Hurricane Trudy posed a threat to Mexico's Pacific coast as it approached late last week, prompting warnings for several coastal states before weakening and moving offshore. As the 22nd named storm of the Pacific hurricane season, Trudy reached Category 2 intensity while tracking roughly 100 miles (160 kilometers) southwest of the Mexican shoreline. The U.S. National Hurricane Center issued hurricane warnings for parts of Jalisco, Michoacán, and Colima, forecasting sustained winds of 60 to 90 miles per hour (approximately 95 to 145 kilometers per hour) and significant rainfall.

Authorities anticipated rainfall totals between 100 and 150 millimeters in the warned areas, raising concerns about flooding and landslides. Coastal communities were also cautioned about a potentially dangerous storm surge and damaging waves driven by onshore winds. By Monday morning, Trudy had weakened to a tropical storm, prompting officials to lift the hurricane warnings along the coast.

Meanwhile, severe weather in the eastern Mediterranean caused deadly flooding in Greece and Turkey. On October 14, intense rain and thunderstorms led to widespread floods on the Greek islands of Rhodes, Evia, and the Sporades. The National Observatory of Athens reported a rainfall peak of 202 millimeters within six hours on Rhodes. The flooding necessitated over 30 rescue and extrication operations, with local authorities confirming that storm surge swept four passenger vehicles into the sea along the coastline. On the island of Skiathos, floodwaters also carried away two cars. One fatality was recorded in Greece as a result of the extreme weather.

In neighboring Turkey, Istanbul experienced heavy rainfall on October 14 and 15, resulting in five deaths and significant disruptions. The Istanbul metropolitan municipality registered 242 millimeters of precipitation in Beykoz district during this period. Flooding and landslides affected multiple provinces, leading to the closure of schools, flight cancellations, and delays. Emergency services rescued nearly 600 individuals stranded by the floods, and approximately 2,700 residents were forced to evacuate their homes amid the deteriorating conditions.

These events highlight the contrasting activity across different regions, with a relatively quiet Atlantic hurricane season juxtaposed against ongoing Pacific storms and severe rainfall impacting southeastern Europe. Authorities in the affected areas continue to monitor weather developments and coordinate response efforts to manage the risks posed by these natural hazards.