First storm of the 2023/2024 storm season – Western Sydney Evening of the 22 August 2023
Following a warm August day across much of Sydney where maximum daily temperatures peaked at between 24C and 26C including 25C around Blacktown, an evening thunderstorm passed over parts of…
Major fire devastates Lahaina Maui – Hawaii – Strong winds, drought and Hurricane Dora plays a role – August 7 to 9 2023
A significant fire catastrophe has impacted the community of Lahaina on Maui (Hawaii) which has resulted in a high death toll and much of the town in ruins. The death…
Heavy rain showers provide relief from worsening drought – Tana Toraja (Sulawesi Indonesia) – July 2023
I have recently spent 2 weeks in a region of Indonesia known as Tana Toraja – Central Sulawesi – Indonesia. Tana Toraja lies 2 to 3 degrees south of the…