Major flash flooding hits Death Valley after nearly a year’s worth of rain in a couple of hours, California
Major flash flooding hit Death Valley National Park on August 5, 2022, closing all roads, burying cars and stranding around 1 000 people.
More than 500 people killed, thousands of homes destroyed as record-breaking rains hit Pakistan
Since the monsoon rains started in mid-June, heavy rains and ensuing flooding have killed at least 502 people and destroyed thousands of houses throughout Pakistan.
Historic rainfall event hits St. Louis, leaving homes and highways submerged, U.S.
Historic levels of rainfall fell over St. Louis, Missouri overnight Tuesday, July 26, 2022, causing widespread flash flooding.
More than 480 000 people told to evacuate as record-breaking rainfall hits southwestern Japan
More than 480 000 people living in southwestern Japan have been told to evacuate on July 19, 2022, as record-breaking rains continue falling over the region. Heavy rains are expected to continue through July 20. Residents in the affected region are urged to be on their guard against landslides, floods in low-lying areas, and river flooding.
Temperatures in the UK exceed 40.2 °C (104.3 °F) for the first time on record
A provisional temperature of 40.2 °C (104.3 °F) was recorded at Heathrow, UK at 12:50 LT on July 19, 2022, which, if confirmed, will beat the previous record of 38.7 °C (101.6 °F) set in 2019 by 1.5 °C (2.7 °F).
All-time temperature records tumble in Europe, thousands evacuate as wildfires rage in France, Spain and Portugal
Record-breaking temperatures have engulfed parts of Europe for the second time since mid-June. Before the end of the week, temperatures are expected to reach the high 40s (°C). As a result, France, Britain, Portugal and Spain are on high alert over wildfires and public health.
Tropical Storm “Aere” makes landfall over Kyushu, bringing record-breaking rainfall, Japan
Tropical Storm “Aere” formed on July 2, 2022, as the 4th named storm of the 2022 Pacific typhoon season. The storm made its first landfall in Okinawa, Japan on the same day and reached Kyushu on July 4, making landfall near Sasebo, Nagasaki, shortly before 21:00 UTC (06:00 LT, July 5).
Extreme heatwave engulfs Iran, main cities record hottest June day since records began
Extreme heatwave conditions are affecting Iran, with most of the country’s main cities recording their hottest June day since records began.
Earliest end of the rainy season in Tokyo on record
The Japan Meteorological Agency said Monday, June 27, 2022, that the rainy season in Tokyo and neighboring areas in eastern and central Japan appears to have ended, marking the earliest finish to the period since data became available in 1951.
Record-breaking June temperatures engulf Japan, authorities warn of power shortages
Record-breaking June temperatures are engulfing Japan, prompting authorities to issue heatstroke advisories and warn of power outages. High temperatures are expected to last at least until early July.
