Natural disasters are large-scale events caused by natural processes that can result in significant loss of life, property damage, and environmental disruption. These events are often unpredictable and can occur with devastating force.
Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii with catastrophic rain as Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms near Cabo Verde. Polo, Odalys, Fay and Surigae are also active across the Pacific and Atlantic.
Hurricane Polo has rapidly intensified to Category 4 with 215 km/h winds near Mexico. NHC now forecasts possible Category 5 strength while up to 300 mm of rain threatens southwestern Mexico.
Hurricane Polo Explodes to Category 4 Near Mexico: 215 km/h Winds and Flood Threat Grow Read Post »
Dujuan remains a severe tropical storm near Japan with 45 m/s gusts. JMA tracks further strengthening as heavy-rain risk grows for Izu, Tokyo/Kanto and Shizuoka.
Typhoon Dujuan Emergency: Yokohama Orders Level 4 Evacuations as 300+ mm Rain Hits Kanto Read Post »
Flash flooding hit Connecticut, New York and New Jersey after 6–7 inches of rain fell in parts of coastal Connecticut. See the latest impacts, rescue reports and the forecast for the week ahead.
Northeast Flash Flooding: Connecticut, New York and New Jersey Hit by 6–7 Inches of Rain Read Post »
The biggest natural disasters and extreme weather events this week: deadly flooding in Italy, Indonesia wildfire haze, record rainfall in Japan, Hurricane Lowell damage in Hawaii and an earthquake near Worms, Germany.
