Severe dust storm engulfs parts of Iraq
A major dust storms hit large parts of Iraq, including the capital Baghdad, on May 1 and 2, 2022, turning the skies over the country orange.
Hong Kong records its coldest May day since 1917
The temperature at the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) dropped to 16.4 °C (61.5 °F) on May 2, 2022, marking the region’s coldest May day since 1917.
Exceptionally heavy rainfall hits Guadeloupe, triggering deadly floods and landslides
Heavy rainfall has been affecting the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe since April 30, 2022, causing deadly floods and landslides.
Severe storms across the Plains – large hail, damaging wind gusts and tornadoes expected, U.S.
Severe storms are expected to develop over central to southern Plains into the Ozarks Monday afternoon into the evening, rising the threat of large hail, damaging wind gusts and tornadoes.
High levels of volcanic gas emissions, strong volcanic tremor at Ruapehu, New Zealand
Recent airborne gas measurements over Ruapehu volcano, New Zealand confirm continued high levels of volcanic gas emissions, along with strong volcanic tremor.
Extreme tornado footage captured by drone over Andover, Kansas
Probably the best footage of a tornado ever. This strong tornado hit Andover, Kansas on April 29, 2022, causing extensive damage along a narrow path through the east side of the city.
Severe damage after major tornado hits Andover, Kansas
A major tornado developed over eastern Wichita, Kansas on April 29, 2022, and entered the city of Andover just after 20:00 LT, damaging or destroying up to 100 homes. At least 8 people have been injured, one seriously.
Early-season heatwave grips India, causing worst energy crisis in 6 years
Dangerous heatwave conditions are affecting vast swathes of India since mid-April, bringing temperatures 4.5 – 8.5 °C (8 to 15 °F) above average in east, central and northwest India. The heatwave comes after the country recorded its hottest March on record. The country as a whole recorded 8.9 mm (0.35 inches) of rainfall in March,…
Large early-season snowstorm brings 60 cm (2 feet) of new snow to the high Andes of Argentina and Chile
A large early-season snowstorm brought heavy snow to mountainous regions of Argentina and Chile on April 27, 2022.
Tropical Storm “Jasmine” leaves 3 people dead and 7 missing, Madagascar
Tropical Storm “Jasmine” – the 11th named storm of the 2021/22 Southwest Indian Ocean cyclone season – made landfall near Toliara, Madagascar on April 26, 2022 with maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h (68 mph)
