Massive dust storm triggers multi-vehicle crash on I-25 in New Mexico
A massive dust storm swept across New Mexico, U.S. on June 19, 2024, severely limiting visibility and causing a multicar pileup near Algodones, New Mexico.
Over 1 000 pilgrims reported dead as mercury soars to 51.8 °C (125 °F) during Hajj
At least 1 081 pilgrims were reported dead in ten countries, as of June 20, 2024, as temperatures rose to 51.8 °C (125 °F) causing more than 2 700 cases of extreme heat exhaustion in Saudi Arabia in just one day.
Tropical Storm “Alberto” makes landfall in Tampico, Mexico, causing flooding and fatalities
Tropical Storm “Alberto” made landfall near the Mexican city of Tampico, Tamaulipas, shortly after 09:00 UTC on June 20, 2024, with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h (50 mph). The storm brought heavy rains, causing widespread coastal flooding in Mexico, where at least 3 people lost their lives. In the United States, Alberto caused a significant storm surge in Texas and Louisiana even before making landfall in Mexico.
Strong eruptions at Ibu volcano prompt lahar warning, Indonesia
A strong eruption took place at the Indonesian Ibu volcano at 20:21 UTC on June 17, 2024 (03:21 LT, June 18), showering the upper edifice with bright lava bombs. The volcanic ash column reached a height of about 4.3 km (14 400 feet) above sea level.
4 dead, over 120 injured after M4.9 earthquake hits northeastern Iran
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M4.9 hit northeastern Iran at 09:54 UTC on June 19, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
South Fork Fire destroys over 1 400 structures, forces over 8 000 to evacuate immediately, New Mexico
A rapidly spreading wildfire near Ruidoso village, New Mexico spread over 8 429 ha (20 828 acres) of land since it started on June 17, 2024, destroying around 1 400 structures and forcing over 8 000 residents to evacuate without even being able to gather their belongings.
Tornado sweeps through Carlepont, Oise, damaging 44 buildings, France
A damaging tornado swept through the village of Carlepont in the Oise department, France, on June 18, 2024, damaging 44 buildings and 2 powerlines. Forty firefighters and 15 engines were deployed to the scene to assess the damage.
Heavy rains and landslides hit Central America, claiming 13 lives in El Salvador and Guatemala
Relentless heavy rains caused by low-pressure systems on Guatemala’s Pacific coast and in the Gulf of Mexico have resulted in floods and landslides across Central America, leaving at least 13 people dead since Saturday, June 15, 2024. The worst affected are Guatemala and El Salvador, where a state of emergency has been declared.
Extreme rainstorms flood China’s Guangdong and Fujian
Extremely heavy rains have been battering southern China for the past week as the country entered its main flood season, resulting in deadly floods and landslides that have severely impacted the provinces of Guangdong and Fujian. As of June 18, 2024, 5 people have been confirmed dead in Guangdong, and 17 are missing. In Fujian, at least 4 people have died and 2 remain missing.
Increased volcanic activity at Home Reef volcano in Tonga, sailors advised to maintain distance
Tonga Geological Services is reporting increased volcanic activity at Home Reef volcano, urging all mariners to stay away at least 4 km (2.4 miles) from the volcano.
