What is happening in the world? November 23, 2024

D1 - 19 November 2024, Kefalonia, Greece
The streets of Argostoli on Kefalonia turned into rivers after a hurricane. Roads were flooded within an hour of rainfall, and water was even flowing from wells. Athletes were trapped under the stands of the Andreas Vergotis Stadium, as the heavy rain made it impossible to leave the venue.

D2 - 19 November 2024, Zichron Yaakov, Maagan Michael, Israel
A rain system currently passing over Israel is breaking precipitation records that have stood for years. This morning, approximately 196 millimeters of rain fell in the city within just four hours. This amount is roughly one-third of the area's annual average. It also marks an all-time record in Israel for the highest amount of rainfall in such a short period at a single location.

D3 - 19 November 2024, Cayeli, Rize, Turkey
At 6 a.m., a landslide hit the district of Çayeli in the Black Sea province of Rize, killing one resident and injuring three others. Earth broke away from a slope and filled first-floor apartments in a six-story building. The deceased was trapped under the soil while sleeping in his bedroom. The landslide was triggered by days of heavy rain and weakened ground caused by a recent 4.7 magnitude earthquake.

D4 - 19-20 November 2024, Kemaman, Terengganu, Malaysia
Around 5,000 flood victims from 450 families in three villages in Kemaman were relocated today to temporary relief centers (TRC). This area, usually known for its dry climate, experienced an unusual amount of rainfall compared to the typical 7-10 mm annually. The amount of rain that fell was 2.7 mm, which is highly unusual and alarming.

D5 - 23 November 2024, Seismic Activity
In the modern era, unlike historical records, an unprecedented exponential increase in the frequency of significant earthquakes has been observed. Data analysis by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) indicates that before the 2000s, there were only one or two devastating earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or higher per year. Today, their frequency has increased eightfold.