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Formula 1 is monitoring a cyclone threatening the Brazilian Grand Prix, which could cause weather-related disruptions, including delays or cancellations of qualifying and sprint sessions, with specific rules in place for points allocation and grid formation if sessions are affected.
Heavy rains in Mexico, linked to Post-Tropical Cyclone Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond, have caused at least 27 deaths, widespread flooding, landslides, and extensive damage across multiple states, leading to evacuations, power outages, and infrastructure destruction, with more rain expected.
An unusually severe heatwave in India this summer has killed over 100 people and caused nearly 25,000 to fall ill, with temperatures reaching up to 50 degrees Celsius. The heatwave, exacerbated by climate change, has been particularly intense in northern and eastern regions. Concurrently, parts of eastern India and neighboring Sri Lanka have faced heavy rains and flooding due to cyclone Remal and early monsoon rains.
Cyclone Remal has killed at least 16 people in Bangladesh and India, causing widespread flooding, power outages, and destruction of homes. Nearly a million people were evacuated, and millions more were affected. Emergency response teams are aiding recovery efforts, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
Bangladesh evacuated nearly 800,000 people and closed schools and airports as a severe cyclone with winds up to 135 kph approaches from the Bay of Bengal, also affecting India's West Bengal.
A satellite image captured a cyclone storm sweeping across the U.S., bringing a mix of severe weather from heavy snow in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to tornadoes in Kentucky and West Virginia. The storm caused large destructive tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds, leading to states declaring emergencies and an immense cleanup effort. The storm reports showed damaging winds as the primary threat, with some hail and tornado reports as well. The storm also brought heavy snow to parts of upper Michigan, with some areas receiving up to a foot of snow.
Tropical Cyclone Belal caused heavy flooding and at least one death in Mauritius, leading to a curfew and evacuations, while also battering the nearby French island of Reunion. The cyclone left a quarter of households without electricity in Reunion and caused a homeless person's death. The main airport in Mauritius was closed, flights were canceled, and schools and hospitals were affected. The cyclone was expected to pass close to Mauritius, with the island feeling its effects for hours. Cyclones are common in the Indian Ocean near southern Africa, and scientists have linked their intensity to human-caused climate change.
Tropical Cyclone Belal caused heavy flooding and at least one death in Mauritius, leading to a curfew and evacuations, while also battering the nearby French island of Reunion. The cyclone left a quarter of households without electricity in Reunion and caused a homeless person's death. The main airport in Mauritius was closed, and flights were canceled. Cyclones are common in the Indian Ocean near southern Africa, and scientists have linked their intensity to human-caused climate change.
The recent flooding in Cairns, Australia, caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, has broken over a century of flood records in the region. The heavy rainfall was unexpected and resulted from the stalled movement of the cyclone, creating a stationary convergence zone that brought in moist air from the north and south. The mountains in the area also contributed to the continuous rainfall. This event is similar to the 2019 Townsville flood and the Kimberley flooding earlier this year. The lead time for forecasters was short, and the extreme and prolonged rainfall was unusual and complex. While severe weather has subsided, major flood warnings remain in place.
Severe cyclonic storm Michaung caused heavy rains and extensive damage to crops in Andhra Pradesh, with villages being cut off and road connectivity disrupted. Crops such as paddy, cotton, chilli, and maize suffered significant losses. The Chief Minister directed officials to focus on restoring normalcy, providing support to affected families, and protecting crops. The government pledged to stand by farmers, offering subsidies for seeds and compensation for losses. Financial assistance and relief measures were also announced for affected individuals, including those in relief camps.
iPhone manufacturers Foxconn and Pegatron have halted production at their factories in southern India due to heavy rains caused by Cyclone Michaung. The cyclone is expected to make landfall in the next 24 hours, with sustained winds of 90-100kph. Foxconn, which employs about 35,000 people at its Tamil Nadu iPhone factory, has yet to decide whether to resume production on Tuesday. This is the second time Pegatron has been forced to shut its factory, having temporarily halted assembly of iPhones after a fire in September. Authorities have issued warnings and evacuated coastal areas in preparation for the cyclone.
Moscow experienced its highest daily snowfall on record with nearly 11 millimeters of precipitation falling in just 12 hours, causing large snowdrifts and canceling over 70 flights. The storm, fueled by a strong cyclone, has brought some of the heaviest snowfall in decades to the city, prompting authorities to issue an "orange" weather advisory due to strong winds. Cleanup crews have been working tirelessly to clear the snow from streets and sidewalks, while regions across central Russia also experienced varying levels of snowfall.
Typhoon Koinu, a category four cyclone, produced one of the strongest wind gusts ever recorded worldwide, reaching 342.7km/h (212.9mph) as it crossed Taiwan's Lanyu island. This wind gust is the highest ever recorded in Taiwan and the third-strongest globally. The typhoon caused significant damage, injuring almost 200 people and leaving over 62,000 homes and businesses without power. Waves of up to seven meters were reported, and videos show extensive damage to coastal areas. Schools and offices were closed, and ferries and flights were suspended or canceled.
A powerful cyclone in southern Brazil has claimed the lives of at least 27 people and displaced hundreds, with more victims expected to be discovered. The cyclone brought heavy rainfall and strong winds, causing extreme damage and forcing residents to flee rising rivers. Brazil's National Institute of Meteorology has warned of further rainfall and potential flooding. The government attributes the extreme weather to climate change, and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has pledged to address deforestation in the Amazon to combat global warming.
At least 21 people have died and thousands have been displaced in southern Brazil after a cyclone caused torrential rain and flooding. The governor of Rio Grande do Sul called it the state's worst-ever weather disaster. The town of Mucum was particularly affected, with 85% of the town flooded and hundreds of people needing to be rescued from their rooftops. The federal government has pledged assistance, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Climate change is believed to be a contributing factor to the increased likelihood of extreme rainfall and flooding.