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Mexico - Flash floods in Chiapas leave 1 dead, 1 missing - almost 6 inches of rain in 24 hours

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:17 UTC
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One person has died and another is missing after flash floods in the state of Chiapas in Mexico following heavy rain.

Almost 150 mm of rain fell in the state capital Tuxtla Gutiérrez in 24 hours to 25 June 2023, according to figures from Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) in Mexico. The previous day heavy rain fell in areas north of the city, with Ostuacán recording over 100 mm in 24 hours to 24 June.

The heavy rain triggered severe flooding in the city of Tuxtla Gutiérrez overnight 23 to 24 June 2023.

Roads were swamped with flood water up to 1 metre deep in some areas, with dozens of homes inundated. The force of the floods left around 25 vehicles stranded. Local media reported at least 15 people had to be rescued, with some victims having to climb of the roofs of their vehicles for safety.

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Flash floods, landslides, rains wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, India - six dead


Economic Times
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:58 UTC
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Due to heavy rainfall, there are landslides and flash floods in several parts of Himachal Pradesh.

Six people have died, and ten people are injured so far in the state.

Confirming the death reports, Principal Secretary of Himachal Pradesh's Disaster Management Onkar Chand Sharma said that 303 animals lost their lives.

He further said there is a loss of INR 3 crore expected due to rainfall.

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Heavy rains and floods hit Serbian agriculture


Fresh Plaza
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:49 UTC
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Due to overflowing rivers and streams, a state of emergency was declared in 56 cities and municipalities in Serbia. As authorities are dealing with the damages, further flooding is expected with continued heavy rainfall in the coming period. State emergency units were mostly deployed in Western and Central Serbia, in the municipalities of Novi Pazar, Aleksinac and Kosjeric.

As reported on agroberichtenbuitenland.nl, heavy and long-lasting rains will negatively impact the fruit yields in Serbia. Fruit expert professor Zoran Keserovic said that he does not remember it rained so much for the last several decades. "Two months ago, the condition of the fruit was good and good yields were forecasted. But frequent rains will reduce the yield by about five percent, and in the best case scenario, the crop will be at the level of last year."

Comment: Flooding in Serbia and Bosnia - torrential rains trigger evacuations

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Lightning kills 4 in Rajasthan, India as state receives first Monsoon rains


New Indian Express
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:43 UTC
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Four people were killed and many others injured in incidents of lightning strikes in Rajasthan as the first Monsoon rains were received in some parts of the state, officials said on Monday.

The deaths were reported from Pali, Baran and Chittorgarh districts, they said.

Dinesh (21) died after being struck by lightning in Pali district on Sunday evening, police said.

In Baran's Patpadi, two cousins Hariram (46) and Kamal (32) were killed in lightning strikes, while a 10-year-old girl was fatally struck in Chittorgarh, police said.

Comment: Elsewhere in India a lightning strike killed killed two farm workers in Maharashtra while a day earlier two members of a family were fatally hit in Chhattisgarh.

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Lightning kills 10 as pre-monsoon rains lash Pakistan


The Maitland Mercury
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:38 UTC
Deadly lightning storms have killed ten in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province.
Deadly lightning storms have killed ten in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province.
Lightning strikes across Pakistan's eastern Punjab province killed at least 10 people, officials said, as heavy pre-monsoon rains lashed the region.

The strikes on Sunday mainly took place in the Sialkot and Sheikhupura districts of Punjab. Lightning strikes are frequent across Pakistan, especially in Punjab's mountainous areas and plains.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department said more rains were expected this week, bringing some respite from the ongoing heatwave. The National Disaster Management Authority warned the ongoing rains could trigger flash flooding.

Every year, many areas of Pakistan struggle with the annual monsoons, drawing criticism for poor government planning. The season runs from July through September.

Last summer, floods triggered by rains killed 1739 people across Pakistan. The deluge displaced about eight million people and caused $US30 billion ($A45 billion) in losses.

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Child recovering after coyote attack in Winnipeg, Canada

Nicole Buffie
Global News
Sun, 25 Jun 2023 09:23 UTC
Police and witnesses say a coyote attacked a boy in Winnipeg's North Kildonan neighbourhood Saturday evening.
Police and witnesses say a coyote attacked a boy in Winnipeg's North Kildonan neighbourhood Saturday evening.
Logan Funk was in his living room Saturday evening when he heard screams for help coming from outside.

He peeked out his window only to see what he thought was a dog attacking a boy.

Funk, 18, rushed out the door of his North Kildonan home to find a nine-year-old being mauled by a coyote. He managed to chase it off and flagged down others for help.

Residents soon came out of their homes to tend to the boy while Funk grabbed a shovel to scare the animal further away.

"They're not afraid of people, not afraid of dogs," Funk said of an increasing number of coyotes he's seen in the North Winnipeg neighbourhood.

Police say the boy and his 15-year-old sister were walking around the Popko Crescent and Knowles Avenue area just before 7 p.m. when the coyote ran towards them as they tried to flee.
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'Tornado-like' funnel cloud spotted over Dublin Airport

Paul Hyland and Seoirse Mulgrew
The Independent (Ireland)
Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:08 UTC
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A funnel cloud has been spotted over Dublin Airport this afternoon as a Status Yellow thunderstorm and rain warning remains in place for most of the country.

The weather alert will remain in place until 10pm for Leinster, Munster, Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Galway, Leitrim, Roscommon and Sligo.

"Thunderstorms and very heavy showers producing significant rainfall accumulations over short time periods," Met Éireann said.

Possible effects include spot flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. A Status Orange warning expired at 6pm this evening.


Comment: Another was seen in in the west of the country in County Cork on the same day:
The 'tornado' spotted in North Cork today
The 'tornado' spotted in North Cork today
A 'tornado-like' cloud formed in stormy North Cork skies today, leaving locals baffled.

Boherbue man Michael Keating managed to snap a picture of what looks like a mini-twister emerging from dark clouds just after lunchtime this afternoon.

Michael said he rushed to capture a photo of the 'tornado,' which disappeared almost as quickly as it formed. He said he watched the funnel cloud "started separating" within minutes.


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Kosovo - Deadly floods after 2 inches of rain in 1 hour

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Sun, 25 Jun 2023 18:53 UTC
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Two people have died in tragic circumstance following flash floods in western Kosovo.

A short burst of torrential rain caused flash flooding in the municipality of Peja on 24 June 2023. The Hydrometeorological Institute of Kosovo reported 54.6 mm of rain fell in just over 1 hour during the evening of 24 June. This amount of rainfall in such a short period inevitably caused flooding, in particular in urban areas, the Institute said.

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Ghana - Deadly floods strike in southern regions

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Sun, 25 Jun 2023 18:40 UTC
Heavy rainfall triggers widespread flooding in Accra, stranding residents
Heavy rainfall triggers widespread flooding in Accra, stranding residents
At least 8 people have died as a result of flooding in several regions of Ghana over the last few days.

Flooding affected parts of Greater Accra, Western and Ashanti Regions of Ghana after heavy downpours that began on 21 June 2023. Roads were blocked and traffic severely disrupted in Greater Accra on 21 June. Parts of Ga South Municipality were cut-off. Areas of Ga East Municipal District were also particularly badly affected.

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Floods and rains leave at least two dead in Chile


telesurtv.net
Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:35 UTC
According to the Chilean authorities, the rains and floods have left at least 419 homeless, 1,002 sheltered and 2,759 people isolated.
© @MinagriCLAccording to the Chilean authorities, the rains and floods have left at least 419 homeless, 1,002 sheltered and 2,759 people isolated.
Given the seriousness of the situation, the Minister of the Interior of Chile announced that a state of catastrophe was declared in the regions of Valparaíso and Biobío.

The heavy rains that affect the central zone of Chile have left at least two dead and three missing, in addition to more than 2,700 people isolated due to river flooding and damage to roads.

"Unfortunately we have two people who have died as a result of falling trees, (...) in addition to three missing people, 419 victims, 1,002 sheltered, 2,759 isolated people and water cuts in various communes (municipalities) of the Valparaíso region" announced President Gabriel Boric.

Among the missing is a firefighter who was collaborating in relief efforts in areas affected by flooding.

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