Global Extreme Weather: Landslides, Floods, and Hailstorms in Late May and Early June 2025

Severe Weather Events Across the Globe: A June 2025 Summary From May 31st to June 2nd, 2025, a series of severe weather events impacted various regions across the globe. Landslides in the Indian states of Manipur and Mizoram caused significant damage and disruption, highlighting the vulnerability of these areas to extreme rainfall. In Myanmar, Myitkyina experienced devastating flooding, submerging homes and infrastructure. The impact was particularly severe in low-lying areas, underscoring the need for improved flood mitigation measures. Further west, hailstorms battered Vienna, Austria, and Tarrant County, Texas, causing damage to property and disrupting daily life. "The hail was incredibly large," reported one Vienna resident, "I've never seen anything like it." In Slovakia, torrential rains and strong winds led to widespread flooding and damage to buildings. These events, captured in a viral video, serve as a stark reminder of the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather phenomena worldwide. The video's final screen, however, introduces a controversial and unsubstantiated claim regarding the destruction of Siberia, which requires further investigation and verification.