Possibility of a rare rain event over southern Egypt
The generally arid region of southern Egypt might experience a rare rain event as some forecast models predict up to 30 mm (1.2 inches) of accumulated rainfall over the region during August 2024.
Large mudslide destroys highway bridge in Sichuan, China
A highway bridge in Sichuan province, China, collapsed on August 3, 2024, causing three vehicles to plunge into the mountainous terrain below and leaving five people missing.
Peak flood season 2024 in China sees record number of floods
Amid the peak flood season of 2024, China has recorded the highest number of floods in its history, coupled with extreme heat that has shattered records for July temperatures, said state authorities on August 2, 2024.
Powerful paroxysmal eruption at Etna, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Italy
Strombolian activity at Italy’s Etna volcano increased during the night of August 3 to 4, 2024, evolving into strong lava fountaining by 03:20 UTC on August 4. In response, the Aviation Color Code was raised from Orange to Red at 02:45 UTC, indicating a higher level of volcanic threat to air travel. The last significant eruption at Etna occurred on July 23.
NOAA reports 2024 ‘dead zone’ in Gulf of Mexico larger than average
The Gulf of Mexico’s “dead zone,” an area with dangerously low oxygen levels, spans approximately 17 365 km2 (6 705 miles2) this year, making it the 12th largest recorded in 38 years, according to NOAA-supported scientists. This expanse threatens over 1.6 million ha (4 million acres) of marine habitat, an area comparable to the size of New Jersey.
Bridge collapses after 10 hours of heavy rain in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan
A bridge collapsed in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia on August 3, 2024, after 10 hours of intense downpours that led to significant flooding and power outages in various neighborhoods.
Lahore receives highest rainfall in 44 years, floods claim 104 lives in Pakistan
Lahore received the highest rainfall in 44 years on August 1, 2024, after recording 353 mm (14 inches) of rain, which led to significant flooding claiming three lives and bringing the total death count up to six for the Punjab province. Since the start of the monsoon season, a total of 104 people across the country have lost their lives.
Hurricane Watch issued for portions of west-central Florida and the Big Bend region
Tropical Depression Four is expected to strengthen into a Tropical Storm as it tracks west of the Florida Peninsula this weekend and impact Florida this weekend by bringing hazardous rainfall and flooding, gusty winds, life-threatening inundation from storm surge along portions of the west coast, and the threat of a few tornadoes.
Heavy rains leave 30 fatalities, 35 missing people in China’s Zixing
Remnants of Typhoon “Gaemi” have wreaked havoc in Zixing City, Hunan Province, central China, causing 30 fatalities and leaving 35 missing since July 26, 2024. Efforts to restore roads, electricity, and communications continue as search and rescue teams scour the area.
Strong M6.8 earthquake, series of strong aftershocks hit near the coast of Mindanao, Philippines
A series of moderate to very strong earthquakes hit near the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, on August 2 and 3, 2024. The strongest in the series was M6.8 at 22:23 UTC on August 2, at a depth of 25.8 km (16 miles), followed by M6.3 at 04:20 UTC on August 3, at a depth of 15.9 km (10 miles).
