A low-pressure system has unleashed unprecedented rainfall across southeastern Spain, leading to the most devastating floods in decades, particularly in Valencia.
Jerez de la Frontera recorded a staggering 115mm of rain in just 24 hours on Wednesday, marking the wettest day on record for the southern city.
The torrential downpour has resulted in extensive flooding, road closures, and heightened concerns regarding the potential overflow of the River Barbate in Cádiz as more rain is anticipated through Friday and into the weekend.
Despite the expiration of the rare red weather warning issued for Valencia, Spain’s national meteorological service, Aemet, continues to enforce yellow and orange rainfall warnings for southern and Mediterranean regions as storms persist.
In South Africa, severe thunderstorms have prompted the South African Weather Service to issue a yellow warning for the northeastern provinces.
South Africa battles storms with injuries reported as hail and floods disrupt communities.From Monday to Tuesday, Limpopo and Mpumalanga faced powerful winds, hail, and heavy rain, leading to over 40 injuries and four fatalities attributed to collapsing structures and flying debris.
The storms have severely impacted more than 30 schools, while flooding has caused significant road closures and widespread power outages.
Meanwhile, Japan has set a dismal record this October for the longest period without snow atop Mount Fuji.
The previous record from 1955 noted the first snowfall occurring on October 26.
Typically, snow falls in early October, with last year’s first flakes appearing on October 5.
Warm summer temperatures and elevated sea temperatures have contributed to this unusual delay, which is expected to continue for several days.
In Australia, northern regions have faced unseasonably high temperatures, with Roebourne in Western Australia recording a scorching 45.3°C, the highest October temperature in 15 years.
While a cold front is forecast to move in from the north, temperatures will remain elevated across central and southern Australia, with Adelaide expected to reach 34°C and Sydney 36°C this weekend, both significantly above seasonal averages.
These extreme weather events highlight the growing impact of climate change on global weather patterns, with each region experiencing its unique challenges.