Thirteen people are killed and 2,000 homes are flooded during heavy rains in Haiti, mainly in the city of Cap-Haitien. Rains occurs also in Puerto Rico, where planes are landed in San Juan to reroute. (AP)
2024 Rio Grande do Sul floods The death toll from ongoing heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, increases to 56, with 67 people still missing and nearly 25,000 displaced. The airport in Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, suspends all flights until further notice. (Reuters)
2024 AdventHealth 400 Kyle Larson edges out Chris Buescher in the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history, winning a photo finish by one-thousandth (0.001) of a second. (AP)
2024 Kenya floods The death toll from the ongoing flooding in Kenya increases to 228. (Reuters)
2024 NASCAR Cup Series 2024 AdventHealth 400 Kyle Larson edges out Chris Buescher in the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history, winning a photo finish by one-thousandth (0.001) of a second. (AP)
The death toll from the ongoing flooding in Kenya increases to 228. (Reuters)
The death toll from the ongoing heavy flooding in southern Brazil increases to 78, with more than 100 people still missing. (Reuters)
The death toll from the ongoing heavy flooding in southern Brazil increases to 85. (Reuters)
2024 Rio Grande do Sul floods The death toll from ongoing heavy flooding in southern Brazil increases to 90, with more than 150,000 people left homeless. (Reuters) (Reuters 2)
The death toll from ongoing heavy flooding in southern Brazil increases to 90, with more than 150,000 people left homeless. (Reuters) (Reuters 2)
A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16C fighter jet crashed at Tengah Air Base after the pilot experienced issues during take-off. The pilot ejected successfully and is receiving medical attention. The RSAF has temporarily suspended training for the F-16 fleet until investigations show that it is safe to resume. (The Straits Times) (MINDEF Singapore)
The death toll from the ongoing heavy flooding in southern Brazil increases to 100, with 128 people still missing and 163,000 people displaced. (Reuters)
Eight people are killed after a Beechcraft King Air crashes on Lake Maracaibo, in Zulia, Venezuela. (Aviation Safety Network)
Nine people are killed and two injured after a truck crashed into a passenger van near Qingtongxia, Ningxia, China. (AP News)
The death toll from the ongoing heavy flooding in southern Brazil increases to 107, with at least 136 people still missing and 165,000 people displaced. (Reuters)
2024 Afghanistan–Pakistan floods Over 200 people are killed by floods in Baghlan Province, Afghanistan. (NDTV)
Eight hundred protesters storm the Tesla plant in Grünheide, Germany, in protest of the environmental impact of the company's expansion. (Reuters)
Over 200 people are killed by floods in Baghlan Province, Afghanistan. (NDTV)
The death toll from the ongoing heavy flooding in southern Brazil increases to 126, with 141 still missing and more than 300,000 people displaced. (Reuters)
At least 28 people are killed after heavy rains in the Agam and Tanah Datar districts in West Sumatra, Indonesia, which triggered a flash flood and cold lava flow from Mount Marapi. (Al Jazeera)
Eleven people are killed and 53 others are injured when a bus crashes in West Java, Indonesia. (AP)
The death toll from the ongoing flooding in northern Afghanistan increases to 300, with more than 1,000 houses destroyed. (AP)
The death toll from the ongoing heavy flooding in southern Brazil increases to 136, with 125 still missing, and more than 300,000 people displaced. (Reuters)
2024 Afghanistan–Pakistan floods The death toll from the ongoing flooding in northern Afghanistan increases to 315, with more than 1,600 people injured, and more than 1,000 houses destroyed. (Reuters)
The death toll from the ongoing flooding in northern Afghanistan increases to 315, with more than 1,600 people injured, and more than 1,000 houses destroyed. (Reuters)
Wildfires in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, force thousands to evacuate. (CNN)
2024 Rio Grande do Sul floods The death toll from the ongoing heavy flooding in southern Brazil increases to 147 people, with 127 people still missing. (Reuters)
The death toll from the flash flood and lahar in West Sumatra, Indonesia, increases to 43, with 15 others still missing. (Reuters)
The death toll from the ongoing heavy flooding in southern Brazil increases to 147 people, with 127 people still missing. (Reuters)
May 2024 solar storms The sun emits the largest solar flare since 2005, days after producing auroras in the Northern and Southern Hempisheres. (Axios)
2024 Canadian wildfires Authorities evacuate over 6,000 people as wildfires approach the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. (Reuters) (NPR)
2024 West Sumatra floods The death toll from the flash flood and lahar in West Sumatra, Indonesia, increases to 62, with 25 others still missing. (Reuters)
Authorities evacuate over 6,000 people as wildfires approach the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. (Reuters) (NPR)
The death toll from the flash flood and lahar in West Sumatra, Indonesia, increases to 62, with 25 others still missing. (Reuters)
2024 Afghanistan–Pakistan floods At least 68 people are killed by floods in Ghor and Faryab provinces, Afghanistan. (AP)
At least 68 people are killed by floods in Ghor and Faryab provinces, Afghanistan. (AP)
2024 Germany floods A firefighter is killed and thousands of people are evacuated after heavy rains cause flooding in southern Germany, particularly in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. (Reuters) (DW)
A firefighter is killed and thousands of people are evacuated after heavy rains cause flooding in southern Germany, particularly in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. (Reuters) (DW)
Battle of El Fasher The Ministry of Health of North Darfur reports that there has been 82 deaths and hundreds of injuries due to clashes in El Fasher over the last two days. (Sudan Tribune) UNICEF reports that more than 270,000 people, including more than 130,000 children, are at risk following fighting at the Golo Reservoir in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan. (The Print)
The Ministry of Health of North Darfur reports that there has been 82 deaths and hundreds of injuries due to clashes in El Fasher over the last two days. (Sudan Tribune)
June 2024 South African storm complex At least 11 people are killed by two tornadoes in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. (Daily Maverick)
The Rapid Support Forces storm the village of Wad Al-Noora in Gezira State, Sudan, and massacre nearly 100 villagers. (Sudan Tribune)
Wad Al-Noora massacre The Rapid Support Forces storm the village of Wad Al-Noora in Gezira State, Sudan, and massacre nearly 100 villagers. (Sudan Tribune)
2024 Uttarakhand snowstorm disaster A blizzard in the Himalaya mountains of Uttarakhand, India, kills nine Indian trekkers. (Reuters)
2024 Brazil wildfires It is reported that wildfires have burned around 32,000 hectares (79,000 acres) of tropical wetland in Brazil's Pantanal so far this year, a 935% increase in the number of fires that occurred in the same period last year. (BBC News)
Battle of El Fasher The last remaining operational hospital in Al-Fashir, North Darfur, closes down after being stormed and looted by the Rapid Support Forces, according to Médecins Sans Frontières. (The Guardian)
It is reported that wildfires have burned around 32,000 hectares (79,000 acres) of tropical wetland in Brazil's Pantanal so far this year, a 935% increase in the number of fires that occurred in the same period last year. (BBC News)
The last remaining operational hospital in Al-Fashir, North Darfur, closes down after being stormed and looted by the Rapid Support Forces, according to Médecins Sans Frontières. (The Guardian)
Three people are killed in floods and landslides in Hà Giang province, Vietnam. (France 24)
2024 Spain floods Floods hit the Spanish island of Majorca, affecting the third busiest airport in Europe. (The Telegraph)
Floods hit the Spanish island of Majorca, affecting the third busiest airport in Europe. (The Telegraph)
2024 Russian botulism outbreak At least 139 people suffer from botulism in Russia believed to be caused by eating ready-made salads, leading to a nationwide recall of the salads. (AP)
At least four people are killed and more than 120 others are injured by a magnitude 5.0 earthquake in Kashmar, Iran. (Iran International)
2024 Hajj disaster More than 577 pilgrims from Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, and Indonesia are confirmed to have died of heat-related illnesses during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia. (The Jordan Times) (CBS News) (Sharjah 24) (Bernama)
At least nine people are killed and 15 others are missing during landslides caused by floods in Guangdong and Fujian provinces, China. (AP)
2024 Atlantic hurricane season Tropical Storm Alberto forms in the Gulf of Mexico, the first storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. (USA Today)
2024 Hajj disaster At least 922 pilgrims are now confirmed to have died from heat-related causes during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia. (France 24)
Tropical Storm Alberto forms in the Gulf of Mexico, the first storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. (USA Today)
2024 Hajj disaster At least 1,081 pilgrims are now confirmed to have died from heat-related causes during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia. (France 24)
2024 Guangdong floods The death toll from the floods and landslides in Meizhou, Guangdong, China, increases to 47 people. (Al Jazeera)
2024 West African floods At least 21 people are killed by floods in Niger's Maradi region and the suburbs of Niamey after unusually heavy rainfall in the region. (AP)
At least 11 people are killed in wildfires in southeast Turkey. (ABC News)
At least 21 people are killed by floods in Niger's Maradi region and the suburbs of Niamey after unusually heavy rainfall in the region. (AP)
The death toll from the floods and landslides in Meizhou, Guangdong, China, increases to 47 people. (Al Jazeera)
The death toll from the storms and heavy rains in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras increases to 30 people, including at least six children. (Reuters)
Three people are missing following thunderstorms and landslides in southeastern Switzerland. (Al Jazeera)
One person is found dead after floods in southern Switzerland. (Reuters)
LGBT rights in Peru The Peruvian Ministry of Health announces that it will stop labeling transgender individuals as suffering from mental disorders, but will instead use the term "gender discordance". (Reuters)
The Peruvian Ministry of Health announces that it will stop labeling transgender individuals as suffering from mental disorders, but will instead use the term "gender discordance". (Reuters)
Three fishermen are found dead following heavy rainfall and winds that caused coastal flooding along New Zealand's eastern coast. (1 News)
2024 Atlantic hurricane season Tropical Storm Beryl intensifies into Hurricane Beryl, becoming the first hurricane in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. (Reuters)
Tropical Storm Beryl intensifies into Hurricane Beryl, becoming the first hurricane in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. (Reuters)
2024 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Beryl undergoes rapid intensification and strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane, becoming the earliest Category 4 Atlantic hurricane on record. (AP)
2024 European floods At least four people are killed and two others are missing after landslides and torrential floods in Ticino and Valais, Switzerland. (Reuters)
At least four people are killed and two others are missing after landslides and torrential floods in Ticino and Valais, Switzerland. (Reuters)
