On 21 September 2024, unusually heavy snowfall affected parts of southern Africa, with some areas in Lesotho and South Africa receiving up to two metres of snow. Authorities in South Africa issued warnings about the snowfall and potential for black ice, and three border posts with Lesotho have been closed due to dangerous conditions. The snow...

Storm Boris, the powerful weather system which swept across central and eastern Europe at the beginning of September 2024, has caused severe flooding in Italy, particularly in the Emilia-Romagna Region.  This area, already devastated by a major flood in May 2023, is once again facing the consequences of the intense rainfall which occurred...

23-26 September 2024 at ESA-ESRIN in Frascati, Italy

In September 2024, the lower South Island of New Zealand received heavy rain and snowfall, causing widespread disruptions. Power outages, school closures, and road blockages were reported across the region, with authorities issuing warnings for significant snow and rain.  Despite the challenges, the fresh snow brought joy to skiers in...

Since the start of September 2024, hundreds of firefighters have been battling two large wildfires in San Gabriel Canyon, spanning both Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties in California, USA. The "Bridge Fire" has burned over 22,100 hectares and injured four people. Authorities have ordered evacuations for some residents, as the blaze has...