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Lightning strike kills 4, injures others in Nigeria

Danjuma Michael
The Guardian (Nigeria)
Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:53 UTC
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A lightning strike has killed four persons and injured several others at Kantar Uban Daba community in Rimi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, reportedly took place during heavy rainfall in the area.

It was learnt that three of the victims died on Wednesday, while one of the deceased persons succumbed to his injuries on Thursday evening.

Some of the injured were reportedly treated at the Rimi General Hospital, while about five of them were still receiving medical attention at the time of the report.

The deceased persons have since been buried according to Islamic rites.
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Lightning strike in Tharparkar, Pakistan kills 50 livestock


mmnews.tv
Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:50 UTC
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In a tragic incident in Sindh's Tharparkar district, the Islamkot area was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm, resulting in the death of at least 50 livestock animals.

According to local sources, the animals were grazing in open fields when the lightning bolt hit, leaving farmers in shock and despair.

Livestock is a primary source of livelihood for residents in this arid region, and the sudden loss has caused significant financial hardship to several families.

Authorities have expressed condolences to the affected farmers and are assessing the damages. Local residents have urged the government to provide immediate compensation and implement safety measures to protect people and animals during extreme weather events.
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SOTT Focus: SOTT Earth Changes Summary - July 2025: Extreme Weather, Planetary Upheaval, Meteor Fireballs


Sott.net
Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:52 UTC
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A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, marking one of the most powerful seismic events recorded globally since 2011.

The quake triggered widespread aftershocks, including a 6.0 magnitude tremor in the Pacific Ocean, and generated tsunami waves up to 19 feet high, prompting warnings from Japan to Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast.

The earthquake also caused significant geological shifts, with the southern part of the peninsula moving southeastward — a displacement comparable, though more modest, to that seen in Japan's 2011 quake.

Local officials reported no fatalities, only a few injuries, and limited damage to infrastructure, primarily due to the region's earthquake-resistant buildings and low population density.

The Kamchatka earthquake had profound volcanic repercussions, activating seven volcanoes simultaneously for the first time in nearly 300 years, according to the Russian Academy of Sciences.
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Farmer's Almanac unveils long-range forecast: "Widespread wintry weather" for U.S.

Tyler Durden
Zero Hedge
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:10 UTC
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The Farmer's Almanac has issued its long-range forecast for the upcoming Western Hemispheric winter, calling for cold and snowy conditions across large swaths of the Lower 48. While the two-century-old publication touts an 80% accuracy rate, independent analysis places that figure around 55%.

The forecast, which dates back to 1818 and accounts for environmental fluctuations on Earth, solar activity (sunspots), the motion of the Moon, and other proprietary factors, calls for "widespread wintry weather" in the 2025-26 winter season.

Here's a breakdown of the forecast:
Cold Zones:
  • Coldest: Northern Plains to New England, plus Northwest (Idaho, Washington).
  • Major cold snaps expected mid-January and mid-February.
Snow Outlook:
  • New England: Frequent snowstorms.
  • Atlantic Coast: Significant rain, occasional snow mix.
  • Mid-Atlantic Mountains: Decent snow events.
  • Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, North Central: Classic snow-heavy winter.
  • Pacific Northwest Mountains: Impressive snow totals.
Regional Highlights:
  • Southeast: Average temps, wet;
  • Appalachians see occasional snow.
  • Texas/Southern Plains: Wetter than average, periodic cold snaps, limited snow but freezing rain possible.
  • Southwest: Wet winter, near-average temps.
If the Farmer's Almanac's long-range forecast is even partially accurate, it could spell serious trouble for Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states already plagued with strained power grids, with Maryland at the epicenter of the crisis.
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6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off southeastern Solomon Islands


Anadolu Agency
Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:43 UTC
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A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck near the southeastern Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, with no immediate reports of a tsunami warning, the US Geological Survey said.

The quake hit 111 kilometers (69 miles) off the Solomon Islands' town of Lata, capital of the Temotu province, at 1622GMT at a depth of 52.7 kilometers (32.74 miles)

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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Tsunami

Cloudburst triggers massive flash floods in Himachal Pradesh, India

Manjiri Chitre
NDTV
Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:27 UTC
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Structures destroyed due to flash floods at Hojis Lungpa Nala, triggered by a cloudburst in Rishi Dogri Valley on Tuesday evening , in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh.
A cloudburst triggered massive flash floods in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday evening, leaving people stranded and damaging key infrastructure. According to officials, two small bridges in Shimla and Lahaul-Spiti were washed away, and over 300 roads, including two national highways, have been closed across the state. Many houses and the electricity board office in Shimla have also been damaged.

A police post was swept away in the floods in Ganvi Ravine, while a bus stand and adjoining shops were damaged in the flash floods.

Officials said that three villages - Ganvi, Kiao, and Koot - have lost connectivity.

However, no deaths have been reported so far.

Videos showed raging waters washing away houses and shops in the hilly state. In one of the clips, flash floods can be seen entering Himachal Pradesh's Bathad village.


Comment: Also in northern India: Massive cloudburst triggers flash floods in Kishtwar, India - at least 34 killed

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Farmer succumbs to wild boar attack in Tamil Nadu, India


dtnext.in
Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:54 UTC
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A 70-year-old farmer succumbed to injuries sustained during a wild boar attack despite treatment at the Tiruchy GH on Wednesday. The farmer's relatives have refused to accept the body, demanding action against officials who failed to act despite alerts of wild animals prowling.

Farmers of Kilikoodu, Uthamarseeli, Panaiyapuram, Thiruvalarsolai and Ponnurangapuram near Kallanai Nadukarai have been repeatedly complaining of frequent attacks and crop destruction by wild animals.

On August 11, a wild boar attacked Sahadevan (45) of Gowtharasanallur at his farm, and since then, he has been under treatment. On Tuesday evening, Ganapathi (70) of Uthamarseeli was attacked by a wild boar while working at his plantain farm. He sustained severe injuries, and the animal escaped.

The District Forest Officer S Krithika, Forester VP Subramanaiam and other officials visited him and consoled him. The officials also visited the spot and conducted an inspection and search for the wild boar.

On Wednesday afternoon, Ganapathi died without responding to treatment at the Tiruchy GH.

Ganapathi's relatives refused to accept the body as they demanded action against the officials for their lethargic attitude. They also demanded compensation for Ganapathi's family.
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Best of the Web: Massive cloudburst triggers flash floods in Kishtwar, India - at least 60 killed, 100 missing (UPDATE)

Vikas Mehta
news24online.com
Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:35 UTC
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A massive cloudburst triggered flash floods at Chositi area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar on Thursday.

The incident took place at the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra. As per reports, 15 people are feared dead in the incident.

"Rescue Operations have been started," said Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Sharma.

Union MoS Dr Jitendra Singh said, "Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an urgent message from J&K LoP and local MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma. A massive cloud burst in Chositi area, which could result in substantial casualty. Administration has immediately swung into action, rescue team has left for the site. Damage evaluation and, necessary rescue and medical management arrangements being made."

J&K LG Manoj Sinha expressed grief over the cloudburst incident and his office posted a tweet on X, "Anguished by cloudburst in Chositi Kishtwar. Condolences to bereaved families & prayers for quick recovery of injured. Directed Civil, Police, Army, NDRF & SDRF officials to strengthen the rescue & relief operations and ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affected."


Comment: AFP reports:
At least 34 killed in Indian Kashmir flood triggered by 'cloudburst'

Powerful torrents driven by intense rain that smashed into a Himalayan mountain village in Indian-administered Kashmir killed at least 34 people on Thursday (Aug 14), a top local government official told AFP.

"We have found 34 dead bodies and rescued 35 injured people," said Pankaj Kumar Sharma, district commissioner of Kishtwar. "There are chances of more dead bodies being found."

An official in Kishtwar district, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said initial reports "suggest around 50 people were washed away" in the flood.
Update August 15

tvcnews.tv reports:
At least 60 people have been killed, and more than 100 are missing, a day after sudden, torrential rain caused floods and landslides in Indian Kashmir, authorities and local media said on Friday .

On Thursday, gushing mudslides and floodwaters overwhelmed the town of Chasoti in Indian Kashmir, washing away pilgrims who had gathered for lunch before climbing up the hill to a popular pilgrimage spot.

Bags, clothes and other belongings, caked in mud, lay scattered amid broken electric poles and mud on Friday, as rescue workers used shovels, ropes and crossed makeshift bridges in an attempt to extricate people out of the debris.


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Lightning kills 2 bison at Stuhr Museum in Grand Island, Nebraska

Jeff Bahr
York News-Times
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:02 UTC
This photo of bison at Stuhr Museum inme now to just one animal after two of the bison were killed by a lightning strike late last month.
© Josh SalmonThis photo of bison at Stuhr Museum in Grand Island was taken in December of 2022. The museum is home now to just one animal after two of the bison were killed by a lightning strike late last month.
Supporters of Stuhr Museum and staff members are sad after a lightning strike late last month caused the death of two of the museum's bison.

Stuhr believes the animals fell victim to a lightning storm that passed through July 30 or 31.

"The lightning actually knocked out our server in the Stuhr Building, so there must have been multiple strikes,' said Chris Hochstetler, the museum's executive director.

A couple of days later, staff members discovered that one of the bison had died. The day after that, the other one passed away.

A veterinarian who treated the animal said a bison struck directly by lightning usually dies instantly. It's also very common that if another bison is within 30 feet, he will die a couple of days later.

A nearby strike scrambles the animal's neurological system and heart. "They will succumb to that within two or three days, which is exactly what happened," Hochstetler said.
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Woman mauled to death by pack of dogs in Uttar Pradesh, India

Ashesh Mallick
news18.com
Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:47 UTC
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A 30-year-old woman was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, the police said on Wednesday.

The incident took place on Tuesday night in Arjun Dumri village under Hata police station limits.

The cops received a call around 7 pm that the body of the woman named Madhuri was lying in a paddy field near the village panchayat building and was being attacked by stray dogs.

The police personnel rushed to the spot and chased the dogs away using sticks, and took the body into custody, Hata SHO Ramsahay Chauhan said.

This is the second such attack by stray dogs in the state in 36 hours, amid an ongoing heated debate over the Supreme Court's order to remove stray dogs from the streets of Delhi-NCR within eight weeks and shift them to animal shelters.

On Monday, an eight-year-old boy was attacked by a stray dog when he was playing outside his residence in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district. The boy sustained injuries in the attack.
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