Large tornado hits China’s Jilin Province, causing significant damage
A powerful stove pipe tornado tore through Changshan Town, China’s Jilin Province, on June 2, 2025, damaging homes, power lines, and crops.
Severe thunderstorm outbreak with large hail and tornado risks across Europe
A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across Europe from June 3 to early June 4, 2025, with multiple regions under Level 2 warnings for large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes. The European Storm Forecast Experiment (ESTOFEX) highlights a volatile atmospheric setup driven by a strong low-pressure system and a synoptic-scale front.
Heavy rain and flooding risk in Florida, Saharan dust to follow
A slow-moving storm system is producing heavy rain across South Florida and the Florida Keys as of June 2, 2025, affecting areas previously under drought conditions. Rainfall is forecast to continue through June 4, with cumulative totals possibly exceeding 150 mm (6 inches) and increasing the risk of flash flooding.
Silchar records over 400 mm (16 inches) of rainfall in 24 hours, breaks 132-year record
Intense rainfall in northeast India on June 1, 2025, caused widespread flooding and landslides, resulting in at least 36 fatalities and the displacement of thousands. In Silchar, Assam, a 24-hour rainfall total reached 415.8 mm (16.37 inches), marking the city’s heaviest downpour in over a century. Rivers in Assam flowed above the danger mark, making it one of the hardest-hit areas.
Two hospitalized as lightning strikes 14 people in Mustang Park, Texas
At least two people were hospitalized after lightning struck 14 people at Mustang Park on Lake Benbrook in north Texas on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Over 1 500 seek medical help as dust storm hits Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran
A powerful dust storm swept through Sistan and Baluchestan on June 1, 2025, causing over 1 500 people to seek medical help and prompting the closure of government offices and major roads.
Dust storm causes fatal multi-vehicle crashes on US 395 near Connell, Washington
A dust storm with near-zero visibility contributed to two crashes on US 395 near Connell, Washington, on May 31, 2025, resulting in one death and five injuries, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Remnants of Cyclone Alvin cause widespread flooding across the State of Mexico
Remnants of Cyclone Alvin brought heavy rainfall to the State of Mexico on May 31, 2025, flooding streets in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Toluca, and other cities. The storm caused significant traffic disruptions, property damage, and overwhelmed local drainage systems.
Over 70 dead as highest pre-monsoon rains in 125 years hit Karnataka, India
Karnataka saw the highest pre-monsoon rainfall in 125 years during May 2025, with 219 mm (8.62 inches) of rain–nearly three times the monthly average–causing widespread damage and the loss of 71 lives, according to the state government.
Floods and landslides kill over 30 in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Meghalaya
At least 30 people have lost their lives across northeast India due to heavy rainfall and flash floods between Friday and Sunday, May 30 and June 1, 2025, according to official reports. The fatalities have been reported in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Meghalaya.
