Devastating floods in Chad’s desert province of Tibesti claim at least 54 lives
Severe flooding caused by heavy torrential rains from August 9 to 14, 2024 has devastated Chad’s northern province of Tibesti, leaving at least 54 people dead.
Hurricane “Ernesto” expected to hit Bermuda with dangerous storm surge and flash flooding
Bermuda is bracing for potentially life-threatening conditions as Category 2 Hurricane “Ernesto” approaches the island, bringing strong winds, dangerous storm surges, and severe flooding starting Friday, August 16, 2024.
Severe storm, torrential rains hit parts of Spain, causing widespread floods
Torrential rains have swept across parts of Spain, including the Balearic Islands, on Thursday, August 15, 2024, causing widespread flooding, evacuations, and flight cancellations. The Spanish Emergency Military Unit (UME) confirmed on August 15, that it had been deployed to Mallorca to assist with the crisis.
Japan narrowly avoids catastrophic impact as rare Typhoon “Ampil” skirts the Tokyo region
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued warnings for fierce winds, high waves, and potential landslides as Typhoon “Ampil” grazed the country on August 16, 2024. The storm, currently located off the Pacific coast, has prompted evacuation orders for over 340 000 residents and led to significant disruptions in transportation and power supply.
Violent thunderstorms hit Switzerland
Violent thunderstorms swept through Switzerland on Monday evening, August 12, 2024, causing significant disruptions, damage, and the evacuation of residents. The storms were accompanied by over 70 000 lightning strikes, heavy rainfall, and strong winds, resulting in widespread flooding, landslides, and mudslides.
Monsoon death toll hits 58 while excess rain damages 80 000 ha (198 000 acres) of crops in Karnataka, India
With 58 fatalities and crop damage across 80 000 ha (197 684 acres) of agricultural land, Karnataka is experiencing above-average monsoon rains in 2024. In some regions, rainfall has exceeded the averages by 24 – 28 percent, and the situation may worsen as heavy rains are forecasted to resume from August 16, 2024.
Tropical Storm “Ernesto” forms near Leeward Islands
Tropical Storm “Ernsesto” formed at 12:00 UTC on Monday, August 12, 2024, near the Caribbean Sea as the 5th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. The system is expected to bring tropical storm force winds and heavy rains to portions of the Leeward Islands beginning late tonight.
Tropical Storm “Maria” makes landfall in Japan bringing record-breaking rainfall
Tropical Storm “Maria” made landfall in Japan’s Iwate Prefecture at 08:30 local time (LT) on Monday, August 12, 2024, bringing record-breaking rainfall to the affected regions.
Severe Tropical Storm “Maria” to make landfall in Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture on August 12, 2024
Severe Tropical Storm “Maria” is set to make landfall in Miyagi Prefecture on August 12, 2024, making it only the second recorded cyclone to strike the region since 1951, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Maria is the 5th named storm of the 2024 Pacific typhoon season.
Rex block shatters multiple records in Canada
Canada experienced a week of extraordinary weather, breaking multiple records for heat and rainfall across the country. A unique atmospheric pattern, known as a Rex block, caused temperatures to soar in the Arctic Circle, while remnants of Hurricane “Debby” brought torrential rains to Eastern Canada.
