Some successful astrological predictions (2024-25)
To read my predictions, go to my main website at https://palmistankur.com/
Listed here are some of the specific successful predictions that I have published on my website for the year 2024-25, that is, for the period from around March 20, 2024 to around March 20, 2025. (I had earlier hosted this content on Blogspot, but I realised that the platform has become too outdated, so now moving this to Substack.)
I do not list them all here, as most of the predictions do turn out to be right, so it would make the post too long with time. I also do not list those predictions, which while very satisfactory to me as a forecaster, unbelievers would say, oh this happens every day, what big deal! A lot of different types of accidents come under such category. In addition, while I cover a lot of countries in my predictions, I do not track news from all the countries to find out what happened, otherwise all my time would go into tracking news rather than do more research on astrological stuff!
This post will be a sticky, and I will keep updating it with some of the predictions I make. As a reader, if you know of a very successful prediction which you think I should put it here, do let me know!
I list the predictions with the date they were predicted, link to the prediction, where, and when the event happened (and maybe a news source for the event). The most recent events will be at the top.
Please consider familiarising yourself here with some of the terminology I use in my predictions.
California (U.S.), heavy precipitation with strong winds during the period of November 15-23, 2024
Prediction published on: November 10, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 15-23, 2024
Prediction: "Heavy precipitation with strong winds possible in parts of California, especially along the Southern California coastline."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-15-23-nov-2024/
What happened:
Heavy rain, damaging winds and snow in some location are forecast for California, driven by an atmospheric river. The rain is forecast to pour hardest on November 20, 2024, with some areas seeing up to 9 inches in just 24 hours. Rainfall totals will largely depend on whether the atmospheric river stalls, but forecast amounts are considerable.
Link to the news: https://www.sfchronicle.com/weather-forecast/article/bomb-cyclone-atmospheric-river-rain-california-19923845.php
China, death of the young during Autumn 2024
Prediction published on: August 16, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of September 2024 to end of December 2024
Prediction: "Deaths of the young (e.g., youth or schoolchildren) as well as the elderly likely."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/autumn-2024-china/
What happened:
A stabbing attack at a vocational school in the city of Wuxi on November 16, 2024, left 8 people dead and 17 others injured. The suspect, a 21-year old male student, was detained on site. The injured were all reported to be young students. The identity of the dead was not confirmed by the Chinese government. Several other incidents targeting children, in which children got injured, were reported in October and November 2024.
Link to the news: https://apnews.com/article/china-knife-attack-yixing-stabbing-school-xu-1cb98b756a2d638f68c1a04bb477e192
North Island (New Zealand), heavy rain during the period of November 15-23, 2024
Prediction published on: November 10, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 15-23, 2024
Prediction: "The North Island of New Zealand and/or Fiji may … see rough weather."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-15-23-nov-2024/
What happened:
Heavy rain warnings were in place for parts of North Island on November 15, 2024.
Link to the news: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/weather-traffic-delays-in-auckland-ahead-of-coldplay-heavy-rain-warnings-for-north-island/OOHPVW7HWREFXCHBH5APUWNQXU/
Northeastern Spain, heavy rain during the period of November 8-16, 2024
Prediction published on: November 2, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 8-16, 2024
Prediction: "Southern France and/or northeastern Spain may receive quite a bit of rain."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-16-nov-2024/
What has happened:
Spain's meteorological agency Aemet has placed parts of the Valencia, Catalonia and Andalusia regions, as well as the Balearic Islands, on orange alert for torrential rains (a Dana weather system) from November 12 until November 14, 2024.
Link to the news: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e73xd60evo
Northeast India, earthquake during the period of November 8-16, 2024
Prediction published on: November 2, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 8-16, 2024
Prediction: "Yunnan-Sichuan-eastern Tibet-northeast India area may experience strong landslide or earthquake."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-16-nov-2024/
What happened:
An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck near Gangtok, the capital of the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, on November 12, 2024.
Link to the news: https://earthquaketrack.com/quakes/2024-11-12-08-30-35-utc-4-4-10
Philippines, heavy rain during the period of November 8-16, 2024
Prediction published on: November 2, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 8-16, 2024
Prediction: "East Timor, Brunei and/or the Philippines may … receive heavy rain."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-16-nov-2024/
What happened:
Typhoon Yinxing hit the northeastern Philippines on November 7, 2024, with winds equivalent to a Category 4 Atlantic hurricane. The storm brought torrential rain, storm surges and landslides. Then, Typhoon Toraji made landfall on November 11, 2024, with winds the equivalent of a Category 1 Atlantic hurricane. Thereafter, Tropical Storm Usagi is expected to come very close to the Philippines on November 14, 2024.
Link to the news: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/12/climate/philippines-storms-west-pacific-intl-hnk/index.html
Kagoshima (southern Japan), very heavy rain during the period of November 8-16, 2024
Prediction published on: November 2, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 8-16, 2024
Prediction: "Southern Japan and Korean Peninsula may receive copious precipitation."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-16-nov-2024/
What happened:
The Japan Meteorological Agency on November 9, 2024, issued an emergency heavy rain warning for Kagoshima’s Yoron Town, urging maximum caution due to the increased risk of landslides and flooding.
Link to the news: https://www.thestatesman.com/world/heavy-rain-triggers-emergency-warnings-in-japans-kagoshima-okinawa-1503363005.html
South Island (New Zealand), heavy precipitation during the period of November 8-16, 2024
Prediction published on: November 2, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 8-16, 2024
Prediction: "South Island in New Zealand as well New Caledonia could see heavy precipitation."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-16-nov-2024/
What happened:
A state of emergency was declared in the West Coast region (New Zealand's west coast of South Island) on November 9, 2024, because of heavy and persistent rain on November 8 and 9. About 540mm had fallen in a span of 24 hours before November 9 afternoon, the equivalent to Christchurch’s annual rainfall. Floods caused damage to homes, roads and highways.
Link to the news: https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360481341/west-coast-weather-biggest-rain-event-weve-seen
Turkey, major earthquake during the period of November 8-16, 2024
Prediction published on: November 2, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 8-16, 2024
Prediction: "High probability of a strong earthquake in Cyprus, Turkey, Greece, North Macedonia or Albania."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-16-nov-2024/
What happened:
An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale hit near Malatya (Turkey) on November 8, 2024. Also, an earthquake measuring 4.4 struck near Ankara on November 11, 2024.
Link to the November 8 earthquake news: https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/9694930/mag5quake-Nov-8-2024-Eastern-Turkey.html
Texas (U.S.), quite much precipitation during the period of November 8-16, 2024
Prediction published on: November 2, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 8-16, 2024
Prediction: "There may be a good amount of precipitation in some parts of the states of Texas and/or Nuevo Leon."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-16-nov-2024/
What happened:
Different parts of Texas are facing different sorts of inclement weather starting November 7, 2024: snow, thunderstorms, heavy rain.
Link to the news: https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/weather/article/snow-cold-front-texas-19897186.php
Cadaqués (northeastern Spain), copious rain during the period of November 8-16, 2024
Prediction published on: November 2, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 8-16, 2024
Prediction: "Southern France and/or northeastern Spain may receive quite a bit of rain."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-16-nov-2024/
What happened:
The local weather agency recorded 76.8 mm (3 inches) of rain in Cadaqués in northeastern Spain on November 7 and 8, with more than 100 mm logged in two other towns nearby. The rainfall led to flash floods.
Link to the news: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk4zlkdgk8o
Philippines, heavy rain during the period of November 8-16, 2024
Prediction published on: November 2, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 8-16, 2024
Prediction: "Southern Japan and Korean Peninsula may receive copious precipitation."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-16-nov-2024/
What happened:
Typhoon Yinxing, known locally as Marce, made landfall as a Category 4 storm in the Philippines on November 7, 2024, bringing dangerous winds and intense rainfall to Luzon.
Link to the news: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2898573/typhoon-yinxing-hits-philippines-as-a-powerful-storm
Buenos Aires Province, strong rainfall during the period of November 8-16, 2024
Prediction published on: November 2, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 8-16, 2024
Prediction: "There could be strong rainfall in the Buenos Aires Province."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-16-nov-2024/
What is happening:
Argentina's northern farming areas will likely see significant rainfall in the week starting November 11, 2024, according to a forecast on November 6, 2024, from the Buenos Aires Grains Exchange (BdeC). (Thus, rain to the north of Buenos Aires Province rather than in the province, which I had predicted.) The arrival of "a mass of polar air" that is expected to cause localized frosts in southeastern farmland in Buenos Aires Province is also forecast by the same weather report.
Link to the news: https://www.xm.com/research/markets/allNews/reuters/rain-seen-boosting-northern-argentine-farmland-next-week-53962342
Newfoundland, heavy precipitation during the period of November 8-16, 2024
Prediction published on: November 2, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 8-16, 2024
Prediction: "Heavy precipitation possible in Newfoundland & Labrador and Nova Scotia regions and adjoining U.S. areas."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-16-nov-2024/
What happened:
Heavy rain, gusty winds, and some wintry weather are forecast for November 8-10, 2024, in parts of Newfoundland. Special weather statements have been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), warning of the potential for "significant snowfall" over northeastern and eastern sections of Newfoundland.
Link to the news: https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/forecasts/newfoundland-on-the-line-for-some-wintry-weather-this-weekend
Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Rafael
Prediction published on: November 2, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 8-16, 2024
Prediction: "There is possibility of storm or high tidal waves in the Gulf of Mexico, with the coastline between Galveston (TX) and Pensacola (FL) showing the strongest such possibility on the charts."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-16-nov-2024/
What happened:
Hurricane Rafael moved into the Gulf of Mexico on around November 6-7, 2024. Rains are possible in Southeast U.S. on around November 9-10, 2024.
Link to the news: https://www.fox8live.com/2024/11/07/rain-chances-increase-rafael-churns-over-gulf/
California, wildfires during the period of November 8-16, 2024
Prediction published on: November 2, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 8-16, 2024
Prediction: "A strong storm, earthquake or incident of fire is possible in the Nevada-Arizona-California region, with the San Diego-Tijuana area looking particularly vulnerable on the charts."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-16-nov-2024/
What happened:
The prediction realised itself slightly earlier. Wildfires, a rarity in this season, hit the Los Angeles surroundings in California on November 6 and 7, 2024, destroying "dozens of homes.”
Link to the news: https://apnews.com/article/california-mountain-fire-winds-los-angeles-e89f8cad94f132c9700180025e5b05fe
United States, Donald Trump wins the 2024 Presidential Election
Prediction published on: October 29, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 5-6, 2024
Prediction: In March 2024, I had predicted incumbent President Joe Biden to drop out of the election and Kamala Harris to be the likely winner, though I had not ruled out Trump completely, as both Harris and Trump charts had their positive elements and flaws. My position remained unchanged until I saw the South Africa-born entrepreneur Elon Musk’s chart on October 29, 2024. The chart clearly showed immense power coming in Musk’s hands, and that would be only possible if the Republicans come to power. Hence, on October 29, 2024, I changed my call to Trump winning the election.
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/elon-musks-chart-the-u-s-elections-trump-to-win/
What happened:
On November 6, 2024, Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States. Trump had a stellar performance, and Republicans also won control of the Senate on the same day, which would be an important tool for the next President.
Link to the news: https://apnews.com/article/election-day-trump-harris-white-house-83c8e246ab97f5b97be45cdc156af4e2
Taiwan, Typhoon Kong-rey
Prediction published on: October 27, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 1-9, 2024
Prediction: "Vietnam, much of southern China and Taiwan and even the Korean Peninsula could face heavy precipitation."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-1-9-nov-2024/
What has happened:
Typhoon Kong-rey, the largest storm to hit Taiwan in around three decades, made landfall on October 31, 2024, bringing with it torrential rains. Then on November 1, 2024, it crossed Taiwan to make a landfall in South China, in the Zhejiang province, bringing heavy rains to the region and nearby Shanghai.
Link to the news: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/31/asia/taiwan-typhoon-kong-rey-landfall-intl-hnk/index.html
Pakistan & Afghanistan, earthquakes during the period of November 1-9, 2024
Prediction published on: October 27, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 1-9, 2024
Prediction: "The possibility of a strong earthquake continues to exist for northern and western India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Kabul-Nuristan area, much of Pakistan and Gujarat (India) seem the most vulnerable. The Hindu Kush seems more in danger rather than the Himalayas."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-1-9-nov-2024/
What happened:
On the afternoon of October 31, 2024, an earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale struck near Khuzdar, Balochistan (Pakistan). Then, on November 1, 2024, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 (or 4.8, according to other measurement agencies) jolted Hindu Kush region. The epicenter was in the Nuristan region of Afghanistan! (Another quake, measuring 4.3, in the Nuristan area followed on November 4, 2024.)
Links to the news:
(1) Pakistan earthquake: https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/app/earthquakes/quake-info/9681141/mag4quake-Oct-31-2024-Pakistan.html
(2) Afghanistan earthquake: https://english.news.cn/20241102/aa900343f8874af7b333d0248130e3e3/c.html
Vietnam, Storm Trami
Prediction published on: October 19, 2024
Prediction made for period: October 24-November 2, 2024
Prediction: "Chongqing, Guizhou and Guangxi regions and parts of Vietnam and Laos may see very heavy rains."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-24-oct-2-nov-2024/
What happened:
Severe Tropical Storm Trami landed in Vietnam on October 27. Rainfall in several parts of provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Nam is forecast to reach 60cm on October 27 and 28, according to the national weather forecast agency.
Link to the news: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/tropical-storm-trami-vietnam-philippines-floods-4705581
Philippines, Storm Kristine
Prediction published on: October 13, 2024
Prediction made for period: October 17-24, 2024
Prediction: "Copious rain may be seen in the Philippines and in the Banda Arc region."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-17-24-oct-2024/
What happened:
Severe Tropical Storm Trami, known in the Philippines as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, devastated the Philippines, making landfall there on October 23. As of October 26-27, it was reported to have led to the deaths of around 130 people.
Link to the news: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/26/asia/philippines-flooding-storm-trami-intl-latam/index.html
Bangladesh & northeastern India, storm during the period of October 17-24, 2024
Prediction published on: October 13, 2024
Prediction made for period: October 17-24, 2024
Prediction: "Northeastern India, Bangladesh and/or much of Myanmar may see a storm."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-17-24-oct-2024/
What happened:
Cyclone Dana crossed the eastern Indian coast on the intervening night of October 24 and 25, causing heavy rain in eastern and southeastern India as well as in the Khulna region of Bangladesh.
Link to the news: https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/363093/dana%E2%80%99s-impact-reduces-heavy-rain-pours-in-khulna
India, heavy rains in Saurashtra region during the period of October 17-24, 2024
Prediction published on: October 13, 2024
Prediction made for period: October 17-24, 2024
Prediction: "Saurashtra/Kutch/Sindh coast may see very heavy rain."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-17-24-oct-2024/
What happened:
On 20 October 2024 and thereabouts, heavy rain lashed Saurashtra, with Rajkot, Morbi, Junagadh and Amreli receiving the heaviest rain.
Link to the news: https://deshgujarat.com/2024/10/21/69-talukas-get-rain-across-gujarat-in-last-24-hrs-saurashtra-gets-heavy-rainfall/
Brazil, transportation accident causing death of travellers and those connected to education
Prediction published on: September 8, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of September 2024 to end of December 2024
Prediction: "Death of travellers or those connected with writing and/or education. Transportation accident leading to deaths looks likely."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-brazil/
What happened:
On October 21, 2024, nine people, including seven teenagers who belonged to a rowing team, died in a road accident in Guaratuba (Parana state). The dead were all travellers and connected to education, with most of them being students.
Link to the news: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/nine-dead-van-carrying-rowing-team-collides-with-truck-brazil-2024-10-21/
Cuba, storm during the period of October 17-24, 2024
Prediction published on: October 13, 2024
Prediction made for period: October 17-24, 2024
Prediction: "Florida-Cuba region could see a storm."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-17-24-oct-2024/
What happened:
On October 20, 2024, Storm Oscar made landfall in Cuba and brought heavy rainfall to the country.
Link to the news: https://apnews.com/article/tropical-storm-oscar-cuba-power-outage-b03e933253e5bc99e986489994b15d72
China, heavy rain in Sichuan and Guizhou during the period of October 17-24, 2024
Prediction published on: October 13, 2024
Prediction made for period: October 17-24, 2024
Prediction: "Yunnan-Sichuan-Guizhou-Chongqing region of China, too, may see a storm or strong precipitation."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-17-24-oct-2024/
What happened:
"From 8 am on Saturday [October 19, 2024] to 6 am on Sunday [October 20, 2024], heavy and torrential rain hit Sichuan, Guizhou, Zhejiang, Guangdong and Fujian provinces."
Link to the news: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202410/21/WS6715a8c9a310f1265a1c8972_2.html
Italy, dispute regarding medical or scientific question
Prediction published on: September 20, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of September 2024 to end of December 2024
Prediction: "Disputes affecting religious, scientific or medical people or places may happen."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/autumn-2024-italy-the-vatican/
What happened:
On October 16, 2024, the Italian government criminalized citizens who go abroad to have children through surrogacy. The move generated a fair amount of controversy, with several lawmakers and activists protesting the decree.
Link to the news: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/17/italy-criminalises-surrogacy-abroad-with-new-law-sparking-controversy
Norway, popular discontent during Autumn 2024
Prediction published on: September 2, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of September 2024 to end of December 2024
Prediction: "There may be some prominent strike in the country or some other demonstration of popular discontent. The presence of police forces could be needed to control some demonstration, protest or riot."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/autumn-2024-norway/
What happened:
Hundreds of residents, including parents and students, took to the streets in October 2024 in torch-lit marches in Drammen and several other towns of Norway, protesting against planned school closures.
Link to the news: https://norwaytoday.news/n/drammen-protests-school-closure-plans
Canada, foreign relations challenges
Prediction published on: September 5, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of September 2024 to end of December 2024
Prediction: "Foreign relations may see a somewhat challenging time."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/autumn-2024-canada/
What has happened:
Relations between India and Canada have "hit a rock bottom" during this period, with both countries expelling each other’s diplomats.
Link to the news: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89lne2k87vo
Western/Atlantic Europe, UK, Ireland, heavy rains during the period of October 2-11, 2024
Prediction published on: September 22, 2024
Prediction made for period: October 2-11, 2024
Prediction: "There could be plenty of rains or even a storm in the Alboran Sea area or somewhat to its east. Much of Spanish and Algerian coastlines, including the Strait of Gibraltar, fall in this area. Weather could be quite warm and humid overall. The Atlantic coastline of France and Portugal, too, could face strong rains. United Kingdom, too, to be rainy. Ireland, in particular, especially the Dublin-Belfast coastline, could face a strong storm or very heavy precipitation. The Hebrides and the Faroe Islands, too, could experience strong precipitation."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-2-11-oct-2024/
What has happened:
Storm Kirk reached Spain around October 7, bringing heavy rain and high winds to most of Spain for the next few days, and is poised to bring a lot of rain to France and the UK as well as parts of Portugal. It could also do the same to parts of Ireland.
India, dent to public image of EV maker Ola and/or its top management
Prediction published on: September 6, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of September 2024 to end of December 2024
Prediction: "Trouble likely at the top management level or with the public image of both ANI Technologies (dba Olacabs) and ICICI Bank."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/autumn-2024-india/
What happened:
Ola founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal came under fire for a heated exchange on Twitter with comedian Kunal Kamra on October 6, sparking a debate on professionalism and handling customer grievances. Electric two-wheeler maker Ola, which reportedly receives nearly 80,000 complaints monthly, has faced criticism for service delays and unresolved issues. "Many on social media criticised the CEO’s behaviour, labelling his tone as inappropriate for someone in his position."
Spain and Portugal, hotter than usual period of September 24-October 3, 2024
Prediction published on: September 19, 2024
Prediction made for period: September 24-October 3, 2024
Prediction: "Fires could occur in Spain or Portugal. There could be more heat than usual in Morocco, Portugal and the western half of Spain."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-24-sep-3-oct-2024/
What happened:
Many southern parts of Spain and Portugal are experiencing a heat wave since around October 1, 2024, onwards, expected by the meteorologists to last until around October 6, 2024.
Link to the news: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1955556/europe-weather-maps-october-heatwave-spain
Chongqing (China), heavy rains during the period September 24-October 3, 2024
Prediction published on: September 19, 2024
Prediction made for period: September 24-October 3, 2024
Prediction: "Strong rains in the region around Sichuan, Yunnan, Chongqing, Gansu in China."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-24-sep-3-oct-2024/
What happened:
Chongqing was "slammed by torrential rain and fierce winds" on September 30, 2024. Light to heavy rain was also seen the following day, on October 1, in various parts of Chongqing.
Link to the news: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015971
Israel, significant success in military affairs
Prediction published on: September 12, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of September 2024 to end of December 2024
Prediction: "Militarily, the country may receive good results during this period and/or may engage in heavier military build-up."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/autumn-2024-israel/
What happened:
On September 28, 2024, Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a powerful air strike in Beirut. On October 17, 2024, news emerged that Israel had also killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Israel continues to bomb Lebanon heavily.
Link to news: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-army-says-hezbollah-chief-nasrallah-eliminated-in-beirut-strike
Southeast region (U.S.), Hurricane Helene
Prediction published on: September 19, 2024
Prediction made for period: September 24-October 3, 2024
Prediction: "The Northeast and/or Southeast region in the U.S. could see a good amount of precipitation, and a storm in these areas is possible."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-24-sep-3-oct-2024/
What has happened:
On September 26, 2024, a hurricane named Helene made landfall at peak intensity in the Big Bend region of Florida. Deaths have been reported in the Southeastern states of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. As of September 29, 2024, a total of 93 deaths were attributed to the strong storm.
Link to the news: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/29/weather/hurricane-helene-florida-georgia-carolinas-sunday/index.html
Japan, foreign relations’ trouble
Prediction published on: August 25, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of September 2024 to end of December 2024
Prediction: "Foreign affairs look complicated and may take a turn for the worse, especially when it comes to some nearby or neighbouring country."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/autumn-2024-japan/
What happened:
On September 23, 2024, a Russian IL-38 maritime patrol aircraft violated Japan’s territorial airspace three times, with intercepting Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) fighter aircraft releasing flares to warn the Russian aircraft, according to Japanese officials. Japan's defence minister said it was also the first publicly announced airspace incursion by a Russian aircraft since June 2019. This happened in the backdrop of Russian and Chinese warships operating in the waters around Japan as part of a joint drill.
Link to news: https://news.usni.org/2024/09/23/chinese-russian-warships-operating-near-japan-in-major-joint-exercise
Iran, mine explosion
Prediction published on: May 29, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "Fires, explosions or accidents could happen in connection with mines, quarries, buildings or agricultural land."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-iran/
What has happened:
A gas explosion in a coalmine in Iran’s South Khorasan Province has killed at least 51 people and injured 20, Iran’s state media said on September 22, 2024
Link to the news: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/22/iran-coalmine-methane-gas-explosion-south-khorasan-province
Upper Midwest (U.S.), a strong storm during the period of September 17-25, 2024
Prediction published on: September 6, 2024
Prediction made for period: September 17-25, 2024
Prediction: "A strong storm, maybe even a snowstorm this early in autumn, may affect the Upper Midwest region of the U.S. (and nearby areas of Canada). The possibility looks strong in the Minnesota-Iowa-Illinois region."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-17-25-sep-2024/
What has happened:
Severe thunderstorms, often with hail, were reported on around Sep. 19-20 in Minnesota and Wisconsin, with even a tornado in Minnesota.
Link to the news: https://www.accuweather.com/en/severe-weather/1-dead-after-severe-storms-pummel-oklahoma-minnesota/1694181
Korean Peninsula & Japan, extremely heavy rain during the period of September 17-25, 2024
Prediction published on: September 6, 2024
Prediction made for period: September 17-25, 2024
Prediction: "Many to most parts of the Korean Peninsula and Japan may see extremely heavy precipitation and/or storm. A typhoon is likely. Some areas that look critical on the charts include Pohang, Busan, Fukuoka and Kagoshima."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-17-25-sep-2024/
What has happened:
Record-level heavy rains across South Korea triggered landslides and flooding, forcing the evacuation of more than 900 people in southern regions and submerging roads and buildings on 21 Sep. 2024.
On 21 Sep. alone, Busan received 289.7 mm of precipitation, a record level.
Heavy rains are also affecting Japan on 21 Sep., though it is the northern Japan that is getting affected more, while I had thought southern Japan to be affected more. More very heavy rain is forecast.
Links to the news:
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240921000653315 (for Korea)
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/09/21/japan/ishikawa-heavy-rain-alert/ (for Japan)
Northeastern U.S., strong rain and wind during the period of September 17-25, 2024
Prediction published on: September 6, 2024
Prediction made for period: September 17-25, 2024
Prediction: "Strong rain and wind may affect the Northeast U.S., including New York, as well as neighbouring regions of Canada such as Ontario and Quebec."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-17-25-sep-2024/
What has happened:
On September 18, gusts in the 35 to 50 mph range were forecast to kick up high waves, and local coastal flooding, especially on Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and eastern-facing shores of Massachusetts, were forecast for the following days. The last I checked, on September 21, parts of the Massachusetts coast, including the Cape and Islands, had already seen significant rain, and continued heavy rainfall was forecast through September 22.
Links to the news:
https://www.weatherandradar.com/weather-news/northeast-coastal-storm-heavy-rain-coastal-flooding-possible--41e1bc71-00e8-48b4-9803-13c7494a1a70 (forecast on Sep. 18)
https://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-cape-cod-heavy-rainfall-coastal-flooding-forecast/62312255 (the news as on Sep. 21)
India, spotlight on a religious institution for some hidden misdeed
Prediction published on: September 6, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of September 2024 to end of December 2024
Prediction: "There may be spotlight shed on some hitherto-hidden misdeed during this period involving some godman or some religious or spiritualistic activity, institution, organisation or person."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/autumn-2024-india/
What has happened:
Around September 18 or 19, 2024, a controversy erupted in India, first on social media, about the composition of ghee (clarified butter) used in the making of laddus (sweets) served as prasadam (religious offering) at the Sri Venkateswara Temple of Tirupati, India’s richest temple. The ghee is alleged to contain fish oil, beef fat and pig fat. Most Hindus do not eat beef and many Hindus are vegetarians, too, as a matter of faith and tradition. Thus, this would be a gross misdeed if the allegations are true. Spotlight is firmly on the temple trust, the suppliers and the current and previous ruling governments of the state of Andhra Pradesh, where the temple is located.
Link to the news: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/samples-showed-shocking-results-tirupati-temple-trust-amid-laddu-controversy-12826393.html
Shanghai, heavy rain during the period of September 17-25, 2024
Prediction published on: September 6, 2024
Prediction made for period: September 17-25, 2024
Prediction: "Parts of southeastern China, especially in and around Shanghai, may see more than usual rain."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-17-25-sep-2024/
What happened:
It turns out to be more than usual rain. The strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai in 75 years, called Typhoon Bebinca, did so on September 16, 2024.
Link to the news: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/sep/20/weather-tracker-shanghai-hit-by-its-strongest-typhoon-in-75-years
North, east and northeast India, heavy rain during the period of September 10-18, 2024
Prediction published on: August 29, 2024
Prediction made for period: September 10-18, 2024
Prediction: "Heavy rains continue in some parts of north India. Bengal region, Odisha and northeastern India could face quite heavy rains."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-10-18-sep-2024/
What’s been happening:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared for September 14, 2024, a 'red' alert for West Bengal and Odisha and an 'orange' alert for Delhi, plus warnings for much of northern India, with regard to rainfall.
Link to the news: https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/imd-issues-red-alert-for-west-bengal-and-odisha-orange-alert-for-delhi-124091400239_1.html
Alps and other mountain areas of France-Italy-Switzerland region, heavy precipitation during the period of September 10-18, 2024
Prediction published on: August 29, 2024
Prediction made for period: September 10-18, 2024
Prediction: "The mountain regions of France-Switzerland-Italy border area (e.g., the Alps region) and the Burgundy-Franche-Comté-Lorraine-Alsace region could be particularly affected" by heavy precipitation.
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-10-18-sep-2024/
What’s been happening:
A lot of snow is coming in the mountain areas from France to Austria from around September 12 onwards. This snow is earlier than usual and much more than what one would estimate in such late summer/early autumn. In some parts, it is being said to be unprecedented snow for the month of September. Snow also fell in other mountain areas of France such as the Massif Central and the Pyrenees.
Link to news: https://planetski.eu/2024/09/12/more-autumn-snow-set-to-fall-in-the-alps/
Texas-Louisiana coastline, extremely heavy rain during the period of September 10-18, 2024
Prediction published on: August 29, 2024
Prediction made for period: September 10-18, 2024
Prediction: "The Gulf of Mexico region could receive very heavy rain. Texas-Louisiana coastline could be one region strongly affected, especially the area around Galveston."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-10-18-sep-2024/
What happened:
"[Hurricane] Francine crashed ashore in Terrebonne Parish [in Louisiana], about 30 miles (50 kilometers) southwest of Morgan City, the National Hurricane Center announced at 4 p.m. CDT." on September 11, 2024. "Francine packed winds around 100 mph and sent heavy bands of rain into New Orleans. Roads were flooded and tens of thousands of people were without electricity."
Link to news: https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/video/francine-tropical-storm-hurricane-louisiana-mississippi
Canada, Trudeau government to weaken and face difficulties during Summer 2024
Prediction published on: July 7, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "The ruling government looks weak, with the opposition or people looking stronger in the balance of power. The ruling dispensation may face difficulties."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-canada/
What has happened:
On September 4, 2024, NDP pulled out of a confidence and supply agreement with the ruling Liberals, weakening the Trudeau government significantly.
Link to news: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2n00e3z87o
France, trial about the rapes of Gisèle Pelicot, also called as the Mazan rapes trial
Prediction published on: June 14, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "Some prominent divorce case or scandal affecting a woman may happen during this period."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-france/
What has happened:
On September 2, 2024, the Mazan rapes trial began. France and the rest of the world was shocked by a man's testimony in court, describing how he used to regularly drug his wife to be raped by several men. Given that the wife chose not to have the trial behind closed doors, the scandal has reverberated throughout the world, in particular in France.
Australia, a fire or explosion type of incident affecting vehicles and homes and also leading to deaths
Prediction published on: July 4, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "Incidents of fires or incendiarism possible, especially connected to homes or places of financial activity. Incidents of violence by firearms or weapons made of iron/steel also possible. A transportation accident is also possible, with the vehicle catching fire. There may be some deaths."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/winter-2024-australia/
What happened:
On August 30, 2024, a truck full of chemicals exploded after a fatal crash on the Bruce Highway in central Queensland. One person has died. Several homes have been significantly damaged near the site of the accident. To quote the Guardian, "some nearby homes 'look like someone has kicked the door in' and other residents claim it felt like their roof lifted off during the blast."
Link to the news: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/aug/30/bruce-highway-crash-explosion-bororen-queensland-traffic-injuries
Israel-Lebanon region, heightened activity of aerial strikes during the period of August 26-September 3, 2024
Prediction published on: August 24, 2024
Prediction made for period: August 26-September 3, 2024
Prediction: "Weather in the Eastern Mediterranean may be windy. (This region includes lands such as Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey.) Some kind of accident involving flying craft or some aerial attack is likely."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-26-aug-3-sep-2024/
What happened:
It seems that the attacks started a day early than my prediction period, with both Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon exchanging heavy drone and missile attacks on the morning of August 25, 2024, marking a major escalation in the conflict in the region.
Link to the news: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq6rzvyz9p6o
California, significant precipitation during the period of August 26-September 3, 2024
Prediction published on: August 24, 2024
Prediction made for period: August 26-September 3, 2024
Prediction: "In general, the West Coast of North America may see more than usual rains. Even California and surrounding region, which is supposed to be dry and hot during this period, may see precipitation, even a significant one. This may especially be the case near the U.S.-Mexico border. (Cities such as San Diego, Los Angeles, Tijuana and Ensenada come in this area.)"
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-26-aug-3-sep-2024/
What happened:
I quote the Guardian: "An unusually strong and rare snow system dusted California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range early Saturday [August 24, 2024], the first time snow has fallen in August in the so-called Golden State in more than 20 years…. The rare summer snowstorm nonetheless caused a record amount of rainfall in Redding, Red Bluff and Stockton in northern California on Saturday."
(I had not known about this snow and rain while writing my predictions, so I am taking this as a significant success.)
Link to news: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/25/california-winter-wonderland-summer
Australia, abnormally warm winter with storms
Prediction published on: July 4, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "It may be an abnormally warm winter. This warmth may cause storms, too."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/winter-2024-australia/
What has happened:
Australia has seen precisely this during this winter so far, and the weekend of August 24-25, 2024, was set to bring another heat wave, very unusual in winter season.
Link to the news: https://au.news.yahoo.com/millions-swelter-winter-heat-blast-062348712.html
Northeast India & Bengal, very heavy rains and storms during the period of August 19-26, 2024
Prediction published on: August 15, 2024
Prediction made for period: August 19-26, 2024
Prediction: "The region around Northeastern India and Eastern Nepal, in particular, may see heavy rain and windy or stormy weather. Eastern UP, Bihar, Bengal, Odisha may also be affected."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-19-26-aug-2024/
What happened:
As of August 23, 2024, Reuters has reported that "heavy rain [in Tripura state of northeast India has] triggered floods and landslides, forcing more than 65,000 people from their homes and killing 23, authorities said." Also, that "Bangladesh floods displace hundreds, death toll rises to 13."
Link to the news: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/floods-landslides-indias-tripura-displace-tens-thousands-2024-08-23/
Russia, heightened activity in some prison or hospitals
Prediction published on: July 12, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "Hospitals or prisons may be more active than usual during this period."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-russia/
What happened:
It seems hostages, including prison guards, were taken by a group of inmates in the penal colony IK-19, in the town of Surovikino in the Volgograd Region, on August 22-23, 2024. Snipers reportedly killed the group of inmates, who had already stabbed to death half of the prison guards.
Link to the news: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russian-prison-guards-killed-hostages-suspects-shot-isis/
Thailand, accident on long-distance transport, women or children involved
Prediction published on: July 21, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "Long-distance transport or shipping may see an accident or similar incident. It may involve women or children."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/monsoon-2024-thailand/
What happened:
A small plane crashed in Thailand on August 22, 2024, with no one surviving the accident. It has been reported five tourists (including two children), two flight attendants and two pilots were on board.
Link to the news: https://apnews.com/article/thailand-plane-crash-chinese-tourists-f7dc34915fe3e165309a68306f49fa4a
China, places near 114 E, such as Shenzhen, to receive very heavy rains
Prediction published on: August 15, 2024
Prediction made for period: August 19-26, 2024
Prediction: "The eastern half of China may receive heavy rains. Places near 114 E longitude could be the ones most affected. Some prominent places near this line include Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Changsha, Ganzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-19-26-aug-2024/
What happened:
The province of Guangdong received extremely heavy rains during this period. Over 86,000 people in Guangdong were relocated. I quote CGTN from 22 August 2024: "the maximum accumulated rainfall reached 247.9 millimeters in a sub-district of the city of Dongguan."
The longitude of Dongguan is 113.75 E, almost at the 114 E longitude I had predicted to be strongly affected. Shenzhen, too, which I had mentioned, is affected.
Link to the news: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-22/86-000-relocated-transport-disrupted-due-to-heavy-rain-in-south-China-1wgA0mf3Mty/p.html
Canada, strikes during Summer 2024
Prediction published on: July 7, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "Strikes by workers cannot be ruled out. There may even be a case in the law courts related to workers."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-canada/
What has happened:
I quote CBC about the strikes that started on August 22, 2024: "In a first for Canada, freight traffic on its two largest railways has simultaneously ground to a halt…. Canadian National Railway Co. (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CPKC) locked out 9,300 engineers, conductors and yard workers" after they failed to agree on a new contract with the Teamsters union before the deadline.
Link to news: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/cn-railway-cpkc-lockout-job-action-negotiations-1.7301419
Italy, death of a prominent female in the fashion industry
Prediction published on: June 30, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "There could be death of some prominent female person or of someone in the fashion/modeling industry."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-italy-the-vatican/
What has happened:
On August 19, 2024, the luxury superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Italy. One of the dead was Neda Morvillo, who ran a luxury jewellery line under her maiden name, Neda Nassiri.
Link to the news: https://people.com/prominent-new-york-attorney-christopher-morvillo-and-wife-neda-s-bodies-recovered-from-sunken-yacht-in-sicily-8699589
Northeast U.S., very heavy precipitation during the period of August 19-26, 2024
Prediction published on: August 15, 2024
Prediction made for period: August 19-26, 2024
Prediction: "The East Coast of the U.S., in particular the Northeast region, may experience very heavy precipitation."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-19-26-aug-2024/
What happened:
Heavy rain pounded New York, Connecticut and New Jersey around 19 August, leading to flash flooding and losses to property and life.
Link to news: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/intense-storms-batter-northeast-cause-severe-flash-flooding-submerging-rcna167112
Sindh (Pakistan), extremely heavy rains during the period of August 12-19, 2024
Prediction published on: August 10, 2024
Prediction made for period: August 12-19, 2024
Prediction: "Parts of Pakistan, such as Sindh, may ... experience extreme rain and storms."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-12-19-aug-2024/
What has happened:
Torrential rains pounded most of Sindh from 16th to 18th August 2024, leading to severe loss of life and property. It is reported that 290mm of rain was recorded within 24 hours from 16th to 17th August.
Link to news: https://www.dawn.com/news/1853138/five-killed-as-torrential-rains-batter-most-sindh-districts-for-second-day
South Africa, outbreak of disease
Prediction published on: June 23, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "There may be high disease levels or a sudden disease outbreak in the country during the period, probably something flu-like or colds. Hospitals may be busy with the sick, and some people may die, too, there."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/winter-2024-south-africa/
What has happened:
The mpox outbreak has deepened in central and southern Africa, including in South Africa, where though it is deemed to be under control as of the time of writing. On August 14, 2024, WHO declared this to be a public health emergency of international concern.
Link to the news: https://www.who.int/news/item/14-08-2024-who-director-general-declares-mpox-outbreak-a-public-health-emergency-of-international-concern
Canada, closure of establishment related to culture or entertainment
Prediction published on: July 7, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "There may be shutdown/closure of some kind of a prominent establishment relating to education or place of entertainment, culture or sport/relaxation."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-canada/
What happened:
On August 14, 2024, one of Canada's oldest radio stations and Hamilton's largest radio station, 900 CHML, closed down.
Link to news: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/900-chml-global-news-radio-closing-hamilton-1.7294411
Queensland (Australia), heavy rains during the period of August 12-19, 2024
Prediction published on: August 10, 2024
Prediction made for period: August 12-19, 2024
Prediction: "… northern Queensland may see high winds…. [In} several parts of northern Queensland, there may be plentiful rains and even some stormy activity. The eastern coast of Australia may see more rains than usual, with some areas that could receive heavy rains. Cities like Brisbane and Sydney are located along this coastline."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-12-19-aug-2024/
What has happened:
Heavy rains did come in Queensland, as records tumbled, around 14 August 2024. The most affected region was southeast Queensland ("the Brisbane area").
Link to news: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-14/records-heavy-rain-wet-weather-se-queensland-northern-nsw/104222132
Türkiye, severe heat and wildfires during summer
Prediction published on: June 2, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "The season may be quite hot, at least initially. Strong risk of severe wildfires."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-turkey/
What has happened:
Turkey recorded the hottest July for 53 years, with temperatures reaching 45.9C in Şırnak in the country’s southeast. As of the time of writing this (mid-August 2024), it is grappling with several wildfires and rural fires across the country, including near İzmir.
Link to news: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/turkey-wildfires-summer-temperatures-b2597302.html
Thailand, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin dismissed by court
Prediction published on: July 21, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "The ruler or ruling party looks to prosper, but it may practise some deceit or illusion towards other legislators or parties in order to consolidate power. There is an atmosphere of strong, deliberate confusion at the top. Sudden changes may happen in the parliament."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/monsoon-2024-thailand/
What has happened:
On August 14, 2024, a Thai court has removed from office with immediate effect the country's Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, for appointing to his cabinet a former lawyer who was once jailed over a bribery allegation. Srettha was seen by critics as an agent for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who had been ousted in a coup in 2006 and who returned to Thailand after a self-imposed exile of 15 years in the face of several legal charges.
Link to the news: https://apnews.com/article/srettha-constitutional-court-prime-minister-ethics-b0511e373fdaf598dbb36e51a98c09dd
Japan, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to step down
Predictions published on: March 19, 2024; June 22, 2024
Seasonal predictions made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024; end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Predictions: (in March 2024) "The ruling government shows weakness and dithering on important matters. Criticism of government among the people of the country. The government to also bear a lot of criticism from the opposition. In addition, the ruling party itself could see splits. Even unraveling of the government is not ruled out." (in June 2024) "A strong focus of the country during this period is on foreign relations, especially those with neighbour(s). There could be some disagreement in this domain. Financial relations with some foreign country or foreign body could see a significant change. A focus of the country's media on finance-related topics. A scandal may affect some charitable institution, orphanage or hospital. The government or ruler may face criticism on the above two points."
Links to predictions: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-japan/ and https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-japan/
What has happened:
On August 14, 2024, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced his resignation only 3 years into his term because of constantly low ratings, public mistrust and criticism, especially because of a fundraising scandal affecting him and his government. The decision has come as a shock even to his own party, LDP.
Link to the news: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgd10y2n12o
Russia, reverses in war
Prediction published on: July 12, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "The country ... may receive reverses at war during this period.... The time between 6 Jul and 4 Aug 2024 or end September 2024 seem especially critical regarding this."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-russia/
What happened:
In August 2024, Ukraine made a surprise and successful incursion into the Kursk region of Russia, testing the reputation of Russian president Putin. As of the time of writing, the surprise attack continues. It marks the biggest foreign incursion into Russian territory since World War II.
Link to the news: https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/08/13/russia-ukraine-kursk-incursion-war-putin-zelensky/
India, problems for Adani Group to begin after July 2024
Predictions published on: March 13, 2024; June 18, 2024
Seasonal predictions made for period: end of March 2024 to end of March 2025; end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Predictions: (in March 2024) "Adani Group stocks may suffer from July 2024 onwards, or even earlier in the year. Bigger, even existential, challenges to the group itself could start from Q4 2024-25 (i.e., Jan-Mar 2025) onwards." (in June 2024) "This period [late Jun to late Sep 2024] could be a difficult period for the Adani Group, which may face loss of popularity or loss of a partner. The subperiod between 6 Jul and 3 Sep 2024 looks especially critical regarding this."
Links to predictions: https://palmistankur.com/2024-year-india/ and https://palmistankur.com/monsoon-2024-india/
What happened: In a blog published on the night of August 10, 2024, Hindenburg Research alleged that the Indian market regulator SEBI was unwilling to act on its January 2023 Adani report because SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband Dhaval Buch had investments in offshore funds that had links with the Adani Group. All Adani Group shares have been falling continuously since then, as of the time of writing this, but, more importantly, spotlight is back on the group.
Brazil, Voepass airline plane crash
Prediction published on: June 5, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "A very strong probability of a big transportation accident."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/winter-2024-brazil/
What happened: On August 9, 2024, a Voepass flight carrying passengers crashed in São Paulo, killing all 61 people on board. This is said to be Brazil's worst air crash since 2007.
Link to the news: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07e9x0d4p2o
United Kingdom, success in Summer Olympics 2024 in water-related sports
Prediction published on: May 24, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "… any sporting events involving the water (e.g., sailing and swimming) could see good success."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-united-kingdom/
What happened: Great Britain has been doing fantastically well in all water-related sports in the Paris Olympics, with rowing alone fetching it 8 medals, including 3 golds. Compare that to the previous Olympics, where Britain failed to win a single gold in rowing. As of August 7, 2024, Great Britain has won a total of 42 medals, and 23 (including 5 golds) from those are from sports related to water.
Link to the news: https://olympics.com/en/news/paris-2024-olympics-all-british-medal-winners-full-list
United Kingdom, death of children in an incident
Prediction published on: May 24, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "Death(s) of women and children possible. Crime or adverse event possible that affects children or a place which children frequent or such place's employees."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-united-kingdom/
What happened:
Two children were killed and nine injured, six critically, in a "ferocious" knife attack at a children's dance workshop on July 29, 2024. Two adults are also among the critically injured.
Link to the news: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/news/merseyside/news/2024/july/statement-from-chief-constable-serena-kennedy-following-major-incident-in-southport/
Paris Olympics, triathlon events to be affected by rains
Prediction published on: June 21, 2024
Prediction made for period: July 28 to August 4, 2024
Prediction: "From astrology, I foresee quite some rain in the period 28 Jul-4 Aug 2024 in Paris, so do expect Olympics events, especially the triathlon, scheduled during that period to get affected."
Link to prediction: x.com/ankurwriter/status/1803920633534771246
What has happened:
Besides Paris receiving quite some rains, affecting the Olympics’ opening ceremony itself, the triathlon swim training has indeed been cancelled on both July 28 and July 29 because of the rains and the resulting condition of the river Seine.
Link to the news: https://www.news18.com/olympics/paris-olympic-2024-organisers-cancel-second-day-of-triathlon-training-in-seine-over-pollution-8982164.html
India, death of students because of flooding
Prediction published on: June 18, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "Educational affairs may face trouble. Some higher learning or religious institution may be in the news for the wrong reasons. In some incident, some school or schoolchildren, too, may face an accident, probably while travelling or because of rains/floods."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/monsoon-2024-india/
What happened:
On July 27, 2024, three civil service aspirants trapped and drowned in the flooded basement of a coaching centre in capital Delhi. While I had thought it would be younger-age students (schoolchildren), they turned out to be youth, aged 25-29.
United States, Joe Biden drops out from the Presidential election
Prediction published on: March 14, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of March 2025
Prediction: "I do not expect Joe Biden to be the U.S. President in the next term.... multiple testimonies show that the current ruler of the U.S. may see health concerns, especially serious mental health concerns, and this is quite likely to happen before the Inauguration Day, if not before the Election Day itself…. Kamala Harris' chart looks quite good for career and power during the period Oct 2024-Oct 2025. Is she the next President, by force of circumstances? Astrology shows her chances to be good…. I would expect this to play out anytime between the end of Jun 2024 and end of Nov 2024, with the time around 22-23 Sep 2024 seeming critical."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/2024-united-states/
What really happened:
On July 21, 2024, Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to succeed him as the Democratic candidate.
Link to the news: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e5xpdzkd8o
United Arab Emirates, scandal or talk concerning royal family, woman or children
Prediction published on: June 20, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "There may be more than usual discussion of matters concerning the ruler or the royal family.... There could be a scandal related to women or children."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/late-summer-2024-emirates/
What happened:
On July 16 or 17, 2024, Dubai's royal family was rocked by a post from the verified Instagram account of a Dubai princess. The post by the daughter of Dubai's ruler declared divorce from her husband using the triple talaq formula used be men to divorce their wives.
Link to the news: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx92pl0q8evo
United States, disease among animals troubles the nation
Prediction published on: May 28, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "Disease among animals may trouble the nation."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-united-states/
What has happened:
Several cattle have been found infected to be with bird flu, and a fourth person in the U.S. has now tested positive for H5 bird flu. The state of Michigan, according to a news report from July 10, 2024, has now started imposing restrictions, "which include tracking who comes and goes from farms," distressing dairy farmers.
Link to news: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/bird-flu-response-michigan-sparks-covid-era-worry-farms-2024-07-10/
South Korea, mass protests or strikes
Prediction published on: June 15, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "There may be mass protests or strikes by people of the country."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-south-korea/
What has happened:
On July 8, 2024, thousands of workers of Samsung Electronics began a three-day strike. On July 10, 2024, the workers declared an indefinite strike.
Link to the news: https://apnews.com/article/samsung-electronics-strikes-75fc20ab25e2fbad5c52d93b56334a64
France, not a good time in the world of sport
Prediction published on: June 14, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "The country ... may not do well in the world of sport during this period."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-france/
What has happened:
France, one of the pre-tournament favourites, lost to Spain in the UEFA Euro 2024 semis, and two of its international rugby players were arrested in Argentina on charges of sexual assault. One rugby player was suspended for racist comments.
Links to the news:
https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jul/09/spain-france-euro-2024-semi-final-match-report (Euro 2024 loss)
https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20240709-two-french-rugby-players-arrested-in-argentina-over-sexual-assault-allegations (rugby players concerns)
France, Macron’s party to have a weak but not disastrous performance in legislative elections & prime minister Gabriel Attal to lose his job
Prediction published on: June 14, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "Emmanuel Macron and his party look weak in the legislative elections scheduled during this period, but some mitigating circumstances do not make it a complete disaster. However, the Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, looks highly likely to lose his job as PM."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-france/
What happened:
On July 7-8, 2024, President Macron-led centrist coalition Ensemble won 159 seats, which is 86 less than held earlier but more than double what most political pundits had estimated before the elections began for Ensemble. However, given that a leftist coalition won the most seats, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has resigned (and continues to be in seat till Macron nominates a new PM).
Link to the news: https://apnews.com/live/france-election-results-updates-round-2-macron-le-pen
United Kingdom, loss of the ruling party in general elections
Prediction published on: May 24, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "The ruling government to lose in the general elections if they take place within this period, which they look likely to be completed without a hitch."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-united-kingdom/
What happened:
The ruling Conservatives lost the election badly, and Rishi Sunak resigned as Prime Minister on July 5, 2024.
Link to the news: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jul/05/rishi-sunak-to-resign-as-tory-leader-as-well-as-pm-after-election-defeat
Barbados, a lot of rain in the week from 28 June to 5 July 2024
Prediction published on: June 15, 2024
Prediction made for period: 28 June to 5 July 2024
Prediction: "I foresee a lot of rain in the week from 28 June to 5 July 2024 in Bridgetown."
I usually do not cover the Caribbean on my website, but I had looked at Barbados because of the T20 cricket World Cup final scheduled in that week. What I foresaw was copious rain in the region in the week from 28 June to 5 July 2024.
Link to prediction: https://x.com/ankurwriter/status/1802001441516642796
What has happened:
I quote BBC: "Hurricane Beryl made landfall in the Caribbean on Monday [1 July 2024], leaving floods in Barbados, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. Winds of up to 150mph (241 km/h) swept through the islands, as the hurricane became a Category 4 storm when it first met land."
Link to the news: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c3g9n9mywkwo
India, a heavy monsoon leading to falling structures
Predictions published on: March 13, 2024; specific warning on June 15, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: Monsoon period in the year March 2024 to end of March 2025
Predictions: (1) "A relatively heavy monsoon, which could lead to falling of buildings or mine accidents and damage to crops." (2) Warned on June 15, 2024, on social media about very heavy rain during the week of 22 to 29 June 2024 in India’s western longitudes.
Links to predictions:
(1) https://palmistankur.com/2024-year-india/ (prediction on website about falling structures because of monsoon)
(2) https://x.com/ankurwriter/status/1801856413599182885 (prediction on social media about the 22 to 29 June 2024 heavy rain in western longitudes of India)
What has happened:
June 2024 first saw heavy floods in India's northeast region. Then, heavy monsoon struck India at several places in its western longitudes: Delhi, Thane, Palghar, Jabalpur, Rajkot. Airport canopies have fallen at three of the airports within a few days in June! Many other structures, too, have fallen around the country in the month of June as a result of heavy rains. As a result, people have died, too, unfortunately. Some of the incidents have happened on the critical dates already listed for India on my website.
Link to news about one of the incidents: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/canopy-collapses-at-rajkot-airport-a-day-after-delhi-t-1s-tragic-incident-101719646243619.html
South Africa, decent success in the sporting world
Prediction published on: June 23, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "Decent success in the sporting and entertainment world during this period for the country."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/winter-2024-south-africa/
What happened:
On June 27, 2024, South Africa reached its first ever final in a cricket World Cup, irrespective of the format, when it qualified for the final of the 2024 Twenty20 Cricket World Cup.
United Kingdom, visit of a foreign dignitary
Prediction published on: May 24, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "Marriage of some notable persons may take place, or an important foreign visitor received in the country."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-united-kingdom/
What happened:
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan started a three-day visit of the UK on June 25, 2024.
Link to the news: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2vvv2n00g8o
France, storm/landslide in the Alps
Prediction published on: June 14, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of June 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "The hilly/mountainous regions of Ardennes, Alps, Vosges, Jura and the surroundings may see storms, falling structures, landslide(s)."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/summer-2024-france/
What happened:
Ferocious storms and torrential rains lashed France, Switzerland and Italy the weekend of June 29-30, 2024, killing seven people. "Three people in their 70s and 80s died in France’s northeastern Aube region on Saturday when a tree crushed the car they were travelling in during fierce winds. A fourth passenger was in critical care." Aube is right next to the Vosges.
Link to the news: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/30/at-least-seven-dead-as-fierce-storms-lash-france-switzerland-italy
South Korea, scandal about money matters concerning elites
Prediction published on: March 19, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024
Prediction: "Scandal or questions about money matters as related to the elites may surface."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-south-korea/
What has happened:
Around June 11 or 12, South Korea opened an investigation into accusations that taxpayers funded former first lady Kim Jung-sook’s 2018 trip to India’s Taj Mahal.
Link to the news: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3266293/south-korea-investigates-if-former-first-lady-used-taxpayer-money-2018-india-trip
India, unanticipated misfortune for the government or country's ruler
Prediction published on: March 13, 2024; with more detail on May 28, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of March 2025, but the spring season (end of March 2024 to end of June 2024) to be the main season in focus
Predictions:
Published on March 13, 2024: "Unanticipated misfortune for the government or country's ruler."
Published on May 28, 2024: "Democracy strengthens. Bad elections for the ruling party, bad year for the ruler. The BJP enters a period of long-term decline."
Links to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/2024-year-india/ (March 13 prediction); https://x.com/ankurwriter/status/1795364410598302025 (May 28 prediction with more details)
What happened:
On June 4, 2024, results were counted. The ruling party, BJP, lost 63 seats compared to its 2019 results, ending up at 240 seats, leaving it 33 short of an outright majority. This shocked many political observers in the country, many of whom, including all the exit polls, had assumed 350-410 seats for the BJP!
Link to the news: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/4/modis-bjp-loses-majority-in-india-election-shock-needs-allies-for
South Korea, military tensions with neighbouring country
Prediction published on: March 19, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024
Predictions:
“Neighbouring countries and the country's own armed forces to be a dominant theme for the country during this period.
The country may suffer from secret alliances between enemies.
Very martial, aggressive spirit to dominate the country. Heavy military build-up. An actual war could even take place, with trouble probably coming by the way of water.”
Link to predictions: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-south-korea/
What has happened:
North Korea has been sending trash-filled balloons flying over South Korea and dropping waste from the skies during this period. In return, South Korea has turned on loudspeakers at the border. But tensions are also at the military level. Twenty North Korean soldiers crossed over into the South before being sent back. South Korea is now resuming frontline military activities. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a visit to North Korea in the coming weeks.
Link to news: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-south-korea-balloons-military-agreement-e98754a2d25b38cc501eefb46015cb98
South Africa, bad election for the ANC, good election for MK Party, a coalition government to be there at the Centre
Prediction published on: March 27, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of September 2024
Predictions: "The currently ruling party to fare badly in the upcoming general elections. A coalition government is likely after the elections. It does not look likely that the present ruler would be able to retain power after these elections. If some party other than the ruling party is playing populist politics, they may do well in the elections."
Link to the predictions: https://palmistankur.com/autumn-winter-2024-south-africa/
What happened:
(1) Projections as on May 30-31, 2024, show ANC losing its outright majority. The party ended up at around 40% of the national vote. (2) In addition, the newly formed populist party uMkhonto weSizwe (“MK Party”) had a fantastic election. (3) A coalition government is on the way. (4) A fourth prediction of mine—that Ramaphosa may not continue as the ruler—has not materialised.
Links to the news:
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-election-results-trickle-after-wide-open-vote-2024-05-30/ (the early projections)
https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20240615-ramaphosa-is-reelected-for-second-term-as-south-african-president-heading-broad-coalition (coalition government formation and Ramaphosa to continue as President)
Iran, death of a prominent legislator
Prediction published on: March 17, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024
Prediction: "A quarrelsomeness to be present among the legislators, probably because of the second round of the Legislative Elections scheduled in this season. The government is very busy in ‘managing’ these elections. Someone prominent among the legislators may fall ill or die."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-iran/
What happened:
I quote the current Wikipedia entry: "On 19 May 2024, an Iranian Air Force helicopter crashed near the village of Uzi in the Varzaqan County of the East Azerbaijan Province of Iran, while travelling from the Giz Galasi Dam to Tabriz, killing all on board," including Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the Iranian foreign minister. This has also put the Iranian legislators in a tight bind, whether to hold fresh elections for a new president or have an anointed successor.
Links to the news:
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/19/middleeast/iran-ebrahim-raisi-crash-intl-hnk/index.html (the crash)
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/20/president-ebrahim-raisi-death-iran-election-analysis (regarding elections)
South Africa, death of someone in the knowledge world
Prediction published on: March 27, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of September 2024
Prediction: "Death of someone in the knowledge world (i.e. religious, scholarly, legal or scientific) is possible. This person may also be rich."
Link to the prediction: https://palmistankur.com/autumn-winter-2024-south-africa/
What happened:
On May 9, 2024, prominent jurist and legal academic Jennifer Yvonne Mokgoro died.
Link to the news: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/yvonne-mokgoro-cause-of-death-latest-news/
United Kingdom, disease affecting livestock
Prediction published on: March 16, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024
Prediction: "Disease among animals may hurt farmers. Probably among livestock."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-united-kingdom/
What happened:
In May 2024, a case of classical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease, was discovered in Ayrshire (Scotland). It was only the fifth case of classical BSE to be discovered in the UK in 10 years.
Link to the news: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw4dqnj1pjko
Saudi Arabia, storm
Prediction published on: April 14, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024
Prediction: "With respect to weather, there may be a sudden sharp storm or two in between, but otherwise it would be nice and warm. Note sandstorms are common in spring, so if it is marked on the chart, that means some storm having a stronger impact on people's lives than what usually happens."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-saudi-arabia/
What happened:
A huge dust storm hit Wadi Al Dawasir on April 29, 2024, and flash floods hit Madinah and Riyadh around the same date.
Links to news:
(floods) https://www.newarab.com/news/floods-heavy-rain-hit-saudi-arabia-holy-city-madinah
China, naval aggression towards a neighbouring country
Prediction published on: March 19, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024
Prediction: "Soldiers/navy to be active, and an aggressive spirit manifested in relation to a neighbouring region."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-china/
What happened:
On April 30, 2024, the Philippines said one of its vessels was damaged by the Chinese navy.
Link to the news: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-coast-guard-expels-philippine-vessels-scarborough-shoal-state-media-says-2024-04-30/
Türkiye, storms along the coastline
Prediction published on: March 23, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of September 2024, but the spring season (end of March 2024 to end of June 2024) to be the main season in focus
Prediction: "Storms in the sea or along the coastline possible."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-summer-2024-turkey/
What happened:
Heavy rain and rough weather was experienced in April 2024 in several coastal areas of western Turkey, such as Istanbul, Izmir, Denizli and Antalya.
Link to news: https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/heavy-rains-leave-countrys-west-following-windstorm-192699
South Korea, people unhappy with the ruler and elites
Prediction published on: March 19, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024
Prediction: "Political parties, including the ruling party, to see internal bickering, splits, etc. People unhappy with the ruler (and elites in general)."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-south-korea/
What happened:
On April 10, 2024, the ruling party lost the parliamentary elections very badly. Voters were upset over rising prices, a series of corruption scandals and a growing anger against elites.
Link to the news: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68785969
Iran, crimes related to women
Prediction published on: March 17, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024
Prediction: "Crimes or mishaps related to women and/or children occur."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-iran/
What is happening:
The Guardian has reported that on April 13, 2024, Iran started another campaign of hijab enforcement rules, with women being beaten, assaulted and arrested by Iran's morality enforcement flying squads.
Link to the news: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/24/iranian-women-violently-dragged-from-streets-by-police-amid-hijab-crackdown
Iran, attack on Israel, its manner and the precise date of attack
Prediction published on: March 17, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024
Prediction: "Heavy rumours of war breaking out with a neighbouring country, but in reality a war happening in this season looks unlikely to me. However, in case Iran's own (rather than proxy) armed forces do make a move, it will be no secret move, but rather with publicity."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-iran/
What is happening:
April 12, 2024: I quote a Barron’s article (link not given): "Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei again warned Israel Wednesday [April 10, 2024] that it 'will be punished' for a Damascus air strike that killed seven Revolutionary Guards, two of them generals." (See this fascinating post regarding the Damascus air strike (non-)prediction.) The U.S. thinks that attacks by Iran or proxies on Israeli assets are imminent. As per my prediction, if an attack happens on Israeli assets, it would be by Iranian forces directly; at the same time, as I had said, it looks unlikely to me during this season. However, Khamenei has given his warning, so even if the attack does happen, I won’t be proved wrong.
April 14-15, 2024: Iran did launch a direct drone and missiles attack on Israel. April 14 and 15 are also the precise dates I had predicted to be critical for Iran and Israel (see here).
Links to the news:
(warning by Iran) https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-warns-of-imminent-attack-on-israeli-assets-by-iran-or-proxies-3a4cbe0d
(direct attack by Iran on Israel) https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/13/israeli-army-says-iran-has-launched-drones-at-israel
France, financial troubles deepen
Prediction published on: March 15, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024
Predictions: (1) "A period of high expenditure by the government." (2) "Possible tension related to finances between the country and EU, or with lenders."
Link to predictions: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-france/
What is happening:
I quote Radio France Internationale from April 10, 2024: "France's finance ministry will raise its deficit target for 2024 to the equivalent of between 5 percent and 5.1 of GDP on Wednesday, up from an original target of 4.4 percent due to a rapid deterioration of state finances, reported a leading French financial newspaper [Les Echos]." The government is now planning additional spending cuts worth €10 bn, on top of the €10 bn of spending cuts announced in February 2024.
Link to relevant news: https://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20240410-france-s-state-finances-deteriorate-as-it-misses-target-on-cutting-deficit
United States, Boeing faces more troubles
Prediction published on: March 14, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of March 2025, but the spring season (end of March 2024 to end of June 2024) to be the main season in focus
Prediction: "It may not be a good year for the planemaker Boeing. May face regulatory wrath as well as loss of clients."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/2024-united-states/
What all has happened:
On the morning of April 7, 2024, the engine cover on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 fell off after takeoff, striking a wing flap. Then, on April 9, 2024, this bombshell dropped: "The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating claims made by a Boeing engineer who says that sections of the fuselage of the 787 Dreamliner are improperly fastened together and could break apart mid-flight after thousands of trips." The engineer, now a whistleblower, claims that Boeing did not listen and prioritised production deliveries over safety. Boeing's stock price dropped by 2.5% as of the time of writing. I expect the troubles to continue for Boeing.
Link to the whistleblower news: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/us/politics/boeing-787-dreamliner-whistle-blower.html
Italy, accident in a hydroelectric power plant building near Bologna
Prediction published on: March 24, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of March 2025, but the spring season (end of March 2024 to end of June 2024) to be the main season in focus
Prediction: "Some accident connected with a mine or building may happen by mid-May 2024."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/year-2024-25-italy-the-vatican/
What happened:
On April 9, 2024, a blast occurred 30 metres under water in the building of a hydroelectric power plant on Lake Suviana. I quote the BBC: "One of the divers involved in the search and rescue operation told Italian newspaper La Repubblica he had managed to reach the seventh floor below the surface but could not reach the three people trapped further down." Four people are already reported to be dead, and several are missing.
Link to event news: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68761493
Turkey, trade relations hit with a foreign country because of Turkish government’s policy
Prediction published on: March 23, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of September 2024, but the spring season (end of March 2024 to end of June 2024) to be the main season in focus
Prediction: "Trade with foreign countries may be affected negatively, possibly partly because of regulations and policies of the government."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-summer-2024-turkey/
What happened:
On April 8, 2024, Turkey placed a ban on the export of 54 products to Israel.Among the items are steel, aluminium, cement and electrical cables. In retailation, Israel’s foreign minister said that he had ordered Israel’s foreign ministry to prepare an "extensive list" of Turkish products that Israel would ban in response. Later, as of May 2, 2024, Turkey had halted all trade with Israel, and this has happened as a government policy.
Links to news:
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/09/business/turkey-restricts-exports-israel-gaza/index.html (April news)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-02/turkey-halts-all-trade-with-israel-officials (May news)
United Kingdom, stormy, wet weather and possible flooding
Prediction published on: March 16, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024
Prediction: "Very wet spring overall. Stormy weather, and even severe flooding may occur. This could even lead to deaths."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-united-kingdom/
What happened:
A strong storm, named Storm Kathleen, hit the UK on April 6, 2024, and is still wreaking havoc in the country as of April 7, 2024. Several flights were grounded, ferries cancelled and more than 100 flood alerts were in place as of the time of this update. There has been at least 1 death attributed to the storm. This is still a developing story.
Link to event news: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68749333
United Kingdom, success in sporting activities
Prediction published on: March 16, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024
Prediction: "Significant success may be experienced by the country in the sporting world during this time."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-united-kingdom/
What happened:
Russ Cook, a Briton, is believed to have become the first person in the world "first person to run tip to tip from southern to northern Africa." This seems to have been completed on April 7, 2024. English women's cricket team also rose to third in the one-day international rankings on the same day, after winning 2-1 against New Zealand in a bilateral series. On April 13, 2024, underdogs Great Britain beat France and qualified for the finals of the Billie Jean Cup 2024: in the words of The Guardian, "the victory stands as one of Great Britain’s greatest best-of-five rubber wins in the event this century."
Links to event news:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/07/british-man-becomes-first-person-to-run-the-length-of-africa (Russ Cook news)
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/13/emma-raducanu-leads-gb-to-bjk-cup-finals-with-stunning-win-over-france (BJK Cup news)
Northeast United States, earthquake
Prediction published on: March 14, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of March 2025, but the spring season (end of March 2024 to end of June 2024) to be the main season in focus
Prediction: "There is also a strong chance of a major earthquake in the country, with the risk greater in the Northeast U.S. (and Canada)."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/2024-united-states/
What happened:
An earthquake, measuring initially 4.8 on the Richter scale, struck New Jersey and the surrounding Northeastern United States on April 5, 2024. The earthquake was the strongest recorded in the Northeast in more than a decade, according to NBC News. This is still a developing story.
Link to event news: https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/earthquake-shakes-us-east-coast-rcna146575
Australia, extremely heavy rainfall and flooding in NSW & QLD
Prediction published on: March 22, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of September 2024, but the autumn season (end of March 2024 to end of June 2024) to be the main season in focus
Prediction: "An incident of extreme rain or hail possible. People to suffer in such an incident. A quite wet/cold period overall."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/autumn-winter-2024-australia/
What is happening:
To quote news.com.au, a "dangerous rain event is unfolding across Queensland and NSW, with two weather systems prompting major flood warnings across both states. Heavy rainfall of up to 300mm is expected to fall in southeast Queensland and eastern NSW" on April 5 and 6, 2024. One person has already died in an incident of flash flooding.
Link to the event news: https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/dangerous-weather-and-torrential-rain-to-descend-on-australias-east-coast/news-story/d01a459c0b47b5de6f13d2169d3877f8
Russia, attack on a crude oil processing facility
Prediction published on: March 18, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of September 2024, but the spring season (end of March 2024 to end of June 2024) to be the main season in focus
Prediction: "A serious accident may happen in an oil/gas field."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-summer-2024-russia/
What really happened:
On April 2, 2024, it was a crude oil processing facility that came under attack, rather than a crude oil extraction facility. The Nizhnekamsk crude oil processing complex in Tatarstan, one of the biggest in Russia and located 1,300 km away from the front lines of the Ukraine-Russia war, came under a drone attack.
I probably cannot claim this prediction as 100% correct for the non-astrologer readers, given that they may say that I published the attack would be on a crude oil extraction facility rather than a crude oil processing facility. The complex attacked, though, lies just a 100 km away from oil extraction facilities.
However, to me as an astrologer, this is yet another validation of astrological methods.
Link for the event news: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/several-people-injured-drone-attack-industrial-sites-russias-tatarstan-agencies-2024-04-02/
Türkiye, loss of ruling AKParti in Istanbul, Ankara in key local elections
Prediction published on: March 23, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of September 2024, but the spring season (end of March 2024 to end of June 2024) to be the main season in focus
Prediction: "The government to face reverses during this period, especially in the period after around mid-April 2024."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-summer-2024-turkey/
What really happened:
On the evening of March 31, 2024, opposition party CHP had its best ever result in Turkey since 1977, winning local elections in key cities such as Istanbul and Ankara and even in some more conservative areas of Turkey. This was a shock to even many of the CHP voters, as most people were expecting a victory for Turkey's ruling party, AKP. At the time I was writing the prediction, I knew that most analysts and journalists were saying AKP would win, and that the CHP voters are demoralised, but I decided to go by what the charts showed me in making my prediction.
Here is an article from the Guardian, just 4 days before the election, saying how hopeless it looks for the CHP:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/27/istanbul-mayoral-election-ekrem-imamoglu-erdogan
And here is what happened:
United States, deaths of tech investors Liron and Naomi Petrushka
Prediction published on: March 14, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of March 2025, but the spring season (end of March 2024 to end of June 2024) to be the main season in focus
Prediction: "The year could see the probably unexpected death of a well-known wealthy innovator, that is, someone who is financially rich and also known for being innovative (e.g., an inventor). It may be someone with a foreign origin or nationality or happen during foreign travel. The reason behind the death may be somewhat mysterious or caused by a secret enemy."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/2024-united-states/
What really happened:
On the evening of March 31, 2024, Liron Petrushka and Naomi Petrushka, tech investors from Israel and resident in the U.S. from some time, were killed in a plane crash in California, the incident still being under investigation.
Link for the event news:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/31/israeli-tech-couple-california-plane-crash
Israel, court orders Haredi men to be drafted in the army
Prediction published on: March 19, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of September 2024, but the spring season (end of March 2024 to end of June 2024) to be the main season in focus
Prediction: "There may be discontent in the armed forces, because of some action or decision by state officials or the ruler."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-summer-2024-israel/
What really happened:
I thought that the discontent is within the armed forces, rather it turned out to be about the armed forces. I quote The Times of Israel: Beginning "April 1 [2024], the state will be legally obligated to begin drafting ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students and there will no longer be a legal basis for the state to pay such students’ monthly stipends." The High Court gave this interim order on March 28, 2024. This has now put extreme pressure on the current Israeli government and ruler.
Link for the event news: https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-historic-step-high-court-orders-halt-to-yeshiva-funds-for-students-eligible-for-draft/
South Africa, Limpopo bus accident
Prediction published on: March 27, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of September 2024, but the autumn season (end of March 2024 to end of June 2024) to be the main season in focus
Prediction: "Highly likely accident on a long route, i.e. plane or ship. The probability looks higher to be that of a ship, maybe a cruise line, carrying tourists. It could catch fire. This may cause several deaths."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/autumn-winter-2024-south-africa/
What really happened:
On March 28, 2024, around 45 passengers died in a bus crash in South Africa, with the bus coming from Botswana for Easter festivities. The driver lost control, the bus went over a bridge and hit the ground below, catching fire.
In this case, I could be said to be not completely accurate, as my lack of knowledge of Africa (that international/long-distance bus routes exist) made me think the accident would be on a plane or ship, and in that case my suspicion going more towards a cruise ship, as the travellers affected looked to be in a festive mood. Every single detail, apart from the type of vehicle, is accurate in the prediction though, even that the affected travellers would be in a festive mood (cruise ship/Easter celebrations).
Link for the event news: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/bus-accident-south-africa-kills-least-45-transport-ministry-says-2024-03-28/
United States, Baltimore cruise terminal forced closure
Prediction published on: March 14, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of March 2025, but the spring season (end of March 2024 to end of June 2024) to be the main season in focus
Prediction: "... entertainment and amusement businesses may suffer. Some kind of failure/closure of a major seaside establishment of such kind may happen."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/2024-united-states/
What really happened:
On March 26, 2024, at 01:27 EDT, the main spans of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Baltimore metropolitan area, Maryland, United States, collapsed after a Sri Lanka-bound container ship struck one of its support pillars. The Port of Baltimore had to close as a result of the incident, and it could take a few months, at the earliest, for the port to be able to reopen. As a result, like what was said in the prediction above, Baltimore's cruise terminal (a seaside amusement business) has closed down for the time being.
For those interested in an astrological case study of the incident, which I did later separately, you may read it here: https://palmistankur.com/case-study-baltimore-bridge-collapse/
Links to event news: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/03/26/business/baltimore-port-autos-cruises/index.html
Brazil, torrential rains
Prediction published on: March 20, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024
Prediction: "Extremely wet autumn for some regions, with incidents of severe flooding possible in those regions, which may also lead to deaths of common people and extensive damage to property."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/autumn-2024-brazil/
What really happened:
Heavy rains during the weekend of March 23-24, 2024, killed at least 23 people in the southeastern states of Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo.
From April 29, 2024, onwards, severe flooding has been going on in the province of Rio Grande do Sul, leading to several fatalities and considered Brazil’s worst flooding in 80 years.
Link to event news:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brazil-heavy-rain-deaths-girl-rescued-16-hours-under-mud/ (March 23-24 rains)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Rio_Grande_do_Sul_floods (April-May flooding)
India, hidden things to come out about the ruling government
Prediction published on: March 13, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of March 2025, but the spring season (end of March 2024 to end of June 2024) to be the main season in focus
Prediction: "Something hitherto hidden about the ruler or government may come to light."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/2024-year-india/
What happened:
On March 21, 2024, just as the prediction period began, the Election Commission of India was forced, on court orders, to release the complete electoral bonds data. These data continue to expose several things about the presently ruling government of India which were till now hidden from the common man of India.
Link to event news: https://www.business-standard.com/elections/lok-sabha-election/ec-releases-electoral-bonds-data-with-bond-numbers-see-full-list-124032100895_1.html
United Kingdom, a wave of rail strikes and serious losses of ruling party in local elections in spring 2024
Prediction published on: March 16, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024
Prediction: "The government may be unpopular. Strikes may happen and bring further unpopularity to the government."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-united-kingdom/
What really happened:
On March 20, 2024, i.e. 4 days after the prediction, train drivers at London Underground and 16 rail companies announced that there would be several strikes in April and May. On April 5, 2024, a 3-day strike action begins by several rail workers across the UK.
In the beginning of May 2024, the ruling Conservative party received a drubbing, losing around half of the 1,000 council seats they held.
Links to event news:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/mar/20/london-underground-drivers-strike-april-may (announcement of strike)
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/05/train-drivers-in-england-begin-three-day-series-of-strikes (3-day strike begins)
https://apnews.com/article/uk-election-conservatives-labour-sunak-starmer-71b0348dc6057513bb73f32385039df4 (ruling party’s losses in local elections)
Japan, a film or show to do well and be the topic of conversation
Prediction published on: March 19, 2024
Seasonal prediction made for period: end of March 2024 to end of June 2024
Prediction: "Japanese films or shows released during this period may do well and be a topic of conversation. Cinemas, theatres, sports venues and the like could be well frequented."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/spring-2024-japan/
What has happened:
An American TV mini-series but based in Japan, called Shogun, released just before this prediction period started. As of April 11, 2024, it has a 9.1 IMDb rating after 59,000-odd votes and a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score and has hooked viewers and critics from around the world, with the show being discussed worldwide in several publications.
Link to a Variety article: https://variety.com/2024/tv/spotlight/shogun-review-fx-game-of-thrones-1235920586/