan on August 26, 2024. The system is projected to approach western Japan and the Amami region from Tuesday through Wednesday, August 27 and 28, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, particularly along the Pacific coast. JTWC forecast places the landfall point south of Sasebo at approximately 15:00 UTC on August 29 with maximum sustained winds of around 150 km/h (92 mph).
Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall struck Indonesia’s eastern province of Maluku on Sunday, August 25, 2024. The disaster claimed 13 lives and 6 people remain missing, with search and rescue operations currently underway.
