Ibu volcano alert raised to highest, evacuation centers prepared, Indonesia
The activity level for Indonesia’s Ibu volcano was raised to Level IV — the highest, on May 16, 2024, following a surge in volcanic activity.
Major X8.7 flare erupts from Region 3664 — the strongest solar flare of Solar Cycle 25
A powerful solar flare measuring X8.7 erupted from Active Region 3664 — currently located at the west limb of the Sun — at 16:51 UTC on May 14, 2024. The event started at 16:46 and ended at 17:02 UTC.
Massive dust storm engulfs Mumbai, killing at least 14 and injuring 74
A catastrophic dust storm swept through Mumbai, India, on Monday, May 13, 2024, beginning at 15:00 local time and persisting for more than two hours. The storm claimed the lives of at least eight individuals and injured over 60 others, wreaking havoc across the city.
Destructive cold lava flow on Indonesia’s Marapi volcano kills 50, leaves 27 missing
Heavy monsoon rains falling over Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Saturday, May 11, 2024, caused a destructive lahar to descend the slopes of Marapi volcano, killing 37 people and leaving at least 17 others missing.
Thousands of homes destroyed, over 300 dead as flash floods ravage northern Afghanistan
Northern Afghanistan is facing a catastrophic humanitarian crisis following severe flash flooding that began on Friday, May 10, 2024. The latest reports confirm 315 deaths and injuries to over 1 600 people, with Baghlan Province bearing the brunt of the devastation. Authorities fear the death toll will continue rising.
Powerful X5.8 solar flare erupts from Region 3664 during G5 – Extreme geomagnetic storm
A major solar flare measuring X5.8 erupted from Active Region 3664 at 01:23 UTC on May 11, 2024. The event started at 01:10 and ended at 01:39 UTC. It took place during G5 – Extreme geomagnetic storm, producing another CME — most likely Earth-directed.
G5 – Extreme geomagnetic storm following strong CME impact
The first of several incoming coronal mass ejections (CMEs) impacted Earth at around 16:56 UTC on May 10, 2024, rapidly increasing geomagnetic field levels from unsettled to G4 – Severe by 17:44 and to G5 – Extreme by 23:34 UTC — something we haven’t seen since 2003.
Rare tornado emergency south of Nashville as severe thunderstorms leave 2 dead in Tennessee
A severe weather outbreak on May 8, 2024, spawned a ‘large and extremely dangerous’ tornado south of Nashville, Tennessee, killing at least 1 person, injuring several, and leaving widespread damage.
Giant hailstones destroy over 15 000 homes in Manipur, India
A severe hailstorm struck Manipur, northeast India, on May 5, 2024, resulting in the death of one person and the destruction of over 15 000 homes and other structures. The storm, characterized by heavy rains, giant hail, and strong winds, wreaked havoc across several districts, leaving extensive structural and agricultural damage in its wake.
Large tornado rips through Barnsdall, Oklahoma, causing massive damage and casualties
A very large tornado hit Barnsdall, Oklahoma, at 21:40 local time on May 6 (02:40 UTC on May 7), causing widespread damage. The event resulted in at least one fatality, multiple injuries, and extensive structural damage, including to a nursing home.
