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Severe weather and river flooding risks expand in Americas

22 clusters · 389 sources · last updated

Latest: Entre Ríos weather alert issued for storms and hail

Severe weather conditions continue to impact much of South and Central America, driven by low-pressure systems, moisture, and El Niño. In Argentina, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued widespread orange

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Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global stability

191 clusters · 2271 sources · last updated

Latest: Super El Niño and Polar Vortex threaten global weather extremes

The Super El Niño phenomenon, nicknamed ‘Godzilla’, continues to intensify. Recent observations from NASA and the WMO indicate equatorial Pacific waters are up to 1.7°C warmer than average, with sea surface temperatures

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Canary Islands weather patterns

7 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: Canary Islands weather forecast predicts rain and light dust

By late September, the islands experienced a return of extreme heat and calima conditions. Forecasts for the week of September 21 indicated rising temperatures, with highs reaching up to 36°C. A continental African air m

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Extreme weather and El Niño impacts in the Americas

23 clusters · 286 sources · last updated

Latest: Peru faces humanitarian and healthcare funding challenges

Extreme weather conditions continue to impact the Americas. In Mexico, atmospheric instability and tropical waves drive heavy rainfall in Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Jalisco, while heatwaves persist in northern regions. In the

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Dominican Republic: Flooding, displacement, and health risks

59 clusters · 438 sources · last updated

Latest: Civil Defense issues safety warnings amid heavy rains and flooding

The Dominican Republic continues to face weather instability characterized by high temperatures and fluctuating precipitation risks. Following a period of extreme heat and Saharan dust in September 2026, a meteorological

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Argentina grain outlook: Record sales and shifting yields

35 clusters · 96 sources · last updated

Latest: Argentine wheat yields face losses due to adverse weather

The 2025/26 Argentine corn harvest concluded with a historic record of 64 million tons, surpassing the 2018/19 peak by 8.5 million tons. Building on this momentum, grain commercialization for the 2025/26 campaign reached

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Argentina & Bolivia: Severe storms, snow and climate crisis

51 clusters · 369 sources · last updated

Latest: Border crossing updates in Argentina and Chile

The severe weather pattern in Argentina, Uruguay, and Bolivia has escalated into a significant humanitarian and agricultural crisis. In Bolivia, extreme snowfall, heavy rains, and strong winds have affected over 82,000 f

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Mazatlán flooding and infrastructure disruptions

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated

Latest: Heavy rains and storm alerts trigger flooding across Mexico and Latin America

Heavy rainfall in Mazatlán has caused significant disruptions to water services and local infrastructure. On October 27, the Municipal Water and Sewage Board (JUMAPAM) conducted an emergency two-hour shutdown at the Los

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Weather alerts and storm impacts in Ciudad Juárez

6 clusters · 52 sources · last updated

Latest: Ciudad Juárez infrastructure faces challenges following heavy rains

Following a period of extreme heat in early September, Ciudad Juárez transitioned into a series of severe weather contingencies. After a preventive alert in mid-September, the city faced significant impacts from heavy ra

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Tropical Depression Vance threatens Mexico's Pacific coast

5 clusters · 158 sources · last updated

Latest: Tropical Storm Vance threatens Mexico's Pacific coast

Tropical Storm Vance, which weakened from a Category 2 hurricane, continues to pose a significant threat to Mexico’s southwest Pacific coast. As of October 25, the storm was moving northwest at speeds between 7 and 11 km

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Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global food security

183 clusters · 1425 sources · last updated

Latest: El Niño and rising costs threaten global food security by 2027

The 2026–27 Super El Niño, nicknamed “Godzilla,” is reaching unprecedented intensity, with the World Meteorological Organization warning it could be the strongest since 1950. Global agricultural supplies are under seve

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Severe weather and Super Niño impact in Latin America

6 clusters · 138 sources · last updated

Latest: Peru prepares for El Niño risks and infrastructure challenges

Severe weather events continue to impact several Latin American countries, increasingly influenced by the Super Niño phenomenon. In Argentina, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) warns of an atypical pattern combin

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Latin America El Niño response: floods, drought, and risks

40 clusters · 359 sources · last updated

Latest: Argentina and Mexico implement measures to support livestock sectors

As of late October 2026, the ‘Super Niño’ phenomenon continues to drive extreme weather risks across Latin America, with an 83% probability of intense activity lasting through the first quarter of 2027. In Argentina, the

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Severe weather and cyclone monitoring in Mexico

2 clusters · 41 sources · last updated

Latest: Mexico experiences severe weather from cold fronts and heavy rains

Severe weather instability, driven by Cold Front 2, tropical storm Simon, and subsequent cold fronts, has impacted multiple regions in Mexico. In Veracruz, the government is coordinating emergency responses across 32 mun

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Brazil Weather Crisis: Floods, Storms & El Niño Impact

217 clusters · 1052 sources · last updated

Latest: Rio Grande do Sul faces severe storm warnings and cold weather

By late October 2026, extreme weather in Brazil has transitioned from immediate storm damage to a period of sustained meteorological instability driven by cyclogenesis and a strengthened subtropical jet stream. The 2026-

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Weather patterns in Mexico, Colombia, and Latin America

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated

Latest: Weather alerts issued across Latin America and Caribbean

Meteorological forecasts for Mexico and Colombia indicate shifting weather conditions throughout late October. In Mexico, Tijuana initially faced hot temperatures, followed by predictions of rain and drizzle. In Ciudad J

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Cyclones Simón, Rachel, and Trudy threaten Mexico and US

14 clusters · 627 sources · last updated

Latest: Southern California faces extensive damage from Post-Tropical Cyclone Rachel

Multiple tropical systems continue to impact North America. In the Atlantic, Hurricane Isaías caused significant power outages and disrupted Gulf oil production before weakening. In the Pacific, the remnants of Tropical

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Death of Argentine meteorologist Fernando Confessore

3 clusters · 32 sources · last updated

Latest: Meteorologist Fernando Confessore passes away at 58

Argentine meteorologist and journalist Fernando Confessore died at the age of 58 following a sudden cardiac event at his home in Buenos Aires. A veteran of Argentine media, Confessore had a career spanning over three d

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Severe weather alerts and flooding in Spain

3 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Andalusia deactivates flood emergency plan after heavy storms

The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued yellow weather alerts across multiple regions in Spain due to the risk of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. In Cartagena, authorities activated municipal service

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Hurricanes and extreme weather impact Mexico

211 clusters · 1143 sources · last updated

Latest: Mexico weather: Tropical storm Trudy weakens as Cold Front 2 brings heavy rain

Extreme weather continues to impact Mexico, driven by the Mexican monsoon, tropical waves, and the movement of Hurricane Trudy. Widespread instability has triggered intense hailstorms in the State of Mexico, covering str

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Weather patterns in Argentina

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Argentina weather forecast shows regional temperature variations

Weather forecasts for various Argentine regions indicate shifting conditions. In Tierra del Fuego and Monte Hermoso, initial mild and sunny weather is expected to transition toward increased cloud cover, potential rainfa

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Ongoing flooding and school repairs in Chihuahua

8 clusters · 47 sources · last updated

Latest: Chihuahua allocates 1.4 million pesos to repair 44 schools in Ciudad Juárez

Following the significant rise in the Río Bravo and subsequent flooding, recovery and emergency response efforts continue across Chihuahua. The Chihuahua Secretariat of Education and Sports (SEyD) has initiated infrastru

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Infrastructure and weather disruptions in Tamaulipas

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Flooding in Tamaulipas sweeps vehicle into storm drain

Educational and infrastructure stability in Tamaulipas has been compromised by a series of localized crises. Initially, approximately 2,500 to 3,000 students were forced into remote learning due to unfinished constructio

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Global severe weather and tropical instability

8 clusters · 120 sources · last updated

Latest: Unsettled weather forecasts for Honduras and Costa Rica

Severe weather conditions continue to impact multiple regions, including Spain, Italy, Argentina, and Costa Rica. In Spain and Italy, authorities have activated emergency protocols and suspended public services due to ri

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Severe weather and landslides across South America

10 clusters · 224 sources · last updated

Latest: Atmospheric block triggers widespread rain across Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay

Severe weather systems continue to impact South America, with expanding alerts and ongoing infrastructure damage. In Argentina, the Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) has extended orange alerts to include Entre Ríos,

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Paraná River flooding in Paraguay and Argentina

2 clusters · 113 sources · last updated

Latest: Hydrological shifts trigger dam openings and water management changes

Rising water levels in the Paraná River have triggered hydrological alerts in Paraguay and Argentina. To manage excess water, the Yacyretá Binational Entity opened its floodgates as levels approached critical thresholds.

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Alicante housing regulation and rental market instability

2 clusters · 65 sources · last updated

Latest: Global weather reports show temperature contrasts and storm warnings

The housing landscape in Alicante is undergoing significant shifts driven by new regulatory developments. Initially, a specific eviction of a woman and her three children was suspended until late 2030 due to a new housin

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Extreme weather and frontal systems in Chile, Argentina, and

12 clusters · 87 sources · last updated

Latest: Frontal system brings unseasonal winter weather to central Chile

The atmospheric river and frontal systems affecting Chile and Argentina have evolved into broader patterns of meteorological instability across South America. In Argentina, a significant thermal contrast persists as cold

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Global adoption of AI in meteorological forecasting

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Google and Conagua partner to use AI for weather forecasting in Mexico

Global meteorological agencies are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to enhance weather forecasting and early warning systems for climate-related disasters. In China, the China Meteorological Administration

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Severe weather across Spain, Colombia, and Argentina

2 clusters · 174 sources · last updated

Latest: Cuenca and Guadalajara face nearly 100 incidents due to heavy storms

Severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and storms, have impacted multiple regions across Spain, Colombia, and Argentina. In Spain, alerts were issued for Catalonia, Valencia, and parts of Castilla-La Mancha,

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