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Typhoon Matmo struck the southern provinces of China at the very beginning of October — right during the celebration of National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival. These days traditionally mark the peak of the tourist season, when millions of Chinese citizens travel across the country, which severely complicated transportation and emergency operations. By October 4th, the first and highest level of alert was declared on Hainan Island. In Haikou District and the city of Wenchang, ferry services, public transportation, and business operations were temporarily suspended; schools and shopping centers were closed. Haikou Meilan International Airport canceled all flights, and rail service across the island, including the high-speed loop line, was completely halted. On the morning of October 5, Matmo reached the coast, bringing gusts of up to one hundred thirty-eight feet per second. The wind tore metal sheets from rooftops and uprooted trees. Authorities evacuated more than two hundred thousand people, placing them in temporary shelters. On the Haijian River, in the Meilan area, storm waves tore a steel cargo ship from its berth, sending it drifting toward a bridge. Thanks to the joint efforts of rescuers and maritime services, the vessel was secured and towed away. By the evening of October 5th, the typhoon hit the southern mainland of China. In Zhanjiang District, Guangdong Province, gusts reached nearly one hundred eighty-seven feet per second, and in the Xuwen County area, more than seventeen and three-quarter inches of rainfall was recorded in just two days — an all-time high for the region. Although Matmo gradually weakened as it moved inland, by October 6th, its residual circulation brought devastating floods and landslides to northern Vietnam. On three of the country’s rivers, water levels reached their highest in almost forty years. In the city of Thai Nguyen, the Cau River overflowed its banks — the water level exceeded the previous record by more than three feet, turning streets into canals and submerging vehicles up to their roofs. Thousands of people were forced to abandon their homes. Social media filled with desperate pleas for help, as entire neighborhoods were left without electricity and food supplies. The provinces of Thai Nguyen, Cao Bang, and Lang Son were hit especially hard. In Thai Nguyen, a massive sinkhole opened on National Highway three B, completely paralyzing traffic along this vital route. To supply the residents of flooded areas in Lang Son Province with water, food, and essential goods, three helicopters were dispatched, delivering over four and one-quarter tons of cargo. At the Bac Khe-1 Hydroelectric Plant, a partial dam breach occurred — about sixteen and a half feet wide. Authorities immediately began evacuating residents of downstream villages. Meanwhile, in Hanoi — where residents had only just finished cleaning up after Typhoon Bualoi — the new wave of the storm once again caused large-scale flooding. In some parts of the capital, rainfall reached up to thirteen and three-quarter inches. Pumping stations in Hanoi operated at maximum capacity, draining water from ninety flooded districts. One local resident admitted that the situation feels like a vicious cycle: rain, flooding, a struggle for survival — and an increasing sense that this is becoming the new normal. The disaster caused enormous damage to the country. Around seventeen thousand homes were submerged, and more than fifty-five thousand acres of rice and other crops were flooded. The water carried away over two hundred thousand head of livestock and poultry. According to the Ministry of Environmental Protection, as of October eighth, eight people had died and five were reported missing due to floods and landslides. Have you ever wondered why extreme rainfall events are becoming so frequent? Why does a typhoon, even after nearly dissipating, still bring enormous amounts of precipitation that trigger deadly floods? There is one factor that often remains outside the scope of most scientific analyses — yet its impact on the Earth’s climate system, and the growing intensity of natural disasters, is colossal. To learn more, watch the video “Why Turbulence Is on the Rise? Egon Cholakian on Atmospheric Anomalies and Nanoplastic Pollution.”

Since October 9th, the eastern coast of Spain fell under the influence of the first named storm of the season, “Alice.” Murcia, Valencia, Catalonia, and the Balearic Islands were affected by the rampage of the elements. The total rainfall reached record levels. The heaviest downpours hit on October 11th, with up to four point three inches of rain falling in just one hour in Carcaixent. By October 13th, the Columbretes Islands recorded an unprecedented 12.8 inches of rain. The downpours caused widespread flooding. Streets, basements, and the ground floors of homes were flooded in cities across Valencia, Murcia, and southern Tarragona. Due to the bad weather, about four hundred people were evacuated. Rescuers conducted hundreds of operations, helping people trapped in houses and cars. The storm paralyzed transportation infrastructure. On October 11, Ibiza Airport temporarily closed due to flooding of the runway and terminal, and nineteen flights were canceled at Palma de Mallorca Airport. On October 12, major highways were blocked, including the AP-7 in Alicante and Catalonia, and train service between Barcelona and Valencia was also interrupted. The elements dealt a serious blow to agriculture. In Valencia, water covered more than one thousand two hundred thirty-five acres of rice fields; in Murcia and Catalonia, gardens and farmland were damaged, and part of the harvest was irretrievably lost. As of October 14, eighteen people were injured in Spain as a result of the storm, one of them in serious condition. Fortunately, there were no fatalities. Heavy rains causing catastrophic destruction are becoming alarmingly frequent worldwide. Their intensity is explained not only by record ocean warming. More and more scientists point to another factor — micro- and nanoplastic, which alter the properties of the atmosphere, thus triggering such natural disasters. More details are provided by Dr. Egon Cholakian in the video “Why Turbulence Is on the Rise? Egon Cholakian on Atmospheric Anomalies and Nanoplastic Pollution.”

Since October 6th, record-breaking downpours have struck Mexico, hitting 31 out of the country’s 32 states. Rivers overflowed, dams failed, and water rushed into cities and villages. This natural disaster was triggered by several tropical storms that passed near the Mexican coast. They caused serious damage to 139 municipalities in the states of Veracruz, Hidalgo, Puebla, Querétaro, and San Luis Potosí. The disaster damaged about 620 miles of roads, and more than 380,000 people were left without power or communication. Over 9,000 soldiers and rescuers were deployed to fight the aftermath, setting up temporary shelters for those affected. Boats, airplanes, and helicopters were used for evacuations and to deliver water, food, and medicine. In the state of Veracruz, where 21 inches of rain fell in just three days, the destruction was the most severe. On the morning of October 10th, the Cazones River rose to a record level of 24 feet. In the city of Poza Rica, entire neighborhoods turned into lakes — homes, shops, and schools went underwater. People escaped to rooftops, waiting for rescue. In the municipality of Álamo alone, more than 5,000 houses were damaged. Over 100,000 residents were left without electricity or running water. The unprecedented rainfall triggered at least 340 landslides and mudflows across the states of Veracruz, Hidalgo, Puebla, and Querétaro. In Hidalgo, more than three hundred schools and about sixty medical facilities were destroyed or flooded, and over 150 communities were cut off from the outside world. In Querétaro, a six-year-old boy was killed in a landslide. In Puebla, 80,000 people were affected. Heavy rains damaged 16,000 buildings and destroyed seven bridges. One local woman lost five relatives when their home collapsed due to a landslide caused by torrential rain — the disaster also destroyed her own house. As of October 13th, the death toll nationwide had reached 64 people, with another 65 still missing. The situation remains tense — meteorologists warn that new rains could once again raise river levels, and weakened soils may trigger further landslides. More and more eyewitnesses admit they have never seen such heavy rainfall in their lives — even in regions where tropical storms and seasonal rains are considered normal. This raises the question: what is causing such extreme downpours that have been observed around the world in recent years? Scientists from the ALLATRA International Research Group have discovered a previously unknown factor that, along with the increased moisture content of the atmosphere due to ocean warming, intensifies precipitation on the planet. Learn more in the video “Why Turbulence Is on the Rise? Egon Cholakian on Atmospheric Anomalies and Nanoplastic Pollution.”

Although the monsoon season in Nepal, which usually lasts from June to September, has already ended, heavy rains once again struck the central and eastern provinces of the country on October 3rd. They caused devastating floods and landslides. The provinces of Bagmati, Madhesh, and Koshi were the most severely affected. Water levels in eight major rivers exceeded dangerous marks. In the Koshi River, one of the largest waterways in the region, the water rose to more than twice its normal level. At the Koshi Barrage dam, a critical water flow level of over eighteen million cubic feet per second was recorded, and a state of high alert was declared. All fifty-six floodgates had to be opened instead of the usual ten to twelve, and bridge traffic was restricted to emergency services only. Rivers that overflowed their banks flooded residential areas. Thousands of people were forced to leave their homes. More than twenty thousand police officers were deployed for rescue operations. Due to heavy rainfall and poor visibility, all domestic flights were temporarily suspended. Major roads connecting the capital, Kathmandu, with other regions were blocked — some by landslides, others as a precautionary measure. This occurred just as hundreds of thousands of people were returning to the capital after celebrating Dashain — the country’s main festival, when residents traditionally travel to their hometowns to visit family. In the Langtang Conservation Area, an overflowing river swept away four tourists who are now listed as missing. Landslides blocked routes to Mount Everest, and travelers were advised to use alternative trails. In Ilam District, torrential rains triggered numerous landslides that destroyed homes and claimed the lives of at least 37 people. The disaster struck at night while residents were asleep. In the village of Ghos, a landslide buried a house, killing six members of one family. According to experts, most of the affected areas were not previously considered high-risk zones, so the destruction came as a complete surprise. In the southern parts of the country, lightning strikes killed three people. As of October 6, the disaster had claimed sixty lives, with eleven more people reported missing. The heavy rains also affected neighboring countries. In Darjeeling, India, in the state of West Bengal, at least 20 people died overnight on October 6; bridges and roads were destroyed, and vast areas were flooded. In western Bhutan, unprecedented rainfall created an emergency situation at the Tala Hydroelectric Plant — in just seven hours, the dam’s discharge rate increased more than sixfold, causing water to overflow the dam. The world is already feeling the full force of rapidly escalating climate disasters — a reality that can no longer be denied. Scientists of the international research group ALLATRA have long warned that the scale of cataclysms will grow exponentially, and what we see today is only the beginning. At the same time, they offer a clear path toward overcoming the climate crisis. Dr. Egon Cholakian speaks in detail about this. The only question that remains is — will we listen in time, while there is still a chance to stop the approaching chaos?

On October 10th, two powerful earthquakes struck the southern Philippines, bringing new destruction, chaos, and anxiety to a nation that had only recently endured a series of disasters — from typhoons to a deadly magnitude 6.9 quake. The first tremor, with a magnitude of 7.4, occurred at 9:43 in the morning local time off the coast of Manay in Davao Oriental province, at a depth of about 14 miles. The shaking was felt across dozens of communities on the island of Mindanao. The second quake, with a magnitude of 6.8, followed about ten hours later, its hypocenter located at a depth of 23 miles. The second event worsened the damage and triggered new destruction in areas already affected by the first. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology later revised the magnitudes downward — from an initial 7.6 to 7.4 for the first quake, and from 6.9 to 6.8 for the second. Residents reported that during the earthquake, cars swayed violently and people ran out of buildings into the streets. In one school, about fifty students were taken to a hospital with bruises, fainting, and dizziness. In several districts, power was cut off, roads and bridges were damaged, and transmission lines collapsed. Cracks appeared on the walls of Davao International Airport, although flight operations continued. Within twenty-four hours after the two main shocks, 824 aftershocks were recorded, some reaching a magnitude of 6.0, and seismic activity remains high. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, eight people were killed in the twin earthquakes, and several hundred residents of the port city of Davao were injured. Immediately after the first quake, authorities issued a tsunami warning for coastal areas within 186 miles of the epicenter. Thousands of people in the coastal towns of Mati, Manay, and Baganga were evacuated to higher ground. In total, more than one thousand one hundred families — about five thousand six hundred people — left their homes. The alert was lifted two hours later after no significant waves were recorded. Experts note that the increasing frequency and magnitude of earthquakes, along with other natural disasters, align with a mathematical model developed by the international group of scientists known as ALLATRA. Details are presented in their report “On the progression of climatic disasters on earth and their catastrophic consequences.” It is crucial to review this information to understand what climatic threats may occur in your region in the coming years — and how they can be prevented.

The storms with torrential, abnormal rainfall that hit Bulgaria overnight on October 3rd caused severe damage across the country. The most critical situation developed along the southern Black Sea coast, where large-scale flooding occurred and lives were lost. Within 24 hours, record rainfall was recorded in parts of Burgas Province — according to the Izgrev weather station, more than 16 inches, and about 10 inches in Tsarevo and Elenite. As a result of the storm, more than 80 settlements were left without power. A state of emergency was declared in at least five municipalities in the region. In Tsarevo, several neighborhoods were completely flooded, with water levels exceeding three feet in some areas. Public transportation was halted, and residents were evacuated. At the resort of Elenite, coastal hotels and infrastructure were submerged. Torrential streams destroyed homes, roads and bridges, sweeping away numerous cars. Firefighters, divers, and an amphibious aircraft were dispatched to assist residents and tourists caught in the disaster zone. Rescue teams faced difficulties accessing flooded areas but after the water began to recede, they managed to move people to safety. Unfortunately, tragedy could not be avoided: in Elenite, four people lost their lives, including two rescue workers who had been helping evacuate tourists. The flooding also affected popular resorts such as Sunny Beach and Sveti Vlas, where streets went underwater, businesses shut down, and the tourist season ended in chaos. In Burgas, roads were flooded and schools temporarily closed. In Plovdiv, the country’s second-largest city, transportation was also severely disrupted. Rains causing destruction and claiming lives have become alarmingly frequent across the world. Such extreme precipitation is linked not only to record ocean warming and high atmospheric moisture. An increasing number of researchers point to another factor — microplastics, which alter the properties of the atmosphere. More about this is explained by Dr. Egon Cholakian in the video “Why Turbulence Is on the Rise? Egon Cholakian on Atmospheric Anomalies and Nanoplastic Pollution.”

On September 30th, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 struck the province of Cebu in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. At 9:59 in the evening local time, the tremors were recorded about 12 miles from the coastal city of Bogo, which has a population of approximately 90,000 residents. This became one of the strongest earthquakes in the central part of the Philippines in the past decade. The seismic event occurred at an extremely shallow depth — only about 3 miles — which caused the subsequent destruction. By October 1st, authorities had already reported 69 fatalities and dozens of injuries. Fearing new tremors, thousands of residents spent the night outdoors. During the first ten hours alone, the Philippine Seismic Network registered 722 aftershocks with magnitudes up to 4.8. The province of Cebu suffered the most severe damage, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency. In the municipality of Daanbantayan, a 139 year-old church completely collapsed. In the city of Bogo, roads and bridges sustained significant damage, hampering the work of rescue services. In San Remigio, part of the roof of a sports complex collapsed during a basketball game, resulting in casualties. Even cultural events were affected: in Cebu, the earthquake interrupted the final of the “Miss Asia and the Pacific International — 2025” beauty pageant. The disaster also damaged power lines, leaving most of Cebu and neighboring islands without electricity, and caused serious disruptions to the water supply. The increasing number of earthquakes with magnitudes of six and above is an extremely alarming trend that scientists from the international ALLATRA movement have been warning about for several years. According to their scientifically based mathematical model, this growth follows an exponential pattern, with new and increasingly powerful earthquakes occurring in regions where such events were previously rare or nonexistent. A series of powerful earthquakes shook northwestern Venezuela at the end of September. The epicenters of the seismic events were located in Zulia State, within the Maracaibo Basin — the heart of Venezuela’s oil industry. The first tremor, with a magnitude of six point two, struck on the evening of September 24th near the city of Mene Grande. Within a few hours, additional earthquakes followed, with magnitudes starting from 4.9 and one of them was even stronger than the initial shock, reaching a magnitude of 6.3. The earthquake foci were located at depths ranging from about five miles to nine miles. The tremors were felt across several Venezuelan states and in neighboring Colombia. Residents evacuated from homes and office buildings, while videos posted on social media showed shops and houses shaking violently as people rushed to find shelter. According to data from the United States Geological Survey, apart from the two seismic events recorded at the end of this September, only thirty earthquakes with magnitudes of 6 and above have occurred in Venezuela over the past one hundred twenty-four years. Why seismic activity has increased so rapidly and what to expect in the coming years was discussed in a video report by Dr. Egon Cholakian, one of the representatives of the ALLATRA scientific community.

Tropical storm Bualoy, known in the Philippines as Ompong, hit the country on September 26. It struck the central and southern regions, with the Bicol, Mimaropa, and Eastern, Central, and Western Visayas areas suffering the most. Wind gusts of up to 84 mph toppled trees and power lines, blocking roads and bridges. Torrential rains caused floods and landslides. Nearly 9,000 homes were damaged, and about 400,000 people were evacuated. In rural areas, crops were destroyed, farms and homes were flooded. Many villages were left without water, electricity, and access to shops and medical care. Hundreds of fishing boats were damaged by storm waves. The disaster claimed 27 lives, with another 14 people reported missing. It is worth noting that the people of the Philippines had not yet recovered from the impact of the devastating super typhoon Ragasa when almost immediately tropical storm Bualoy struck, worsening the consequences and damage. On the night of September 28, having intensified in the South China Sea and turned into a typhoon, Bualoy made landfall in Vietnam — in the area of Ha Tinh and Quang Tri provinces. Wind gusts of up to force fourteen raised gigantic waves. Off the coast of Ha Tinh and northern Quang Tri, their height reached 20–26 feet. In some areas, heavy rains dumped more than 20 inches of precipitation. In certain areas of Nghe An province, water rose nearly to the roofs of houses, leaving tens of thousands of families completely cut off from the outside world. During the night, a generator failed at the lung disease hospital, where patients on ventilators were being treated. They were urgently transferred to another clinic. The disaster caused enormous damage: in central Vietnam, over 144,000 homes were damaged, and 64,000 acres of rice and other crops were destroyed. In one village, livestock perished from electric shock. Large areas were left without power: during the typhoon, more than 6,200 power poles were broken. Four domestic airports were closed. Two fishing boats sank in the waters of Quang Tri province. The search for their crews is complicated by strong waves and wind that continued even after the typhoon weakened. Serious consequences were recorded in the education sector: more than 1,000 educational institutions in five provinces were damaged or flooded. Schools and medical centers converted into shelters housed over 53,000 people. Floods and landslides also affected the capital, Hanoi, where residents said they had never seen flooding on such a scale. According to local experts, typhoon Bualoy was one of the rarest and most abnormal in several respects: - First, it moved across the South China Sea at a record speed — up to 22 mph, almost twice as fast as usual. - Second, in Ha Tinh province, it raged for more than 11 hours straight, becoming the strongest typhoon in the region's recorded history. - Third, it caused an abnormal number of tornadoes: eight whirlwinds formed in different regions within 24 hours. On September 29, tornadoes were recorded in Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Hai Phong, Hai Duong, Thanh Hoa, Thai Binh, Quang Ninh, and even in Hanoi. The most destructive whirlwind passed through Ninh Binh in the morning: it claimed 9 lives, injured 18 people, damaged over 120 homes, and completely destroyed 11. By the morning of October 1, Vietnam had recorded 29 deaths, 22 people were missing, and at least 119 were injured. The world is already feeling the full power of rapidly intensifying climate disasters — and this is a harsh reality that cannot be ignored! Scientists of the international ALLATRA scientific community are sounding the alarm: such disasters are already growing exponentially, and what we observe today is only the tip of the iceberg. But alongside these alarming forecasts, they also offer real, concrete ways to overcome the climate crisis. More details are available in the video by Dr. Egon Cholakian. This information is important for everyone to hear!

Starting on September 26th, strong thunderstorms with unusually heavy downpours hit Arizona. In most areas of the Phoenix metropolitan county, more than a month’s worth of rain fell. At Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, 1.6 inches of precipitation were recorded — the highest daily total in the last seven years. The storm struck especially hard in the small mining town of Globe, where intense rains caused a sudden flash flood. Torrents of water rapidly inundated streets, sweeping away cars and breaking trees. Some residents were forced to seek refuge on rooftops while waiting for rescue. Members of the city council declared an emergency, saying they had never seen anything like it. The flood swept away around one thousand propane cylinders from a distribution site. They were scattered throughout the historic downtown area, creating a risk of explosions. Emergency services declared a heightened danger level and sent in hazardous materials specialists. Fortunately, none of the cylinders ignited or exploded. However, tragedy could not be avoided. In Globe, three people died after being carried away by the rushing water. Another man drowned in the suburbs of Phoenix. The town of Miami was also flooded. According to one local resident, the disaster resembled a sudden hurricane strike, as it seemed to come out of nowhere and felt like a hurricane had hit the town, with a solid wall of water and zero visibility. Tourist areas were also affected. Water quickly flooded the famous Havasupai Canyon, home to popular waterfalls and trails, making routes impassable. Visitors had to be urgently evacuated. The disaster damaged roads and forced closures of sections of the major Highway Sixty. Such heavy rainfall is highly unusual for late September in Arizona. Meteorologists explained it as a rare combination of factors: an upper-level low-pressure system, usually typical of winter storms, collided with heat and a surge of tropical moisture, creating unstable air and strong thunderstorms. But why are atypical weather events that trigger sudden, extreme natural disasters happening more and more often? Scientists of Allatra provide a comprehensive answer to this question, based on twenty years of research. They not only identified the underlying causes of what is happening, but also proposed a scientifically grounded way out of the climate crisis. More detailed information can be found in the video report by Doctor Egon Cholakian “Why Turbulence Is on the Rise? Egon Cholakian on Atmospheric Anomalies and Nanoplastic Pollution”

On September 22nd, Super Typhoon Ragasa, also known in the Philippines as Nando, swept across the country. Sustained winds exceeded 165 miles per hour, with gusts reaching up to 183, corresponding to a Category Five hurricane. Wave heights along the coasts of the provinces of Batanes, Cagayan, and Ilocos reached about 46 feet. Ragasa became the most powerful tropical cyclone on the planet this year. The eye of the storm passed over the Babuyan Islands, dangerously close to the densely populated island of Luzon. Nearly 25,000 people had been evacuated in advance and placed in temporary shelters. The storm damaged power lines, uprooted countless trees, and triggered floods and landslides in several areas. Domestic flights, ferry services, and fishing operations were suspended. Schools and government institutions in 29 provinces, including the capital Manila, temporarily shut down. Agriculture also suffered heavy losses: thousands of acres of rice and corn ready for harvest were either submerged or destroyed by the winds, threatening the region’s food security. In Manila, torrential rains caused flooding, with water in some neighborhoods rising as high as chest level. In the northern province of Benguet, one person was killed and seven others were injured when a landslide struck a major highway. Tragedy also unfolded at sea: a fishing vessel carrying thirteen people capsized under the force of the waves and wind — seven lives were lost. The island of Taiwan was also battered by Typhoon Ragasa. Beginning on September 22nd, the outer bands of the storm brought record-breaking rainfall to the island’s east coast. In some places, nearly forty inches of rain fell. On September 23rd, in Hualien County, torrential rains overflowed a lake that had formed after a landslide earlier in the summer. As a result, sixty million tons of water burst through a natural dam and rushed down a valley toward the tourist town of Guangfu. Witnesses compared the scene to a tsunami: torrents of water mixed with silt and mud swept away cars and destroyed houses, leveling entire neighborhoods. Residents were forced to seek refuge on the upper floors of buildings. Bridges and roads across the county were closed, and train service was halted. At least seventeen people were killed, while the fate of another seventeen remains unknown. By September 24th, the typhoon had reached mainland China, where residents of Hong Kong, Macau, and the provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi felt its full force. In Hong Kong, the highest danger alert was issued. More than one hundred people were injured during the onslaught. In Guangdong, more than two million people were evacuated as a precaution. Winds were so powerful that in the city of Yangjiang alone, more than fifty thousand trees were uprooted. Scientists continue to note the growing intensity and abnormal nature of tropical cyclones, warning that what we are witnessing now is only the beginning — far more destructive and unpredictable events are ahead. Why such certainty? The reason lies deep within our planet itself. For more details on these processes and how they may unfold in the coming years, watch the video “Why Turbulence Is on the Rise? Egon Cholakian on Atmospheric Anomalies and Nanoplastic Pollution.”