A tropical storm has developed in the Pacific, coinciding with another tropical storm swirling in the Atlantic, but it is moving away from the land, according to meteorological experts. The National Hurricane Center, based in Miami, has reported the formation of Tropical Storm Henriette. This storm was located in the eastern Pacific, approximately 1,440 kilometers southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula.
Forecasters have indicated that the storm does not pose a threat to land, and no warnings or watches have been issued. However, it is expected to strengthen over the next couple of days. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Dexter has been situated in the Atlantic, around 440 kilometers north-northwest of Bermuda, with maximum sustained winds recorded at 45 miles per hour.
The aftermath of Storm Floris continues to cause disruptions, with predictions of additional stormy and rainy weather expected in the northern parts of the United Kingdom later this week. According to British news agency PA Media, ScotRail announced that routes will need to be inspected before reopening, as disruptions are expected to persist.
In another development, Indian authorities and local media have reported that at least four people have died and over 50 are missing after flooding and mudslides swept through a village in Uttarakhand state in northern India. Local officials stated that military teams and disaster response forces have arrived in the area to rescue those trapped under debris and mud. Footage aired on news channels showed torrents of mud and debris flowing down a mountain into the village, sweeping away homes and roads, while residents fled to save their lives. A video update from the state Chief Minister’s office indicated that the village of Darali experienced a landslide that buried some houses.
The Indian Army’s Central Command posted on X about a massive landslide hitting the village of Darali in the Hirgad area near Harshel, causing a sudden flow of debris and water through the village. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the affected individuals, stating that teams are making every effort to provide assistance.
Record Heat
Meanwhile, Japan has recorded back-to-back temperature extremes, with the meteorological office reporting highs of 41.6 and then 41.8 degrees Celsius, warning that temperatures may continue to rise. The heat in the city of Isesaki exceeded the previous record of 41.2 degrees Celsius set last week in Hyogo Prefecture.
Kyodo News reported that authorities have warned residents and urged them to take precautions against heat-related illnesses, such as proper use of air conditioning and staying hydrated. Last week, the temperature in the tourist city of Kyoto reached 40 degrees Celsius, marking the first time since measurements began in 1880 that the city has recorded such high temperatures, with the most recent monitoring station established in 2002.
Institution Closures
In Iran, reports have indicated that the current extreme heatwave is negatively impacting water and electricity supplies, leading local authorities to order the closure of public institutions and banks in the capital Tehran and several other provinces on Wednesday. The Meteorological Organization has placed nine out of the country’s 31 provinces under an orange alert for at least the remainder of the week, predicting temperatures could reach as high as 50 degrees Celsius in some areas for several days.