Four workers killed by tornado in Turkey as heavy rain hits Greece

Four construction workers died on Tuesday in Antalya, a coastal city in southwestern Turkey, after a tornado formed during a severe thunderstorm. The incident occurred as a low-pressure system across the region generated powerful storms, strong winds, and heavy rain that are expected to persist over the coming days. Local authorities in both Greece and Turkey have issued warnings for severe rainfall and flooding in response to the ongoing weather patterns.

Forecasters predict that central Greece and western Turkey will receive between 100 and 150 millimeters of rain this week, which equates to nearly 4 to 6 inches. Some specific locations may see even higher totals. This accumulation poses a high risk for localized flooding and related infrastructure damage in the affected areas.

In India, Cyclone Arnab made landfall in the states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, bringing wind gusts exceeding 85 miles per hour and rainfall totals above 200 millimeters in certain regions. The severe conditions prompted the evacuation of more than 180,000 people. Energy and transport systems suffered widespread disruption as the storm crossed the land. As Arnab moves northward, it is expected to weaken but will continue to deposit heavy rain over northern and central India.

In the western Pacific, Typhoon In-fa was upgraded to super typhoon status on Wednesday. The system recorded sustained wind speeds of 150 miles per hour, with gusts surpassing 185 miles per hour. Moving northwest, the typhoon is expected to bypass Guam, which was struck by Typhoon Champi earlier in the month. The Mariana Islands are likely to be affected, adding to a year in which they have already endured four super typhoons.

Across the Pacific, Tropical Storm Vance weakened into a tropical depression after impacting western Mexico. The states of Sinaloa, Durango, and Nayarit recorded 50 to 100 millimeters of rain, with some areas exceeding 150 millimeters. These rainfall levels are expected to cause flooding and landslides. Coastal conditions remain dangerous due to storm swells, high surf, and strong rip currents.

The weather systems are currently moving in distinct paths that will keep them active through the coming days. The low-pressure area in Europe will continue to drive the rainfall in Greece and Turkey. Cyclone Arnab will traverse northward over India, while Typhoon In-fa heads toward the Mariana Islands and Tropical Storm Vance continues to affect the Mexican coast.