Severe weather has struck multiple regions in recent days, with a deadly tornado in Turkey, a cyclone making landfall in India, a super typhoon in the western Pacific, and heavy rainfall warnings in Greece and Turkey. The events have caused fatalities, mass evacuations, and widespread disruption.
An area of low pressure in the region has allowed powerful thunderstorms to form. Authorities in Greece and Turkey have issued severe rainfall and flooding warnings, with a further 100-150mm of rain expected in central Greece and western Turkey this week. During a particularly intense thunderstorm in Antalya, a tornado formed, resulting in the deaths of four construction workers.
In South Asia, Cyclone Arnab made landfall in the Indian regions of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, bringing wind gusts exceeding 85mph and rainfall totals over 200mm in some regions. The storm prompted the evacuation of more than 180,000 people and widespread disruption to energy and transport infrastructure. The cyclone is expected to weaken as it moves northwards, but will continue to deliver heavy rain to parts of northern and central India.
In the western Pacific, Typhoon In-fa has been upgraded to super typhoon status, with sustained wind speeds of 150mph and gusts over 185mph. It is expected to affect the Mariana Islands, which have already been battered by four super typhoons this year. The storm is not expected to hit Guam, which was lashed by Typhoon Champi earlier this month.
Meanwhile, although Tropical Storm Vance has recently weakened to a tropical depression, it brought heavy rain to parts of western Mexico. Regions including Sinaloa, Durango and Nayarit recorded 50-100mm of rain, with some areas receiving over 150mm. The high rainfall totals are expected to cause disruption due to flooding and landslides. The storm swell resulted in dangerous surf and rip current conditions along the coast.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- The simultaneous severe weather events highlight the range of hazardous conditions affecting different regions, potentially disrupting travel, safety, and infrastructure for millions.
- The warnings and evacuations underscore the ongoing need for disaster preparedness and response capacity in affected areas.
- The occurrence of multiple strong storms in one week draws attention to global weather patterns and their impacts on communities.
Background
The week of October 26, 2026, saw a series of severe weather events across multiple continents, from a tornado in Turkey and a cyclone in India to a super typhoon in the Pacific and heavy rain in Mexico. These systems developed as part of different regional weather patterns, including a persistent low-pressure system in southeastern Europe and tropical systems in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
What to Watch
- The track of Cyclone Arnab as it moves north over India, with continued heavy rain expected in northern and central parts of the country.
- The path of Super Typhoon In-fa towards the Mariana Islands and any further strengthening or change in direction.
- Additional rainfall and flooding impacts in Greece and Turkey as warnings remain in effect.
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- SupportedA tornado formed in Turkey.World news | The Guardian: “During a particularly intense thunderstorm in Antalya, a coastal city in the south-west of Turkey, the formation of a tornado resulted in the deaths of four construction workers on Tuesday.”
- SupportedFour construction workers died in the tornado in Antalya.World news | The Guardian: “the formation of a tornado resulted in the deaths of four construction workers on Tuesday.”
- SupportedCyclone Arnab made landfall in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, India.World news | The Guardian: “strong winds and heavy rainfall have swept across the Indian regions of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Arnab made landfall.”
- SupportedMore than 180,000 people were evacuated because of the cyclone.World news | The Guardian: “the severe storm has prompted mass evacuations of more than 180,000 people”
- SupportedThe cyclone caused widespread disruption to energy and transport infrastructure.World news | The Guardian: “as well as widespread disruption to energy and transport infrastructure.”
- SupportedAuthorities in Greece and Turkey issued severe rainfall and flooding warnings.World news | The Guardian: “Authorities in Greece and Turkey have released severe rainfall and flooding warnings”
- SupportedA further 100–150mm of rain was expected this week in central Greece and western Turkey.World news | The Guardian: “a further 100-150mm (nearly 4-6in) of rain is expected this week in central Greece and western parts of Turkey”
- SupportedTyphoon In-fa was upgraded to super typhoon status.World news | The Guardian: “Typhoon In-fa was upgraded on Wednesday to super typhoon status”
- SupportedIn-fa had sustained winds of 150mph and gusts over 185mph.World news | The Guardian: “with exceptionally strong sustained wind speeds of 150mph (240km/h), with winds gusting over 185mph (296km/h).”
- SupportedIn-fa was expected to affect the Mariana Islands, which had already been battered by four super typhoons that year.World news | The Guardian: “In-fa is expected to affect the Mariana Islands, which have already been battered by four super typhoons this year alone.”
- SupportedIn-fa was expected to avoid Guam, which had been hit by Typhoon Champi earlier that month.World news | The Guardian: “it is expected to avoid Guam, which was hammered by Typhoon Champi earlier this month.”
- SupportedIn western Mexico, Sinaloa, Durango and Nayarit recorded 50–100mm of rain, with some areas exceeding 150mm.World news | The Guardian: “the regions of Sinaloa, Durango and Nayarit recording 50-100mm of rain, with some areas locally exceeding 150mm.”