***The ALLATRA Global Research Center (GRC) conducts independent monitoring and analysis of natural disasters and extreme weather events worldwide. Based on daily data collection and systematization, GRC identifies patterns, tracks escalation trends, and provides a comprehensive overview of the growing instability of the planet’s climate system. However, these events often lack sufficient media coverage. To address this gap, GRC compiles daily reports that present objective data and visual evidence. The analytical report below offers a deeper understanding of the progression of natural disasters. It examines both natural and anthropogenic factors influencing climate processes and highlights the complex drivers behind current climate destabilization:***[ https://allatra.org/storage/app/media/reports/en/Climate\_Report.pdf](https://allatra.org/storage/app/media/reports/en/Climate_Report.pdf)

**Dominican Republic**

The municipality of Altamira, Puerto Plata Province, experienced heavy rains accompanied by hail and strong gusts of wind. This resulted in extensive damage. The combination of intense rainfall and strong winds resulted in fallen trees blocking roads, a sharp rise in river levels, and significant traffic disruptions. Heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides both in Altamira and in the neighboring municipality of Imbert. The situation was particularly serious due to the overflow of the Bajabonico River, which inundated homes and caused significant property damage. According to the Civil Defense, a landslide partially blocked the Puerto Plata-Navarrete highway. Furthermore, a tornado-like phenomenon, accompanied by heavy rains, triggered severe flooding in the center of Altamira. Water overflowed river banks and inundated main streets, leaving a trail of destruction.

[https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/nacional/2026/04/24/lluvias-intensas-en-puerto-plata-causan-danos-en-altamira/3513539](https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/nacional/2026/04/24/lluvias-intensas-en-puerto-plata-causan-danos-en-altamira/3513539)

**Texas, USA**

Severe storms struck northern Texas on the evening of April 25, causing destruction and casualties.

According to authorities, at least two people were killed: one in Wise County (Runaway Bay area) and the other in Parker County, south of Springtown. At least six more people were injured.

The main impact of the storm hit on Saturday evening and continued into the night of April 26, when the worst of the damage was recorded.

The most severe damage was reported in Runaway Bay: homes were destroyed, roofs were torn off, trees and power lines were downed. About 20 families were left homeless. Preliminary estimates placed the winds at the level of an EF-2 tornado.

Many roads were blocked by debris, hampering emergency services.

Tornado, large hail, and flood warnings were in effect for the region. Forecasters warn of continued unstable weather in the coming days.

[https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-weather-fort-worth-tx-clima-forecast-rain-temperatures-april-24/](https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-weather-fort-worth-tx-clima-forecast-rain-temperatures-april-24/)

**Algeria**

A historic storm with large hail struck the city of El Bayadh and its surrounding area in western Algeria. The natural disaster resulted in significant accumulations of ice and flooding within the city. In Blida Governorate, Civil Defense units also worked intensively to pump water out of flooded homes in the municipality of Larbaa.

[https://elghadeldjazairi.dz/الحماية-المدنية-تدخلات-متفرقة-لامتصا/](https://elghadeldjazairi.dz/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%AF%D8%AE%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%85%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%82%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7/)

**Afghanistan (since 24 April)**

Heavy rains and flooding have affected several provinces across the country. According to local authorities, at least 13 people have died and nine others have been injured as a result of rains and floods in the past 24 hours. Residential buildings and infrastructure have been damaged. Incidents were recorded in the provinces of Kabul, Bamyan, Paktia, Ghor, Badghis, Balkh, Samangan, Sari Pol, Jawzjan, and Baghlan. Three people were killed by flash floods in the Khinjan district of Baghlan province. In Badghis province, a roof collapse caused by heavy rainfall killed five people (four children and a woman) and injured two others. Ninety-four residential buildings were destroyed and another 107 were partially damaged. A total of 424 families were affected. Amid ongoing spring rainfall, a series of floods and destruction have been reported across the country, with the extent of the damage still being clarified.

[https://8am.media/eng/five-people-died-after-the-collapse-of-a-house-roof-in-badghis-province/](https://8am.media/eng/five-people-died-after-the-collapse-of-a-house-roof-in-badghis-province/)

**Iraq**

On April 25, Iraq was hit by a powerful weather system, which brought several dangerous phenomena—torrential rains, hail, and a sandstorm.

In Dhi Qar province, heavy rainfall was accompanied by squalls with winds gusting up to 60 km/h and hail. According to the local meteorological office, the highest rainfall was recorded in the city of Nasiriyah—45.2 mm. Ash Shatrah received 30.7 mm, Al Gharraf 26.2 mm, Qal'at Suqar 20.0 mm, Al Fadliyah 11.7 mm, and Ar Rifa'i 3.0 mm. The storm caused localized damage, and footage of the severe weather quickly spread on social media. That same day, further south, in the Muthanna province, another dangerous scenario unfolded: a powerful sandstorm. In the Samawah region, a gigantic wall of dust completely blocked out the sun, dramatically reducing visibility to zero. Day literally turned into night, and movement in the desert became extremely dangerous.

[https://nasiriyah.org/ar/post/70528](https://nasiriyah.org/ar/post/70528)

April 25, 2026 | Natural Disasters Report by ALLATRA GRC