What is happening in the world? November 21, 2024

D1 - November 17-18, 2024, Aurora Province, Central Luzon, Philippines
Aftermath of Super Typhoon Man-I (Pepito).

D2 - November 17, 2024, Trinidad and Tobago
Flash floods persist in Morvant and Belmont due to another heavy rainfall and thunderstorm. Flooding is also visible on the streets and areas of the East-West Corridor, Maritime Plaza, and Mount Lambert as the Morvant and San Juan rivers overflowed their banks.

D3 - November 17, 2024, Carinda, New South Wales, Australia
Severe storms hit much of New South Wales, with the town of Carinda being particularly hard-hit. Tornado-like conditions were reported in Carinda, located 70 km southwest of Walgett, with a supercell of strong winds and rain causing significant damage. The storm knocked down power poles and ripped roofs off houses and businesses, affecting the local pub, pizzeria, and a store.

D4 - November 17, 2024, Ponta do Sol, Madeira, Portugal
A waterspout formed in the Ponta do Sol area within minutes. The meteorological situation in the Madeira archipelago is characterized by high instability and the formation of cumulonimbus clouds. These waterspouts are typically associated with cumulonimbus formations, which develop in a highly localized manner.

D5 - November 21, 2024, Seismic Activity
The Earth is experiencing an abnormal increase in seismic activity, with rising magnitudes, frequencies, and energy releases of earthquakes. This trend is noticeable both on continents and the ocean floor. According to data from the International Seismological Centre (ISC), there has been a steady rise in earthquake energy worldwide since 1990.