Weather
Strong storm hits Buenos Aires with heavy rain and flooding
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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.
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.
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.
Cold front 11 arrives in Mexico with Halloween
October 30, 2025 07:42Temperatures dip as autumn settles over Egypt
October 29, 2025 11:33U.S. power outages increase due to aging grid and severe weather
October 28, 2025 06:32BMKG warns of light to heavy rain in major Indonesian cities
October 26, 2025 10:39Hurricane Melissa threatens Cuba after Jamaica
October 26, 2025 04:48Lexus driver dies after tree falls on car in Pondok Indah
October 24, 2025 14:21Severe weather to cause tornados in northern Mexico
October 24, 2025 04:01Cuba issues storm watch as Melissa threatens Haiti and Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa causes major damage in eastern Cuba without fatalities
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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.
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.
SMHI warns of flooding risk from Gävle to Sundsvall
SMHI has issued a yellow warning for heavy rainfall from Gävle to Sundsvall on Thursday evening, raising the risk of flooding on roads and viaducts. Trafikverket has increased its preparedness to manage potential disruptions. Authorities urge drivers to proceed with caution.
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.
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.