Extreme Weather Strikes Southeast Europe

This week has been dominated by powerful meteorological events across two continents. In Turkey, violent thunderstorms produced a fatal tornado in Antalya, claiming the lives of four construction workers. Authorities have issued severe rainfall and flood warnings for central Greece and western Turkey, forecasting 100-150mm of rain in the coming days.

Cyclone Arnab’s Path of Destruction

Moving eastward, Cyclone Arnab made landfall in India’s Odisha and Andhra Pradesh regions. With wind gusts exceeding 140km/h and rainfall totals surpassing 200mm, the storm forced the evacuation of over 180,000 people. Critical infrastructure, including energy grids and transport links, suffered widespread disruption.

Looking Ahead

While the cyclone will weaken as it moves north, it will continue delivering heavy rain to central and northern India. The dual crises highlight the urgent need for improved early-warning systems and climate-resilient infrastructure across South-East Europe and South Asia.

Freely curated and adapted from The Guardian World coverage