Weather
Hurricane Melissa causes major damage in eastern Cuba without fatalities
Luis Fernández AI द्वारा उत्पन्न छवि
Hurricane Melissa struck eastern Cuba, causing major damage but no reported deaths, after evacuating over 700,000 people. The storm, one of the most powerful in the Atlantic, left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean with at least 34 total fatalities. The Pan American Health Organization is now sending humanitarian aid to support response efforts in affected areas.
Kenha warns motorists over flooded Thika-Garissa road
The Kenya National Highways Authority has cautioned drivers against using the Thika-Garissa road due to severe flooding from intensified short rains. Traffic is disrupted between Bangali and Madogo, with impassable sections reported. Engineers are monitoring the situation as rainfall continues across several counties.
Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as category 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, struck Jamaica as a category 5 hurricane on October 28, 2025, fueled by unusually warm sea surface temperatures linked to climate change. Meteorologists expressed alarm over its rapid intensification and potential for catastrophic damage, including up to one meter of rain. Three people died in preparations for the storm.
Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica as strongest ever
Hurricane Melissa has been classified as category 5 and is expected to be the strongest ever to hit Jamaica. The storm is moving slowly toward the island nation and has already caused at least four deaths in neighboring countries. Jamaica is preparing for strong winds and flooding.
SMHI warns of flooding risk from Gävle to Sundsvall
30 अक्टूबर 2025 07:42Temperatures dip as autumn settles over Egypt
29 अक्टूबर 2025 22:20Hurricane Melissa could bring mild weather to France
29 अक्टूबर 2025 11:33U.S. power outages increase due to aging grid and severe weather
28 अक्टूबर 2025 06:32BMKG warns of light to heavy rain in major Indonesian cities
26 अक्टूबर 2025 10:39Hurricane Melissa threatens Cuba after Jamaica
24 अक्टूबर 2025 14:21Severe weather to cause tornados in northern Mexico
24 अक्टूबर 2025 04:01Cuba issues storm watch as Melissa threatens Haiti and Jamaica
Strong storm hits Buenos Aires with heavy rain and flooding
María López AI द्वारा उत्पन्न छवि
A severe storm struck the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area and surrounding towns during the early morning and morning of Saturday, October 25, 2025, bringing over 100 millimeters of rain, power outages, and structural damage. The storm led to flooding, fallen trees, and transport delays under an orange alert from the National Meteorological Service. In San Martín, a house collapsed, trapping a mother and her son.
Driver killed by falling tree in South Jakarta
A driver with initials AS (50) was killed after being hit by a falling tree during heavy rain on Jalan Darmawangsa Raya, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, on Thursday afternoon (October 30). The incident affected several vehicles and caused one injury. South Jakarta Metro Police are handling the case.
Cyclone Montha approaches Kakinada for landfall
Cyclone Montha is intensifying in the Bay of Bengal and is set to make landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh by Tuesday night, prompting evacuations and alerts across coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu. Officials have moved thousands to relief camps and cancelled trains amid expectations of winds up to 110 kmph. Preparations include stocked shelters and warnings for fishermen to stay off the sea.
Scientists warn el niño may become more predictable and intense
A new study reveals that the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) could intensify and synchronize with other climate patterns due to global warming, potentially leading to more extreme weather by mid-century. Researchers predict a tipping point around 2050 in the tropical Pacific, shifting ENSO from irregular cycles to strong, rhythmic oscillations. This change may heighten risks of rainfall extremes and climate whiplash in regions like Southern California and the Iberian Peninsula.
Swedish Rikard in the midst of hurricane Melissa on Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa has swept over Jamaica, striking Swedish man Rikard Svahn hard on the island's west coast. He and his wife have chosen to stay in their secure house near Negril as winds intensify. Svahn hopes the storm will pass soon with minimal damage.