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Tsunami

Spain hit by new flash floods: Freak torrential deluge sends cars floating down the street in Girona, downpour of at least 4 inches

Miriam Kuepper and Natalia Penza
Daily Mail
Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:09 UTC
several cars can be seen piled up at a bridge elsewhere in the Spanish town, which is the latest devastated by flood waters
Several cars can be seen piled up at a bridge elsewhere in the Spanish town, which is the latest devastated by flood waters
Spain has been hit by a new flooding disaster as a torrential deluge has sent cars floating down the street in Girona.

Footage shows a raging torrent of water carrying away everything in its path including several vehicles as it swept through the centre of the Catalan town of Cadaques this morning.

Today residents woke up to a new scene of destruction, with mayor Pia Serinyana revealing a total of 32 cars had been washed away by the flood water caused by a nearby river overflowing.

Many ended up piled on top of each other by a bridge in front of the town casino, with at least one of the smashed-up vehicles appearing to belong to foreign tourists because of the number plates that were clearly visible.

This comes just over a week after another flooding disaster hit Spain, in particular the Valencia region, with more than 200 people confirmed to have died.

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Fire

15,000 acres burn as powerful Santa Ana winds fuel explosive Southern California wildfires

Ventura County
New York Post
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:12 UTC
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© ReutersPowerful Santa Ana winds near Los Angeles are fueling some of the most significant wildfire threats in years across Southern California, November 6, 2024.
Fast-moving CA wildfire burning dozens of homes, causing thousands to flee

Powerful Santa Ana winds near Los Angeles are fueling some of the most significant wildfire threats in years across Southern California.

The relentless 50-70 mph wind gusts have created a perfect storm of conditions, leading to rapid fire spread and widespread evacuations.

These conditions led to the explosion of the destructive Mountain Fire in Ventura County on Wednesday. In a matter of hours, it consumed nearly 15,000 acres. Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for parts of Ventura, Camarillo, Moorpark, and Somis, California.
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Cloud Lightning

Floods, landslides as heavy rain and strong winds lash Java, Indonesia

Akhmad Safuan
metrotvnews.com
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:09 UTC
Floods and landslides occurred in Pekalongan and Pemalang due to heavy rain that fell on the two areas on the coast of Central Java.
Floods and landslides occurred in Pekalongan and Pemalang due to heavy rain that fell on the two areas on the coast of Central Java.
The impact of extreme weather, namely heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning strikes, floods and landslides hit Pemalang and Pekalongan, Central Java, Thursday, November 7 2024.

Although there were no fatalities, residents were forced to turn to another route because the road was blocked by landslides.

According to Indonesian Media Monitoring, Thursday, heavy rains have fallen on Pemalang and Pekalongan districts since noon, resulting in hydrometeorological disasters in the two areas on the coast of Central Java. Dozens of residents in the midst of pouring rain were forced to work to clean up rock material and landslides.

Floods and landslides in Tundagan Village, Watukumpul District, Pemalang Regency as a result of heavy rain pouring down on the area not only closed the snack bar in the village, but also submerged an elementary school.

"Luckily the students had gone home from school so there were no victims," ​​said Anggi, 49, a local resident.

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Windsock

Whole of Cuba loses power as Hurricane Rafael hits with 115mph winds


BBC
Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:59 UTC
Havana resident Araselys Rodriguez makes coffee during the blackout
© ReutersHavana resident Araselys Rodriguez makes coffee during the blackout
Cuba suffered a nationwide blackout on Wednesday as Hurricane Rafael brought winds of up to 185km/h (115mph) to the Caribbean island.

The country's national energy company said strong winds had caused the shutdown of the electricity system.

At least 70,000 people were evacuated from their homes before the category three storm made landfall on Wednesday evening with warnings of storm surges, flash flooding, and mudslides.

It comes just weeks after millions were left without power for four days following a blackout caused by issues with the country's creaking energy infrastructure. The incident also coincided with Hurricane Oscar, which killed at least six people.

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Tsunami

Flash floods claim 5 lives in Missouri, including 2 poll workers - record rainfall of nearly 7 inches in 24 hours for St. Louis

Chris Oberholtz , Angeli Gabriel , Aaron Barker
Fox Weather
Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:29 UTC
Floodwaters in St. Francois County,
© Bismarck Fire Protection DistrictFloodwaters in St. Francois County, Missouri.
At least five people were killed after torrential rainfall led to flash flooding in central and eastern Missouri, impacting transportation and making it challenging for some voters to reach their polling place on Tuesday.

According to the St. Louis County Police Department, preliminary investigations revealed that one of the victims, identified as an adult female, drove her car into floodwaters in the area of Interstate 55 and Bayless Avenue in St. Louis Tuesday morning as the worst of the flash flooding was ongoing.

Five other vehicles were also discovered after the flooding had subsided, but the occupants were able to escape. However, the Affton Fire Protection District confirmed another death associated with the flooding along Gravois Creek in the area.

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Cloud Precipitation

Severe hailstorm destroys harvest, leaves farmers in distress in West Jaiñtia Hills, India


Hub Network
Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:02 UTC
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Farmers in West Jaiñtia Hills district were left devastated as a severe hailstorm accompanied with heavy rain destroyed their year-long efforts in an instant, damaging paddy crops on a large scale on Tuesday evening.

The most affected villages are Mustem, Muplang, Moosakhia, Samanong, and adjoining villages where the harvest season has just begun.

Headmen of these villages informed that they have already contacted the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Thadlaskeiñ C&RD Block regarding the matter.

They also informed that they cannot estimate the extent of damage of losses yet as the storm hit in the evening. They would be able to calculate the losses on Wednesday after surveying the affected areas.

They urged the government to extend necessary assistance to the families who have been effected at the earliest.

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Tsunami

Flooding in Mao, Dominican Republic due to the passage of tropical storm Rafael


robertocavada.com
Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:54 UTC
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Tropical Storm Rafael has left its mark on the northwestern region of the Dominican Republic, causing severe flooding in the city of Mao, Valverde province.

Videos posted on social media showed flooded streets and damaged homes as residents tried to protect their belongings from rising water levels.

The Emergency Operations Center (COE) has issued alerts for various provinces in the country, urging the population to stay informed and follow safety recommendations.

Authorities are warning citizens to stay in safe places and avoid traveling through flooded areas.

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Severe storms in Oklahoma injure at least 11 people and leave thousands without power


New York Post
Sun, 03 Nov 2024 18:01 UTC
tornado in Oklahoma City on Nov. 3, 2024
© BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMANA house destroyed by a tornado in Oklahoma City on Nov. 3, 2024.
Severe storms and tornadoes battered Oklahoma early Sunday, tossing cars and ripping roofs off buildings in the middle of the night and leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power. Among numerous injuries, 11 people required hospitalization, authorities said.

Much of the damage occurred in and around the state capital, Oklahoma City, near the state's center, although there were reports of damage at various points around the state and early morning storms set off tornado warnings that extended south to the Arkansas state line.

Heavy rains caused flash flooding in some areas and one lightning-sparked house fire was reported.

More than 99,000 Oklahoma homes and businesses lost power during the overnight storms. By midday that number was reduced to fewer than 34,000. No fatalities had been reported as of midday.

Richard Thompson, forecast chief for the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Oklahoma, said he believes six or more tornadoes hit the state overnight.

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Cloud Lightning

Severe flooding in Israel amidst heavy rainfall

Disasters79
YouTube
Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:49 UTC
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As heavy rainfall continues to pummel Israel, severe flooding has ravaged the occupied territories, with alarming footage capturing the unfolding crisis in Sakhnin. The unrelenting downpours have pushed various regions, such as Nahariya in northern Israel, into a state of emergency due to flooding. Streets in Sakhnin and kafr Manda have succumbed to complete submersion under the deluge of floodwaters, amplifying the severity of the situation.

The weather chaos intensifies as heavy rain drenches Carmel and a storm engulfs the settlement of Yuval near Karmiel. Western Galilee witnesses relentless rainfall interspersed with heavy hail in Nahariya, adding to the meteorological unpredictability. Moreover, Afula experiences the onset of hail, signaling the erratic nature of the weather patterns. The storm's onset is meticulously documented from the road connecting Yuval and Ashar, providing a glimpse into the tumultuous conditions gripping the region.

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Snowflake

Best of the Web: Summer snowfall in parts of Eastern Cape, South Africa

Sithandiwe Velaphi
News 24
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:00 UTC
Snow has fallen on the N9
Snow has fallen on the N9
Snow started falling in some parts of the Eastern Cape on Tuesday.

The affected areas included the snow-prone mountainous route of Lootsberg Pass on the N9 between Middelburg and Graaff-Reinet, the Wapadsberg Pass, as well as the N9, between Graaff-Reinet and Nxuba (formerly Cradock).

Eastern Cape Department of Transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose said authorities are monitoring the route and might close it if snowfall worsens.

"This curious phenomenon of snowfall in November adds another damage to already challenging driving conditions in the Eastern Cape, as most areas are affected by heavy rains that have led to slippery conditions as well as poor visibility.

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