Severe weather

Cyclone Fury

Cyclone Fury: 3 Million Left Powerless as Severe Storms Wreak Havoc in Southern Brazil

Southern Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul faced devastating impacts on Sunday, December 1, 2024, as severe thunderstorms swept through the region, leaving over 3 million people without electricity. The storms, fueled by a powerful cyclone forming along Uruguay’s coastline, also brought chaos to parts of Argentina and Uruguay, unleashing winds over 100 km/h (62 mph), torrential rains, and large hail.

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Tornado in Tongaat

Tornado Terror: Randfontein and Westonaria Devastated – See Shocking Details

The tornado struck around 1:15 PM on November 28, hitting key areas like Umphakathi Mall, Mohlakeng, and Toekomsrus. At Umphakathi Mall, the ceiling of the Boxer supermarket collapsed, injuring 24 people. Emergency services swiftly transported victims to nearby clinics for treatment, most of them suffering from minor injuries.

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Winter Storms

Brace Yourself! Europe Faces Devastating Winter Storms with Blizzard Warnings Across Scandinavia, Alps, and Balkans

A major winter storm is forecast to impact large parts of Europe this week, bringing heavy snow, blizzards, and intense cold air masses. The Arctic-origin storm system is expected to affect multiple regions, including Scandinavia, the Alps, the Balkan Peninsula, the UK, and Ireland, with a series of severe weather events.

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DANA Storm

Double Disaster: Second DANA Storm Strikes Eastern Spain, Threatening to Worsen Historic October Flooding

The Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued a severe weather advisory on November 12, 2024, warning of intense rainfall and the potential for flash floods across the Mediterranean and Andalusian coastal regions through November 15.

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Deadly Tornadoes

Hurricanes Supercharge 2024’s Record-Breaking Tornado Season

The 2024 tornado season has become one of the most active in over a decade, fueled by an unusual combination of peak tornado outbreaks in May and hurricanes generating high tornado counts. As of early November, the United States had recorded 1,732 tornadoes—well above the 14-year average of 1,355, according to NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center.

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