Major winter storm hits Nunavut, Canada
The remote Northern Canada region of Nunavut was hit with a major winter storm on October 28, 2022, marking its first blizzard of the season.
Destructive flash flooding hits Venezuela’s La Guaira
Very heavy rains caused by a low pressure area over the Caribbean Sea hit the mountainous coastal region of the state of La Guaira, Venezuela on October 28, 2022, causing destructive flash flooding.
Severe Tropical Storm “Nalgae” (Paeng) wreaks havoc across Philippines, death toll surpasses 70
Severe Tropical Storm “Nalgae” — known as Paeng in the Philippines — made four landfills in the Philipines by 09:00 UTC on October 29, 2022, leaving more than 70 people dead.
Tropical Storm “Nalgae” (Paeng) strengthening ahead of landfall in northern Philippines
Tropical Storm “Nalgae” — known as Paeng in the Philippines — formed on October 27, 2022, in the Philippine Sea as the 22nd named storm of the 2022 Pacific typhoon season. The storm is already blamed for the deaths of at least 13 people in the Philippines.
Alert Level for Cotopaxi volcano raised to Yellow, Ecuador
Minor eruptive activity is taking place at Cotopaxi — one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes — since October 21, 2022, prompting IGEPN to raise the Alert Level to Yellow (2 of 4).
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: October 19 – 25, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 9 volcanoes from October 19 to 25, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
Renewed activity at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia
Eruptive activity at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia increased again over the past two days, with several low-level eruptions. A total of 7 eruptions were recorded from 10:57 UTC on October 24 to 02:49 UTC today, bringing the total number of eruptions since the start of the year to 78.
Steam and gas plume emissions at White Island volcano, New Zealand
An observation flight confirms the active vents at New Zealand’s White Island volcano are continuing to emit a moderate steam and gas plume, with rare periods of ash emission. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2.
Floods affect over 1 million people in Chad, more than half of capital N’Djamena underwater
Authorities in Chad declared a state of emergency last week due to widespread floods affecting more than 1 million people. The floods affected 18 of the country’s 23 provinces.
Homes and crops destroyed, more than 40 people killed and 73 000 affected as widespread floods hit Benin
Heavy rains affecting central parts of Benin in September 2022 caused significant flooding that resulted in widespread damage and fatalities. Heavy rains are expected to continue through October.
