• Intense thunderstorms hit Odisha, India, leaving 2 dead, 67 injured and over 600 homes damaged

    Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and destructive hail to Odisha, India, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, leaving at least two dead and 67 injured across multiple districts. The storm caused significant damage to infrastructure and crops, displacing many residents and raising concerns about food insecurity for local farmers ahead of the harsh summer months.

  • Intense hailstorm with giant hail hits Fujian, China

    A severe hailstorm battered Zhangpu, Fujian Province, on March 2–3, 2025, unleashing hailstones reportedly as large as 14 cm (5.5 inches) in diameter. If confirmed by the China Meteorological Administration, this could rank among the largest hailstones ever recorded in China.

  • Major flooding underway in northern Queensland after extreme rainfall, Australia

    A major flood event is underway in northern Queensland, Australia, on Sunday, February 2, 2025, after parts of the region received between 500 and 1 000 mm (19.7 – 39.4 inches) of rain in the 48 hours leading up to 09:00 LT today. At least one person has drowned in floodwaters after an SES boat capsized. The region is forecast to receive additional heavy rainfall, with some areas expected to see up to 500 mm (19.7 inches) of additional rain over the next 24 hours.