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Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in Assam, India; disrupts road, rail links

Sanstuti Nath
News18.com
Fri, 03 May 2024 13:01 UTC
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Railway services have also been disrupted between Jatinga-Lampur and New Harangajao due to landslides.
Heavy rainfall led to a flood-like situation and landslides in Assam's Dima Hasao district, snapping road and rail communication at several places in the hill district. The entire Barak Valley was also cut off from rail connectivity due to severe waterlogging in many areas.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed authorities to ensure connectivity is restored at the earliest and all assistance is provided to those affected due to incessant rain.

"Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma is monitoring the flooding & landslides caused by heavy rainfall in Dima Hasao and Barak Valley. CM has directed authorities to ensure connectivity is restored at the earliest and all assistance is provided to those affected," the Chief Minister's Office said in a tweet.

Incessant rain led also to waterlogging in several areas of the district, including Haflong Town. Schools have been closed in Haflong and people advised to avoid unnecessary travel by local authorities.

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UK weather: New thunderstorm warning from Met Office after 200,000 lightning strikes overnight

Alexander Butler
Independent (UK)
Thu, 02 May 2024 09:50 UTC
Lightning seen in the skies over Bow, East London at 5.30am on Thursday
© Dylan ReynoldsLightning seen in the skies over Bow, East London at 5.30am on Thursday.
England and Wales are set to be battered by thunderstorms on Thursday as the Met Office issued a 12-hour warning for bad weather.

Lightning strikes, sudden flooding, and strong winds are expected between 12pm and midnight the forecaster has said.

It comes after more than 35,000 lightning strikes lit up the skies of southern England overnight - two of which destroyed the roofs of properties in West Sussex.

Overnight, a care home in Elmer, West Sussex, was struck by lightning and sustained damage to its roof, according to West Sussex Fire & Rescue.

A university building in Chichester was also struck, causing damage to its roof and power system, the city's fire service said.

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Evacuations ordered in Texas due to life-threatening flooding after torrential rainfall of 10 inches in 24 hours

Steven Yablonski, Scott Sistek
Fox Weather
Thu, 02 May 2024 09:02 UTC
This image shows a road that was washed away by raging floodwaters in Walker County, Texas, on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
© Walker County Pct 4 Commissioners OfficeThis image shows a road that was washed away by raging floodwaters in Walker County, Texas, on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
A life-threatening situation continues to unfold across portions of Southeast Texas on Thursday as torrential rain and severe weather pounded the region, causing rivers and streams to overflow their banks, flood numerous communities along the Trinity and San Jacinto rivers and trigger urgent evacuations.

That region of Texas has been pounded by relentless rain since Sunday, with rain gauges near Trinity reporting 6-9 inches and Groveton picking up nearly 11 inches of rain from a round of storms at the end of last weekend and into the start of the workweek.

Multiple Flash Flood Warnings were in effect Thursday for several Texas communities as more precipitation fell across many of the same areas Tuesday and Wednesday, only adding to the epic rainfall totals.

Waterwood picked up more than 10 inches of rain Wednesday, and Sebastopol wasn't far behind with 9 inches.

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Cloud Lightning

Lightning strikes kill 11 in 5 districts of Bangladesh


Daily Sun (Bangladesh)
Fri, 03 May 2024 08:54 UTC
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At least 11 people died and nine others were injured in lightning strikes in five districts on Thursday.

In Cumilla, four people, including two farmers, were killed in lightning strikes in Chandina, Sadar South, Debidwar, and Bhurichang upazilas in the evening.

The victims are Daulatur Rahman, 47, of Chandina, Atikul Islam, 50, of Sadar South upazila, Mukhlesur Rahman, 58, of Debidwar, and Alam Hossain, 22, of Burichang upazila.

Additional Superintendent of Police (Cumilla Sadar Circle) Kamran Hossain confirmed the matter.

In Rangamati, three people died and seven others were injured in the morning, reports UNB.
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Woman dies as mudslide hits home during fierce storms in France

Zane Lilley
The Connexion
Thu, 02 May 2024 13:09 UTC
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A woman has died in the north of France after fierce storm conditions caused a mudslide to hit her home during the night (overnight May 1-2).

The husband of the unnamed 57-year old was also injured but managed to escape the torrent of water and mud in the incident in Courmelles (Aisne).

The Aisne prefecture announced the death in a press release, saying it was the result of an "intense and very localised rainfall event [which] caused run-off and a mudslide." The incident happened around midnight.

The house, located at the bottom of a hill, was ripped open by the mudslide, which was over 1m60 in height. The force of the water was so strong it ripped out some of the walls, leaving furniture in the middle of the street and the inside of the home completely exposed.

You can see photos and a video of the destruction via local media site L'union.

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Heavy rain closes metro stations in Ankara, Türkiye on April 30


Daily Sabah
Wed, 01 May 2024 12:47 UTC
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Due to heavy rainfall that began yesterday evening in the capital, metro services between OSB Törekent and Atatürk Cultural Center stations were suspended.

Yesterday evening's heavy rain in Ankara also disrupted transportation. Following the downpour, which also caused damage to some metro stations, passengers encountered warning signs when heading to the stations to use the metro in the morning.

Information hung at metro entrances stated: "Due to disruptions in certain sections of our line caused by heavy rains affecting our city on April 30, the metro service will not be available between OSB Törekent and Atatürk Cultural Center stations. Service between these stations will be provided by buses."

Passengers are being transported by buses between OSB Törekent and Atatürk Cultural Center metro stations due to their temporary closure.

Heavy rain was effective in the evening hours, causing pools to form on streets and avenues in Sıhhıye and other parts of the city, as well as electrical cutouts. As a result, vehicles encountered difficulties moving forward due to the accumulated water. In certain areas, cars grappled with the challenges posed by heavy rain and flooding, navigating through difficult conditions to reach their destinations.

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Best of the Web: Over 30 dead, 60 missing after heavy rains and floods in Brazil (UPDATES)


Yahoo News
Wed, 01 May 2024 11:43 UTC
Aerial view of flooded areas in Encantado city, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, taken on May 1.
© AFPAerial view of flooded areas in Encantado city, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, taken on May 1.
At least 10 people have died in floods caused by torrential rains in Brazil's south, authorities said Wednesday, as rescuers searched for nearly two dozen individuals reported missing.

Deluges in the state of Rio Grande do Sul have displaced some 3,300 people in more than 100 municipalities, many of whom have been moved to shelters.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced he would visit the area, which governor Eduardo Leite said was dealing with "the worst disaster in the history of our state."

Leite said work was continuing to locate the missing even as more heavy rains were forecast.


Comment: Update May 3

The BBC reports:
A hydroelectric dam has collapsed in southern Brazil after days of heavy rains that triggered massive flooding, killing more than 30 people.

Officials say another 60 people are missing in Rio Grande do Sul state.

About 15,000 residents have fled their homes since Saturday. At least 500,000 people are without power and clean water across the state.

The burst dam triggered a two-metre (6.6ft) wave, causing panic and further damage in the already flooded areas.

The dam is located between the municipality of Cotiporã and the city of Bento Gonçalves.


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Cloud Precipitation

Flight makes emergency landing at Bhubaneswar airport in India after hailstones crack windshield

Krishna Medhi
India TodayNE
Wed, 01 May 2024 19:16 UTC
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A Vistara flight bound from Bhubaneswar to New Delhi was compelled to make an emergency landing after being caught in a hailstorm, resulting in damage to the aircraft, officials confirmed on May 1.

Moments after take-off, the aircraft encountered adverse weather conditions and swiftly returned to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Odisha. The emergency landing, executed merely 10 minutes after departure, ensured the safety of all 169 passengers and crew members on board, authorities stated.

Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft's windshield sustained damage due to the hailstorm, which swept through several parts of Odisha earlier in the afternoon. "A windshield has been damaged, while no harm was caused to the passengers," affirmed BPIA Director Prasanna Pradhan.

The incident underscores the critical role of quick decision-making and proficient handling during emergency situations, as the crew successfully navigated the aircraft back to safety amidst challenging weather conditions. Further investigations into the extent of the damage and necessary repairs are underway.

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48 dead after highway collapses in flood-hit Southern China (UPDATE)

Siladitya Ray
Forbes
Wed, 01 May 2024 10:32 UTC
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At least 19 people were killed in China's southern Guangdong province on Wednesday after a section of a highway collapsed following several days of torrential rain and flooding in the region.

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Eighteen cars fell down a slope after a 58.7-foot (17.9-meter) section of a highway collapsed at around 2 a.m. local time on Wednesday, the Associated Press reported, citing a statement from local authorities in the city of Meizhou, Guangdong.

Photos and videos on social media showed flames and plumes of smoke rising from the collapsed section of the highway, along with charred vehicles partly buried under mud and rubble.

State-run broadcaster CCTV said 30 people were rescued from the site and they "are receiving all-out emergency care in hospital."

Authorities have also dispatched more than 500 people to help with the rescue operation, state media said, without specifying if any other people remained trapped.


Comment: Update May 2

Breakingthenews.net reports:
The death toll from the recent highway collapse in southern China's Guangdong province surged to 48, with an additional 30 individuals sustaining injuries, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Meizhou Municipal Emergency Management Bureau Wen Yongdeng said on Thursday.

The 18-meter-long section of the Meizhou-Dalian Expressway collapsed due to heavy rain impacting at least 18 cars.

Three rescue channels were opened to form three working surfaces for simultaneous rescue, and life detectors are being used to ensure that no vehicles or persons are missing at the scene.


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1 dead, 3 injured in Kansas tornado on April 30 - fifth day of vortex outbreak in US with nearly 200 reported

Dennis Romero and TJ Swigart
NBC News
Wed, 01 May 2024 08:39 UTC
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One person died and three others sustained minor injuries when a tornado touched down in Westmoreland, Kansas, on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

The tornado, one of nearly 200 reported in the Plains and the Midwest since Friday, was reported at 4:40 p.m., Pottawatomie County officials said in a statement.

The identity of the person who died was being withhold until the family can be notified, Sheriff Shane Jager said at a news conference.

The injured did not require hospitalization, county spokesperson Becky Ryan said at the news conference. First responders were still conducting a grid search of the area to determine whether anyone else was killed or injured, she said.

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