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Several feet of hail falls in Colorado in only 15 minutes


Newsweek
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:12 UTC
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Hail piled up like snow on Tuesday after several feet fell in only 15 minutes around Cascade, Colorado, a video shows.

The hail occurred during a series of thunderstorms for which the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Pueblo, Colorado, issued a slew of warnings. Included in the warnings was the alert that hail, ranging from penny- to ping pong ball-size, depending on the location, could accompany the storms.

The hail even produced "hail fog," an unusual phenomenon that occurs when excessive hail cools the surface temperature to the dew point level, forcing condensation.

AccuWeather shared footage of the hail in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

"Have you ever heard of 'hail fog' before? It happened in Colorado on Tuesday!" AccuWeather posted with the video.

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Tourists thrilled to witness 'monster' waterspout forming in Jamaica on August 19


Yahoo! News
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:47 UTC
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Tourists visiting Negril, Jamaica, were thrilled to witness a waterspout forming off the coast of the island recently.

Pat Aleywine captured this video and can be heard stating his awe behind the camera. The footage shows a funnel starting to form as a storm rolls in.

"It's a waterspout trying to form up ... get ready to have a show," Aleywine is heard saying.

"This has turned into a monster of a waterspout; so blessed to see stuff like this," he continued.

Aleywine said he recorded the footage on Monday, August 19.

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Sakurajima volcano erupted in Japan, spewing ash that rose to 2,700m


in-cyprus.philenews.com
Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:18 UTC
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One of Japan's most active volcanoes, Sakurajima, erupted once again this year, spewing a massive cloud of ash that rose to a height of 2,700 metres.

Specifically, the eruption occurred yesterday, Wednesday, and was the 29th for this year.

Although it is not considered a destructive eruption, it still poses several risks, such as ash-fall in nearby areas, possible ejection of volcanic rocks, and the possibility of pyroclastic flows.

Sakurajima is one of Japan's most active volcanoes, with a history of frequent eruptions.

Initially, it was an island, but it became a peninsula after a significant eruption in 1914.

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Man dies after XL Bully dog attack at his home in Accrington, UK

Shuiab Khan
Warrington Guardian
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:04 UTC
David Daintree, 53 who has tragically died following the incident at his home
David Daintree, 53 who has tragically died following the incident at his home
A 53-year-old man has died after being attacked by a dog in Accrington.

Police were called shortly before 9.30pm yesterday (Tuesday) by the ambulance service to reports of a dog attacking someone inside a house at Ashley Court.

Officers attended and a man in his 50s was found dead.

He has been now been named as David Daintree, 53, who was the owner of the dog and who lived at that address. The dog has since been confirmed to be an XL Bully.

As the dog was continuing to pose a significant threat of serious harm, police said they were left with no alternative but to put down the animal and prevent it from causing further injury to others.
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Death toll rises to 23 amid heavy rain, over 65,000 displaced in Tripura, India (UPDATE)

Tanmoy Chakraborty
India Today
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:55 UTC
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Around 34,100 people in Tripura were displaced and had to take shelter, while 887 houses were damaged amid heavy rain leading to massive flooding. The death toll has risen to 10.

As per the latest report from the State Emergency Operation Centre on August 21, the government set up a total of 331 relief camps, where 34,100 people from 6,259 families have taken shelter.

In the North District, the government opened 8 relief camps, where 269 people have taken shelter. In Unakoti District, 48 relief camps have been opened, housing 6,626 people. In Dhalai District, 33 camps have been opened, with 2,057 people taking shelter.

Meanwhile, in Sepahijala, 5 relief camps have been opened, where 109 people are in shelter. In West District, 26 relief camps have been opened, accommodating 7,549 people. In Khowai, 46 relief camps have been established, housing 7,138 people. In Gomati, 132 relief camps have been opened, accommodating 6,759 people, and in South District, 35 relief camps have been set up, where 2,333 people have taken shelter.


Comment: Update August 23

Reuters reports:
Soldiers in lifeboats ferried people to safety in India's northeastern state of Tripura on Friday after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides, forcing more than 65,000 people from their homes and killing 23, authorities said.

Television images showed army personnel manning the rescue craft, while cars and buses were marooned in streets of knee-deep water, and disaster management officials said four days of incessant rain had swelled rivers.


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Subway stations shut due to massive flooding caused by heavy rains in Tokyo, Japan


Lastly.com
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:41 UTC
Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding in Tokyo
Heavy rain causes severe flooding in Tokyo
On Wednesday, August 21, heavy rainfall in Tokyo led to significant disruptions across the city.

Videos circulating on social media reveal severe flooding at Ichigaya Station, with another clip showing water cascading down stairs and breaking shutters at National Stadium Station, which has been closed due to the flooding.

Additionally, footage from Tokyo's Shinjuku district capture over-pressurised sewer lines, forcing water onto the streets and causing manhole covers to blow off.

The intense rainfall has overwhelmed the city's infrastructure, leading to widespread chaos and significant damage.

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South Korea lashed by 6 inches of rain in aftermath of Storm Jongdari

Stuti Mishra
Independent (UK)
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:25 UTC
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A tropical depression dumped heavy rain in southern South Korea and the populous Seoul region on Wednesday after weakening from a tropical storm.

Some southern parts of the mainland and the island of Jeju recorded 10 to 16 centimetres (3.9 to 6.2 inches) of rain. Some areas in the capital region saw 8 to 9 centimetres (3.1 to 3.5 inches) of rain as of Wednesday morning.

The depression that was once Tropical Storm Jongdari made landfall Wednesday and South Korea's weather agency said the system was expected to dissipate soon.

No injuries have been reported.

At least 19 vehicles were damaged by floods in the southern town of Ulju and the nearby city of Ulsan, according to South Korea's ministry of the interior and safety.

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Devils Tower slammed by baseball-sized hail, closing the national park in Wyoming

Chris Oberholtz
Fox Weather
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:48 UTC
Late Monday afternoon, a supercell developed across northeast Wyoming and
© State of WyomingLate Monday afternoon, a supercell developed across northeast Wyoming and tracked directly over Devils Tower, Wyoming, where it caused extensive damage to trees, buildings, campers and vehicles.
Baseball-sized hail clobbered Devils Tower National Monument on Monday as a powerful supercell storm formed in northeast Wyoming.

The National Weather Service reported significant damage to trees, buildings, campers and vehicles caused by 2.75-inch hail and 54 mph wind. The extreme weather moved directly over the Bear Lodge Ranger District of the Black Hills near Hulett and Sundance in Crook County.

The National Park Service closed Devils Tower due to storm damage. Park conditions were being reevaluated Wednesday morning.

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Lightning strike kills 20 cattle in Chhattisgarh, India


Deccan Herald
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:39 UTC
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Twenty cattle were killed after being struck by lightning in Chhattisgarh's Korba district, an official said on Wednesday.

The incident took place at Kerakachhar village on Tuesday. Two cowherds had taken the animals to the nearby forest for grazing when they were caught in a thunderstorm, said the official.

The men escaped unhurt as they were standing at some distance from the spot.

The deceased cattle comprised nine cows, seven bulls and four calves, the official said, adding that police and revenue department officials visited the village on Wednesday morning and autopsy of the animals was conducted.
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Massive landslide destroys power station in Sikkim, India


NDTV
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:35 UTC
A devastating landslide in Sikkim, India, severely impacted the NHPC's 510 MW Teesta-V Power Station on August 20
A devastating landslide in Sikkim, India, severely impacted the NHPC's 510 MW Teesta-V Power Station on August 20
A massive landslide has destroyed the power station of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation's (NHPC) Teesta Stage 5 dam in Sikkim on Tuesday morning.

The hill adjacent to the 510 MW power station was said to be under threat due to frequent minor slides over the past few weeks. On Tuesday morning, a major chunk of the hill slid and cover the power station in debris.

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