Large dust storm sweeps across China
A large and impressive dust storm swept across China on April 19, 2023, ushering much colder temperatures to the country experiencing unusually high April temperatures.
Asia experiences unprecedented April heatwave
Asia is experiencing a record-breaking April heatwave this year, causing numerous fatalities and shattering temperature records across several countries. In most of Asia, the heat in March and April has been unprecedented.
Large tornado devastates Cole, Oklahoma, claims at least two lives
At least two people have been killed after a large tornado hit Cole, Oklahoma, on April 19, 2023, amid severe weather spawning 15 tornadoes across three states.
Fatal lightning strikes hit Tshimbulu, southern DR Congo amid heavy rainfall
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms hit the southern Democratic Republic of the Congo from April 15 to 17, 2023, causing casualties and property damage.
Rapidly melting snow causes widespread flooding in Minnesota, U.S.
Stearns County in Minnesota is experiencing significant flooding as the Mississippi River and its tributaries overflow due to rapidly melting snow, inundating roads, businesses, and residential areas.
Large to giant hail, damaging winds, and locally heavy rain expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest, U.S.
A frontal system will bring the potential for severe storms with large to giant hail, damaging winds, and locally heavy rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest on Wednesday, April 19, and Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Heavy rain and giant hail hit Rio Grande do Sul, leaving hundreds of homes damaged, Brazil
Severe weather, including heavy rainfall, strong wind, and severe hailstorms, wreaked havoc in southern Brazil from April 16 to 17, 2023, causing floods and damage to hundreds of homes.
Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits New Britain region, Papua New Guinea
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit the New Britain region, Papua New Guinea at 09:06 UTC (19:06 LT) on April 19, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 55 km (34 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.3 at a depth of 80 km (49 miles).
Massive landslide caused by lightning hits Pakistan, burying about two dozen trucks
A massive landslide hit a key highway in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, April 18, 2023, burying about two dozen trucks. As of early Thursday, rescuers have discovered the lifeless bodies of two individuals, while the fate of an undetermined number of missing persons remains uncertain. Local officials said it looks like the entire mountain has collapsed.
Deep M6.6 earthquake hits south of the Fiji Islands
A deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.6 hit south of the Fiji Islands at 04:31 UTC on April 18, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 562.5 km (349 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.5 at a depth of 576 km (358 miles).
