From Typhoon Champi in Taiwan and a deadly earthquake in Tibet to severe flooding across Europe and Latin America, communities on several continents have faced a week of devastating weather and natural disasters.
Typhoon Champi forced widespread closures across Taiwan on Friday, 23 October, as powerful winds and torrential rain battered the island. One person was killed and 171 others injured, while more than 2,600 residents were evacuated from mountainous areas. More than 77,000 homes lost power, with authorities cancelling all 262 domestic flights and 717 international services. Wind gusts reached around 191 km/h, with the storm forecast to pass close to northeastern Taiwan before heading towards southern Japan.
A powerful magnitude 7 earthquake struck Tibet in southwestern China on Thursday, 22 October, killing 16 people and injuring 65 others. More than 12,000 residents were relocated, while over 300 police officers joined rescue and relief operations in Nagqu. Authorities recorded 413 aftershocks after what was China's strongest earthquake since January 2024. President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out rescue operation, medical treatment for the injured and urgent assistance for affected communities.
At least four people have been killed as violent storms and flooding swept through southern France, forcing dozens of residents into emergency shelters in towns between Montpellier and Marseille. Floodwaters disrupted roads and rail services, while forecasters predicted improving conditions in the south. However, Storm Austen was expected to bring powerful winds to northwestern France between Thursday and Friday.
Storm Adam unleashed torrential rain and severe flooding across eastern Spain, killing at least three people and forcing more than 2,000 residents to flee their homes. Helicopters airlifted stranded residents from rooftops, while emergency crews carried out nearly 100 rescues in Valencia and Alicante. More than 600 mm of rain fell in parts of Alicante province in just 36 hours, leaving towns cut off and transport services disrupted. The storm was expected to move towards Catalonia, bringing the threat of further heavy rainfall.
Intensifying storms linked to El Niño have unleashed destructive flooding and extreme weather across parts of Latin America. In Paraguay, rising waters along the Paraná River have affected around 4,200 families, while one woman was killed when her home collapsed. Flooding also claimed the lives of two farm workers in Argentina, as powerful waves battered coastal communities in Mexico and extreme weather struck Peru. UN officials warned that El Niño could push Pacific temperatures unusually high, increasing the risk of further floods and droughts in the months ahead.
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