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Tsunami

16 inches of rainfall in 36 hours paralyses the city of Surat, India


Press Trust of India
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:38 UTC
Commuters wade through a waterlogged
© PTICommuters wade through a waterlogged street amid rains in Surat on Monday
Surat in Gujarat received a whopping over 400 mm rainfall in 36 hours, which created a flood-like situation in several parts of the city on Tuesday as several roads got submerged and residential societies were inundated, throwing normal life out of gear, officials said.

The gravity of the situation can be gauged from the fact that people in some areas arranged for tractors to ferry them from one place to another, while in some other parts of the city, boats were seen operating on flooded roads to help residents cross over to safer areas.

The administration is bracing for more showers as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with isolated extremely heavy rains in Surat and some other districts in the state on Wednesday.

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Snowflake

Very rare June snowfall in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Uruguay

Marek Kučera
mkweather.com
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:09 UTC
Other snowfalls were reported in the Argentine province of Buenos Aires, but none in densely populated areas
Other snowfalls were reported in the Argentine province of Buenos Aires, but none in densely populated areas
In an extraordinary meteorological event, Buenos Aires and parts of Uruguay experienced rare June snowfall, surprising residents and meteorologists alike. On June 23, 2025, snowflakes were observed in Buenos Aires Province. The National Meteorological Service of Argentina had issued alerts for the possibility of snow, and these forecasts materialized as temperatures hovered around 3°C, accompanied by strong winds .

This snowfall is particularly noteworthy as snow in Buenos Aires is an infrequent occurrence. The last significant snowfall in the city was recorded on July 9, 2007, marking the first major snowfall in 89 years. The rarity of such events underscores the unusual nature of the recent weather patterns.

In Uruguay, while snow was not reported, the country experienced an intense cold snap during the same period. Snow in Uruguay is rare but not exceptional for few isolated flurries but it's extremely rare for widespread episodes (1918,1962) /https://x.com/extremetemps/. The cold front led to widespread frost, a phenomenon uncommon for the region.

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Arrow Down

Uttarakhand, India hit by deadly landslides after heavy rainfall - 7 killed


Daijiworld.com
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:38 UTC
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In a tragic turn during the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, three pilgrims lost their lives, one remains missing, and multiple others sustained injuries after massive landslides struck the Yamunotri and Badrinath routes on Monday, following heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand.

At around 4 pm, a landslide struck the Nau Kainchi stretch near the Bhairav temple, just 1.5 km from the revered Yamunotri shrine. Massive boulders came crashing down on the pedestrian trail, damaging railings and trapping numerous pilgrims. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams, along with local police, rushed to the spot. Later in the evening, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel joined the rescue efforts.

A pilgrim from Mumbai, Rasik, was pulled from the debris with injuries and was admitted to the Jankichatti Primary Health Centre, where his condition is stable. Rasik informed officials that 12-year-old Bhavika from Delhi and a male pilgrim had gone missing. One mutilated body, believed to be that of a teenager, was recovered; the second identity is yet to be confirmed.

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Seismograph

Shallow 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off the Philippines, no Tsunami warning issued


Samaa.tv
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:10 UTC
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A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck the Philippines on Tuesday morning, June 24, though no tsunami warnings have been issued so far.

According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake hit at 7:28 AM local time, east of the Philippine islands, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers below the surface.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a slightly higher magnitude of 6.4 but confirmed that no tsunami alert had been triggered.

The Philippines, located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," frequently experiences seismic activity. The last major earthquake to hit the country was in July 2022, a magnitude 7 tremor that caused landslides, ground fissures, and widespread damage in the northern Abra region. That quake resulted in 11 deaths and injured over 600 people, according to AFP.

Authorities are monitoring the situation, and no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties have emerged from Tuesday's quake.
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Lightning

Man killed by lightning in Florida while on his honeymoon, authorities say

Saman Shafiq
USA TODAY
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:56 UTC
A 29-year-old man who was struck by lightning on a Central Florida beach during a bout of severe weather last Friday has died, officials confirmed Monday.
A 29-year-old man who was struck by lightning on a Central Florida beach during a bout of severe weather last Friday has died, officials confirmed Monday.
One person was killed and two others were reportedly injured after lightning struck in Florida.

A 29-year-old man from Colorado died from being struck by lightning shortly before 12:30 p.m. on June 20 while standing in ankle-deep water in New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue spokesperson Tamra Malphurs told USA TODAY over email.

Malphurs said CPR was immediately initiated and life-saving measures were performed but the man could not be revived and was "transported from the scene unresponsive."

"He sadly lost his life from the injuries he sustained," Malphurs said. The spokesperson told Daytona Beach News-Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network, that the deceased was identified as Jake A. Rosencranz. This was Florida's first lightning fatality of the year.

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Cloud Lightning

Sudden storm on Lake Tahoe capsizes boat, 6 dead

Adam Sabes
Fox News
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:47 UTC
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© CBS NewsA boat capsized on Lake Tahoe, CA during a sudden storm, killing six
Multiple people dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes at vacation hotspot

Six people died and two others were injured when a boat capsized in California, with the Coast Guard searching for two additional individuals.

The U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement that six people died when a boat capsized near the D.L. Bliss State Park at Lake Tahoe in Tahoe City, California on Saturday afternoon.

An additional two people were injured and taken to a local hospital, according to the Coast Guard, which says the agency is looking for two more people who are missing.

Comment:


CBS News reports another death:
Seven people died and one remains missing after a 27-foot boat capsized on Lake Tahoe on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.

[...]

ALERTCalifornia cameras captured blue skies for most of the day before a storm system moved through the area around 3 p.m., dropping snow in the area before blue skies returned about an hour later.

CBS Sacramento's First Alert Weather team tracked 40-45 mph winds in the area as a patch of moisture moved south over Lake Tahoe.


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Tsunami

At least 100 people have died in flooding in South Africa, officials say (UPDATED)


darnews.com
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:28 UTC
A man with a child look at a home submerged in floodwater in Mthatha
© Hoseya JubaseA man with a child look at a home submerged in floodwater in Mthatha
At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa's Eastern Cape province after an extreme cold front brought heavy rain and snow to parts of the country, officials said Wednesday.

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane said police provided the death toll.

The dead include six high school students who were washed away when their school bus was caught in floodwaters near a river on Tuesday, Mabuyane told journalists. He said four other students were missing.

He said the death toll was likely to rise: "As we speak here, other bodies are being discovered."

Mabuyane's office had reported seven deaths in the floods on Tuesday.


Comment: Update June 13

AP reports:
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the region Friday where devastating floods have left at least 78 people dead in the southeast of the country as search and rescue operations continued for a fourth day and authorities said they expect the death toll to rise.

Ramaphosa traveled to the town of Mthatha in Eastern Cape province, where the floods hit hardest when they began in the early hours of Tuesday.
Update June 23

enca.com reports:
The death toll in the Mthatha, Eastern Cape floods now stands at 100.

This as more bodies are recovered.

Search efforts continue for those who are missing following the recent floods.

A high-level delegation from different government departments visited affected areas on Sunday.

Thousands of families have been displaced.

Government departments continue to provide support to affected families, including helping them replace lost documents.
Related: Rare snowfall blankets large parts of South Africa as cold front disrupts daily life - 300,000 properties without power

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Tsunami

3 people killed in Central New York after severe thunderstorms with flash flood emergency issued: 'Seek higher ground now!'

Emilee Speck
New York Post
Sun, 22 Jun 2025 17:56 UTC
Severe thunderstorms have led to three deaths in central New York state. Village of Canastota/Facebook
Severe thunderstorms have led to three deaths in central New York state.
Severe thunderstorms contributed to three deaths in central New York and dumped up to 5 inches of rain on Sunday, prompting a rare Flash Flood Emergency as floodwaters covered roads and entered homes.

Storm reports from the National Weather Service office in Binghamton, New York, show Oneida County's emergency manager reported three deaths after severe storms knocked down multiple trees onto at least two separate structures near Clark Mills, New York, just before 4 a.m. ET on Sunday.

FOX Weather has reached out to Oneida County officials to independently confirm these storm-related fatalities.

Oneida County officials said thunderstorms left more than 30,000 without power and caused significant damage in the towns of Kirkland, Lee, Westmoreland and Trenton. National Grid crews are working to restore power.

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Snowflake

Best of the Web: Summer snow blankets ski resorts across western North America - up to 10 inches of snowfall dumped


SnowBrains
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:39 UTC
Rare summer snow for Mount Bachelor.
Rare summer snow for Mount Bachelor.
A rare weather event swept across North America's western high-elevation ski resorts on June 21, as the first day of summer brought a fresh blanket of snow to mountains from Oregon to Alberta. While many regions prepared for summer heat, a cold front delivered winter conditions to several iconic destinations, surprising locals and visitors alike.

In Montana, Whitefish Mountain Resort awoke to six inches of new snow, while Logan Pass in Glacier National Park was buried, prompting the closure of the Going-to-the-Sun Road's alpine sections. The National Weather Service reported that elevations above 6,000 feet could see up to two feet of accumulation.

Canada's Banff Sunshine Village recorded up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) of snow, as heavy rain and wind battered the surrounding foothills. Similar scenes played out at Mount Bachelor and Timberline Lodge in Oregon, as well as at resorts across the northern Rockies, including Panorama in British Columbia, Bridger Bowl and Big Sky in Montana, Grand Targhee in Wyoming, and Sun Valley in Idaho.


Comment: See in addition: Summer snow surprises Palisades Tahoe, California - trail runners evacuated off the mountain

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Volcano

Japan's Shinmoedake volcano erupts, first since 2018 - alert level remains at two


The Star (Malaysia)
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:09 UTC
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Shinmoedake, a volcano in the mountain range on the border of Japan's Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, erupted on Sunday, marking its first eruption since 2018.

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the eruption occurred at around 4:37 pm local time, sending a plume of ash over 500 metres above the crater.

The smoke drifted eastward toward Miyazaki prefecture, and no falling volcanic rocks have been confirmed so far, the national broadcaster NHK reported.

Volcanic alert level two, which restricts entry near the crater, remains in effect for the region.

Authorities urge caution within a 2-km radius of the crater due to the risk of large volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows within approximately one kilometre.

Residents are advised to stay alert, especially on the downwind side, where ash and small rocks may be carried over long distances. -

Bernama, Xinhua

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