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Weather shock: Heavy hailstorm turns city of Hyderabad white in India

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While North India continues to face intense heat, an unusual weather event has been reported from Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, where parts of the city turned white after heavy hailstorm on Tuesday evening.

The hailstorm was particularly strong between Shamsabad and Nadargul on the Outer Ring Road, covering roads with a thick layer of ice that made the area resemble a snowy landscape similar to Kashmir.

Locals captured the rare scene on their mobile phones, and the videos quickly went viral on social media. Many people humorously referred to it as "Hyderabadi Himalayas" due to the unexpected white scenery in a city known for its warm climate.

According to meteorologists, the sudden hailstorm was caused by rapidly forming clouds and strong winds.

Such intense hailstorms are uncommon in Hyderabad, making this event both surprising and memorable for residents who witnessed the dramatic change in weather conditions.


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29-year-old homoeopathic doctor killed in bull attack in Rajasthan, India

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Young doctor succumbs to injuries in bull attack.
A case has emerged, where a 29-year-old homoeopathic doctor, who worked at an Ayurveda University, died after being attacked by a bull in Rajasthan's Jodhpur on Sunday night.

The incident occurred in the Karwad police station area, where the doctor was returning home after completing her duty around 8.15 pm on Sunday. Near Tunt Bari, a bull suddenly attacked the doctor riding her scooter, knocking her off. The bull's horn struck her head, which caused a serious injury.

She was rushed to MDM Hospital in critical condition. Due to excessive bleeding, she passed away late at night. Upon receiving the information, the police from the station arrived at the hospital.

The woman hailed from Hindaun and worked at the Ayurveda University on contract. The university and her family were informed about the incident. According to Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Banshilal, a post-mortem was done in the morning after the family arrived, and the body was handed over to them.

Horn Penetrated, Causing Bleeding

When the bull attacked, its horn pierced the doctor's head, resulting in heavy bleeding. Passersby informed the police and tried to provide her with first aid, but considering the situation, she was taken to the hospital, where she could not be saved.

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8-year-old boy mauled to death by stray dogs in Uttar Pradesh, India

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An eight-year-old boy was killed after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district, according to police on April 28. The incident occurred in the Fatehpur police station area and has renewed concerns over the growing threat posed by stray animals, particularly to children in semi-urban and rural regions, as reported by TOI. The victim, identified as an eight-year-old boy from Chaupur village, had gone to a nearby field on Monday evening when the attack took place. Reports indicate that the child was alone when a group of stray dogs suddenly attacked him.

The dogs inflicted severe injuries, and the child died at the scene before help could arrive. Police confirmed the incident on Tuesday, stating that it occurred within the jurisdiction of the Fatehpur police station in Saharanpur.

The incident has triggered anger and fear among local residents. Villagers have raised concerns about the increasing number of stray dogs in the area and their aggressive behaviour.

Residents said that complaints about the stray dog menace had been made earlier, but effective action was lacking. Following the child's death, locals have urged authorities to take immediate steps to prevent similar incidents.

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See it: Storm chasers encounter twin tornadoes in Oklahoma

Storm chasers saw a rare weather phenomenon in Oklahoma on Thursday: A pair of tornadoes, one circling the other.
Storm chasers saw a rare weather phenomenon in Oklahoma on Thursday: A pair of tornadoes, one circling the other.
Rare twin tornadoes were spotted by storm chasers over the weekend in Oklahoma, during damaging severe thunderstorms in the Plains.

"I've got twins!" Storm Chaser Aaron Rigsby exclaimed Sunday while pursuing a storm in Osage County, Oklahoma. While Rigsby was filming two funnel clouds from the same thunderstorm, Storm Chaser Brandon Clement was filming them with a drone, showing both touch down as tornadoes.

"Based on the two videos, the two tornadoes were on the ground at the same time very briefly, becoming a short-lived twin tornado together," AccuWeather Lead Storm Warning Meteorologist Isaiah Schick said.

The most common way for twin tornadoes to form, Schick explained, is when a tornado begins to occlude, wrapping in existing cool and moist air. As the original tornado begins to weaken, the parent supercell begins to develop a new tornado in a more favorable environment.


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Rare April snowstorm shatters record in Moscow - 8.3 inches of snow within 24 hours - leaves at least 3 dead in Samara

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© Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
Muscovites awoke Monday to a record-shattering blanket of snow after a rare late-April winter storm swooped into the Russian capital overnight, with local authorities warning that snow and wind would persist over the next two days.

The city saw around 21 millimeters of precipitation between Sunday night and Monday morning, according to Yevgeny Tishkovets, chief meteorlogist at the Phobos weather center. That is, on average, roughly equal to 21 centimeters (8.3 inches) of snow.

Tishkovets said the snowfall over the past 24 hours broke a daily record set in 1880, writing in a Telegram post:
"Never in the entire history of meteorological observation has there been this much snow on April 27."
The weight of the snow toppled trees in Moscow and snapped power lines, cutting electricity to 50 villages in the surrounding Moscow region and leaving commuters stuck in gridlocked traffic.


Comment: Related: Spring freeze tightens grip on eastern Europe


Tsunami

Northern Bangladesh faces early flood threat after record rainfall of 17.2 inches in 24 hours

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Rising water levels in major rivers in the northern region have sparked fears of early flooding, as heavy rainfall continues to batter several districts.

Officials of the Water Development Board (WDB) said the water levels of the Teesta, Dharla and Brahmaputra rivers have been increasing due to persistent rain throughout April.

According to the Rangpur Meteorological Office, a total of 438 millimetres of rainfall was recorded in eight northern districts in the last 24 hours, an unusually high amount for this time of the year.

Although the Teesta River is still flowing below the danger level at the Dalia point, its water level has risen steadily, increasing by around 40 centimetres over the past three days.

Similar trends have also been observed in the Dharla and Brahmaputra rivers.


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Syria flood crisis: Aleppo villages submerged after dam water levels surge after heavy rainfall

Flooding from rising Al-Siha Dam waters submerges villages in northwest Syria
Flooding from rising Al-Siha Dam waters submerges villages in northwest Syria
Severe flooding has hit northwest Syria, with villages in the Aleppo countryside submerged after heavy rainfall pushed water levels dangerously high at the Al-Siha Dam.

Homes and farmland have been inundated, forcing evacuations and leaving families stranded across multiple communities.

The situation highlights growing concerns over extreme weather events and fragile infrastructure in conflict-affected regions.

Rescue efforts are underway as authorities assess damage and risks of further flooding.


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Two dead after tornadoes hit northern Texas

Runaway Bay, Texas
Runaway Bay, Texas
A tornado-producing thunderstorm has left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said.

At least one person was killed and numerous homes were damaged on Saturday night in the town of Runaway Bay, said Wise County Judge JD Clark, who serves as the county's chief executive.

Emergency responders worked to clear debris to reach damaged homes and provide medical care where needed, Judge Clark said.

"Access has been difficult due to blocked roadways and downed utilities, but crews have continued pushing forward to reach those in need," he added.


Attention

Man killed in wild boar attack in Nepal

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A person was killed in an attack from a wild boar at Lalbandi of Sarlahi.

The deceased has been identified as Prem Bahadur Thing (Dawa), 32, of Pidkhola of Lalbandi Municipality-15.

Severely injured in the attack on Sunday, Thing breathed his last on the way to hospital in Lalbandi, according District Police Office, Sarlahi's spokesperson Deputy Superintendent of Police, Saroj Rai.

The body has been taken to the Provincial Hospital Malangawa for post-mortem examinations.

Thing was attacked by the animal that had entered his maize field. He had been staying at the farm since the past few days to protect the crops from animals.

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Best of the Web: Spring freeze tightens grip on eastern Europe

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Cold air has settled over the eastern half of Europe.

Forecasts keep temperatures well below average through the coming week, with another cold front deepening anomalies.

Frost is still biting far into spring, even in France where low-lying regions such as Mourmelon-le-Grand dropped to -2.3C (27.9F) on Sunday morning — another hit to early-season crops.

The cold intensifies as we look east.

Arctic air surged into Belarus on April 26, flipping rain to snow across large parts of the country. Cities such as Grodno, Nesvizh, and Slutsk reported scenes more typical of January than late April.

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