Successful Weather Watch predictions for the year 2024
To read my Weather Watch posts, which cover a period of every 9-10 days, go to my predictions website at https://palmistankur.com/
Listed here are some of the specific successful weather and earthquake predictions that I have published on my website during the year 2024 in my Weather Watch posts. I had posted these earlier in the same post where I publish a record of my successful country predictions, but as weather events are frequent and I cover the entire world for weather, I have now decided to make this a separate, regularly updated post.
Note that I do not list them all here, as it is not possible for me to know what all is happening in which place. Also note that for any successful weather prediction made in country posts, their record will be found here. Only the Weather Watch predictions’ record is in this post.
Eastern Tibet, earthquake during the period of December 14-23, 2024
Prediction published on: December 8, 2024
Prediction made for period: December 14-23, 2024
Prediction: "Northeastern India, Bhutan or eastern Tibet could also see a strong earthquake."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-14-23-dec-2024/
What happened:
An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude struck near Nagqu in eastern Tibet on December 17, 2024.
Link to the news: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000nzl9/
Korea, heavy precipitation during the period of December 14-23, 2024
Prediction published on: December 8, 2024
Prediction made for period: December 14-23, 2024
Prediction: "The Korean Peninsula and the southern half of Japan could see heavy precipitation."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-14-23-dec-2024/
What has been happening:
The Korea Meteorological Administration forecast on December 12, 2024, that snow, rain, and strong winds will hit various parts of South Korea from December 13 until December 15, 2024.
Link to the news: https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-society/2024/12/12/OOW3RNKX2BDTHN7ZH4A5NXSDQA/
Mozambique and Malawi, Tropical Cyclone Chido
Prediction published on: November 30, 2024
Prediction made for period: December 8-15, 2024
Prediction: "Very heavy rains likely in many parts of East Africa, in particular Malawi and Mozambique as well as the Horn of Africa."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-15-dec-2024/
What has been happening:
Tropical cyclone Chido made landfall as a Category 4 cyclone in Mozambique early on December 15, 2024, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, after having devastated the nearby island of Mayotte. The prefect of Mayotte said it was the worst cyclone to hit Mayotte in 90 years. The remnants of Chido are expected to affect southern Malawi from December 15 to 16, 2024. People living in Chido’s projected path include more than 1.7 million in Mozambique and 440,000 in Malawi.
Link to the news: https://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/southern-africa-tropical-cyclone-chido-flash-update-no-3-15-december-2024
Paraguay, Uruguay and central/eastern Brazil, heavy rains during the period of December 8-15, 2024
Prediction published on: November 30, 2024
Prediction made for period: December 8-15, 2024
Prediction: "Very heavy rains likely in central and eastern Brazil. Nearby French Guyana, Suriname, Paraguay and Uruguay, too, could see heavy rains."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-15-dec-2024/
What has been happening:
On December 12, 2024, AccuWeather’s international forecasting manager Jason Nicholls predicted on his social media that "A short wave pushing into the Pampas of Argentina will result in areas of heavy rain, local flash flooding & strong thunderstorms over far northern #Argentina, #Uruguay, #Paraguay & southeast #Brazil Friday [December 13, 2024] into Sunday [December 15, 2024]."
Link to the news: https://bsky.app/profile/jnmet.bsky.social/post/3ld4k65euls23
U.S. East Coast, storm and heavy rains during the period of December 8-15, 2024
Prediction published on: November 30, 2024
Prediction made for period: December 8-15, 2024
Prediction: "Possibility of strong precipitation or storm in Northeast U.S. and nearby Virginia and Ontario. The East Coast of the U.S., in general, could see strong rains."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-15-dec-2024/
What is happening:
A strong storm is likely to begin affecting the East Coast region by the night of December 10, 2024. As the storm travels from the northeastern United States to southeastern Canada, it may evolve into a bomb cyclone and kick up strong winds, in addition to producing heavy rain along the Atlantic coast. "Wednesday [December 11, 2024] is shaping up to be a very wet day up and down the I-95 corridor from northern Florida all the way to Maine," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bill Deger. "An intense band of rain may develop with gusty winds that can really hamper travel during the afternoon and evening commutes on Wednesday from the Carolinas to southern New England," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said.
Link to the news: https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-forecasts/strengthening-storm-to-bring-urban-flood-threat-high-winds-to-the-northeast/1721387
Andhra-Tamil Nadu-Sri Lanka coastline, heavy rains during the period of December 8-15, 2024
Prediction published on: November 30, 2024
Prediction made for period: December 8-15, 2024
Prediction: "There may be a strong storm by the Bay of Bengal coastline of India. The Odisha-Andhra coast, in particular, looks very exposed. Heavy rains likely in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-15-dec-2024/
What is happening:
The India Meteorological Department predicted on December 7, 2024, that a low-pressure area is likely to reach the southwest Bay of Bengal off Sri-Lanka–Tamil Nadu coasts around December 12, 2024. Yellow and orange alerts have been issued for several districts of Tamil Nadu. Intense rainfall, with strong winds, could continue up to December 14, 2024. Heavy rainfall is also forecast at isolated places in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema regions on December 12, 2024.
Link to the news: https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/environment/weather-update-heavy-rain-in-tamil-nadu-puducherry-delhi-records-coldest-morning-19520790.htm
Taiwan, strong earthquake during the period of December 8-15, 2024
Prediction published on: November 30, 2024
Prediction made for period: December 8-15, 2024
Prediction: "Possibility of strong earthquake in Taiwan or the nearby Jiangsu-Shanghai-Zhejiang-Fujian region in China. The Bohai Bay region, too, looks at a risk."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-8-15-dec-2024/
What happened:
An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale and with a focal depth of 10 km struck Hualien County in Taiwan on December 8, 2024.
Link to the news: https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/E/E/EQ/EQ113509-1208-034449.html
Aleutian Islands, earthquake during the period of November 30-December 9, 2024
Prediction published on: November 25, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 30-December 9, 2024
Prediction: "The Aleutian Islands may see significant precipitation, or even a storm or earthquake."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-30-nov-9-dec-2024/
What happened:
On December 5, 2024, an earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands.
Link to the news: https://x.com/HKOEARTHQUAKE5E/status/1864639437839454664
Pakistan, strong earthquake during the period of November 30-December 9, 2024
Prediction published on: November 25, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 30-December 9, 2024
Prediction: "Strong probability of an earthquake in Afghanistan, Pakistan or western India."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-30-nov-9-dec-2024/
What happened:
On December 5, 2024, an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Pakistan, with the epicentre being located in Gujrat District, Punjab. Tremors were felt in Lahore, the second largest city of Pakistan.
Link to the news: https://english.aaj.tv/news/330391830/earthquake-shakes-lahore-and-surrounding-areas
United Kingdom, strong rains in several parts during the period of November 30-December 9, 2024
Prediction published on: November 25, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 30-December 9, 2024
Prediction: "Many parts of England and Scotland and some parts of Wales, too, could see copious precipitation."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-30-nov-9-dec-2024/
What happened:
A yellow Met Office warning for rain that covers parts of north-west England and northern Wales was issued for December 5, 2024. Another yellow warning for rain was also issued for December 6-7, 2024, for areas covering Northern Ireland, the west coast of England, Wales and parts of Scotland.
Link to the news: https://www.bbc.com/weather/articles/cd60v5d744lo (the second warning)
New Zealand, very heavy precipitation during the period of November 30-December 9, 2024
Prediction published on: November 25, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 30-December 9, 2024
Prediction: "Parts of New Zealand may experience very heavy precipitation. The North Island, especially the northeastern corner, looks more vulnerable."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-30-nov-9-dec-2024/
What is happening:
Parts of New Zealand are forecast by the local meteorological service to get heavy rain and severe gales on December 3, 2024. Bursts of heavy rain are forecast for the west of the South Island, as severe gales hit the centre of the North Island. A heavy rain warning is in place for Westland, as up to 120mm of rain has been forecast to fall around the ranges.
Link to the news: https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360507967/rain-120mm-severe-gales-hit-parts-country
Thailand, heavy rain during the period of November 30-December 9, 2024
Prediction published on: November 25, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 30-December 9, 2024
Prediction: "Heavy rain probable in much of Laos, Thailand, Malay Peninsula and/or Sumatra. Myanmar may see a storm."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-30-nov-9-dec-2024/
What is happening:
The local Meteorological Department reported on December 2, 2024, that a low-pressure cell from the South China Sea is moving across the Gulf and the southern part of Thailand into the Andaman Sea and that this will bring heavy rain to Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Phang-nga, Krabi, Phuket, Trang and Satun. Very heavy rain is forecast for parts of Songkhla, Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat.
Link to the news: https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360507967/rain-120mm-severe-gales-hit-parts-country
U.S. Midwest & Ontario (Canada), heavy snowfall during the period of November 30-December 9, 2024
Prediction published on: November 25, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 30-December 9, 2024
Prediction: "Many parts of the Midwest region in the U.S. and the neigbouring Ontario could receive significant snow. Strong winds also likely in these regions."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-30-nov-9-dec-2024/
What is happening:
A major lake-effect snow event has brought significant snow to the Great Lakes region in particular. The intense activity started on November 29, 2024. According to AccuWeather, "the coldest air of the season so far will continue to plunge southward across the Midwest, Ohio Valley and Northeast into the first week of December…. Making the chilly conditions worse, blustery winds have been blowing across the region" since November 30, 2024. According to AccuWeather, a separate snowstorm is coming over from northern Alberta and will cross into the U.S., travelling via southern parts of Ontario and Quebec. It "will unleash strong winds, snow showers and new rounds of lake-effect snow" from December 3 to 5 across portions of the Midwest and Northeast.
Links to the news:
(1) https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/major-lake-effect-snow-event-disrupting-travel-around-the-great-lakes/1719083 (lake-effect snow)
(2) https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/canada-storm-with-snow-arctic-blast-to-sweep-across-midwest-and-northeast/1719408 (the other storm)
Greece & southern Italy, Storm Bora & heavy rains
Prediction published on: November 13, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 22-December 1, 2024
Prediction: "Greece and/or southern Italy may see copious rains."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-22-nov-1-dec-2024/
What has been happening:
Storm Bora, which arrived in Greece on November 30, 2024, is forecast to bring heavy snowfall to the north and northwest until December 3, 2024. More than 17cm of rain fell in 12 hours on November 30, 2024. Hundreds of homes have been flooded, and some people have died. Southern Italy was expected to experience a cold snap, with heavy rain, snow or hailstorms, between November 29 and 30, 2024.
Links to the news:
(1) https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241202-third-death-as-storm-bora-batters-greece (Greece)
(2) https://www.meteogiornale.it/eng/2024/11/weather-news/weather-heavy-snow-expected-between-friday-and-saturday-the-affected-regions/ (southern Italy)
Eastern Brazil, storm or strong rains during the period of November 30-December 9, 2024
Prediction published on: November 25, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 30-December 9, 2024
Prediction: "Eastern Brazil may see a storm. There could be strong rains in the area or nearby Guyana-Surinam areas."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-30-nov-9-dec-2024/
What happened:
A historic storm slammed the city of Salvador in eastern Brazil on November 27, 2024. The storm caused widespread landslides and flooding. Rainfall reached three times the normal monthly total, the heaviest the city had seen since 1961.
Link to the news: https://g1.globo.com/ba/bahia/noticia/2024/11/28/morte-buscas-por-desaparecido-e-alagamentos-salvador-teve-mais-de-300-ocorrencias-em-24h.ghtml
Iceland, strong precipitation during the period of November 22-December 1, 2024
Prediction published on: November 13, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 22-December 1, 2024
Prediction: "Strong precipitation likely in Iceland."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-22-nov-1-dec-2024/
What is happening:
Severe weather is expected in North and East Iceland on November 30, 2024, which is also the Election Day in Iceland. Sharp weather fronts between Iceland and the Faroe Islands are forecast to bring heavy precipitation to East Iceland, likely falling entirely as snow.
Link to the news: https://www.icelandreview.com/news/north-and-east-iceland-face-storms-on-election-day/
Southeast U.S., heavy rain or storm during the period of November 22-December 1, 2024
Prediction published on: November 13, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 22-December 1, 2024
Prediction: "Heavy rain possible in southeast United States, including Florida. The Carolinas, too, may see heavy rain or storm."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-22-nov-1-dec-2024/
What has been happening:
AccuWeather meteorologists are predicting "heavy to locally severe thunderstorms from Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on Wednesday night to Georgia, northern Florida and the Carolinas" on November 28, 2024.
Link to the news: https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/snow-rain-to-slow-thanksgiving-travel-in-rockies-midwest-and-northeast/1717273
Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu (India), Cyclone Fengal
Prediction published on: November 13, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 22-December 1, 2024
Prediction: "Strong rains possible in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-22-nov-1-dec-2024/
What has been happening:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The cyclone has been named as Fengal. Very heavy rainfall has been forecast between November 27 and 30 in Andhra Pradesh, and then the storm would move towards Tamil Nadu.
Link to the news: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/cyclone-fengal-alert-issued-in-tamil-nadu-and-andhra-pradesh-heavy-rains-expected/articleshow/115706299.cms
South Korea, heavy precipitation during the period of November 22-December 1, 2024
Prediction published on: November 13, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 22-December 1, 2024
Prediction: "A high amount of precipitation possible in the Korean Peninsula and southern Japan."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-22-nov-1-dec-2024/
What happened:
More than 40 cm (16 inches) of snow piled up in parts of Seoul, the capital, by the morning of November 28, 2024. The snowfall was the third heaviest in Seoul since records began in 1907, the Yonhap news agency said, citing data from the city.
Link to the news: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-battles-second-day-heavy-snow-four-dead-2024-11-28/
Cuba, heavy rain during the period of November 22-December 1, 2024
Prediction published on: November 13, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 22-December 1, 2024
Prediction: "Heavy rain possible in the region around Cuba-Haiti-Dominican Republic."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-22-nov-1-dec-2024/
What happened:
The municipality of Moa in the province of Holguín experienced flooding due to heavy rainfall, which began in the afternoon of November 25, 2024. Between 12:00 p.m. on November 25 and the early hours of November 26, accumulated rainfall of 106mm was reported in the city of Moa and 108mm in the Derivadora area.
Link to the news: https://www.icelandreview.com/news/north-and-east-iceland-face-storms-on-election-day/
Fiji, heavy rain during the period of November 22-December 1, 2024
Prediction published on: November 13, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 22-December 1, 2024
Prediction: "Very heavy rain in the Fiji-Tuvalu region."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-22-nov-1-dec-2024/
What happened:
A heavy rain alert was in force on around November 25, 2024, for Yasawa, Mamanuca, Viti Levu, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti group.
Link to the news: https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/weather-expect-heavy-rain/
Ladakh and other parts of the northern hilly region of India, severe cold during the period of November 22-December 1, 2024
Prediction published on: November 13, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 22-December 1, 2024
Prediction: "Heavy snowfall possible in Uttarakhand-Himachal-Ladakh area. It may be a somewhat cold or wet period overall for much of India."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-22-nov-1-dec-2024/
What happened:
While temperatures dipped severely from November 24, 2024, onwards, with Ladakh's Nyoma recording a low of -14.2°C on November 27, 2024, snowfall in most areas that I have heard of was light rather than heavy.
Link to the news: https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!state/cold-wave-in-jammu-and-kashmir-shopian-in-kashmir-and-nyoma-ladakh-coldest-enn24112802026
United Kingdom & Ireland, Storm Bert
Prediction published on: November 13, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 22-December 1, 2024
Prediction: "Much of the UK and Ireland could see a high amount of precipitation, especially the Welsh coast and southwestern England coast."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-22-nov-1-dec-2024/
What has been happening:
Storm Bert arrived in the UK on November 23, 2024, with strong winds and a lot of rain and snow. Much of UK is badly affected, and heavy rain has been forecast for Wales and southwestern England on November 23 and 24, 2024. Storm Bert also created havoc in Ireland.
Link to the news: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/23/storm-bert-thousands-without-power-as-uk-is-lashed-with-70mph-gusts
Northeast U.S., storm during the period of November 15-23, 2024
Prediction published on: November 10, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 15-23, 2024
Prediction: "Northeastern U.S. could see a storm, especially the region around New York-Connecticut."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-15-23-nov-2024/
What is happening:
According to AccuWeather, a storm is developing over the Northeast region, which would bring snow to upper elevations and rain elsewhere in the region. "In most areas, the heaviest rate of snow will occur from Thursday night to Friday morning [Nov. 21 night to Nov. 22 morning]," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Adam Douty said. "In some areas, it may start snowing during the midday hours on Thursday [Nov. 21] and may linger into Saturday [Nov. 23]."
Link to the news: https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/major-elevation-storm-to-bring-snow-and-rain-to-northeast-appalachia/1715750
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 locations 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
Malaysia & Borneo, heavy precipitation during the period of November 15-23, 2024
Prediction published on: November 10, 2024
Prediction made for period: November 15-23, 2024
Prediction: "Sarawak, Kalimantan and Yogyakarta provinces may see heavy precipitation. Nearby Malaysia-Singapore region, too, could be affected."
Link to prediction: https://palmistankur.com/weather-watch-15-23-nov-2024/
What happened:
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds were expected in parts of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak on November 16, 2024. The Malaysian Meteorological Department issued a severe continuous rain warning on November 19, 2024, for several parts of Malaysia, forecasting heavy rain that could potentially lead to flooding. These regions are expected to experience continuous heavy rain until November 23, 2024. Potential for tidal flooding was forecast for the coast of West Kalimantan on November 23, 2024.
Links to news:
(1) https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/16/metmalaysia-thunderstorms-heavy-rain-expected-for-part-of-peninsula-sabah-sarawak-until-4pm (Sarawak rain)
(2) https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/19/metmalaysia-issues-heavy-rain-warning-for-parts-of-peninsula-until-nov-23 (other parts of Malaysia)
(3) https://voi.id/en/news/436476 (Kalimantan rain)
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: "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, 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
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/
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
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.
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
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
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)
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
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
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/
China, places near 114 E, such as Shenzhen, to receive very heavy rains during the period of August 19-26, 2024
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
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
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
Barbados, a lot of rain in the week from June 28 to July 5, 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 was not publishing Weather Watch posts on my website at that time, but I had looked at Barbados because of the T20 cricket World Cup final scheduled there 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 happened:
I quote BBC: "Hurricane Beryl made landfall in the Caribbean on Monday [July 1, 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