At least 13 dead or missing after flash floods hit the Central African Republic
Heavy rains affecting parts of the Central African Republic since July 21, 2022, left at least 13 people dead or missing and thousands of homes submerged or destroyed.
State of emergency declared after severe floods hit Sochi, Russia
Severe floods hit Sochi, the largest resort city in Russia, on July 23, 2022, damaging around 250 homes and at least 60 vehicles. One person died while several dozen were rescued.
At least 14 fatalities as heavy rainfall hits Yemen
At least 14 people have died and 3 remain missing after heavy rainfall hit parts of Yemen over the last couple of days. The worst affected were Sanaa and Dhamar governorates in central-western Yemen.
California’s Oak Fire rapidly grows into one of the largest fires of the year, U.S.
Oak Fire started on July 22, 2022, in California’s Mariposa County and rapidly spread to more than 6 314 ha (15 603 acres) over the next 3 days. As of early July 25, it was 0% contained.
Series of explosions at Stromboli volcano, Italy
A series of explosions were registered at Stromboli volcano’s North crater area, starting at 02:56 UTC on July 25, 2022. The strongest explosion took place at 02:56:30 UTC.
Strong eruption at Sakurajima volcano, Volcanic Alert Level raised to 5, evacuations ordered, Japan
A strong explosive eruption took place at Sakurajima volcano, Japan at 20:05 LT (11:05 UTC) on July 24, 2022, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to raise the Volcanic Alert Level from 3 to 5 and urge residents living within 3 km (1.8 miles) from the volcano to evacuate.
Slow eruption of lava at Pavlof volcano, Alaska
Pavlof Volcano continues to erupt from the active vent on its east flank, just below the summit. The Aviation Color Code remains at Orange. Previous eruptions of Pavlof indicate that the level of unrest can change quickly and the progression to more significant eruptive activity can occur with little or no warning.
Massive sandstorm engulfs parts of Qinghai, plunging towns into darkness, China
A massive sandstorm engulfed parts of northwest China’s Qinghai Province on July 20, 2022, disrupting traffic and plugging towns into darkness.
Damaging tornado hits Shangqiu, Henan, China
A dangerous tornado hit the suburbs of the city of Shangqiu, China’s Henan Province on July 22, 2022, damaging factories and downing power lines.
Severe flash floods hit Fars Province, leaving at least 20 people dead and 3 missing, Iran
At least 20 people have been killed and 3 others remain missing after heavy rainfall hit parts of southern Iran on July 22, 2022.
