Since early September, central and eastern Europe have been experiencing unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures rising to 10°C (18°F) above the usual for this time of year.
Estonia set a new record of 29.8°C in Haapsalu on Wednesday, just shy of the country’s September peak of 30.3°C, which was reached in 1992.
Looking ahead, much of Europe will see temperatures returning to normal next week, except for the Balkans, where warmer conditions are expected to persist.
Western Europe has been grappling with severe thunderstorms. On Wednesday, southern, central, and eastern France faced orange weather alerts.
Super Typhoon Yagi nears China, bringing heavy rain and winds up to 130mph.In Marseille, intense downpours resulted in about 50-70mm of rainfall within 90 minutes, leading to widespread flooding, with total rainfall approaching 150mm.
In India, the monsoon has been intense, especially in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, following a dry June. July and August, however, saw rainfall exceeding the average by 9% and 15%, respectively.
Heavy rains are expected in the coming weeks, potentially making the 2024 monsoon season wetter than usual.
Meanwhile, Super Typhoon Yagi, after causing damage in the Philippines, is now heading towards China. With sustained winds of 130mph (209km/h), it ranks as the second-strongest tropical storm of 2024.
Yagi is expected to make landfall between Qionghai and Dianbai on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall of 150-250mm. The region is preparing for flooding, with schools, roads, and flights being closed in anticipation.