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🇸🇦 Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Taif, Mecca Province — August 12, 2025

🌧💧 On August 12, 2025, the city of Taif, located in Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia, experienced heavy rainfall that led to sudden flooding. Torrents of water inundated streets, residential areas, and commercial districts, disrupting traffic and daily life.

🚨 Local residents reported that water levels rose rapidly, making some roads impassable.

⚠️ City authorities quickly mobilized civil defense teams to evacuate people from danger zones and assist those affected.

‼️ Taif, known for its mild climate and resort infrastructure, rarely faces such weather events. However, in recent years, the region has seen increasingly extreme rainfall, raising concerns among experts.

Meteorologists have warned of possible further downpours and advised precautionary measures. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and provide support to the affected areas.

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🇵🇰 Landslide in Pakistan Claims Seven Lives

⛰️ On August 11, 2025, a powerful landslide struck northern Pakistan, killing at least seven people. According to local media, a mass of rocks and water swept over a group of volunteers who were repairing a drainage channel damaged by severe flooding the previous day.

🚨 Rescue teams arrived at the scene, but the scale of the landslide is hampering search and rescue operations. Authorities are urging residents in mountainous areas to exercise extreme caution due to the increased risk of further landslides following recent heavy rains.

🔗 Source: Anadolu Ajansı

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🇬🇷 Wildfires Intensify in Greece

🔥 On August 12, 2025, massive wildfires were reported in western Greece, affecting the areas of Patras, Achaia, and Stamna. The situation remains extremely serious: the flames are spreading rapidly due to dry, windy conditions and unusually high temperatures, posing a threat to settlements and infrastructure.

🚒🆘 Firefighters and volunteers are actively battling the blaze, using both ground and aerial resources. Local residents are being evacuated from high-risk areas, and authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and cautious.

🔗 Source: personal eyewitness video footage

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🇹🇼 Typhoon Podul strikes Taiwan (August 13, 2025)

🌀 Around midday on August 13, 2025, Typhoon Podul made landfall on Taiwan’s southeastern coast with wind gusts reaching 191 km/h (118 mph). Emergency alerts were issued warning residents of destructive winds and heavy downpours

🌧 Up to 600 mm of rainfall is expected in southern mountainous regions, significantly increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides. Authorities have cancelled 252 domestic and 129 international flights, and schools and offices across several cities were shut down for safety

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🇲🇽 A waterspout came ashore in Playa del Carmen, Mexico (August 12, 2025)

🌪 On August 12, 2025, a waterspout hit the coast of Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo.
The tornado-like vortex formed off the coast and quickly moved inland, causing damage in the coastal area. Residents and tourists captured the rare phenomenon on video, but no injuries have been reported so far.

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🇹🇼 Typhoon Podul (Category 2) Strikes Taitung — Taiwan, August 13, 2025

🌪🌧🚨On August 13, 2025, Typhoon Podul made landfall near Taitung City in southeastern Taiwan as a Category 2 storm, bringing destructive winds up to 191 km/h (118 mph) and torrential rain. The typhoon prompted mass evacuations, flight cancellations, and widespread power outages.

⚠️ More than 5,500 residents were evacuated. Authorities suspended work and classes at schools in nine cities and counties. 252 domestic and 129 international flights were cancelled, and ferry and train services were disrupted.

‼️The Central Meteorological Administration predicted up to 600 mm of rain in the southern mountainous areas, increasing the risk of landslides and flooding. One person was missing and 33 were injured during the passage of the storm.

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🇮🇹 Fire Between Vallericcia and Genzano di Roma

🔥 In central Italy, a large fire has broken out between the towns of Genzano di Roma and Ariccia. The flames are rapidly spreading through dry vegetation, posing a threat to nearby areas.

🚒🚨 Fire brigades, Civil Protection teams, and law enforcement officers are on the scene, coordinating efforts to contain and extinguish the blaze.

📹 Videos from the scene, published by *Castelli Notizie* and the *Meteo neve Roma e Castelli* page, show thick plumes of smoke rising over the hills of Lazio.

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🇩🇴 Waterspout off the Coast of the Dominican Republic

🌪 On August 13, an impressive waterspout formed off the coast south of the city of La Romana, Dominican Republic.

⚠️ According to meteorologists, its formation was linked to the passage of Tropical Wave No. 24 and the influence of a trough in the Caribbean Sea.

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🇺🇸 Dust Storm in New Mexico, USA

⚠️ On August 13, 2025, a powerful dust storm hit the area near the city of Lordsburg, New Mexico, USA, forcing authorities to completely close Interstate I-10 in both directions. The closure affected the stretch from the Lordsburg West exit to the Deming West exit, causing significant delays and disrupting transportation.

⛔️ Interstate I-10 is considered one of the most dangerous roadways in New Mexico. Since 2012, there have been over 40 fatalities linked to dust storms in this area. The sudden drop in visibility during such events poses a deadly risk to drivers, and authorities strongly advise stopping in safe locations until conditions improve.

🔗 Source

Greece 🇬🇷 (August 13, 2025)

Exhausted firefighters on the Greek island of Chios.

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🇬🇷 Evacuation of the population due to forest fires Greece (August 13, 2025)

🔥 Due to large-scale wildfires, authorities have ordered the immediate evacuation of the settlements of Aroi, Diakou, Girokomio, and Likochoro towards the city of Patras.
Strong winds and extreme heat, typical of the worsening climate crisis in the Mediterranean, are fueling the rapid spread of the flames.
The frequency and intensity of wildfires in the region have increased significantly in recent years, which scientists link to rising average temperatures, droughts, and shifting weather patterns. Firefighting crews and rescue teams are on site working to contain the blaze and ensure residents’ safety.

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🇨🇳 Severe Flooding in Macau (August 14, 2025)

🌧💧 Torrential rains struck Macau on August 14, 2025, causing a rapid rise in water levels and extensive street flooding. Within a short time, so much rain fell that the city’s drainage system was overwhelmed, sending water rushing into residential neighborhoods and commercial areas.

Local authorities have warned of the risk of further flooding, while rescue teams continue evacuating residents from the hardest-hit districts. Extreme weather events in the region are becoming more frequent, with experts linking the trend to climate change and the increasing occurrence of tropical storms in the South China Sea.

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🇷🇺 Eruption of Karymsky Volcano in Kamchatka (August 14, 2025)

🌋 On August 14, 2025, the Karymsky Volcano in Kamchatka erupted, sending an ash column several kilometers into the sky, accompanied by loud rumbling and seismic activity.

⚠️ According to Kamchatka volcanologists, the ash cloud is drifting eastward, posing a threat to aviation and communities located along its path. Residents of nearby areas have been advised to stay indoors, keep windows tightly closed, and use respiratory protection.

‼️ Scientists note that Karymsky's activity is part of the region’s cyclical volcanic pattern. However, in the context of climate warming, glacier melt and changes in hydrogeological processes may influence the intensity of eruptions.

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🇲🇽 Flash Flood Hits Tulpetlac — Mexico City, August 13, 2025

🌧💧🚨On August 13, 2025, the Tulpetlac area, located in the northeastern part of Mexico City, was struck by intense rainfall that triggered a sudden flash flood.
According to local authorities, torrents of water inundated streets, courtyards, and residential basements, disrupting traffic and damaging infrastructure.

Residents reported flooded vehicles and power outages.

Emergency services quickly began pumping out water and assisting those affected.

Authorities are urging people to exercise caution, avoid flooded areas, and stay tuned for further warnings.

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🇮🇳 Heavy Rain Causes Floods and Landslides in Northern India

🌧 Heavy rains continue in several areas of northern India, causing destructive floods, inundation of homes and shops, damage to infrastructure, and washed-away bridges.

🏘️ In the Ganvi, Rampur, Shimla District (Himachal Pradesh), floods destroyed two bridges and submerged residential and commercial buildings, leading to serious disruptions in transportation.

💧 In the Chashoti, Padder, Kishtwar District (Jammu and Kashmir), a sudden downpour triggered a flash flood. At least 12 people have been confirmed dead, while many remain missing. Rescue operations continue amid challenging weather and mountainous terrain.

🚨 Emergency responders are working in the affected areas, carrying out evacuations and restoring infrastructure.

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🇬🇹 Eruption of Fuego Volcano in Guatemala

🌋 On August 14, 2025, at 10:30 UTC, the Fuego Volcano in Guatemala erupted, offering a spectacular display of nature’s power.

According to the Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC), explosive activity continues. The volcanic ash plume rose to an estimated altitude of 14,000 feet (4,300 m) — flight level FL140 — and is moving west at a speed of approximately 15 knots.

📹 Video: AfarTV (YouTube)

🔗 Source: VolcanoDiscovery

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🇲🇦 Fires Approach Residential Areas in Taza, Morocco

🔥 In the city of Taza, in northeastern Morocco, wildfires have come dangerously close to residential neighborhoods. The flames, driven by strong winds, pose a threat to homes and residents.

🚨 Local authorities and firefighting services are working on-site to contain the spread of the fire and evacuate people from danger zones.