Chulumanco Mahamba The Citizen Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:32 UTC
The SPCA has euthanised eight dogs after an unidentified woman was allegedly mauled to death by dogs in Klerksdorp, North West, in the early hours of Friday morning.
The South African Police Service (Saps) has registered an inquest docket and is investigating the gruesome death of a woman believed to be in her 30s.
Unidentified woman mauled to death
North West police spokesperson Colonel Adéle Myburgh said the incident, which occurred on Magaretha Prinsloo Street, was reported on 5 June at around 5:45am.
"It is alleged that the body of the deceased was discovered by a man from a nearby residence while on his way to work," Myburgh said.
The man immediately reported the matter to the police, and Emergency and Medical Rescue Services declared the woman dead at the scene.
A lightning strike killed three people, including two young children, and seriously injured two others while they were working in a rural rice field yesterday, local police said.
The incident occurred during a heavy thunderstorm in Prey Russey village, located in the Phnom Sruoch district of Kampong Speu province.
According to authorities, a group of five local farmers was out ploughing the fields when the lightning struck.
Police identified the deceased as Sem Rin, 22, and two children, Chan Chetra, 6, and Chan Van, 4.
The two survivors, identified as Hul Sona, 23, and Tut Leap, 21, suffered severe injuries and were rushed to a regional hospital, where they remain hospitalised.
A motorcyclist was seriously injured after being struck by lightning while riding on the Ratchavibha flyover in Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident occurred at about 3.40pm on the flyover heading towards the Ratchayothin intersection on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.
Authorities identified the victim as a male delivery rider. Heavy rain was falling at the time, and he was travelling on the flyover when a lightning bolt struck, causing him to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
Rescue workers from the Poh Tech Tung foundation rushed to the scene and found the 46-year-old rider lying unconscious on his back. A long burn mark extended from the left side of his neck toward his chest, according to local media reports.
Preliminary findings indicated that lightning struck his helmet, leaving burn marks and causing a necklace holding an amulet to break.
He was subsequently transported to a hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Heavy rain has caused severe flooding in parts of Chongqing, Guizhou and Guangxi, with water levels reaching up to two metres and submerging vehicles, authorities said.
The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters dispatched a working group to Chongqing on Sunday, urging enhanced emergency duty and strict implementation of 24-hour duty and leadership shifts.
The Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration issued a red alert for mountain torrents at 6pm on Sunday. From Sunday evening to Monday evening, parts of southwestern Hunan, northern Guangxi and southern Guizhou are at very high risk of mountain torrent disasters.
In Chongqing, a 500-600 metre section of road in the High-tech Agricultural Industry Avenue was flooded, with only vehicle roofs visible. A resident said rain started around 1am and by 7am water was about one metre deep, reaching over two metres by morning.
The Chongqing Hechuan District education authority confirmed that three college entrance examination venues are safely distanced from the worst-hit areas and have not been affected.
A powerful offshore earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people and injuring over 200.
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake also triggered tsunami waves exceeding a metre that impacted nearby coastlines.
The city of General Santos bore the brunt of the event, experiencing building collapses and significant damage to critical infrastructure. The bustling port city is home to some 700,000 people and a hub for the tuna export industry.
Tsunami damage was reported in at least one coastal village while smaller waves were observed as far afield as Indonesia, Palau, and southern Japan.
"It's a major earthquake and we're expecting damage," Teresito Bacolcol, the director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, said.
Comment: Details of the 3 aftershocks from Earthquake Track available here, here and here.
A very strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 107 km (66 mi) from Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, in the evening of Sunday, Jun 7, 2026 at 9.41 pm local time (GMT +11).
The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter.
Pattaya Mail Pattaya Mail Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:41 UTC
A waterspout moves from the sea toward the Laem Ngop coastline in Trat province, drawing the attention of residents as authorities assess potential damage.
Residents of Laem Ngop district were startled on June 2 when a waterspout formed over the sea before moving ashore near a coastal community, prompting authorities to monitor the situation and assess possible damage. According to a report from Laem Ngop Police Station, the phenomenon was observed at approximately 12:45 p.m. in the Laem Ngop area of Trat province.
Witnesses reported seeing the waterspout develop over the waters of Chong Chang before gradually moving toward shore and making landfall near the Laem Ngop community, creating concern among local residents who watched the dramatic weather event unfold.
Authorities said initial inspections were underway to determine whether any homes, fishing facilities, boats, or other property had been affected. No immediate reports of injuries were released. Relevant agencies are continuing to monitor weather conditions and evaluate the extent of any damage caused by the waterspout. Officials have advised residents in coastal areas to remain alert during periods of unstable weather and to follow updates from local authorities.
A three-month-old child has died Saturday morning after an alleged dog attack inside a home, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said they were called to a residence in the 500 block of Hillwood Circle around 9:21 a.m., after receiving a report of a deceased infant who may have been attacked by a dog.
When deputies arrived, they found the infant, Zamora Robinson, dead inside the home. Officials said the scene was secured, and everyone inside the residence was safely removed.
Authorities say a Cane Corso was removed from the residence by Animal Services as part of the investigation.
According to the Richmond County Coroner's Office, Zamora was pronounced dead at 11:00 a.m. An autopsy has been scheduled.
The sheriff's office said the investigation remains active and ongoing. Investigators are continuing to conduct interviews and gather more information.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin ordered the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources to conduct an urgent investigation after millions of pink sea cucumbers washed ashore along Suan Son Beach in Tambon Phe, Mueang District, Rayong Province, on June 6, turning several hundred meters of coastline a vivid pink-red and drawing considerable attention from beachgoers.
The Minister directed the Department's Director-General, Dr. Pinsak Suraswadi, to dispatch officials to the site immediately to investigate the situation. A joint survey team from Marine and Coastal Resources Regional Office 1 confirmed the organisms are sea cucumbers—specifically the pink sea cucumber with the scientific name Cercodemas anceps. The species is a soft-bodied, cylindrical invertebrate that inhabits the seabed, identifiable by small surface spines and a color range from vivid pink to red-orange.
Marine experts explained that sea cucumbers play a vital role in marine ecosystems, processing and decomposing organic matter on the seafloor — a function that has earned them the designation "housekeepers of the sea" for their contribution to maintaining ecological balance in underwater environments.
Officials believe the phenomenon was caused by strong storm activity and heavy swells that dislodged the creatures from the seabed and drove them ashore, and described the occurrence as a rare natural phenomenon. The public has been advised to avoid direct contact with sea cucumbers, as some species release defensive secretions that may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. (NNT)
This is volcanic ash from today’s eruption of the Sakurajima volcano
Sakurajima Volcano unleashed one of its most intense eruptions on June 7, 2026, sending a towering plume of volcanic ash across Kagoshima City. What started as a clear June morning turned into a blanket of gray chaos within hours—visibility dropped to dangerous levels, ash coated streets, vehicles, and rooftops, and thousands of tourists found their summer vacation plans upended.
The eruption was no minor event. Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) immediately raised alert levels, classifying it as high-intensity with ash plumes reaching kilometers into the sky. Residents and tourists received urgent warnings: stay indoors, wear masks, avoid all non-essential travel.
The timing couldn't have been worse. Summer tourism season was in full swing, and travelers from across the globe were converging on Kagoshima to experience one of Japan's most dramatic natural attractions.
Comment: Details of the 3 aftershocks from Earthquake Track available here, here and here.