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Dr. Sylvia Earle & Liz Taylor share insights on ocean care, from deep-sea discovery to microplastics in our waters. They invite us to move from extraction to protection, and indifference to responsibility. How can we turn science into public awareness and shared action?

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Nanoplastic has been found in human blood, lungs, and placenta — scientists are studying the consequences. Radiation oncologist Dr. Long explains how these particles affect the body. How aware are you of the risks?

May 23, 2026 | Natural Disaster Summary Syktyvkar and Nizhny Novgorod Region | Russia - Violent thunderstorms with giant hail damaged homes, shattered windows, dented cars, and caused power outages in several villages. Thessaloniki | Greece - Torrential rain and thunderstorms flooded roads and disrupted traffic as drainage systems failed to handle the sudden downpour. Siverek, Şanlıurfa Province | Turkey - Walnut-sized hail caused major agricultural damage, especially to pistachio orchards and farmland. Samarkand | Uzbekistan - Heavy rainfall flooded streets and roads after drainage canals overflowed. Emergency crews deployed pumping equipment and authorities ordered urgent drainage upgrades. Sevlievo and Gabrovo Region | Bulgaria - Extreme rainfall caused destructive flooding, evacuations, utility shutdowns, and a regional state of emergency after rivers overflowed and homes were submerged. Grecia Canton | Costa Rica - A tornado-like storm ripped roofs off homes, damaged infrastructure, and injured residents during a sudden severe thunderstorm. Okinawa | Japan - Record-breaking rainfall triggered flooding, river overflow, landslides, and road damage across several cities. Hotel guests were stranded after a large tree collapse. #NaturalDisasterSummary #ExtremeWeather #Flooding #Hailstorm #Thunderstorm #Tornado #Landslide #Russia #Greece #Turkey #Uzbekistan #Bulgaria #CostaRica #Japan #allatra

Protecting the Living Ocean | Dr. Sylvia Earle & Liz Taylor 🟢Rumble rumble.com/v7ags9s-the-gr… 🔴YouTube youtu.be/-Jg9C3AUTsM In this inspiring interview, legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle and DOER Marine President Liz Taylor bring together two extraordinary voices to explore planetary stewardship, deep-sea engineering, and the urgent challenges facing our living ocean. Dr. Earle and Liz Taylor reflect on: • The devastating impacts of industrial fishing and marine depletion • The growing crisis of plastic pollution and ocean acidification • The looming threats of deep-sea mining and the loss of biodiversity • The critical need for open, interoperable ocean data • Mission Blue’s "Hope Spots" and emerging deep-sea technologies by DOER Marine • How to translate scientific knowledge into public awareness and policy action • Why humanity must shift from extraction and indifference to protection and collective responsibility Watch the full conversation to learn how we can understand and protect the ocean before irreversible damage is done. #ALLATRA

Nanoplastics: The Invisible Threat and Global Risk Presentation | ChangeNOW 2026 🔴 youtu.be/_Zt8KgGvle8 🌐 ChangeNOW 2026 is one of the world's largest international platforms, bringing together representatives from science, politics, business, and civil society to address the most pressing global challenges. This year, the "solutions for the planet" summit gathered approximately 40,000 participants from 140 countries at the Grand Palais in Paris. Expert of the center Alexander Masny, Master of Bioinformatics, Scientific Advisory & Research Council of ALLATRA GRC and Gabriela Szalayova, MD, Scientific Advisory & Research Council of ALLATRA GRC, presented their research to a broad international audience. Their workshop, titled "Nanoplastics: The Invisible Threat and Global Risk, What Can We Do?", addressed the issue of micro- and nanoplastics as a systemic challenge impacting human health, ecosystems, and environmental quality. #ALLATRA #ChangeNOW #ALLATRAGRC #Paris

May 22, 2026 | Natural Disaster Summary Cismichioi and Calarasi District | Moldova - Powerful storms caused major flooding, destroyed a bridge, flooded more than 40 households, disrupted rail traffic, and left 13 villages without power. One person was reported missing. Veliko Tarnovo and Debelets | Bulgaria - Torrential rainfall caused severe flooding and triggered a state of emergency. Rivers rose rapidly, homes and basements were flooded, and evacuations were carried out in affected villages. Tral, Pulwama District | India - Severe hailstorms damaged orchards and crops across several villages in southern Kashmir, affecting agriculture-dependent communities. Tash-Kumyr, Jalal-Abad Region | Kyrgyzstan - Heavy rain triggered a destructive mudflow that destroyed a bridge on the Tash-Kumyr-Kerben highway and swept away a minibus. Bucharest and Multiple Regions | Romania - Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds flooded streets, damaged infrastructure, toppled trees, and disrupted traffic across several regions of the country. #NaturalDisasterSummary #ExtremeWeather #Flooding #Mudflow #Hailstorm #Thunderstorm #ClimateEvents #Moldova #Bulgaria #India #Kyrgyzstan #Romania

May 21, 2026 | Natural Disaster Summary Kyiv and Central Regions | Ukraine - Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail, and strong winds caused flooding, fallen trees, fires from lightning strikes, and infrastructure damage across Kyiv, Poltava, Vinnytsia, and Cherkasy regions. Yangchun, Kaiping, and Enping, Guangdong Province | China - Catastrophic flooding struck southern China after record-breaking rainfall, with some areas receiving more than 900 mm of rain in 24 hours. Schools closed, transportation was suspended, and mass evacuations were carried out. Hama, Latakia, and Idlib Countryside | Syria - A powerful cyclone triggered flooding and mudslides. Roads were blocked by mud and rocks, homes and businesses were flooded, and rescue operations were complicated by debris. Hatay and Mersin Provinces | Turkey - Heavy rainfall caused flooding, mudflows, and landslides. Roads, orchards, banana plantations, and vehicles were damaged. One person was killed in flooding in Hatay Province. Baghlan and Multiple Provinces | Afghanistan - Floods, thunderstorms, and dust storms swept across the country. At least 16 people were killed, homes and farmland were destroyed, and the Salang Pass was temporarily closed. Campi Flegrei and Naples Area | Italy - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei supervolcano zone near Naples. Tremors caused panic, cracks in buildings, transport disruption, and temporary school closures. Oqtepa, Navoi Region | Uzbekistan - Heavy rain triggered destructive mudslides that washed away roads, damaged vehicles, destroyed a bridge, and flooded parts of residential areas. Domokos, Farsala, Trikala, and Rhodes | Greece - Severe hailstorms, torrential rain, and gale-force winds devastated farmland, flooded roads, and damaged trees and infrastructure across central and northern Greece. #NaturalDisasterSummary #ExtremeWeather #Flooding #Mudslide #Earthquake #Hailstorm #Thunderstorm #ClimateEvents #Indonesia #Ukraine #China #Syria #Turkey #Afghanistan #Italy #Uzbekistan #Greece

May 20, 2026 | Natural Disaster Summary Toluca Valley, State of Mexico | Mexico - A tornado-like funnel formed during severe thunderstorms across Calimaya, Metepec, and nearby areas. Heavy hail covered highways with ice and water layers exceeding 20 cm, disrupting traffic. Malatya Province | Turkey - A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck eastern Turkey. Residents fled buildings in panic, rockfalls were reported, and 74 people sought medical assistance for injuries and shock. New York City, New York | USA - Torrential rain caused flash flooding across Queens and Brooklyn. Roads and subway services were disrupted, vehicles became trapped in floodwaters, and some streets flooded within minutes. Petrovsk-Zabaykalsky, Pskov Oblast, and Kislovodsk | Russia - A tornado damaged homes in eastern Siberia, giant hail fell in Pskov Oblast, and severe flooding and mudflows affected areas near Kislovodsk and the Medovye Waterfalls. Phuket | Thailand - Heavy monsoon rains flooded roads and low-lying districts across the island, disrupting traffic and prompting warnings for residents, tourists, and boat operators. South Sumatra, Southeast Sulawesi, and Aceh | Indonesia - Flooding affected multiple regions after heavy rainfall. Roads, residential areas, tourist zones, and school routes were inundated by overflowing rivers. #NaturalDisasterSummary #ExtremeWeather #Flooding #Earthquake #Tornado #Hailstorm #FlashFlood #Monsoon #ClimateEvents #Mexico #Turkey #NewYork #Russia #Thailand #Indonesia

May 19, 2026 | Natural Disaster Summary Queensland | Australia - Heavy rainfall caused flooding, damaged roads, and transport disruption across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Logan, and Scenic Rim. Nearly 50 people were stranded near Mount Barney. One woman died in Loganholme during the storm. Davao City and San Jose del Monte | Philippines - Severe flooding inundated neighborhoods, collapsed a bridge in Davao City, and forced evacuations. About 1,500 people were affected. One person died from electrocution. Northern Provinces | Vietnam - Torrential rainfall caused flooding, landslides, and damage to homes, farmland, and roads across several northern provinces. Accra and Central Region | Ghana - Heavy rains flooded roads and homes, submerged vehicles, and disrupted traffic. At least 55 people were left homeless in Assin South. Ventura County, California | USA - The Sandy Fire rapidly spread near Simi Valley, burning about 1,700 acres and destroying at least one home. Hundreds of firefighters were deployed. Ica Region | Peru - A strong earthquake injured at least 27 people and damaged buildings in southern Peru. Tremors were felt in Lima and nearby regions. Kashkadarya and Jizzakh Regions | Uzbekistan - Severe storms brought giant hail, flooding, mudslides, and strong winds, damaging roads, vehicles, and infrastructure. Southwestern Ontario | Canada - Powerful thunderstorms with large hail and winds up to 110 km/h caused tree damage, power outages, and tornado warnings across the region. #NaturalDisasterSummary #ExtremeWeather #Flooding #Wildfire #Earthquake #Thunderstorm #Hailstorm #Mudslide #ClimateEvents #Australia #Philippines #Vietnam #Ghana #USA #Peru #Uzbekistan #Canada

ALLATRA partner in Kazakhstan, the Public Association “Center for Climate Research,” took part in the Regional Environmental Summit RES 2026 in Astana 📆From April 22 to 24, 2026, the Regional Environmental Summit (RES 2026) was held in Astana — the largest international platform in Central Asia dedicated to ecology, climate, and sustainable development issues. The Republican Public Association “Center for Climate Research” (Republic of Kazakhstan, city of Almaty) presented at the Summit scientific materials on the problems of climate change and environmental pollution by nanoplastics, prepared by ALLATRA, and also held a series of meetings with international representatives and government institutions. ☑️Within the framework of the Summit, representatives of the Center discussed issues of international environmental cooperation with the Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yasumasa Iijima, the Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aleška Simkić, and the Vice Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia, Batbayar Munkhtamir. The main focus was placed on the problem of nanoplastics as one of the most serious and underestimated environmental threats of modern times. The scientific report “Nanoplastics in the Biosphere: From Molecular Impact to a Planetary Crisis” was handed over to the Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Akmaral Alnazarova. The scientific data collected in the report indicate that nanoplastic particles are capable of interfering with the fundamental mechanisms of cellular regulation. The documentary film “Nanoplastics: The Threat to Life,” prepared by the ALLATRA Global Research Center, also attracted interest. RES 2026 confirmed that modern environmental challenges require the unification of science, the state, and the international community in order to find joint solutions. Full press release allatra.org/press-release/… #ALLATRA #Astana #Kazakhstan @RES_2026

May 18, 2026 | Natural Disaster Summary Minsk Region | Belarus - Powerful supercell thunderstorms moved through the region with torrential rain, intense lightning, gale-force winds, and giant hail. In Smilovichi, hailstones reportedly reached the size of an adult’s hand. A tornado funnel was observed near Grinevichi. Numerous trees were downed and visibility on roads was severely reduced. Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region | China - Two magnitude 5.2 earthquakes struck the Liunan District on the same day. Two people were killed, four were injured, at least 13 buildings collapsed, and more than 7,000 residents were evacuated. Landslides and transportation disruptions were also reported. Hunan and Hubei Provinces | China - Heavy rains caused severe flooding across central China. In Shimen County, Hunan Province, Hupingshan Township received a record 240.6 mm of rain within six hours. Villages were flooded, rivers overflowed, roads were damaged, and more than 18,400 residents were evacuated. One person was killed and two remain missing. In Enshi County, Hubei Province, the Baishui River overflowed, flooding homes, collapsing some buildings, and disrupting transportation and communications. Three people were killed, four remain missing, and rescuers evacuated 287 residents. Anbar Province and Baghdad | Iraq - A massive dust storm driven by winds from the Syrian Desert engulfed western and central Iraq. Wind speeds reached 80-90 km/h, visibility dropped to near zero, and at least 65 suffocation cases were reported in Najaf Province. Samarkand and Jizzakh Regions | Uzbekistan - A powerful storm front brought dust storms, gale-force winds, and localized thunderstorms. Falling tree branches damaged vehicles in Samarkand, while dust squalls reduced visibility to near zero in several regions. Douala | Cameroon - Torrential rains caused severe urban flooding across multiple districts of the city. Roads were submerged, traffic was paralyzed, and a five-year-old child died after being swept away by floodwaters. San Nicolás, Buenos Aires, Puebla State | Mexico - A localized tornado formed during intense thunderstorm activity. The tornado was accompanied by hail, heavy rain, and strong winds, causing minor structural and agricultural damage. #ExtremeWeather #Flood #Supercell #Tornado #Earthquake #DustStorm #SevereWeather #ClimateEvents #FlashFlood #Hailstorm #Thunderstorm #Flooding #China #Belarus #Iraq #Uzbekistan #Cameroon #Mexico

Nanoplastics in the Human Body | Dr. Long | ALLATRA Global Research Center Radiation oncologist Dr. Jeffrey Long breaks down the health impact of invisible plastic particles: • How nanoparticles bypass biological barriers • Links to cellular inflammation and cancer • Why medicine underestimates our exposure • Steps to mitigate health risks today 🎬Watch the documentary “Nanoplastics: Threat to Life” #ALLATRA

Oncologist Warns About Nanoplastics in the Human Body | Dr. Long | ALLATRA Global Research Center 🟢 Watch on Rumble 🔴 youtu.be/C3gtFQVSQFs 📣 In this episode, we talk with radiation oncologist Dr. Jeffrey Long to explore the science behind micro- and nanoplastics and their potential role in inflammation, chronic disease, and cancer biology. • Microplastics vs nanoplastics — why size changes everything • How these particles interact with cells and tissues • Possible links to cancer and chronic disease • Why current detection methods may underestimate exposure • The lack of awareness in the medical community • The economic and healthcare implications of widespread exposure • What research, medicine, and society should focus on next 🎬 Watch the documentary “Nanoplastics: Threat to Life” #ALLATRA

May 17, 2026 | Natural Disasters Summary Dnipro | Ukraine - A powerful downpour transformed streets into raging rivers within minutes. Major flooding hit Dmytro Yavornytskyi Avenue, the Parus residential area, and the railway district. Cars were swept through flooded roads while residents criticized overwhelmed drainage systems. Cape Coral & Fort Myers, Florida | USA - Severe thunderstorms produced a tornado in southwest Florida. Strong winds ripped apart lanais, fences, awnings, and trees across Cape Coral, while debris was thrown through neighborhoods. A funnel cloud was also filmed near downtown Fort Myers. Localized flooding and structural damage were reported. County Down | Northern Ireland, United Kingdom - Violent thunderstorms with hail, torrential rain, and strong winds struck Bangor, Groomsport, and Donaghadee. Streets flooded rapidly as residents described deafening thunder and intense hailstorms. Baku & Absheron Peninsula | Azerbaijan - One of the heaviest May rain events in decades overwhelmed the capital region. More than 116 mm of rain fell in 24 hours - nearly 589% of the monthly average. Flooding disrupted traffic and inundated low-lying areas across Baku, Sumgayit, and Absheron. Mexico City | Mexico - Severe thunderstorms, giant hail, and squalls battered central and northern Mexico. In Hidalgo, homes and schools were damaged after hailstorms and torrential rain. In Coacalco and Ecatepec, streets were buried under ice, traffic collapsed, and market stalls were destroyed. In Almoloya de Juárez, a wedding tent collapsed under water and hail accumulation, injuring several people. #ExtremeWeather #Flooding #Tornado #Hailstorm #ClimateCrisis #StormDamage #Ukraine #FloridaWeather #MexicoStorms #GlobalWeather

May 16, 2026 | Natural Disasters Summary Ivinhema & Dourados | Brazil - Severe storms with hail and powerful squalls damaged homes, commercial buildings, sheds, and rural properties. Authorities warned of flooding, power outages, fallen trees, and agricultural losses across the affected areas. Central Macedonia | Greece - Strong thunderstorms swept across Thessaloniki, Serres, Kilkis, and surrounding areas. Streets temporarily turned into rivers as heavy rain and localized hail caused flooding and dangerous driving conditions. Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province | China - Torrential rainfall caused major flooding across southern Jiangxi Province, especially in Shangyou County and Dongshan Township. Up to 237 mm of rain fell in 24 hours, submerging vehicles, flooding homes and businesses, triggering landslides, and forcing boat evacuations. Midelt Province | Morocco - Rare late-spring snowfall struck the Middle Atlas near Tunfit. Snow, rain, and cold winds disrupted mountain travel and threatened isolated communities despite the approach of summer. Alberta | Canada - Heavy wet snow began falling across Calgary and surrounding areas, with forecasts calling for 10-15 cm accumulation. Authorities warned about possible tree damage and power outages due to the weight of the snow. Krasnodar Krai | Russia - A tornado accompanied by hail, torrential rain, and squalls struck the village of Besskorbnaya. Roofs were partially torn off, power lines damaged, and outages reported. This was the second tornado recorded in the region during May. Titu | Romania - Severe thunderstorms with hail, flooding, and strong winds affected multiple counties including Dâmbovița, Neamț, Timiș, and Arad. Streets and yards in Titu were buried under hail before flash flooding followed. In Lugoj, 35 mm of rain fell in just 30 minutes, flooding basements, courtyards, and roads. #ExtremeWeather #Flooding #Hailstorm #Tornado #ClimateCrisis #StormDamage #Romania #ChinaFloods #BrazilStorms #GlobalWeather

Albania Becomes a Quantum Hub | Ministers, Scientists & Artists Unite for QBI 2026 "Tonight, you are not watching the future. You are creating it." On April 24, 2026, in Tirana, Albania, the Quantum Balkan Initiative (QBI) was launched — a regional alliance founded on a simple conviction: that the quantum era will be defined not by the technology itself, but by who is at the table when it is built. The evening closed with a performance that brought science and art together: an AI hologram in dialogue with a Gala Host. The hologram's final line — borrowed from the founding principle of quantum mechanics itself: ▸ "In quantum physics, a possibility becomes real when it is observed. Tonight, you are not watching the future. You are creating it." 🇦🇱 Tirana, Albania · April 24, 2026 🤝 Organized by the Institute for Advanced Studies and Cooperation (IASC) 🤝 In partnership with Vernwell Group, Brunel Group, Polytechnic of Tirana 🌐 quantumbalkan.org #ALLATRA #Albania #Quantum #science

What awaits humanity in a world where technology develops faster than society can comprehend its impact? This very question became central at the presentation of the book by Professor Gabriele Pao-Pei Andreoli, co-authored with Professor Alberto Contu — “World Federal Constitutionalism and Technologies of Power in the Quantum Era,” which took place on May 17, 2026, at the Turin International Book Fair. The authors spoke not only about the technologies of the future, but above all about human responsibility toward society and future generations. About the fact that the development of artificial intelligence, digital power, and global systems must be accompanied by ethics, cooperation, and respect for human life. Participants of “ALLATRA” from Italy attended the presentation and, during the event, interviewed the authors, discussing the key ideas of the book and the questions of the future of technology, ethics, and the role of the human being in a rapidly changing world. Soon, the full video from the event will be published on the “ALLATRA Italy” channels. #AI #FutureTechnologies #AIEthics #ALLATRA #QuantumEra

May 15, 2026 | Natural Disasters Summary Savoie, Alps | France - A powerful cold front brought an extraordinary return of winter to the French Alps. Heavy snowfall blanketed ski resorts, roads, and mountain villages, with snow falling as low as 1,000-1,300 meters. Avalanche warnings were issued as blizzard conditions developed across multiple mountain ranges. Texas Panhandle | Texas, USA - Multiple major wildfires erupted across northern Texas under extreme heat, strong winds, and dry thunderstorms. The Hunggate Fire near Canyon rapidly spread to approximately 14,000 acres, destroying a historic railroad bridge and threatening homes and infrastructure. Several fires continue burning simultaneously across the Panhandle. Navarre & Cantabria | Spain - Rare mid-May snowfall struck the Pyrenees and northern mountain regions. Snow accumulated in valleys and mountain towns including Isaba and Ustarroz, while Alto Campoo received around 10 cm of fresh snow, creating dangerous winter driving conditions. Hualien County | Taiwan - Torrential rainfall triggered landslides, flooding, and mudslides along the Su-Hua Highway. Vehicles became trapped near tunnel sections after rocks and debris crashed onto the roadway. Floodwaters also inundated homes in Guangfu Township, forcing evacuations. Imentanout | Morocco - Severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding and widespread traffic disruption as streets turned into ponds and floodwaters entered homes and businesses. Takli, Nakhon Sawan Province | Thailand - Violent storm winds destroyed more than 50 vendor stalls, concert structures, LED screens, and tents during preparations for a major festival honoring Erawan. Several people were injured by collapsing metal structures and shattered glass. Menorca | Spain - A rare waterspout formed over Fornells Bay during intense thunderstorm activity. The rotating funnel partially reached land, damaging port infrastructure and causing panic among residents and boat owners. Carinthia | Austria - Rare May snowfall returned winter conditions to mountain areas near Villach. Snow accumulated at elevations as low as 800-1200 meters, with up to 12 cm recorded in some valleys. Heavy wet snow caused branches to snap under the weight. Oahu | Hawaii, USA - Torrential rain, flooding, landslides, lightning strikes, and power outages caused major disruption across the island. More than 25,000 customers lost electricity, roads were submerged, flights delayed, and stranded hikers evacuated. Rainfall rates reached up to 100 mm per hour. Iowa | USA - Severe thunderstorms with giant hail and winds up to 119 km/h swept across northern and western Iowa. Hailstones up to 6 cm damaged homes and vehicles, while fallen trees and power lines triggered fires and widespread outages. Lebak Regency, Java | Indonesia - Heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides across several districts. Rivers overflowed, bridges were damaged, roads washed out, rice fields flooded, and an Islamic boarding school building was swept away by floodwaters. #ExtremeWeather #Flooding #Wildfire #Snowstorm #Tornado #ClimateCrisis #StormDamage #TexasWildfires #FloodAlert #GlobalWeather

May 14, 2026 | Natural Disasters Summary Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture | Japan - A sudden violent downpour with thunderstorms and hail struck Yokohama after summer-like temperatures earlier in the day. Streets around Higashi-Totsuka Station turned white from intense hail accumulation, while flooding submerged sidewalks and roads. Lightning-triggered outages left more than 10,000-15,000 homes without power across several districts. Çorum, Çankırı, Izmir | Turkey - Turkey experienced a major severe weather outbreak with four tornadoes, eight supercell thunderstorms, giant hail, and around 1,000 lightning strikes reported within 24 hours. In Çorum Province, tornadoes tore roofs from homes, uprooted trees, and hurled metal structures through villages. Additional tornadoes were captured in Çankırı and over the Menemen Plain in Izmir. Isparta | Turkey - Heavy rain and walnut-sized hail blanketed roads and orchards in white. Severe agricultural damage was reported across Çayboyu, Eğirdir, Konyabucağı, Mücevre, Bağlar, and Gökçehöyük, where cherry, peach, and pear orchards were heavily damaged. Veneto Region | Italy - Two tornadoes simultaneously swept through Rovigo Province in northeastern Italy. One large funnel near Bressane moved across villages and farmland, damaging homes, barns, roofs, roads, and power lines. Emergency crews worked through the night clearing debris. Lombardy | Italy - A sharp cold outbreak returned wintry conditions to northern Italy. Heavy snow fell in Alpine regions including Livigno and Foscagno Pass, while lower elevations between Milan, Brianza, and Varese were hit by intense hailstorms that covered streets in a snow-like white layer. Guangdong Province | China - Southern China faced major flooding threats after torrential rainfall overwhelmed parts of Guangdong. Emergency alerts were issued as some areas recorded more than 300 mm of rain in 24 hours. Zhuhai’s Jinwan District received nearly 349 mm, while Guangzhou experienced urban flooding with water reaching shin level in some districts. #ExtremeWeather #Tornado #Hailstorm #Flooding #ClimateCrisis #Italy #Turkey #China #Japan #StormDamage

May 13, 2026 | Natural Disasters Summary Samsun Province | Turkey - Heavy rains caused the Haciosman and Tersakan rivers to overflow in the Havza district. Torrential flooding swept away cars, inundated neighborhoods, and flooded homes and roads. Twelve people were injured, schools were closed, and rescue operations were launched. Western Cape | South Africa - UPDATE: Severe storms and torrential rain continued across the province. Authorities confirmed six deaths. Cape Town, Khayelitsha, Philippi, Worcester, Wolseley, and Paarl suffered major flooding, landslides, submerged vineyards, blocked highways, power outages, and airport disruptions. More than 40,000 people were affected. Kékestető, Mátra Mountains | Hungary - A sudden cold snap brought unusual May snowfall to Hungary’s highest peak. Forests, roads, and mountaintops were blanketed in snow despite full spring vegetation. Utah | USA - Violent winds reaching 60-75 mph caused widespread destruction across northern Utah. Power poles and trees were toppled, over 6,000 customers lost electricity, and dust storms triggered major multi-vehicle crashes near the Utah-Idaho border. Wildfires also spread rapidly due to extreme winds. Puebla State | Mexico - Powerful thunderstorms triggered severe flooding in Huejotzingo and Coronango. Streets became raging rivers, schools were inundated, vehicles trapped, and children had to be evacuated using heavy machinery after roads disappeared underwater. Sijunjung Regency, West Sumatra | Indonesia - Heavy rainfall caused the Batang Kuantan River to rise suddenly, sweeping away dozens of illegal gold-mining pontoons, floating barrels, hoses, and mining equipment. Haluaghat, Mymansingh District | Bangladesh - Floodwaters surged after a dam on the Goraghat River breached following heavy rain. At least 20 villages were submerged, roads destroyed, transport links severed, and over 70 hectares of crops flooded. Residents began preparing for evacuation. Uttar Pradesh | India - A devastating storm with hail and hurricane-force winds up to 100 km/h caused mass destruction across the state. Between 47 and 54 people were killed, hundreds injured, thousands of trees and power lines were toppled, homes destroyed, train service disrupted, and livestock killed. Viral footage showed a man lifted into the air by extreme winds while clinging to a metal structure. #ExtremeWeather #Flooding #StormDamage #ClimateCrisis #Hailstorm #Floods #NaturalDisaster #India #SouthAfrica #Turkey