Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.1 earthquake hits northwestern Iran.
5.0 earthquake hits Alberta, Canada.
5.0 earthquake hits the State of Yap, Micronesia.
5.0 earthquake hits the Iran-Iraq border.
Earthquakes
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.3 earthquake hits Alberta, Canada.
5.3 earthquake hits Reykjanes ridge.
5.2 earthquake hits Reykjanes ridge.
5.2 earthquake hits Fiji.
5.2 earthquake hits the Pacific-Antarctic ridge.
5.1 earthquake hits the Kermedec Islands.
5.1 earthquake hits the Ryukyu Islands off Japan.
5.1 earthquake hits Reykjanes ridge.
5.1 earthquake hits near the east coast of Honshu, Japan.
5.0 earthquake hits the Aegean Sea.
5.0 earthquake hits Tonga.
Earthquakes
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.7 earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.
5.5 earthquake hits the Pagan region, North Mariana Islands.
5.3 earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.
5.3 earthquake hits the South Sandwich Islands.
5.2 earthquake hits Fiji.
5.1 earthquake hits the Mariana Islands.
5.1 earthquake hits Vancouver Island, Canada.
5.0 earthquake hits near the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia.
Storms and Floods
Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
In the Atlantic Ocean: Hurricane Ian is located about 5 mi…10 km s of the city of Pinar del Rio, Cuba and about 175 mi…280 km ssw of the Dry Tortugas with maximum sustained winds…125 mph…205 km/h. Present movement…n or 355 degrees at 12 mph…19 km/h.
In the Northwest Pacific Ocean: Typhoon 18w (Noru), located approximately 169 nm east of D Nang, Vietnam, is tracking west-northwestward at 08 knots.
Tropical Storm 19w (Kulap), located approximately 408 nm south-southeast of Yokosuka, Japan, is tracking northward at 08 knots.
In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical Cyclone 02s (Ashley), located approximately 619 nm southeast of Diego Garcia, is tracking westward at 11 knots.
Newsbytes:
Philippines – Heavy rain brought by Typhoon Noru caused widespread flooding in several northern provinces of the Philippines on 26 September 2022. Authorities reported 5 rescuers workers died in the Province of Bulacan Typhoon Noru, known as Karding in the Philippines, is the most powerful typhoon to hit the country this year. Noru made landfall in northern Quezon Province on 25 September, then crossed central Luzon, and continued west towards Vietnam over the South China Sea. Heavy rain caused flooding in northern provinces. The town of Subic in Zambales Province recorded 283.3 mm of rain in 24 hours to 26 September. To the north the municipality of Iba recorded 142.3 mm. Ambulong in the province of Batangas recorded 123.2 mm. Roads were deemed impassable in Camarines Sur Province, Bicol Region, leaving areas isolated. Army troops were carrying out rescues and evacuations in parts of Zambales and Quezon provinces, Central Luzon. Thousands were left without power in the provinces of Aurora and Nueva Ecija.
Canada – At least one person has died and dozens have been displaced in Newfoundland, Canada, after huge waves and storm surge brought by Hurricane Fiona swept homes into the ocean. Environment Canada said Storm Fiona generated damaging winds, torrential rainfall, large waves and destructive storm surge along Canada’s Atlantic coast from 23 September 2022. Fiona then made landfall as a category-2 hurricane strength (maximum sustained wind speeds of 165 km/h) post-tropical cyclone near Whitehead in the province of Nova Scotia, early 24 September 2022. Impacts of the storm were reported across the provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Quebec. Thousands of households were left without power.
Spain – Torrential rain has caused devastation in parts of Murcia region in south-eastern Spain. Firefighters report one person died after floods destroyed a home, while emergency services responded to dozens of call-outs including flood rescues. Heavy rain fell in the Murcia Region of Spain from late 25 September 2022. Spain’s State Meteorological Agency AEMET reported more than 29 mm of rain was recorded in just 10 minutes at the Cabo de Palos weather station in the municipality of Cartagena, and more than 86 mm in an hour. The heavy rain triggered flooding and landslides.
Wildfires
Wildfires – Greece
A wildfire on the outskirts of the Greek capital Athens is threatening homes and infrastructure, with some residents being evacuated by the authorities.
The blaze has spread across the slopes of Mount Hymettus, which overlooks Athens, sending clouds of thick smoke drifting over the city’s southern suburbs. Strong winds have helped fan the fire. There is concern about damage to power lines, and traffic has been diverted away from the area.
Wildfires – Canada
Dry and windy conditions across Alberta have created ignition for wildfires and grassfires to blaze throughout the province, especially in northern Alberta. There are 14 significant fires burning at the moment in the northwest corner of the province in High Level forest area, in White Court, Slave Lake, Grand Prairie, Rocky Mountain House, Edson and Calgary forest areas.
Storms and Floods
Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
There are currently no tropical storms.
Newsbytes:
Canada – Ice jams, rain and melting snow have caused rivers to overflow in northern parts of Canada. Whole communities have been ordered to evacuate in Northwest Territories and hundreds have been displaced in northwestern Alberta Province. An ice jam caused flooding of the Hay River in Northwest Territories, Canada, from 07 May 2022. Around 250 residents pre-emptively evacuated their homes in the town of Hay River and surrounding areas. Meanwhile about 280 km (175 miles) south of Hay River, local officials declared a state of emergency on 09 May 2022 after snowmelt and heavy rain caused flooding in Chateh and John D’or Prairie in northwestern Alberta Province. Around 1,000 people evacuated their homes in Chateh.
Storms and Floods
Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
There are currently no tropical storms.
Newsbytes:
USA and Canada – Heavy rain, snowmelt and ice jams have caused widespread flooding in parts of Manitoba Province, Canada, and neighbouring North Dakota and Minnesota, USA, since late April 2022. The government of Manitoba reported that, since early April 2022, southern and southeastern Manitoba and the United States portion of the Red River basin have received 120 to 160 mm of precipitation, which is between 400 to 600 per cent of normal amounts. Ice jams along the Fisher River prompted a state of emergency for the Peguis First Nation on 28 April 2022. As of 02 May, as many as 1,000 people had evacuated. Roads, bridges and water infrastructure have all been adversely affected in the area and a boil water advisory has been issued. In North Dakota, the city of Valley City declared a flood emergency on 23 April 2022 due to the rising Sheyenne River. The river crested at 18.09 feet (5.514 metres) on 01 May, where Major Flood Stage is 17 feet (5.2 metres). In Minnesota, storms and heavy rainfall led to a state of emergency being declared. Several roads were temporarily closed in some locations, including Highways 92, 113, 220 and 317. The Sorlie Bridge in East Grand Forks was also closed to traffic. Flooding was reported in the city of Crookston and surrounding areas of Polk County after the Red Lake River broke its banks.
Spain – Firefighters and police rescued people from vehicles trapped in floods after a slow-moving storm brought very heavy rainfall to the Valencia Region in southeastern Spain on 03 May 2022. Several locations in the city of Valencia recorded more than 200 mm of rain in 24 hours to 03 May 2022. The weather station at Camins al Grau in the city recorded 260.9 mm. Other areas of the country have also seen severe weather in recent days. On 02 May, hail and heavy rain caused flooding and damages in parts of the Murcia Region. Hail and heavy rain also affected areas further north, including parts of the capital, Madrid. Madrid 112 reported 29 incidents, including 16 interventions for flood water clearance, mostly in Leganés and Móstoles.
Storms and Floods
Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 24s (Jasmine), located approximately 108 nm north of Europa Island, is tracking southeastward at 09 knots.
Newsbytes:
Manitoba, Canada – Weather warnings remain across much of the province as a storm continues to pelt Manitoba with snow and rain, flooding city streets and forcing closures.
Earthquakes
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
6.0 earthquake hits the Kuril Islands.
5.5 earthquake hits near the coast of Nicaragua.
5.4 earthquake hits near the coast of Nicaragua.
5.4 earthquake hits Hokkaido, Japan.
5.3 earthquake hits Bosnia and Herzegovina.
5.2 earthquake hits the State of Yap, Micronesia.
5.2 earthquake hits Male, Chile.
5.2 earthquake hits near the coast of Nicaragua.
5.1 earthquake hits eastern New Guinea, Papua New Guinea.
5.0 earthquake hits the State of Yap, Micronesia.
5.0 earthquake hits the central Mediterranean Sea.
5.0 earthquake hits Vancouver islands, Canada.
5.0 earthquake hits Fiji.
5.0 earthquake hits the southwestern Ryukyu Islands off Japan.
Earthquakes
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
6.2 earthquake hits northern Qinghai, China.
5.6 earthquake hits offshore Atacama, Chile.
5.4 earthquake hits the Chagos Archipelago.
5.3 earthquake hits the southern Yukon Territory, Canada.
5.3 earthquake hits Halmahera, Indonesia.
5.1 earthquake hits the mid-Indian ridge.
5.1 earthquake hits the Kermedec islands.
5.1 earthquake hits northern Qinghai, China.
5.0 earthquake hits Mindanao in the Philippines.
5.0 earthquake hits offshore Atacama, Chile.
5.0 earthquake hits New Ireland, Papua New Guinea.
5.0 earthquake hits near the coast of Nicaragua.
Storms and Floods
Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
There are no current tropical storms..
NewsBytes:
Canada – Alarm grows about climate change in British Columbia after summer wildfires wiped out vegetation that could have slowed flooding. Emergency crews in western Canada were still trying to reach some 18,000 people stranded by landslides and struggling to find food among bare grocery store shelves after devastating flooding. The affected area is used to fires in the summer and floods in the spring as snow melts from the surrounding hills, but the speed and ferocity with which the water overtook the communities – and a fire season that stripped the surrounding hills of critical vegetation to help slow the water – has left residents in shock.
Storms and Floods
Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
There are no current tropical storms..
NewsBytes:
Canada – Record rainfall fell in parts of British Columbia (BC) province, western Canada causing floods, mudslides and rockslides. Hundreds of people have evacuated their homes and emergency teams have rescued dozens of people left stranded on highways. Meanwhile one person is missing and hundreds have evacuated homes after severe floods in neighbouring Washington State, USA.
Bolivia – Seven people died after heavy rain caused rivers to overflow in La Paz Department of Bolivia. The incident occurred on 12 November 2021 after heavy rainfall caused the Mercke and Mapiri rivers to break their banks in Larecaja province. Bolivia’s National Naval Hydrography Service reported that levels of the Mapiri river jumped by over 3 metres on 12 November. Many of the the victims are believed to be miners who were working in the area.
Storms and Floods
Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
There are no current tropical storms..
NewsBytes:
Canada – B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation says two highways connecting the Lower Mainland to the Interior were experiencing “multiple closures mudslides, rock debris and flooding” on Sunday.
Australia – Large swaths of Australia’s southeast were on high alert for major flooding on Saturday after torrential rains caused rivers to break their banks, with meteorologists warning of more severe weather ahead. Flood warnings were issued for numerous rivers across parts of Queensland and much of inland New South Wales, with the greatest concern for regions along the Lachlan River in the central west of New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state. In Victoria, there was widespread flooding and power blackouts across the state after heavy rain and strong winds.
Egypt – Violent storms struck in southern Egypt from late 12 November 2021. Heavy rain and hail caused some material damages but also brought thousands of scorpions into streets and homes. The weather conditions brought a large number of scorpions into residential parts of the city of Aswan and surrounding areas. State media, quoting local officials said 3 people died as a result of scorpion stings. In a statement from the Ministry of Health, Dr. Khaled Abdelghafar said 503 people were treated in hospital after suffering scorpion stings.
Wildfires
Wildfires – Cyprus
Authorities in Cyprus have said a deadly forest fire, that was the worst to hit the island in decades, was close to being brought under control after water bombing by Greek and Israeli aircraft.
Fanned by strong winds, the fire broke out on Saturday afternoon and swept through the southern foothills of the Troodos mountain range as the country grappled with a blistering heatwave.
The blaze killed four Egyptian labourers, destroyed 50 homes, damaged farms and power lines, and forced the evacuation of 10 villages. So far, 55 square kilometres of pine forest and orchards have been scorched.
Wildfires – Canada
Emergency responders in Canada are currently battling more than 180 wildfires in British Columbia amid an intense heat wave that has left hundreds dead in the Pacific Northwest.
About 70% of the active fires were likely caused by lightning strikes, according to the British Columbia Wildfire Service’s dashboard. Chris Vagasky, a meteorologist with the company Vaisala, says a lightning detection network uncovered more than 700,000 lightning strikes in the area between June 30 and July 1.
About 95 miles northeast of Vancouver, residents in the village of Lytton were forced to evacuate to avoid a spreading fire that began Wednesday afternoon.
While two residents have already been confirmed dead by the British Columbia Coroners Service, others are still missing.
Wildfires
Wildfires – Canada
The Canadian town of Lytton in British Columbia has been engulfed in flames after temperatures there soared to a record 49.4 degrees. The town’s mayor, Jan Polderman issued a town-wide evacuation order at 18:00 on June 30 urging residents to safely leave the village because a “fire event” is threatening the “building structures and safety of the residents within the municipality.”
More than 78 wildfires have been sparked across Canada during the current heat wave conditions.