Weather
Severe weather events hit the Wairarapa region in October, resulting in over 200 claims, mostly related to wind damage. The region's councils reported minimal damage to their properties, with IAG, a leading insurer, processing thousands of claims nationwide. In total, 3,300 claims were lodged for weather and
Climate change
The ninth annual Lancet Countdown report, published in The Lancet on October 29, has sparked a critical commentary from climate scientists. Dr. Chloe Brimicombe, a renowned climate scientist from the Royal Meteorological Society, emphasizes the report's importance as a call to action on climate change. The report'
Weather
Cyclone Montha made a late Tuesday night landfall near Narasapur, south of Kakinada, between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam along the Andhra Pradesh coast, causing heavy rains and strong winds. The storm's landfall process lasted nearly five hours, with wind speeds reaching 90-100 kmph and gusts touching up to 110
Weather
Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast, triggering heavy rains, strong winds, and disruptions across several districts. The storm, named Montha, which means a fragrant flower in Thai, brought wind speeds of 90-100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph, causing one fatality and injuring several others.
Weather
As Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica, forecasters warn of catastrophic flooding, landslides, and extensive infrastructure damage. The storm has already been blamed for six deaths in the northern Caribbean and is expected to make landfall today as the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record keeping began in 1851. With
Storm surges
Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm to hit the Caribbean this year, made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday (28 October) with devastating consequences. The Category 5 storm brought with it violent winds of up to 185mph and "life-threatening storm surges" that could peak 13ft above ground level, causing
Rain
A cyclonic storm is expected to bring strong winds, rough sea conditions, and intense rainfall to the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in the coming days. The India Meteorological Department has advised residents to remain alert and take necessary precautions. The storm is expected to intensify over the
Emergency preparedness
Emergency services, government, and infrastructure are responding to various crises and severe weather events across New Zealand, with multiple incidents occurring on Labour Day weekend. The government has announced support for communities impacted by severe weather in Southland and Clutha. In Otago, a car crash on State Highway 1 has
Rain
Andhra Pradesh is bracing for the impact of Cyclone Montha, which is expected to make landfall on the state's coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada on Tuesday evening. The system is forecast to bring extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds, disrupting emergency services and causing widespread disruption.
Weather
Central Florida residents were left stranded and without power as a rare flash flood emergency was declared in parts of Lake County, receiving up to 18 inches of rain. The storm, which pounded areas with relentless rounds of rain, caused flash flooding that inundated homes and forced road closures. Forecasters
Weather
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 4 storm, has intensified rapidly in the Caribbean Sea, causing widespread concern for Jamaica and Haiti. According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm is expected to bring heavy rains, flooding, landslides, and destructive winds to these countries for multiple days. The Weather Channel has predicted
Floods
Hurricane Melissa has rapidly strengthened into a Category 3 storm, threatening catastrophic consequences for Jamaica and southern Haiti. Forecasters warn of disastrous flooding and landslides, with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness urging citizens to take the weather threat seriously. As the storm approaches, authorities in Jamaica activate over 650 shelters
