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© Amit ChakravartyA yellow alert has been issued for Mumbai for the period from Sunday to Wednesday.
Mumbai airport's runway had to be shut down twice - from 12.12pm to 12.20pm and from 1pm to 1.15pm - and flight operations were delayed by an hour due to poor visibility, said an airport source, adding that 15 arrival flights were diverted.
Agencies reported 36 flights were cancelled.
IMD's Santacruz and Colaba observatories recorded 151.6mm and 42mm rainfall in the 12-hour period ending Sunday 8pm. Other parts of Mumbai Metropolitan Region too witnessed downpour - Thane recorded 96mm rain, Palghar 88mm, and Panvel 85mm.
Several areas in Mumbai saw nearly 200mm rainfall during this 12-hour period, including Trombay 196mm, Ghatkopar 191mm, Chembur 186mm, Mankhurd 178mm, Wadala 174mm, Dadar 163mm, and Sion and Sewri 160mm, as per BMC's automatic weather stations which record localised data.
A day after issuing a 'yellow' alert indicating the likelihood of heavy rainfall at isolated places, IMD on Sunday afternoon upgraded the warning to 'orange' - heavy to very heavy rains very likely. The rain activity is expected to continue on Monday, but with reduced intensity, said IMD.
© CFPHuge waves break on the shore in Sanya Bay, Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, July 22, 2024.
The strong winds and heavy rains caused various degrees of damage and risks in several cities and counties across Hainan, prompting local firefighters to respond urgently.
Before and after the typhoon's landfall, numerous roads around the island were blocked by fallen trees due to strong winds. No casualties have been reported from the fallen trees.
She was dragged away by the wild animal while hiking in the Bucegi massif south of Brașov on Tuesday evening, a witness reported who then made an emergency call.
Less than an hour later, mountain rescuers and police came and recovered the woman's body.
They shot the bear, as it had also tried to attack the rescue workers, the report said.
Known for its persistent volcanic activity, Villarrica is one of the most active volcanoes in South America. The recent eruptions produced significant ash plumes and lava flows, prompting local authorities to issue safety warnings and advisories for nearby communities.
The fertile slopes of Villarrica support extensive agriculture, despite the risks posed by its eruptions. The surrounding area is also a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors to its scenic landscapes and outdoor activities.
Continuous monitoring by volcanologists using advanced technology, such as seismic sensors and satellite imagery, helps track Villarrica's behavior and provide early warnings. The ongoing activity underscores the importance of preparedness and effective risk management in volcanic regions.
Historically, Villarrica has had numerous eruptions, shaping the local geography and impacting the lives of those who live nearby.
While part of the family sought shelter under a rocky outcrop, the 22-year-old continued on and was struck by lightning at around 2,300 meters above sea level. After the storm had passed, the brother found the lifeless man.
Resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful, and the emergency doctor from a rescue helicopter was also unable to help the 22-year-old. The dead man was rescued by a police helicopter and brought down to the valley.
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The Zugspitze
The 18-year-old German resident was one of a group of three young men who took the mountain railway up the Zugspitze late Sunday afternoon and then continued to the summit, which is a climb of about 80 meters (260 feet) from a terrace used by many visitors.
Lightning struck repeatedly as the men descended from the summit and the 18-year-old suffered a fatal electric shock, police said. Recovery efforts were complicated by the ongoing storm.
The Zugspitze sits at 2,962 meters (9,718 feet) above sea level and is located in the Alps on Germany's border with Austria.
Several parts of Germany were hit by storms on Sunday. In Delmenhorst, in the north of the country, a family of eight had taken shelter under a tree in a park when lightning struck. All eight were hurt, and a five-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries.
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UTC time: Monday, July 22, 2024 05:04 AM
Your time: Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:04 AM GMT+1
Magnitude Type: mb
USGS page: M 6.0 - 90 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu
USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public: 1 person
After a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather, parts of Slovenia have been battered by storms and torrential rain.
In Kokra, a village in the north, people from three houses were evacuated after heavy rains caused a landslide on Saturday.
A bridge was also swept away in Kokra after the river there burst its banks and some local roads have become impassable.
The volcano is located in the southern island of Kyushu. Sakurajima is an active volcano, formerly an island and now a peninsula, in Kagoshima Prefecture. Being one of the most active volcanoes in the country, Sakurajima last erupted in February this year.
Sakurajima, which means Cherry Blossom Island, is located about 1,000 kilometers southwest of Tokyo, and near the city of Kagoshima in the southern prefecture. Sakurajima used to be an island but became a peninsula following an eruption in 1914. In 2019, Sakurajima spewed ash 5.5 km high.
Comment: Agence France-Presse reported on July 15: See also this small selection of similar reports from across the world in recent years indicating perhaps an increasing trend in such aggressive behavior:
- Bear attacks in Japan are at a record high - 212 people attacked, 6 killed in 2023
- Brown bear attacks group of campers, killing and eating one in southern central Russia
- Sloth bear mauls couple to death, eats their bodies in Madhya Pradesh, India
- 2 people killed in bear attack in Ulsan, South Korea
- Grizzly bear attacks, kills camper in western Montana - 9th fatal bear attack within the last year for North America
- Bear attacks increasing worldwide
Many more such records can be under the Topics-Animal heading located here. Reports of attacks by other species, such as dogs, elephants, sharks, alligators, bison, kangaroos, hyenas, leopards, cougars, tigers, pythons and sundry others (some non-fatal but atypical) have also been compiled - with the database going back to 2006.