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11 dead, 14 missing after heavy rains trigger floods in China


NDTV
Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:37 UTC
Over 50,000 people had been evacuated in Huludao
Over 50,000 people had been evacuated in Huludao
Eleven people have been killed and 14 more are missing after heavy rain in recent days lashed China's northeastern province of Liaoning, state broadcaster CCTV reported Friday.

"On the evening of August 23, a press conference was held in Huludao City, Liaoning Province on flood prevention and control and disaster relief," CCTV reported.

At the press conference, it was announced that "this round of heavy rainfall caused extremely serious damage to Huludao City, especially Jianchang County and Suizhong County. Roads, electricity, communications, houses, crops, etc. were severely affected.

"After several rounds of checking households and persons, it was found that the disaster has caused 10 deaths with 14 people missing," CCTV said, adding that an official also died "while saving people".

The report stated that "all-out search and rescue efforts are underway for missing persons".

State media reported Thursday that over 50,000 people had been evacuated in Huludao, due to heavy rains that had persisted over several days.

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"Massive" waterspout spotted as sun rises in Greece


CTV News
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:27 UTC
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Video shows a "massive" waterspout on the horizon in Greece.

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Two giant waterspouts are spotted over the sea in Italy's Fregene

ClickHeart TV 6
YouTube
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:17 UTC
Two giant waterspouts are spotted over the sea in Italy's Fregene amid ferocious summer storms.
Two giant waterspouts seen over the sea in Italy's Fregene.
Two giant waterspouts are spotted over the sea in Italy's Fregene amid ferocious summer storms. A twister over the sea is believed to have hit the Bayesian superyacht with billionaire Mike Lynch as it was anchored...

Terrifying videos show giant waterspouts lashing Italian coastlines on the same day as Bayesian yacht disaster as experts reveal Med has been 'turned into petrol' by wave of searing 40C heatwaves

Violent storms and freak tornadoes have lashed Italy in recent days - claiming at least one life and leaving a wake of destruction along the country's southern coast.

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Cars swept away by floods after heavy rains batter northern Vietnam - 5 inches of rainfall within 5 hours

Gia Chinh
VnExpress.net
Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:24 UTC
Vehicles are stuck on a flooded street in the center of Thai Nguyen City on Aug. 22, 2024, as seen in a still image extracted from a traffic surveillance camera.
Vehicles are stuck on a flooded street in the center of Thai Nguyen City on Aug. 22, 2024, as seen in a still image extracted from a traffic surveillance camera.
Continuous heavy rain from Thursday afternoon into the evening caused water levels to rise dramatically, sweeping away cars and toppling motorbikes in the northern city of Thai Nguyen.

Thai Nguyen Province, home to the eponymous city, began experiencing heavy rain at 1 p.m., with rainfall of 70-95 mm dumped by 7 p.m. Many streets in Thai Nguyen City were submerged by 40-60 cm by Thursday night.

On Z115 Street, floodwaters reached up to 60 cm deep, causing a four-seater car to be swept away for about 50 meters, eventually drifting onto the sidewalk. The driver had exited the vehicle safely.

On Hoang Gia Street, an empty taxicab was swept away by floodwaters.

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Cloud Precipitation

Floods cause damage after heavy rain in Saudi Arabia

Khitam Al Amir
Gulf News
Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:11 UTC
Heavy rains have caused considerable damage across Saudi Arabia, with cars submerged and normal life affected.
© News_AlmadinahHeavy rains have caused considerable damage across Saudi Arabia, with cars submerged and normal life affected.
Recent heavy rains across Saudi Arabia have caused significant disruption, with many cars completely submerged and streets badly affected.

The past hours have seen intense weather conditions with dramatic scenes such as lightning striking near the iconic Clock Tower in Mecca.

The National Security Operations Centre issued a severe warning about expected heavy rains in the Mecca region. The alert follows a red alert from the National Meteorological Centre, highlighting expected heavy rains in areas including Taif, Ardiyat, Adham, Bani Yazid, and Maysan.

This weather system is expected to persist until 11pm.

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Heavy rain causes landslide in Phuket, Thailand - death toll rises to 10 - overnight rainfall of nearly 8 inches


Khaosodenglish.com
Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:27 UTC
A landslide from a mountain have destroyed buildings in Soi Patak 2, behind Kitti Sangkharam Temple
A landslide from a mountain have destroyed buildings in Soi Patak 2, behind Kitti Sangkharam Temple (Kata Temple) in Karon Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket Province on August 23, 2024.
Heavy rain and a landslide from a mountain have destroyed buildings in Soi Patak 2, behind Kitti Sangkharam Temple (Kata Temple) in Karon Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket Province. The incident has resulted in 10 deaths. Search efforts are ongoing for additional missing persons. 250 households have been affected by the disaster.

On August 23, officials set up an incident command center at Kitti Sangkharam Temple (Kata Temple) to coordinate operations and request assistance.

The Mueang Phuket District reported continuous heavy rainfall from the night of August 22, 2024, until the morning of August 23, 2024, measuring 200 millimeters of rainfall. This led to the landslide that caused fatalities: 6 Myanmar nationals, 1 Thai nationals, and 2 Russian nationals, and another person, nationality unknown.


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Two dogs seized after man found dead in back garden in Birmingham, UK


Sky News
Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:12 UTC
One of the two dogs they are hunting
One of the two dogs they are hunting.
Two dogs believed to have attacked a man who was found dead in the back garden of a property in Birmingham have been seized by police.

A 33-year-old man, who was looking after his brother's dogs, was found dead at an address in Hereford Close, Rubery, shortly after midnight on Wednesday with dog bite injuries, West Midlands Police said.

He is believed to have been attacked by at least one dog, which contributed to his death.

Two dogs were seized at the scene, both believed to be American bulldogs rather than a banned breed.

The breeds of the other dogs are unknown.

Comment: Just a day prior: Man dies after XL Bully dog attack at his home in Accrington, UK

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Malaysia sinkhole: Woman missing after pavement collapses in Kuala Lumpur


Sky News
Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:55 UTC
Crews work to rescue a person that fell
© Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue DepartmentCrews work to rescue a person that fell into a sinkhole on a busy street in Malaysia.
A woman is missing in Malaysia after plunging into a 26ft (8m) sinkhole when the pavement she was walking on collapsed beneath her, authorities have said.

The incident happened in the Dang Wangi area of the capital Kuala Lumpur early on Friday.

Witnesses saw the woman on the pavement when it suddenly caved in under her, according to local police chief Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman.

She has not been identified but is believed to be an Indian national, Mr Sulizmie added.

The area has been cordoned off while workmen use an excavator to clear debris and try to find the woman.

An investigation into the cause of the sinkhole has begun, Mr Sulizmie said.

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Florida storm spawns twin waterspouts in an intricate dance off Palm Beach

Scott Sistek
Fox Weather
Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:47 UTC
Twin waterspouts swirl off the coast of Palm Beach, Florida on Aug. 22, 2024.
© Palm Beach Police Dept.Twin waterspouts swirl off the coast of Palm Beach, Florida on Aug. 22, 2024.
Getting to see one waterspout spin over the ocean is a sight in itself, but what about seeing two?

Twin waterspouts swirled just feet from each other as a storm passed off the coast of Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursday afternoon.

Video taken by the Palm Beach Police Department showed the surreal sight of the funnels starting some distance apart but being drawn together as if enticed to begin an intricate dance maneuver with the Atlantic Ocean as the impromptu dance floor.

What's more, a third and possibly fourth funnel were in their infant stages, flanked on either side of the main waterspouts.

"Sometimes we are fortunate enough to see interesting weather from a safe distance," Palm Beach Police posted on X.

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Sun

Mysterious phenomenon causes 7 'suns' to appear in the sky in China on August 18

Ben Cost
New York Post
Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00 UTC
Stargazers in China were taken aback recently after spotting what appeared to be seven suns in the sky.
Stargazers in China were taken aback recently after spotting what appeared to be seven suns in the sky.
Call these the magnificent seven.

Stargazers in China were taken aback after spotting what appeared to be seven suns as seen in a recent viral video.

In the mind-bending footage, which was shot earlier this month by a woman in a Chengdu hospital, the solar septet graces the sky like the view on some bizarro planet.

The seven suns are lined up next to each other and boast varying intensities.

The videographer, identified as Ms. Wang, said that viewers were transfixed by the trippy vista, which lasted around a minute and was visible from multiple angles, Jam Press reported.

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