Tropical Cyclones in the South Pacific

Three tropical cyclones are spinning in the South Pacific, an unusual occurrence in the region. Experts attribute this to high activity typical for this time of year, potentially enhanced by a Madden-Julian Oscillation. The storms are causing damage and are being closely monitored.

Unusual Rain in the Sahara Desert

Unusual torrential rain is hitting the Sahara Desert, causing freak thunderstorms and high levels of rainfall in Mali and Mauritania. The weather anomaly is attributed to a shift in the intertropical convergence zone and a record positive North Atlantic Oscillation.