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September 5, 2026 | Natural Disaster Summary Anak Krakatau | Indonesia - A sustained eruption of Anak Krakatau began late on September 4 and continued into September 5, producing continuous lava flows, intense volcanic activity, and large ash plumes. According to BMKG, volcanic ash reached approximately 6 km toward Java, while another plume toward Sumatra and parts of Banten rose as high as 15 km. Ashfall caused eye irritation among residents, while some school and fishing activities were suspended. Aviation was significantly disrupted, including a temporary suspension of operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and restrictions at several other airports. The volcano was at Alert Level III - Siaga at the time of the initial reports. Olifantshoek, Northern Cape | South Africa - Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall, large hail, powerful winds, and frequent lightning to central parts of South Africa. Olifantshoek was particularly hard hit, where large quantities of hail rapidly covered streets, yards, and neighborhoods with a thick white layer resembling snow. The South African Weather Service issued an Orange Level 5 warning for the central Northern Cape, while severe weather also affected parts of the North West Province and Free State. Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia | Canada - Extreme rainfall triggered severe flooding across Cape Breton Island, prompting states of emergency in Inverness, Richmond, and Victoria counties. More than 200 mm of rain fell in some areas, with totals reaching approximately 250 mm in Richmond County. Roads, highways, and culverts were washed out or damaged, leaving some communities isolated. Around 40,000 customers lost electricity at the peak of the storm, while firefighters responded to dozens of flooded basements. Aveiro | Portugal - A powerful storm brought heavy rain, large hail, and damaging winds to Aveiro District. Branca and Albergaria-a-Nova were among the hardest-hit areas, where hailstones reached approximately 3 cm in diameter. Roofs were damaged or partially torn off, vehicle windows were shattered, trees and traffic lights were brought down, and streets flooded. Large hail and additional damage were also reported in neighboring Oliveira de Azeméis. Ecatepec, State of Mexico | Mexico - Heavy rain and hail caused widespread flooding across Ecatepec, with San Agustín, La Florida, and Ciudad Azteca among the affected communities. Streets and vehicles were covered by thick accumulations of hail, while large amounts of water and ice collected near the Plaza Aragón shopping center. Powerful torrents disrupted traffic along Vía Morelos and complicated pedestrian access near the Ciudad Azteca terminal. Public transportation, including Mexibús and Mexicable services, experienced significant delays. Jiangxi | China - Days of heavy rainfall associated with Typhoon Saudel triggered deadly landslides and mudflows in Jiangxi Province. In Minkeng village, Suichuan County, a powerful mudflow struck a residential area, damaging 12 homes and completely destroying eight. Three people were found by rescuers; two survived and one died, while 11 others remained missing. Thirty-nine residents were evacuated, but numerous landslides blocked access to the area and complicated rescue operations. Later that day, another landslide exceeding 30,000 cubic meters forced rescuers to halt their advance and begin clearing operations. The video was produced by ALLATRA volunteers based on open data and official sources. #NaturalDisasterSummary #NaturalDisasters #ExtremeWeather #VolcanicEruption #Volcano #AshCloud #Hail #Thunderstorm #Flooding #HeavyRain #Landslide #Mudflow #StrongWinds #Indonesia #SouthAfrica #Canada #Portugal #Mexico #China #ALLATRA #ALLATRAClimate #ClimateCrisis