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Tsunami

Sanibel, St. James City in Florida get 10 - 15 inches of rain in just 12 hours

Andrew Shipley , Kaitlin Knapp
Fox4now.com
Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:36 UTC
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Sanibel, Captiva and Saint James City.

Heavy rain started early this morning as storms rolled through southwest Florida. Parts of Sanibel and St. James City has seen 10-15 inches of rain in the last 12 hours.

According to Fox 4 Meteorologist Andrew Shipley, another 2-4 inches is possible.

Sanibel City Spokesperson Eric Jackson is on the island and told Fox 4 that as expected, there's water over some roads and swales are full. However, the weirs are open.

Lee County recently installed sensors through the Hohonu Network, which is designed to monitor flooding and mainly storm surge. One of those is a dry land sensor in St. James City, which is reporting one foot of water inundation.

Storms are expected to continue on Sunday with a 90% chance of rain.

The Flash Flooding Warning expires at 9:15 a.m.


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400 roads closed due to landslides, flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, India


The Indian Express
Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:50 UTC
Debris being cleared from the blocked NH5 following a cloudburst, near Skibba village in Kinnaur district, Friday
© PTIDebris being cleared from the blocked NH5 following a cloudburst, near Skibba village in Kinnaur district, Friday
Heavy rains lashed Himachal Pradesh in the last few days, triggering several cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides, leading to the closure of 400 roads, including one national highway, officials said on Saturday.

The Auto-Sainj road, NH 305, has been blocked near Jahed and Banjar in Kullu district.

A total of 400 roads were closed for vehicular traffic. Of these, 240 were blocked in Mandi district while 100 roads were closed in the adjoining Kullu district on Saturday as per the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC).

The local MeT office issued a yellow warning of heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in isolated areas of the state on Saturday and Sunday, and an orange alert of heavy to very heavy rains in isolated areas of the state from Monday to Thursday.


Comment: Also in the same state on August 1: Flash flood breaches cofferdam in Himachal Pradesh, India - swallows bridge, vehicles

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Volcano

Japan's Shinmoedake volcano erupts, sending ash 3,000 metres into sky

Kamran Aliyev
anewz.tv
Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:27 UTC
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A powerful eruption at Japan's Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.

The eruption occurred at around 5:23 a.m. local time in the Kirishima mountain range, on the border between Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, according to local media. The volcano has been erupting intermittently since 27 June.

Japan's national broadcaster NHK said ash from Sunday's eruption is drifting northeast and could reach as far as Takanabe in Miyazaki Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned that moderate ashfall is expected in Kobayashi and Takaharu in Miyazaki Prefecture, as well as in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture.

The JMA also cautioned that small volcanic rocks could fall within about 14 kilometres northeast of the crater. The eruption alert level remains at 3, with residents advised to watch for large volcanic rocks within 3 kilometres and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometres of the crater.

Shinmoedake is part of the Kirishima volcanic group and has a history of periodic eruptions, with the last significant activity recorded in 2018. Authorities are monitoring conditions closely and urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant.

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Tsunami

Cloudburst-like rain batters Hyderabad, India; triggers flash flood alert and traffic chaos


The New Indian Express
Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:48 UTC
Commuters forced to push their vehicles that were stranded on the flooded
© Vinay Madapu, EPSCommuters forced to push their vehicles that were stranded on the flooded Raj Bhavan Road in Hyderabad on Thursday.
An intense spell of rain lashed Hyderabad on Thursday evening, submerging roads, stranding vehicles and prompting a flash flood alert across the city. The deluge disrupted normal life, particularly in the western corridor, home to the city's IT sector. Gachibowli recorded the highest rainfall in the city at 126.5 mm by 8 pm. Across the state, Nalgonda reported 127.3 mm.

The downpour, akin to a cloudburst with rainfall crossing 100 mm per hour, overwhelmed drainage systems and raised concerns over flash floods in low-lying zones. Weather stations operated by the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TGDPS) indicated the rain might continue through the night.

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Russia: Strong 6 magnitude earthquake strikes near Severokurilsk following recent seismic activity

Christian Baha
Indiatvnews.com
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 19:36 UTC
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale struck Russia on Saturday evening. The earthquake occurred at 7:34 PM local time near Severokurilsk, located 267 kilometres southeast of the epicentre, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremors were felt in several regions of Russia, particularly in the vicinity of the Kuril Islands.

Details of the earthquake

According to the USGS Earthquake, the earthquake's epicenter was situated in the Sea of Okhotsk, off the eastern coast of Russia. The quake occurred at a depth of around 10 kilometers, which is considered relatively shallow and can lead to more intense ground shaking. While there have been no immediate reports of casualties, the strong tremors prompted local authorities to assess potential damage.
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Tornado2

Dramatic waterspout off Havana, Cuba

Edward Lopez
CubaHeadlines.com
Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:22 UTC
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A visually striking waterspout emerged off the coast of Havana this Friday, right in front of the iconic Malecón, causing moments of alarm and confusion among those in the area. This weather phenomenon, also known as a marine funnel, took shape around 1:30 p.m. under a cloud-laden sky filled with heat, humidity, and climatic instability—conditions that typically give rise to such meteorological events.

Social media was flooded with videos and photographs capturing the awe-inspiring column of rotating air that momentarily connected the sea with the sky, creating a natural spectacle that was both beautiful and tense. Witnesses described feeling both astonished and concerned, with some opting to move away from the coast as a precaution.

Journalist Boris Luis Cabrera Acosta confirmed that the waterspout did not cause any material damage or injuries and dissipated shortly after forming, never making landfall.

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Black Cat

Another cougar warning issued after mountain biker attacked near Squamish, British Columbia - 3rd attack within 3 weeks


CBC News
Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:51 UTC
A cougar
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Cyclist was in the Alpine Capone area along Brohm Ridge Thursday evening when the cougar began to pursue him

A cougar that attacked a mountain biker near Squamish and Garibaldi Provincial Park Thursday evening has prompted the B.C. Conservation Officer Service (COS) to issue a warning to the public to avoid the area.

COS says the man was cycling in the Alpine Capone area along Brohm Ridge at 6:30 p.m. when the cougar began to "pursue" him.

"The cougar made contact and continued to follow him down the trail for approximately 20 minutes. The man, who was walking backwards holding his bike, managed to throw rocks at the cougar, which disengaged," said a statement from COS.

The man received minor injuries.

The incident happened near the location where aggressive cougar activity led to trails being closed earlier this summer. COS says it is unable to confirm if the same animal is involved.

People are being asked to take precautions to avoid cougar encounters by staying in groups, making noise, keeping pets on a leash and carrying bear spray.

Comment: Also recently within the last 3 weeks:

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Massive supercell waterspout with lightning near Smith Island, Maryland on August 1


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Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:11 UTC
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This large waterspout was likely spawned by a supercell thunderstorm, rather than a typical waterspout which forms from fair-weather clouds.

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Tsunami

360,000 urged to evacuate in Kyushu, Japan as floods and landslides hit - record rainfall of 19.6 inches in 24 hours - twice the average for August

Israa Farhan
See.news
Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:29 UTC
Houses collapsed by a landslide due to heavy rain in Aira City, southwestern Japan, on Friday.
© Fumito Saeki / APHouses collapsed by a landslide due to heavy rain in Aira City, southwestern Japan, on Friday.
Torrential rains have battered Japan's southern Kyushu Island, triggering severe floods and landslides that forced mass evacuations and brought local transport to a standstill.

Authorities have issued the highest level of weather warnings across parts of the region.

According to Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency, a powerful landslide struck a home in Aira, Kagoshima Prefecture, burying two individuals who were later rescued alive and transported to the hospital.

Evacuation orders have been issued for more than 360,000 residents in Kagoshima and neighboring Miyazaki Prefecture as rainfall continues to pose serious risks of further landslides and flash floods.


Comment: AFP reports:
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Local media reported that Kirishima city, Kagoshima, saw a record rain of 500mm in the 24 hours through 5am, twice the average rainfall for the entire August.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said the region was "seeing heavy rains that it has never experienced before", but it downgraded its highest alert for heavy rain as the downpour eased.

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Seven confirmed dead after rain-triggered landslide in China's Guangzhou on August 6


deshsewak.org
Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:04 UTC
This aerial drone photo taken on Aug 6, 2025, shows the site of a rain-triggered landslide at Dayuan village, Baiyun district of Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province.
© XINHUAThis aerial drone photo taken on Aug 6, 2025, shows the site of a rain-triggered landslide at Dayuan village, Baiyun district of Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province.
Seven people have been confirmed dead following a rain-triggered landslide in Guangzhou, the capital of south China's Guangdong Province, on Wednesday morning, local authorities said on Friday.

The landslide occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. in Dayuan Village in Guangzhou's Baiyun District, trapping 14 people and damaging multiple houses, according to the district's emergency management bureau.

One of the typhoons was expected to affect areas north of the Yangtze River, according to the briefing.

In August, all seven major river basins across China fully entered the main flood season of the year, the authorities said, adding that some rivers in the Haihe River, Songhua River and Liaohe River basins are at risk of major flooding.

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