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'Unprecedented rain' floods the city of Guwahati in Assam, India - 8.5 inches in 24 hours


India Today
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:33 UTC
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Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah have appealed for public awareness and cooperation after heavy rainfall led to widespread waterlogging across Guwahati.

In a post, the minister said that "unprecedented rainfall" from evening till late night had inundated many parts of the city, disrupting normal life. He added that concerned authorities are working round the clock to bring the situation under control and urged citizens to remain cautious and cooperative.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rainfall across Assam over the next few days, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds expected in several districts. Weather officials attributed the current conditions to upper air cyclonic circulations over northeast Assam and adjoining areas, as well as over northeast Bangladesh.

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Doberman

Infant dies after dog attack at Portland, Tennessee home

Ashley Griffin
Fox17.com
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:17 UTC
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Authorities in Portland are investigating the death of an infant after a dog attack at a home.

Officials said the incident was reported around 7 a.m. on April 20 at a home in Portland, Tenn.

Early information given to authorities indicates a dog belonging to the family got into the home through a rear door and attacked the child.

The infant died from the injuries.

When officers arrived, the dog was still at the home and behaving aggressively. The animal was euthanized at the scene.

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Tsunami

State of emergency declared in New Zealand after flash flooding hits Wellington - 3 inches of rain in less than 30 minutes


Sky News
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:37 UTC
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© Aimee-Jo Clark/ReutersVehicles were submerged after flash flooding in Wellington.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Zealand after heavy rain triggered flash flooding.

Some residents in Wellington, which has also been hit by landslides, have been urged to evacuate their homes.

"We encourage Wellingtonians to act quickly and not wait for official warnings if you think you need to evacuate," the city council said.

A number of streets in ​the city have been evacuated, and fire and rescue officials said they responded to ⁠150 calls for help overnight.

Andrew Little, the city's mayor, said one area received a record 3in (77mm) of rain in less than an hour.

"Be very careful around floodwaters; the flooding has been strong enough to move cars, and many manhole covers have been lifted," he said in a video posted on social media.

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Tsunami observed, trains disrupted after 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan

Riyaz ul Khaliq
Anadolu Agency
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:24 UTC
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A strong earthquake of 7.4 magnitude jolted Japan on Monday evening local time, with waves of tsunami observed in the northern and northeastern parts of the country.

The earthquake was recorded at around 0752GMT, with its epicenter at around 71 miles off Miyako city, located in the Iwate province, according to the US Geological Survey.

The Japanese government recorded the magnitude of the quake as 7.5, and issued a tsunami warning along the Pacific Coast in Aomori, Hokkaido, and Iwate.

"Those in coastal or river areas, evacuate right now to high ground and safer areas," a notification issued by the government said.

Waves of tsunamis were observed off the Iwate and Aomori provinces in the Pacific Ocean, according to Kyodo News.

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Shallow 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Tonga Islands in South Pacific


Qatar News Agency
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:55 UTC
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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the islands of Tonga in the South Pacific, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The agency said the quake occurred about 114 kilometers northeast of the village of Hihifo, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

There have been no immediate reports of casualties or material damage.

Tonga is an archipelago of 176 scattered islands in the South Pacific, of which only 52 are inhabited. It lies northwest of both New Zealand and Australia.
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Better Earth

Rare Greenland shark washes up for the first time on Co. Sligo beach in Ireland

Gavin O'Callaghan
RTÉ
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:13 UTC
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© Emma MurphyIt is the first time a Greenland shark has been recorded washed up on the Irish coast, April 14, 2026
A very rare shark that washed up on a beach in Co Sligo has been recovered by the National Museum of Ireland.

The Greenland shark, a species with a lifespan that can stretch over 500 years, was found on the shores of Finisklin last Saturday.

It is the first recorded stranding of the species on the Irish coast.

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) described it as a "very rare and interesting stranding", saying that little is known about it in Ireland as it is generally native to deep waters around the Arctic and North Atlantic.

"The Greenland Shark is the longest living vertebrate in the world with a life span of several centuries; the oldest recorded specimen was over half a millennium in age.

"A large species, they typically reach lengths of four to six metres." it said.
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Tsunami

Storm chaos in La Pampa, Argentina: Massive flooding submerged Santa Rosa, cars stranded

The Grief of Disaster
YouTube
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:03 UTC
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Extreme weather has struck Santa Rosa, La Pampa, turning the capital city into a flood zone. On Friday, April 17, 2026, a massive storm dumped over 90mm of rain in just hours, overwhelming drainage systems and leaving several neighborhoods underwater.

In this video, we cover the dramatic impact of the Santa Rosa flash floods. With wind gusts reaching 78 km/h, the storm toppled power lines and trees, causing widespread blackouts. From the flooding on Avenida Uruguay to the submerged classrooms at the National University of La Pampa (UNLPam), we look at the chaos that has gripped the city.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Thumbnail images are generated by AI. They are for illustration purposes only.

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Lightning

Lightning strike kills two children at school yard in Türkiye


en.apa.az
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:34 UTC
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Two children were killed and one person was seriously injured after lightning struck a tree in the yard of a primary school in the Ergani district of Türkiye's Diyarbakir province, Habertürk reported.

The incident occurred in the morning.

According to reports, lightning struck a tree located in the school yard. At that moment, 13-year-old Serkan Yıldırım, 14-year-old Kasım Yıldırım and another child who were under the tree were injured. Emergency medical teams dispatched to the scene transported the injured to hospital.

Despite doctors' efforts, Serkan Yıldırım and Kasım Yıldırım died. It was reported that the condition of the other injured child, who is receiving treatment at Diyarbakir Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital, remains serious.

It was noted that the children who lost their lives were cousins. An investigation into the incident is underway.
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A "bulging lobe" of polar vortex madness targets US east region

Tyler Durden
ZeroHedge
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:03 UTC
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© AccuweatherA sharp temperature plunge will send readings from summerlike warmth to early spring chill across the Upper Midwest and Northeast April 17 - 21, 2026
Mother Nature across the Mid-Atlantic can only be described by the Katy Perry lyric, "You're hot, then you're cold," as a meteorologist warns that a "tropospheric polar vortex" will sweep across the Lower 48 this weekend into early next week, abruptly ending the summer-like conditions in Washington, D.C.

"A bulging lobe of the tropospheric 'polar vortex' will be tracking through the Lower 48, bringing a cold front and much cooler air to the Eastern U.S.," meteorologist Ryan Maue wrote on X.

He added, "We'll wave goodbye to the nearly unprecedented mid-April heat wave."
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Lightning

Lightning strike kills 11 cattle in Assam, India


dy365live.com
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:27 UTC
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A lightning strike resulted in the deaths of 11 cattle in Dipuchara village in Harinagar area of Cachar district in Assam on Thursday. This incident caused severe distress for the farmers who worked in that area.

Reports indicate that the incident took place during a sudden period of heavy rain which accompanied thunderstorms in the region.

As the weather worsened, a group of cattle took shelter under a tree to escape the downpour. A lightning bolt struck the tree which resulted in the instant death of 11 cattle while one animal suffered severe injuries.

The cattle that died in the incident belonged to multiple farmers who belong to the economically disadvantaged group which depends on farming and animal husbandry for their primary income.

The loss has become a major financial blow to the affected families because it has taken away their essential income source.

Meanwhile, the affected families have requested the district authorities to deliver instant compensation and disaster relief because they face difficulties recovering from their financial losses.
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