A fast-moving wildfire, the Old Trails Fire, swept across northwest Spokane, Washington, on Saturday, forcing thousands to evacuate. Driven by strong winds and high temperatures, the blaze jumped the Spokane River, burned nearly 4 square miles, and destroyed some structures with zero containment.
A raging wildfire continues to engulf the Greek coastal resort of Agios Vasileios, with over 300 firefighters battling strong winds. Homes are damaged, and efforts are focused on preventing spread to Porto Germeno, as fire risk remains high across Greece.
Five wildfires persist across Turkey's western and southern coasts, with the agriculture ministry warning of continued high risk next week. While 202 of 206 recent fires are controlled, residents in affected areas describe devastating losses of homes and livelihoods.
Thousands have been evacuated on the Greek island of Crete due to wildfires fanned by strong winds, menacing tourist resorts and villages. Two firefighters died on Crete and one on the mainland. Fires also rage in Spain, Portugal, and France, with record land burnt and more hot weather expected.
Typhoon Noul, the strongest to hit China in 2023, made landfall in southern China, prompting evacuations of over 715,000 in Guangdong, cancelling hundreds of flights, and causing widespread damage with strong winds and torrential rains.
Golf-ball-sized hailstones and severe thunderstorms have struck parts of France, Germany, and Poland, causing flooding and damage to property and agriculture. Concurrently, monsoon flooding in Bangladesh has killed at least 53 people, affected a million, and caused widespread disruption and displacement.
Tropical Storm Bavi made landfall in eastern China, bringing heavy rain and strong winds after nearly two million people were evacuated. The storm, the strongest to hit China this year, caused widespread disruption to transportation, including flight and train cancellations.
At least 12 people died in a wildfire in southern Spain, with four found in a burnt car and seven after fleeing on foot. Authorities suspect a fallen power line may have sparked the blaze, which spread rapidly. Residents were advised to evacuate or stay indoors, but some attempting to flee via an unrecommended route were trapped.
Eight people have died and 173 injured following tornadoes and heavy rain in China's Hubei province. Thousands have been evacuated as meteorologists warn of complex flood prevention challenges this year.
Mumbai and Maharashtra are experiencing severe disruptions due to heavy rainfall and strong winds for the third consecutive day. Palghar district is the worst-hit, with widespread waterlogging, stranded trains, and landslides. Schools and colleges have been declared holidays, and essential services are impacted.
Thousands have been evacuated as wildfires devastate nearly 20,000 hectares across Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece, fueled by record heatwaves and strong winds. Officials banned spectators from a Tour de France stage in the Pyrenees, and authorities warn of worsening conditions and a long fire season ahead.
Mumbai experienced record-breaking rainfall for the fifth consecutive day, with strong winds causing disruptions. A four-storey building collapsed in Mankhurd, killing six people, including five children. Numerous tree collapses were also reported, leading to further fatalities.
Wildfires are sweeping through southern France, scorching 1,210 hectares, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions from Europe's recent heatwave. Hundreds of firefighters and water-bomber aircraft are deployed, with the largest blaze in Aude destroying 900 hectares. Authorities are racing to contain the fires, with no casualties reported.
Blistering heat and strong winds fueled wildfires across the US West, killing 3 firefighters in Colorado and burning over 44 sq mi. Critical fire conditions persist in the Southwest.
Severe thunderstorms caused widespread destruction in the Balkans last week, with high winds and golf ball-sized hail damaging over 100 buildings in Slovenia and Croatia. Meanwhile, Hong Kong issued a black rainstorm warning due to heavy rainfall and flooding, and France is experiencing an unusual heatwave.
Hong Kong experienced heavy downpours with a risk of flooding, leading to the cancellation of an amber rainstorm warning. Conditions are expected to improve during the Tuen Ng Festival, with sunny intervals and hotter weather forecast for the weekend.
Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden weather shift on Monday afternoon with heavy rain, a dust storm, and strong winds reaching up to 92 kmph. The IMD issued a red alert for thunderstorms and rain, attributing the change to a western disturbance.
Beijing experienced heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hail on June 13th, with localized areas seeing hourly rainfall intensity of 20-40 mm. The Beijing Meteorological Bureau issued yellow lightning and blue wind warnings, forecasting continued scattered showers and strong gusts.
Turkey's Meteorology General Directorate has issued warnings for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds across several regions, including Marmara, Aegean, Mediterranean, Central Anatolia, and Black Sea. Localized severe weather is expected in specific provinces, with potential for floods, landslides, and hail. Meteorologist Prof. Dr. Orhan Şen links these extreme events to climate change and predicts an increase in natural disasters this year.
Bihar is under an orange alert due to intensifying pre-monsoon activity, with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds expected in districts including Patna. Moderate rainfall may offer relief from heat, with temperatures potentially dropping by 2-4°C. Residents are advised to exercise caution.
Moscow anticipates short-term rain and thunderstorms until 9 PM on June 4th, with wind gusts up to 15 m/s. Residents are advised to exercise caution outdoors.
Severe weather conditions at Delhi airport on Thursday caused disruptions, forcing 13 incoming flights to circle before landing. 11 were diverted, while 2 landed safely. A yellow alert is in place for Friday with forecasts of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
Germany faces unsettled weather with thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain, particularly in the southwest. The German Weather Service (DWD) warns of potential hurricane-force gusts and even isolated tornadoes in some areas.
Typhoon No. 6 has caused heavy rain and strong winds in Japan's Tokai and Kanto regions. A line squall formed in eastern Kanagawa Prefecture, leading to a rapid increase in the risk of flooding and landslides in southern Kanto and Shizuoka.
