• Severe storms claim 7 lives across Midwest, leave nearly 1.2 million people without power

    At least seven people were reported dead after a severe storm system swept from the Midwest through the mid-Atlantic and southern United States on March 30 and 31, 2025, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, significant ice accretion, and isolated tornadoes. Nearly 500 000 energy customers or about 1.2 million people were left without power by Monday morning, March 31.

  • 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.