Panorama of the most important weather events and natural disasters that the world witnessed during 2021

Weather of Arabia - The year 2021 witnessed many important weather events, and it was full of natural disasters that left destruction and affected many countries and peoples, which we collected in a panorama

weather events

1. Historic snow disrupts public life in the capital, Madrid

At the beginning of January, the Spanish capital, Madrid, was affected by Storm "Philomena", as it witnessed historic snowfall, which lasted for four days, disrupting public life.

2. Blizzard affects the northern regions and the Sea of Japan

Japan was also hit by a strong snow storm that affected the northern regions and the Sea of Japan, which led to power cuts to more than 90,000 homes, the cancellation of more than 280 flights across Japan and the cancellation of nearly 260 train trips on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.

3. A fourth-degree depression affects Jordan

In mid-February, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was hit by a fourth-degree air depression, and it witnessed heavy snowfall at heights of more than 700 m.

4. Floods claim the lives of 197 people in more than one European country

July was marked by many weather events and natural disasters, as several countries in the world, especially in Europe, were subjected to floods that killed nearly 200 people in more than one European country.

5. A historic heat wave hits Canada

Canada was hit by a historic heat wave that killed more than 800 people.

6. Strong sandstorm hits northwest China's Gansu Province

A strong sandstorm hit a residential-industrial area in northwest China's Gansu Province, causing heavy air pollution and road accidents due to lack of visibility.

In Lebanon, huge fires broke out in several regions of the country, resulting in cases of suffocation and the evacuation of 7 homes.

7. Hurricane Ida, classified as Category 4, hits New Orleans, USA

In August, Category 4 Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans, USA

8. Huge fires in several cities in Turkey are the worst in a decade

Huge fires broke out in a number of Turkish cities, starting at the end of July and continuing until half of August, when at least eight people were killed in forest fires that swept southern Turkey, destroyed coastal resorts and forced tourists to flee, and was classified as the worst fire crisis in a decade.

9. Historic fires hit Algeria, killing 69 people

Historic fires broke out in Algeria, killing 69 people.

10. Northern Italy records a record for the amount of precipitation in less than 12 hours

In September, Italy witnessed heavy rainfall, as northern Italy recorded a record for the amount of precipitation in the shortest period of 740 mm in less than 12 hours.

11. Cyclone Shaheen hits the Sultanate of Oman and causes great destruction

At the beginning of October, the first-class cyclone Shaheen hit the Sultanate of Oman and was accompanied by several exceptional weather conditions. Although the Sultanate of Oman was subjected to the most powerful cyclones during its history, Shaheen was distinguished by its extremely rare path, which has not been recorded in the modern climatic records.

12. Alexandria records 101 mm while being affected by a strong state of air instability

In November, Alexandria witnessed a strong state of atmospheric instability, during which it recorded more than 100 mm of rain in two days.

13. Severe floods and stormy winds hit Spain and Greece

In December, 4 people were killed in Spain and Greece due to massive floods and stormy winds that hit the two countries.

Heavy rains fell on northern Spain, causing rivers to overflow, and the rains coincided with melting snow on the heights, causing rivers to rise rapidly and inundating cars and homes.

Greece was also subjected to heavy rainfall, which led to floods that cut roads and damaged homes, agricultural crops and infrastructure in the west of the country and in some areas in the north-east.

14. Typhoon Ray hits the Philippines, with winds reaching 195 km/h

In the middle of the month, Typhoon Ray hit the Philippines with devastating winds of 195 km/h, killing nearly 400 people.

15. Devastating floods sweep the Iraqi city of Erbil, killing more than 10 people

After that, devastating floods swept the Iraqi city of Erbil, killing more than ten people and leaving great material damage.

natural disasters

volcanoes and earthquakes

About 80 volcanic activity was recorded around the world during 2021, the most intense of which were:

1. Etna volcano in the Italian island of Sicily:

The volcano erupted and released lava and ash 50 times between February and September

2. Pacaya volcano in Guatemala:

It erupted twice on March 24 and 30 and spewed ash at an altitude of 5,500 metres

3. Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma

The Cumbre Vieja volcano, known as the La Palma volcano, is one of the Spanish Canary Islands. It erupted on September 19 and lasted for about three months, during which it destroyed homes and farms and forced thousands to leave their homes. La Palma volcano recorded the longest eruption period in 300 years. .

4. Mount Semeru volcano in the Indonesian island of Java

Which caused the deaths of 39 people and many injured, as it erupted on the fourth of December, spewing thick ash and a torrent of lava that swept through the villages located on its slopes, prompting thousands to flee and leave their homes, and the volcano destroyed homes and vehicles, and covered entire streets with a thick layer. From ashes and slime.

5. The devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti

As for earthquakes, a number of earthquakes struck several countries, the most powerful of which was the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on August 14, with a magnitude of 7.2. As the number of its victims reached 2,207 dead, more than 12,268 injured and 344 missing, it is the most violent earthquake in 2021, and the most violent in the world since the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake.

astronomical events

As for astronomical events, the most prominent of them were:

1. The longest partial lunar eclipse of this century:

It took place on the night of November 18-19, and lasted 3 hours, 28 minutes and 23 seconds.

2. Total solar eclipse:

A total solar eclipse plunged Antarctica into darkness for two minutes after months of continuous daylight.

Events postponed due to the Corona pandemic

Due to the Corona pandemic and the closures approved by many countries, many important events that were held during the year 2021 have been postponed, namely:

1. COP26 Climate Summit

Postponed for a year in light of the outbreak of the Corona virus, the Scottish city of Glasgow was held from October 31 to November 12, with the participation of a large number of world leaders and officials from 200 countries, and an agreement was reached aimed at preventing change dangerous climate.

2. Dubai Expo 2020

Dubai hosted Expo 2020, the first exhibition to be held in the Middle East, after it was postponed last year due to the Corona pandemic.

3. The Arab Cup, the tenth edition

On November 30, the tenth edition of the Arab Cup began in Qatar, which has been absent since 2012, as the Algerian team won the Arab Cup for this year.

This was all we had during this year.. We hope that 2022 will be a year full of goodness and success for all of you.

Happy new year…