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A massive landslide forces 12 families to evacuate from 'visibly leaning' homes next to LA canyon

James Gordon
The Daily Mail
Sun, 09 Jul 2023 18:06 UTC
landslide los angeles families evacuated homes
© TwitterResidents in the area say they noticed cracking and popping sounds starting Thursday, July 6, 2023
SoCal Edison shuts off power and gas company rushes to the scene

A dozen homes in LA were evacuated on Saturday night after the houses appeared to be on the verge of collapse and about to tumble into the canyon behind them. The foundations of homes situated along Peartree Lane in Rolling Hills Estates in LA County suddenly shifted following a major landslide.

Police, fire and utility company officials were on the scene Sunday to assist with the evacuation, which saw a total of 16 residents being forced to flee their homes.

The residents had 20 minutes to gather their things and get out, officials warned before access was restricted.

LA fire dept shows damaged homes after massive landslide

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Cloud Precipitation

Indonesia - Severe weather in Bali triggers deadly flooding and landslides

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:12 UTC
Storm and flood damage in Bali, Indonesia, July 2023.
© BPBD Provinsi BaliStorm and flood damage in Bali, Indonesia, July 2023.
Bali, Indonesia experienced severe weather conditions from 07 to 09 July 2023, leading to devastating impacts on the region. Heavy rainfall resulted in widespread flooding, while strong winds downed trees and damaged buildings. Furthermore, the heavy rain falling on unstable ground triggered numerous landslides, exacerbating the destructive effects of the weather.

The Bali Province Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported a total of 78 incidents, including landslides, fallen trees, and floods, across several affected areas. These areas included Badung, Bangli, Buleleng, Denpasar, Gianyar, Jembrana, Karangasem, Klungkung, and Tabanan.

As a result of the severe weather, approximately 50 homes were damaged, and around 50 individuals were displaced from their residences, according to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet). The impact of the disaster extended to a total of 192 people, who were directly affected by the floods, landslides, and other related incidents.

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Snowflake

Snowfall in Johannesburg, South Africa for the first time in 11 years

Jordan King
Metro (UK)
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:19 UTC
For some children under the age of 11, this will be the first time they have ever seen snow
© ReutersFor some children under the age of 11, this will be the first time they have ever seen snow
Snow has fallen on Johannesburg for the first time in more than a decade.

The South African city woke up to snowflakes, rain and wind, with temperatures cold enough to keep the snow lying on the ground through the morning.

Photos show children wrapped up in coats and beanies, making snow angels on their school fields.

For some youngsters, today will be the first time they have ever seen snow.

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Snowflake

Watch: 'Unexpected' summer snowfall covers village in Himachal Pradesh, India


Hindustan Times
Sun, 09 Jul 2023 12:04 UTC
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The entire village was covered with a thick layer of snow after it experienced the surprise snowfall on Sunday morning.

Losar village in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh received an 'unexpected' spell of snowfall on Sunday as various parts of north India remain affected due to heavy rainfall.

The entire village was covered with a thick layer of snow after it experienced the surprise snowfall on Sunday morning.

"Losar village received an unexpected sudden snowfall on Sunday morning as various parts of north India are affected due to heavy rainfall," officials said.

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Snowflake

Unexpected summer snowfall in Skardu, Pakistan breaks 18-year record

Qasim Butt
Aaj News
Sun, 09 Jul 2023 11:44 UTC
Snow in July is a sentence you don't hear everyday
© Qasim Butt.Snow in July is a sentence you don't hear everyday
Skardu's famed tourist spot, Deosai, has received unexpected snowfall in the past few days, giving the warm month of July a feel of winter.

Local authorities say that this is the first time it has snowed in Skardu in July in the last 18 years.

Temperatures have dropped in the Skardu valley and everything in sight is covered in white.

While the snowfall was unexpected, it has turned into a surprising delight for tourists hoping for a summer get away.

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Cloud Precipitation

At least 1 dead as heavy summer rains set off flash flooding in New York state - up to 8 inches of rainfall

Eduardo Medina, Livia Albeck-Ripka and Jesse McKinley
New York Times
Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:53 UTC
Flooding on the grounds of the USMA at West Point.
Flooding on the grounds of the USMA at West Point.
A slow-moving storm system brought heavy rain across a wide section of New York State on Sunday evening, flooding streets, prompting dozens of rescues for drivers whose vehicles were stranded on inundated roads and causing at least one death, the authorities said.

The Hudson Valley was the most affected by the storm system on Sunday, with sections of the area getting between five and eight inches of rain, the National Weather Service said.

The epicenter of the storm struck West Point, the U.S. Military Academy in Orange County, which had about eight inches of rain as of Sunday night.

Trooper Steven V. Nevel of the New York State Police described the search-and-rescue efforts on Sunday night as an "all hands on deck" endeavor, saying that several bridges had collapsed and many roads were impassable.

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Fish

Thousands of dead fish wash ashore in drought-hit Iraq


Iraqi News
Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:27 UTC
Fishermen stand in a boat as they inspect thousands of dead fish floating by the bank of the Amshan river, which draws its water from the Tigris, in Iraq's southeastern Maysan governorate.
© AFPFishermen stand in a boat as they inspect thousands of dead fish floating by the bank of the Amshan river, which draws its water from the Tigris, in Iraq's southeastern Maysan governorate.
In a staggering scene, thousands of fish floated in the Al-Ezz River in the southeastern Iraqi governorate of Maysan due to water scarcity and the high level of salinity.

Social media activists shared videos of fish deaths with angry comments about the situation in their areas because of water scarcity.

The local authorities in Maysan announced on Saturday that they had monitored the deaths of fish in the Al-Ezz River, warning of serious diseases at the same time.

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Cloud Precipitation

Flash floods batter Sochi, Russia - cars washed away and houses submerged - 2 months rain in a day

Will Stewart
Daily Mail
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:02 UTC
Remarkable footage shows how multiple cars were washed away as the Matsesta River burst its banks
Remarkable footage shows how multiple cars were washed away as the Matsesta River burst its banks
Devastating flash floods have hit Sochi, Russia's top resort from where Vladimir Putin rules the country in summer.

Remarkable footage shows how multiple cars were washed away as the Matsesta River burst its banks.

Washed away cars even formed a dam on a submerged street which became a torrential river in the sudden deluge.

Houses were also flooded with a storm warning in place until the end of the day on Monday.

The Black Sea port Sochi, Putin's favourite summer hideaway, suffered two months of rainfall in one day, according to reports.

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Cloud Lightning

Lightning strikes kill 17 in 24 hours across Uttar Pradesh, India


The News Agency
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:57 UTC
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At least 17 persons died in Uttar Pradesh in the last 24-hours due to lightning strikes. There have been more rain-related deaths as well - five due to heavy rains and 12 due to drowning, office of the relief commissioner said.

One person each died due to lightning in Baghpat, Etawah, Unnao, Agra and Ballia, two each in Jalaun, Kanpur Dehat, Kannauj and Ghazipur and four in Mainpuri. One person died in Sant Kabir Nagar, two in Badaun, four in Bareilly and five in Rae Bareli due to drowning in water. One person each died in Etah, Kannauj and Kaushambi, and two in Muzaffarnagar due to excessive rains.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condoled the loss of lives due to lightning, drowning in water and heavy rains in the state. He has given instructions to immediately distribute the assistance amount of Rs. 4 lakh each to the dependents of the deceased.
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Moment woman is struck by lightning as massive storm and flash flood engulfs Russian city

Christian Oliver and William Stewart
Daily Mail
Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:09 UTC
The bolt of lightning struck down near a group of people as torrential flash flooding plummeted down in a Russian city
The bolt of lightning struck down near a group of people as torrential flash flooding plummeted down in a Russian city
This is the shocking moment a bolt of lightning struck down near a group of people as torrential flash flooding plummeted down in a Russian city.

The blinding flash left one woman with severe burns, officials said, during a sudden thunderstorm over Kolomna, 75 miles southeast of Moscow.

Footage showed people wading through a deluge of rainwater before an immediate bolt appeared to shoot down, visibly terrifying those in the vicinity and causing some to fall over in shock.

The bolt is said to have hit an electric scooter first before the woman was also struck after standing nearby. She was seen being carried through the floodwater with clear signs of blackening from the lightning.

The distraught woman was rushed to intensive care at a nearby hospital. She is in a stable condition.

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