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Footage shows massive multiple-vortex waterspout off Israel

Amelia Ward
Lad Bible
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 10:58 UTC
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Because 2020 hasn't given us quite enough apocalyptic vibes, a man has captured some pretty terrifying footage of a huge multiple-vortex waterspout, swirling over the surface of the sea. Watch it below:


The incredible natural phenomenon was filmed by Gilad Raz in Caesarea, Israel on 17 December and it shows the waterspout swirling over the ocean, edging its way towards the coast.

The waterspout is made up of a single smaller vortex in the centre of the structure and a large hollow one that spun around it making it look even more ominous.

One user commented on the video, saying: "Multiple vortexes are not something that you see every day."

Another one said: "This is incredible!"

Comment: Another video here: Huge waterspout filmed at Sdot Yam Beach, Israel

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Cloud Precipitation

Deadly floods strike again in Uvira, DR Congo

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 13:20 UTC
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Media in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) reported another incident of severe flooding in Uvira in South Kivu Province, the city devastated by flooding in April this year when over 30 people died.

The recent flooding in the city occurred after torrential rain on 12 December 2020. According to Radio Okapi, the UN radio station in DR Congo, 4 people died, 2 were reported missing and 2 were seriously injured. Reports suggest many of the victims were children. Houses were damaged or destroyed in several districts of the city, particularly in northern areas where the Kavimvira river broke its banks.


Comment: Severe flooding occurred more recently in the district around the 23rd of December:



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Evacuations after floods and landslides in Madeira, Portugal - up to 6 inches of rain in 24 hours

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 13:58 UTC
Floods and landslide damages in Madeira, Portugal, after a storm on 25 December 2020.
© Government of MadeiraFloods and landslide damages in Madeira, Portugal, after a storm on 25 December 2020.
A storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the Portuguese island of Madeira on 25 December.

Flooding and landslides were reported in the municipality of São Vicente. Local media reported 20 people were evacuated in Ponta Delgada and 7 in Boaventura. One house was destroyed and several others severely damaged. Dozens of roads were closed, leaving some areas isolated, and power lines were downed leaving many residents without electricity.

Several areas recorded more than 100mm of rain in 24 hours to 25 December, with the highest total seen in Porto Moniz which recorded 161 mm of rain.

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Record snowfall in New York State - many towns had over 20 inches of snowfall in a day

Robert W. Felix
Ice Age Now
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 12:17 UTC
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"Western New York's Christmas present this year was a White Christmas, and then some," according to wgrz.com.

As of 10 p.m. Saturday, December 26 ( with two more hours left in the day), many towns had reported more than 20 inches(50.8 centimeters) snowfall in one day.

Those towns included Elma Center, Eden, Cheektowaga, Clarence, Lackawanna and Hamburg, to name a few.

Also, 18.4 inches of snow fell at the Buffalo Airport on Saturday, making for a new one-day snowfall record for December 26.


Thanks to Clay Olson for this link.

Comment: 24 hours earlier on Christmas Day: Hamburg in Western New York hit with 18 inches of snow in roughly 24 hours, several places over 10 inches

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Severe storm and floods in Saudi Arabia

START
YouTube
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 20:04 UTC
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Scary storm hits Saudi Arabia! And the desert turns into rivers!

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Devastating floods hits Bandung, Indonesia after torrential rains

NA Weather
YouTube
Sat, 26 Dec 2020 18:07 UTC
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Heavy rain flushed the city of Bandung from late afternoon until evening. Due to heavy rain, there is 25 the point is reported inundation to flood. Floods collapsed buildings, swept away wealth and vehicles.

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Storm Bella: Gusts of more than 100mph recorded in UK


BBC News
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 08:54 UTC
Storm Bella
© Matthew HorwoodWaves bashing the shore in Portcawl
Gusts of more than 100mph have been recorded as Storm Bella continues to bring heavy rain and high winds to large parts of the UK.

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind - meaning disruption is likely - for much of the south coast of England and parts of Wales.

A gust of 106mph (170kmh) was recorded at The Needles, on the Isle of Wight.

Yellow warnings for rain are in place across much of the UK, as well as two "threat to life" flood alerts.

South Western Railway said heavy rain had "flooded the railway" between Bournemouth and Southampton, meaning cancellations and delays are possible until 10:00 GMT.

South Western, Southeastern Railway and the London Overground all reported fallen trees and other debris blocking lines and causing disruption in various locations. National Rail advised anyone travelling by train to check their journey before setting off.

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Hamburg in Western New York hit with 18 inches of snow in roughly 24 hours, several places over 10 inches

Paul Ross
wkbw.com
Sat, 26 Dec 2020 19:46 UTC
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Since 7 o'clock Christmas morning, Western New York has been getting smacked with snow.

In roughly a 24-hour period Hamburg saw the highest snowfall amount of 18 inches, according to the National Weather Service.

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Nearly 500,000 wake up with no power after Christmas Eve storm batters US east coast

Graeme Massie
Independent (UK)
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 19:36 UTC
Nearly 500,000 wake up with no power after Christmas Eve storm batters East Coast
Nearly 500,000 wake up with no power after Christmas Eve storm batters East Coast
Thousands of people woke up without power on Christmas Day after winter storm Harold dumped snow and torrential rain across the US.

Around 420,000 households were impacted as the bad weather barreled its way across the east coast.

A quarter of those homes alone were in New York, with New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania also battered by strong winds and heavy rain.

Much of the north-east was under a wind advisory on Friday with Boston expected to experience hurricane-strength gusts of up to 75mph.

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At least 7 die in mountains near Tehran, Iran during heavy snowfall, blizzard


Tasnim News Agency
Sat, 26 Dec 2020 15:21 UTC
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The number of climbers who died in incidents in mountains north of the Iranian capital on Friday has reached seven, while twelve others remain missing, the managing director of the Tehran Red Crescent Society said.

Shahin Fat'hi told Tasnim on Saturday that 13 climbers had been reported missing after an incident occurred on the summit of Kolakchal.

Of those, three have returned home while seven are confirmed dead and the other three have not been found yet, he said.

Fat'hi added that there has been no trace of twelve more hikers who went missing in Darabad and Ahar mountain areas as well as another area north of Tehran.

The search and rescue operation will continue on Sunday morning using helicopters, the official went on to say.

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