Floods
A severe rainstorm that swept through the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis on Thursday, June 27, 2025, left a trail of destruction, causing power outages and flooding in several areas. The storm, which lasted for over six hours, inundated parts of Adiembra, Sekondi, and the Central Business District (CBD), destroying properties and displacing
Floods
Torrential storms that swept through parts of France, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds, have left a trail of destruction and fatalities. The storms, which followed a heatwave that brought temperatures to their highest levels in recent weeks, resulted in the deaths of two people, including a 12-year-old child, and
Floods
Newcastle City Council has kicked off the Blue Green Newcastle project, a joint initiative with the Environment Agency, Northumbrian Water, and the Freemen of Newcastle, to enhance the city's resilience to severe storm events. The project aims to mitigate the impact of flooding, particularly after the £70m damage
Floods
The region of Asia experienced extreme weather conditions in 2024, leading to a significant number of deaths due to cyclones, rain-triggered landslides, heatwaves, and floods. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Asia's average temperature was 1.04 degrees Celsius above the last 30-year average, making it the
Storm damage
A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms in Merseyside by the Met Office, which is expected to take place between 3pm on Saturday, June 21, and 4am on June 22. The warning covers the North West, North East, East Midlands, Wales, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and Humber regions.
Storm damage
Hot and sunny weather this week is set to be replaced by monster storms that could dump heavy rain and bring thunder to certain parts of the nation today. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of northern England, southern and eastern Scotland, and the east
Storm damage
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to batter the UK with Storm Ashley, bringing potential disruptions and threats to life. The Met Office has issued several weather warnings, with amber and yellow warnings in place for various regions across the country. Key Takeaways: * The Met Office has issued an
Bombs
Severe gales and crushing winds are forecast to hit the UK on Sunday and Monday, with Storm Ashley, the season's first named storm, set to batter the country with gusts of up to 80mph. A Met Office amber weather warning has been issued for western Scotland, where the
Hurricane Helene, 2024
Hurricane Helene made landfall in the southeastern United States, causing devastating winds, storm surge, and heavy rains. Two people were killed in Georgia, and one person died in Florida when driving in coastal Tampa city. The powerful hurricane brought catastrophic winds and life-threatening conditions, with over 55 million Americans under
Storm damage
The UK is facing a tumultuous weekend as two yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office, forecasting thunderstorms and heavy showers across various regions. Up to 70mm of rainfall is expected to fall in the worst-affected areas, potentially leading to damage to buildings, disruption to public transport,
Storm damage
Millions of Brits have been warned of a significant weather event, with slow-moving thunderstorms expected to bring widespread disruption to the country. A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Saturday night and Sunday, covering a vast area, including Manchester, with the potential for amber warnings to be
Storm damage
The Met Office has issued a revised weather warning for the North West region, extending the thunderstorm warning from 4am to midnight tonight, and issuing a further warning for Monday. The renewed warning comes as the UK prepares for heavy rain and thunderstorms, which may cause flooding, disruption, and power
