Extreme Weather Events

A glacial collapse in the Himalayas triggered catastrophic flash floods on the Nepal–Tibet border, killing at least 165 and leaving more than 1,300 missing.

The disaster has displaced nearly 60,000 residents, destroyed or damaged more than 19,000 homes, and crippled critical infrastructure.

Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu is facing a mounting disaster after a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture.

The typhoon struck during a period of heightened seasonal flood risk, adding pressure to local authorities already managing summer weather hazards.

The blazes have already scorched more than 3million hectares, triggering mass evacuations and rising geopolitical tensions with the US.

Bavi stands out not just for its strength, but for how long it has remained a major cyclone and how far its effects have spread.

A record-breaking heatwave driven by a rare and persistent “Omega block” weather pattern has locked Europe under a powerful heat dome.

Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela in rapid succession, triggering widespread destruction across Caracas and surrounding areas.

In early July 2025, Central Texas, specifically the Hill Country region, experienced one of the deadliest flash flood events in US history.

In mid-March 2025, North America was struck by Winter Storm Nyla which combined blizzard conditions in the north with severe tornado outbreaks in the south. 

The North Queensland floods alone generated 11,700 insurance claims costing $304 million, while all extreme weather events across Australia in 2025 totaled $3.5 billion in damages.

In Jan 2025, Los Angeles experienced its most destructive wildfire outbreak, driven by the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire.