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Guadalupe River Surged 26 Feet in 45 Minutes: What Fueled Texas’ Deadly Storm?

July 6, 2025, 12:24 pm

Hundreds of rescuers sped through central Texas in a last-ditch attempt to find survivors after disastrous flash floods killed at least 43 people, including 15 children. As the search entered a second night, authorities said 27 children from a Christian youth camp near the Guadalupe River in Kerr County remained missing.

The disaster hit after the Guadalupe River swelled wildly increasing 26 feet (8 meters) in merely 45 minutes before sunrise consuming homes, cars, and anything else it came across. In a few areas, the river rose 22 feet in three hours, emphasizing the sheer power of the floodwaters.

Why the Floods Turned Deadly

Officials attributed the calamity to incessant rains brought about by groups of thunderstorms that stubbornly lingered over the same area of central Texas on Friday. Parts of the region were drenched with a month’s worth of rain within mere hours.

“It’s the extended excessive rain over a single location that makes them so deadly,” said Emily Heller, a meteorologist with the Austin-San Antonio National Weather Service office, in the New York Times.

The intensity was increased by a steady supply of water from the Gulf, which was blended with residual humidity from a pre-existing tropical storm that soaked Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula earlier in the week. In a matter of hours, the weather changed radically what had been predicted as only a ‘chance of rain’ for July 4 by Thursday afternoon suddenly became a ‘chance for thunderstorms with heavy rain.’

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Did Officials Warn in Time?

The floods, which hit during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, surprised many locals, campers, as well as even authorities. Many residents later contended that there was insufficient prior warning of how rapidly the conditions would worsen.

Revelations show the initial flash-flood warning for Bandera County was not issued until late Thursday night. Later, about midnight Friday, the Weather Prediction Center, a branch of the National Weather Service that issues forecasts for heavy rain, predicted two- to three-inch hourly rainfall rates and noted a substantial threat of flash flooding based on the local topography.

By 1 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service issued an alert regarding a ‘very dangerous flash flood event’ in Kerr County, reporting rain had intensified to three to four inches an hour and was not showing any signs of abatement. By around 4 a.m., they issued a ‘particularly dangerous situation’ warning for Kerr County, a category only reserved for the most extreme weather emergencies.

Certain warnings specifically identified communities such as Hunt, Kerrville, and Center Point along the Guadalupe River as areas of immediate concern, calling people to relocate to higher ground.

Adding to the tragedy was that most residents and campers were asleep when the floodwaters hit. The Weather Service reported that the warnings were designed to activate mobile phone alerts, with the intention of awaking individuals directly in the flood surges’ path.

White Sphere Crashes in Indiana Storm, Shocks Locals

June 22, 2025, 8:00 pm

Homeowners in an Indiana neighborhood were left stunned when a huge white orb crashed onto a residential street during a fierce Midwest storm on Wednesday evening. The bizarre object, which could have been plucked straight from a science fiction film, caused confusion and rumination as residents attempted to determine what it was, according to The New York Post.

“It kinda resembles an eyeball,” quipped CBS4 news anchor Chelsea Helms, taking in the otherworldly quality of the scene.

What Was the Mysterious Sphere?

It was later recognized as a ‘radome’, a dome-shaped structure that houses radar systems and antennas to shield them against severe weather conditions. Such structures are typically deployed in military and aviation applications. The collapsed radome featured visible scuff marks and a side hatch that was partially open, fueling the intrigue.

V2X Confirms Ownership

The defense and aerospace firm V2X, with a facility only a mile from the landing spot of the object, confirmed that the radome had come from their facility. Although the cause of the incident is still unknown, the company informed that the structure was idle close to their building before the storm rolled in.

“I think it probably got flipped over and blown away in the wind and unfortunately, it flew off. We’re just glad nobody was hurt or anything. Nobody got hurt. But that’s what it is, I can verify it’s not an alien satellite or alien spaceship,” said Andrew Belush, a site executive with V2X.

Neighbors explained to CBS4 that the large dome seemed to have been blown off a property next door during the strong winds and landed directly in the street and raising many questions.

Other Mysterious Events Lately

This surreal event contributes to a list of increasingly bizarre unexplained environmental phenomena. Last year, in late 2024, New Jersey residents were reporting observing waves of drones mysteriously patrolling for weeks.

Florida beaches were recently littered with black tar balls in February, which raised health and environmental issues.

Delhi Storm: Mother, 3 Children Killed in House Collapse

May 2, 2025, 1:34 pm

A deadly thunderstorm that ravaged Delhi early on Friday morning killed a 26-year-old woman and her three minor children in the Najafgarh locality. Their house collapsed in Kharkhari Nagar village, Jafarpur Kalan, when a tree fell onto the building, police added. The woman’s husband, who was also trapped, survived the collapse but suffered injuries.

Officiating authorities got a distress signal around 5:26 am, reporting a structural failure at the location. Acting quickly, the personnel from the local police and Delhi Fire Services were quick to reach the spot.

Upon arrival, the rescuers found that a tree had fallen on a room next to a tubewell, causing the building to collapse. “The woman, her three children were recovered from under the rubble while the husband was rescued but injured,” said an officer.

Police have confirmed that the bodies were moved to a city mortuary for postmortem. The investigation into the incident is underway. Deputy commissioner of police (Dwarka) Ankit Singh was unavailable for comment. This story will be updated as soon as his statement is received.

The severe pre-dawn thunderstorm induced mass inconvenience in the national capital. There was extensive waterlogging and jams in several areas of the city. Flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were also affected, with a minimum of three flights diverted and more than 100 delayed, as per officials who were briefed on the situation.

Severe Weather Kills 39 as Storms Wreak Havoc Across the US

March 17, 2025, 12:15 pm

A massive storm system tore through multiple states, causing tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms. As a result, at least 39 people lost their lives, and hundreds of homes and businesses were destroyed. The storm, which began on Friday, has now moved into the U.S. Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. However, the threat of severe weather still lingers.

Dangerous Weather Conditions Continue Into Monday

Forecasters warned that strong winds would stretch from Florida to New Jersey. Meanwhile, heavy rain threatened New York and New England. Additionally, a tornado watch remained in effect for parts of North Carolina and Virginia until early Monday. According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, Virginia, wind gusts could reach 70 mph, and hail could be as large as ping pong balls.

Although meteorologists classified the storm as a rare “high risk” event, experts pointed out that such extreme weather in March is not unusual.

Tornadoes Leave Communities in Ruins

Mississippi faced widespread devastation. Tornadoes snapped trees in half and leveled entire neighborhoods. As a result, Governor Tate Reeves confirmed that six people died, and more than 200 residents lost their homes.

In Tylertown, Mississippi, Hailey Hart and her fiancé, Steve Romero, endured a terrifying experience. They took shelter inside their car with their three huskies as a tornado struck. Recalling the moment, Romero said, “It was a bad dream come true.” The car flipped onto its side, shattered windows, and then landed upright. Fortunately, they escaped with only minor scratches.

Meanwhile, Missouri suffered significant losses as well. In Wayne County, Dakota Henderson and other rescuers discovered five bodies outside his aunt’s destroyed home. Authorities reported that at least 12 people died across the state.

In Butler County, Coroner Jim Akers described one of the wrecked homes. “The floor was upside down,” he said. “We were walking on walls.”

Wildfires and Dust Storms Prove Deadly

In addition to tornadoes, strong winds fueled wildfires across Texas and Oklahoma. Officials warned that fire danger could remain high in the coming days. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt confirmed that nearly 400 homes were either damaged or destroyed. In total, more than 130 fires burned across the state.

Stillwater Fire Chief Terry Essary explained how the high winds made firefighting nearly impossible. “Nobody has enough resources to fight fires when the wind is blowing 70 mph,” he said. “It’s an insurmountable task.” Unfortunately, the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management confirmed that two people lost their lives due to the wildfires.

At the same time, dust storms led to deadly crashes in Kansas and Texas. In Kansas, a massive highway pileup involving at least 50 vehicles killed eight people. Meanwhile, in Amarillo, Texas, three people lost their lives in separate dust storm-related crashes.

Recovery Efforts Underway

As the crisis unfolded, President Donald Trump reassured the public that the White House was closely monitoring the situation. Furthermore, he confirmed that National Guard troops had been deployed to Arkansas, where officials reported three deaths.

On social media, Trump urged Americans to support those affected. “Please join Melania and me in praying for everyone impacted by these terrible storms!” he posted.

In Alabama, tornadoes also left behind widespread damage. Multiple tornadoes swept across central Alabama, killing at least three people, including an 82-year-old woman.

Additionally, in Troy, Alabama, a local recreation center served as a storm shelter for residents. However, it sustained damage during the storm. Fortunately, no one inside was injured. The parks department later released a statement expressing gratitude. “We are thankful the Lord provided protection over our community and over 200 guests at the Recreation Center storm shelter on Saturday night.”

Now, as the storm moves out, communities are beginning to assess the damage. While recovery efforts have already started, rebuilding will take time.

Cyclone Dana: 25 NDRF Teams on Standby as Severe Storm Approaches Odisha and West Bengal

October 22, 2024, 2:05 pm

Cyclone Dana is set to impact India’s eastern coast, with Odisha and West Bengal bracing for the storm’s landfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression early Tuesday, and is expected to evolve into a severe cyclonic storm.

According to the IMD, the storm was located approximately 730 km southeast of Paradip, Odisha, as of 5 a.m. Tuesday, and is tracking west-northwest. Cyclone Dana is projected to make landfall between Puri in Odisha and Sagar Island in West Bengal between the night of October 24 and the morning of October 25. The IMD warns that the storm’s intensity will remain strong, urging residents in coastal areas to stay vigilant.

NDRF and Central Agencies on High Alert

In preparation for the cyclone, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has mobilized 14 teams in West Bengal and 11 in Odisha, ready for deployment. Central agencies, including the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard, have been placed on high alert with additional rescue teams, ships, and aircraft on standby for rapid response. Emergency units from the Ministries of Power and Telecommunications are also on standby to restore essential services once the cyclone passes.

Evacuation and Preparedness

Local authorities in both states have activated control rooms to manage the situation, and preparations are underway to evacuate residents from vulnerable coastal areas. Fishermen have been advised to return to shore as conditions are expected to deteriorate ahead of the cyclone’s landfall.

Where Is Hurricane John Headed? Tracking Its Path Toward Mexico

September 24, 2024, 12:01 pm

Hurricane John, which formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, has unexpectedly intensified into a Category I hurricane as of Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. Initially predicted to remain a tropical storm, John has rapidly strengthened, currently boasting maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h).

Current Location and Trajectory

The storm was last located south of Punta Maldonado, off Mexico’s Pacific coast, and is advancing toward the state of Oaxaca, with a forecasted landfall expected on Tuesday. The hurricane is moving at a speed of 6 mph, making its precise landing spot uncertain as its path continues to shift.

High Alert in Oaxaca

Oaxaca, known for its resort towns and tourist attractions, is now on high alert in response to the impending hurricane. Residents and visitors have been warned to prepare for hazardous winds and “life-threatening” flash floods. Heavy rainfall in the area has already led to significant flooding, rendering many streets nearly impassable.

Tourists and Local Preparations

Despite the inclement weather and hurricane warnings, videos have surfaced showing tourists navigating the flooded streets, highlighting the area’s popularity as a vacation destination. Local fishermen have also begun pulling their boats from the ocean to prevent damage from the approaching storm.

Potential for Further Intensification

Initially categorized as a Category 2 hurricane, John was projected to continue gaining strength, potentially escalating to a major Category 4 hurricane before making landfall. The situation remains dynamic, and officials continue to monitor its progress closely.

Typhoon Bebinca Hits Shanghai, Faces Strongest Storm In 75 Years

September 16, 2024, 2:02 pm

Typhoon Bebinca made landfall near Shanghai early Monday, marking the strongest storm to hit the city in 75 years. The typhoon struck Lingang New City, located on Shanghai’s eastern coast, at around 07:30 local time (23:30 GMT). The China Meteorological Administration has issued a red alert, the highest level, as Bebinca brought wind speeds of up to 151 km/h (94 mph).

In anticipation of the storm’s impact, authorities evacuated more than 400,000 people from the Shanghai metropolitan area by Sunday evening. An additional 9,000 individuals were relocated from Chongming District, an island at the mouth of the Yangtze River. The city’s two major airports canceled hundreds of flights, while train services and highways were also closed. A 40 km/h (25 mph) speed limit was enforced on city roads, and residents were advised to stay indoors.

The storm has caused significant disruptions, with videos on social media showing toppled trees, flooded streets, and billboards collapsing onto roads. Shanghai Daily shared footage of a bus maneuvering around debris on Huaihai Road, a major shopping district.

Typhoon Bebinca’s impact extends beyond Shanghai, with the storm expected to weaken as it moves inland. It follows another severe typhoon, Yagi, which recently struck China’s southern Hainan island, causing deaths and injuries, and has already affected Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Myanmar.

Shanghai’s flood control headquarters reported numerous incidents, mostly involving fallen trees and billboards. Major resorts and ferries in the city have been temporarily closed. Typhoon Bebinca is forecasted to bring heavy rain and high winds to Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui provinces as it continues its path.

WATCH: Typhoon Shanshan Forces Plane to Abort Landing Amid Deadly Storm in Japan

August 30, 2024, 5:04 am

Typhoon Shanshan, Japan’s 10th typhoon of the year, has caused significant disruptions and damage across the country. On Thursday, the storm made landfall on Kyushu, Japan’s third-largest island, bringing torrential rain and strong winds. At least three people have died due to the storm, including casualties from a landslide in Gamagori, as per reports. The typhoon has injured at least 70 people and damaged dozens of buildings.

As Typhoon Shanshan continues to move toward the island of Shikoku, it has been recorded with wind speeds of up to 50 mph, according to Zoom Earth satellite data. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has noted that predicting the storm’s impact remains challenging due to the varying strength of the typhoon across different regions.

The storm caused a frightening incident at Fukuoka Airport, where strong winds blew an airplane off course as it attempted to land. The aircraft had to abort its landing due to the intense conditions. Footage of the incident shows the plane struggling against the winds, swaying from side to side before it eventually aborted the landing and ascended again. This video has been widely viewed, illustrating the typhoon’s dangerous conditions.

Video captures Jeju Air 737 battling strong winds from Typhoon Shanshan during aborted landing in Fukuoka.

Flight 1408 from South Korea landed safely on another runway moments later.

Typhoon Shanshan slammed into Japan on Thursday, injuring dozens as howling winds smashed… pic.twitter.com/5mKw2jGyhi

— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) August 29, 2024

As a precaution, dozens of flights have been cancelled through Friday, and many bullet trains and local train services have been suspended, particularly on Honshu, Japan’s main island. At its peak, Typhoon Shanshan’s winds reached 130 mph, prompting the JMA to issue rare weather-related warnings for various regions, including advisories for storms, landslides, and heavy rain. In the Kagoshima region, the storm’s intensity led the JMA to warn that it could be strong enough to destroy houses. However, the storm is expected to weaken as it continues its path.

The Eye of the Storm

August 3, 2024, 3:57 am

If the weather forecast is for rain, it would be sensible to leave the house with an umbrella or a raincoat. If the forecast is stormy, then we can adjust our plans accordingly. On the other hand, if we have a warning of a typhoon, tornado, or hurricane, then serious preparation is needed. When the mind is in turmoil, it feels as though it is spinning out of control; with thoughts racing that initiate violent emotions that seem frightening, and all-consuming. We need to be able to predict what kind of emotional weather may be on the horizon, and make our preparations. Ideally, we need to find a way to stay in the safest place, in the eye of the storm.

Spirituality is all about learning how to think, especially for the times when circumstances become difficult to navigate. In those times, the mind can get caught up in anger, fear, doubt, anxiety, exhaustion, and it is then that we can leave devastation in our wake, just as a hurricane does. The wrong word, the wrong look, can instigate a huge fight or misunderstanding that can bring about the end of a relationship, or the loss of a position, or pain that lasts for years. It is spirituality that teaches us how to navigate through intense situations, and keeps us safe in the eye of the storm.

The first thing to recognise is that what is happening is not really the problem. The storm is raging inside. No matter what is happening, there is always a choice. I can spin and suffer or I can regain equilibrium by mentally re-centring the self. There is nothing that happens that is too strong or powerful to overcome the strength of the spirit. We are human beings, and that means we are beings, spirits; a soul living in a human body, to experience and express the self, through the senses. There are two forces working together.

The soul, and the being. The soul only suffers when it is out of balance and dominated by the human energy. When we burn in anger, suffocate with ego or greed, drown in attachment, or are buried in lust or desire, then we are in the full force of the storm. These are the five major weaknesses of the soul. They are the main ingredients of all the other emotions that can cause tempests of one kind or another; jealousy, fear, worry, anxiety, hatred, impatience, intolerance, are all combinations, in different ratios, of the five main defects in the soul. Each soul will have a different mix, and different storms.

However, the soul only requires three essential ingredients – peace, love, and happiness. From the emptiness of anger we can find peace, from attachment we can be lovingly detached, from greed find contentment, from ego we can have true self-respect, and from lust we can move to being the master of the sense organs. How do we do that? With the deep awareness that we are souls, sparks of consciousness, incarnated in the body. This human form will disintegrate one day but I, the soul, am eternal and never die.

Being in the eye of the storm is reconnecting with this true inner self. The most beautiful pages of the stories of our lives are those when we are in the eye of the storm.
It is through spending time contemplating the true inner being, in meditation, that we learn how to move into the eye of the storm. We learn to stop leaving a trail of devastation behind us and leave scenes of beauty, love, and compassion. Any impending storm then becomes something we no longer fear, as we have all the power we need to stay in the eye of the storm until it has passed.

Eric Le Reste was a producer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for more than 35 years. He coordinates the activities of the Brahma Kumaris centres in Canada, and is based in Montreal.

Deadly Derecho Strikes Chicago: Key Facts About The Storm

July 17, 2024, 4:10 am

Massive power outages, uprooted trees, and shattered windows are the current scene in Chicago after a severe Derecho struck the city. This dangerous weather pattern, notorious for causing extensive destruction, is wreaking havoc across the Midwest, leaving a trail of devastation nearly 500 miles long from Iowa to Indiana. Derechos, which are especially common between May and July, have tragically claimed lives in this storm.

Chicago Faces Midwest derecho

The National Weather Service, which at one point had to seek shelter from the storms themselves, issued 16 Tornado Warnings on Monday, according to Fox News. Tragically, a 44-year-old woman in Indiana lost her life when a tree fell on her home in Cedar Lake. Additionally, the Chicago Fire Department reported that another individual was critically injured by a falling tree during the storm and was rushed to the hospital. The department has been inundated with calls about power outages, property damage, and road blockages.

“We are seeing power flashes on both the O’Hare and Midway Airport webcams due to likely tornadoes and/or destructive wind gusts near those areas,” NWS earlier posted on their official X handle, urging people to, “take these warnings seriously.”

What is a derecho?

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a derecho is defined as a “widespread, long-lived wind storm that is associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms.”

Derechos can cause destruction similar to tornadoes, but they usually damage areas along a straight path in a single direction. This type of storm is also known as “straight-line wind damage” because of this characteristic.

What is the way to identify a derecho?

According to the weather agency, a storm is classified as a derecho if the wind damage extends over an area more than 240 miles (approximately 400 kilometers) and maintains wind speeds of at least 58 mph (93 km/h) for a significant portion of its path. However, “progressive derechos are much harder to forecast because of the environment that they thrive in,” NWS said.

According to Fox Weather, the severe weather began affecting the Chicago area around 9 p.m. on Monday night, with a tornado warning issued for western suburbs such as Aurora, Oswego, Du Page, and Naperville.

Weather conditions in Midwest

The storm started in eastern Iowa, with winds reaching a staggering 97 mph in Dubuque County, nearly equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane. Chicago’s O’Hare Airport experienced winds up to 75 mph, while Rockford and Naperville reported strong winds of 68 mph. Videos from Chicago’s West Town neighborhood showed massive trees uprooted, completely blocking roads. A tornado warning forced everyone, including those on planes waiting to take off, to seek shelter.

Ferocious Storms and Heavy Rain Claim Five Lives Across France, Switzerland, Italy

June 30, 2024, 7:09 pm

A series of ferocious storms and torrential rains over the weekend have resulted in tragic fatalities across France, Switzerland, and Italy. Local authorities reported five deaths, underscoring the destructive impact of severe weather conditions in the region.

In France’s northeastern Aube region, three elderly individuals lost their lives on Saturday when a tree toppled onto their car amid intense winds. Another passenger remains critically injured, according to AFP.

Across the border in Switzerland, the consequences were equally dire, with two fatalities and one person reported missing following a landslide triggered by heavy rains in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. The victims, two women on holiday in the Alpine region, were tragically swept away by the landslide.

Emergency response efforts were further complicated by challenging weather conditions, making rescue operations difficult in inaccessible valleys and areas cut off from electricity and drinking water supplies. In Peccia, 300 people attending a football tournament faced evacuation, while nearly 70 individuals from a holiday camp in Mogno were also moved to safety.

In Valais, western Switzerland, civil security services evacuated “several hundred” residents and closed numerous roads as the Rhone River and its tributaries overflowed, causing widespread disruption and damage.

Meanwhile, northern Italy’s Aosta Valley witnessed dramatic scenes of floods and swollen rivers cascading down mountainsides, prompting widespread concern and emergency responses.

Scientists continue to highlight that climate change, exacerbated by human activity, is intensifying the severity, frequency, and duration of extreme weather events such as floods and ferocious storms, underscoring the urgent need for climate resilience and mitigation measures.

Cyclone Biparjoy aftermath: Gujarat CM conducts meeting to analyze the situation

June 16, 2023, 2:53 pm

In order to assess the situation in the state following the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel convened a meeting at the State Emergency Operations Centre in Gandhinagar on Friday.The district collectors of the impacted areas were given surveys to conduct by the Gujarat chief minister to determine the extent of the damage. IMD officials claim that the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) made landfall on the Kutch coast on Thursday night between 10:30 and 11:30 pm, around 10 kilometres north of Jakhau Port. Since then, it has diminished into a Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS), and during the next few hours, it is expected to decrease even further.

The morning after the landfall continued to show high-speed winds, heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions in various districts of Gujarat. Due to strong winds, the districts experienced damage in terms of infrastructure and the falling of electric poles and trees.
Visuals of heavy rains, high tide, waterlogging, and overflowing were seen at Gomti Ghat (Dwarka), Mandvi (Kutch), and Bhuj. Even other parts of the west coast, including Mumbai, experienced rough sea conditions – where tides as high as 4.27 m have been predicted by the state meteorological department.High-speed winds uprooted trees and caused road blockages and property damage in areas like Bhuj, Mandvi, Dwarka, Jamnagar, Lakhpat, Kutch district, and Naliya.

NDRF reports showed that atleast 23 people had been injured and 24 animal lives were lost as an impact of the landfall. Two people were killed before the landfall, and no human deaths have been reported thereafter. Meanwhile, around 108208 people were evacuated safely from affected districts by the district authority, NDRF, SDRF, Indian Armed Force and other official teams.The Gujarat Health Minister, Rushikesh Patel, said, “There is no report of loss of human lives in the Kachchh district, till now. Over 594 trees and electric poles fell due to the impacts of the storm according to officials. The fallen poles caused power outages in over 940 villages in Gujarat. District officials and PGVCL (Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited) teams were seen working to restore the power.

First post-monsoon cyclonic storm is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal by the weekend

October 19, 2022, 1:11 pm

The first post-monsoon cyclonic storm is expected to form over the west-central Bay of Bengal around the weekend and will impact the coasts of north Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The cyclone will be named Sitrang once it has formed.

According to Ananda Kumar Das, head of IMD’s cyclone monitoring division, cyclones in the post-monsoon season have been more severe than those in the pre-monsoon season over the last 20 years. “So, we are expecting this system also to intensify further.”

A low-pressure area was expected to form over the southeast and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal, then move west-northwestwards and concentrate into a depression over the Central Bay of Bengal by Saturday morning. According to IMD, it was very likely to intensify into a cyclone over the westcentral Bay of Bengal later.

Das stated that there is currently a lot of disagreement among models regarding the location of the cyclone. “…but most of them are indicating that the location is likely to be between north Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal coasts. It is expected to make landfall on October 25 [Tuesday] but as of today [Tuesday] we are not forecasting any location for landfall because the system has not developed yet.”

Das stated that the atmospheric and oceanic conditions were favourable for the development of cyclones. “The Bay’s sea surface temperature is also higher than usual.” Furthermore, from October 22 to 25, this system will be moving over the ocean, which can provide it with a lot of energy.”

Separately, conditions were expected to improve for further monsoon withdrawal from more parts of Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Jharkhand, interior Odisha, and the entire West Bengal, while isolated heavy rainfall was expected to continue in some parts of the south Peninsular this week.

Storm sweeps away at least 20 homes into the ocean within seconds in Canada

September 26, 2022, 12:45 pm

As powerful storm Fiona swept houses into the sea and caused major power outages in the country, many parts of Canada suffered immense devastation on Sunday. According to the reports, death of two people had been reported as of now.The storm packed intense winds of 80 miles per hour upon its arrival in Canada, resulting in torrential rain and waves of up to 40 feet.In a spine chilling video shared widely on social media, homes in Canada can be seen being washed up by the ocean as hurricane Fiona battered port Aux Basques.Reuters reported, Storm surges swept at least 20 homes into the sea in the town of Channel-Port aux Basques.Mayor Brian Button described “a total war zone” in the area as 200 residents were evacuated before the storm hit.In Canada, over 300,000 people remained without electricity across five provinces after the storm hit.Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau said that he had met with the Incident Response Group to ensure that “resources are available to help those affected by the storm.”