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Heavy rainfall floods streets in the United Arab Emirates - up to 5 inches of rain reported


Dawn
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:05 UTC
Waterlogged roads at Al Khan Bridge and Al Wahda Street, Sharjah, after heavy rainfall, as motorists navigate flooded stretches.
© Virendra Saklani/Gulf NewsWaterlogged roads at Al Khan Bridge and Al Wahda Street, Sharjah, after heavy rainfall, as motorists navigate flooded stretches.
Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf states on Friday, flooding roads and disrupting flights at the world's busiest international airport, while parts of neighbouring Saudi Arabia and Qatar were blanketed in unexpected snow.

UAE airport authorities cancelled or delayed dozens of flights as the heaviest rainstorm in months hit the desert nation. Dubai's Emirates airline axed 13 flights on Friday, with disruptions also reported at the airport in neighbouring Sharjah after an overnight downpour brought lightning and thunder.

"Some flights... are cancelled or delayed due to adverse weather," a Dubai Airports spokesperson said. The scenes evoked memories of April 2024, when record rainfall caused widespread flooding and forced the cancellation of over 2,000 flights in Dubai.

On Thursday, Dubai police had urged residents to stay home unless "absolutely necessary." By Friday morning, Sharjah's main street was completely flooded, and water-pumping trucks were deployed across Dubai to clear blocked roads.


Comment: The Khaleej Times reported:
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The National Centre of Meteorology confirmed that the main wave of rainfall had passed, with Ras Al Khaimah's Al Ghazlah area recording the highest total at 127mm. The emirate also saw landslides and gushing wadis, prompting authorities to close several roads and Jebel Jais for safety.

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SOTT Focus: SOTT Earth Changes Summary - November 2025: Extreme Weather, Planetary Upheaval, Meteor Fireballs


Sott.net
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:25 UTC
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November 2025 featured intense solar activity, with sunspot region AR4274 producing multiple X-class flares, including an X5.1 on November 11 — the strongest of 2025. These events launched coronal mass ejections that triggered a severe G4 geomagnetic storm on November 11-13, the year's most powerful, sparking stunning auroras visible across North America (as far south as Florida) and into Europe.

Radio blackouts disrupted communications, and high-energy fluxes increased significantly, leading to heightened seismic activity, intensified rainfall patterns, and atmospheric instability worldwide.

November saw notable volcanic and seismic activity, including eruptions at Kilauea in Hawaii and Hayli Gubbi in Ethiopia, alongside heavy rainfall that triggered widespread landslides and flooding in Southeast Asia and Africa.

Typhoons affected the Philippines and Vietnam, leading to massive evacuations. Severe hailstorms and unseasonal cold snaps impacted various regions, while meteor fireball sightings continue to increase globally.
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Tsunami

At least 7 killed, 1 missing after heavy rains in Brazil's Sao Paulo - 3 week's worth of rainfall in 3 hours


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Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:09 UTC
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At least seven people have been killed and another remains missing in Brazil's Sao Paulo state after an extratropical cyclone triggered days of heavy rain and flooding, the country's Civil Defense said Wednesday.

The latest incident occurred in the metropolitan area of Guarulhos, where a driver went missing after his vehicle was swept into a stream during a storm on Tuesday. Firefighters resumed search efforts on Wednesday.

Civil Defense said the heavy rains since Dec. 10 have caused landslides, wall collapses, fallen trees, lightning strikes and people being carried away by floodwaters.

Two of the most recent deaths were reported Tuesday on the Atlantic island of Ilhabela, where one man drowned after being carried away by floodwaters, and another was killed when a wall collapsed.

Fatalities have been confirmed in several locations, including Sao Paulo city, Campos do Jordao, Guarulhos, Juquitiba, Bauru and Ilhabela, highlighting the widespread impact of the weather. In the state's northern coast, rainfall equivalent to three weeks fell in just three hours, according to Civil Defense.

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More than 300K without power across Northwest, Rockies, as coast-to-coast storm delivers 100+mph wind gusts

Julian Atienza
Fox Weather
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:15 UTC
Strong winds impacted Twin Falls, Idaho
© Twin Falls County Sheriff's OfficeStrong winds impacted Twin Falls, Idaho on Wednesday, with wind gusts registered between 50 to 60 mph. Early Wednesday morning, high winds caused several old, internally rotten trees to fall, knocking down power lines, and critically injuring two children who were waiting for the bus.
A massive coast-to-coast storm is charging across the country, packing hurricane-force wind gusts and will impact more than 30 states by the end of the week. This comes as more people hit the roads and head to airports, with the holidays quickly approaching.

This powerful storm is approaching the Midwest after powerful wind gusts left hundreds of thousands of customers without power across the Pacific Northwest, Northern Plains and the Rockies Wednesday.

Numerous wind gusts in excess of 100 mph have been reported across the Intermountain West and Northern Plains since Wednesday, including a 144 mph gust on Mount Coffin, Wyoming.
A wind gust of 78 mph Wednesday set a new December wind record in Glasgow, Montana.

Two children were critically injured in Twin Falls, Idaho, Wednesday, after high winds toppled rotting trees onto them while they were waiting for the bus, officials said.

The sheriff's department in Kootenai County, Idaho, said a falling tree killed a man sleeping in his home in Fernan Lake Village Wednesday afternoon and warned people to stay away from large trees during high wind events.

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Tsunami

Floods in Malaysia force thousands across six states to evacuate


The Straits Times
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:57 UTC
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Rising flood waters have forced thousands of residents across six states in Malaysia to evacuate, with social media posts showing the extent of the damage in homes and universities.

At about 9am on Dec 18, a social media group reposted a video from a resident in Gua Musang, Kelantan, showing flood waters rising inside a house.

The individual in the footage, taken at around 8.20am, said he believes the water originated from Sungai Lebir, despite no heavy rainfall at the time.

In Kuantan, Pahang, another resident shared footage showing rising water levels in her home, where household items such as a gas tank and freezer box were seen floating.

Some residents were also seen moving to a shelter, carrying their belongings in bags, as the water reached waist level.

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Snow blankets Saudi Arabia's Trojena highlands, Tabuk region as temperatures drop to -4°C

Vinay Prasad Sharma
WION
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:47 UTC
Rains and snowfall on the highlands of Trougina in Saudi Arabia.
Rains and snowfall on the highlands of Trougina in Saudi Arabia.
Snow has blanketed the Trojena Highlands and parts of the Tabuk region in northern Saudi Arabia, transforming normally rugged, desert-framed mountains into a striking winter landscape. Specially, Jabal Al-Lawz in the Tabuk region experienced heavy snowfall on Wednesday, along with fog covering the highlands, as well as strong winds. In addition, the region has also witnessed significant drop in temperatures, reaching as low as -4 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, the Trojena highlands experienced snowfall, accompanied by light rainfall. In Trojena, light to moderate rain also fell on the centres of Bi'r bin Hirmas, Al-Uyaynah, Halat Ammar, and Shigry, as well as nearby areas. Snowfall in Jabal Al-Lawz (Al-Lawz Mountains) in Tabuk has transformed the landscape into a snowy wonderland with freezing temperatures. It has attracted locals and visitors for photos and unique winter experiences, despite being an arid region, according to a report in the Saudi Gazette.

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Four killed as herd of 42 elephants goes on rampage in Ramgarh District, Jharkhand, India


Lokmat Times
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:28 UTC
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Four Killed as Herd of 42 Elephants Goes on Rampage in Ramgarh District
A series of deadly incidents involving a herd of wild elephants unfolded in the Ghatto OP region of Jharkhand's Ramgarh district, about 40 kilometres from Ranchi, resulting in the deaths of four people within a short span between Tuesday and Wednesday. The herd, reportedly consisting of around 42 elephants, moved through several villages, spreading fear and chaos among residents. The victims were identified as Amit Rajwar, Amul Mahto, Parvati Devi and Savitri Devi. Continuous movement of the elephants through inhabited areas forced villagers to flee their homes, while panic gripped the entire region due to repeated attacks.

The first fatal incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon near the Ara Number Four Feeder Breaker in the West Bokaro area, where locals had gathered to watch the elephants resting near the roadside. As some people approached the animals to take photographs, one elephant suddenly attacked Amit Rajwar, killing him instantly. Eyewitnesses said the animal repeatedly struck him with its trunk, triggering chaos in the area. The incident led to traffic disruption on the Ramgarh - Kedla main road, with several truck drivers abandoning their vehicles and running to safety in fear of further attacks.

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Tsunami

Streets turn into rivers in the city of Petrópolis, Brazil after 6 inches of rain in 24 hours


lnginnorthernbc.ca
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:31 UTC
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The city of Petrópolis, in the Serrana region, entered the alert stage this Wednesday (17) after being hit by a strong storm that caused severe flooding and landslides. The municipal Civil Defense activated sirens at several points and issued an "extreme alert" to the population, classifying the situation as the fourth most severe level on a scale of five.

Images recorded in the city show the force of the water transforming streets and avenues into rivers, with currents capable of dragging and submerging vehicles. According to the Secretary of Protection and Civil Defense, Guilherme Moraes, monitoring began at 5 am. Accumulations of rain exceeding 60 millimeters were recorded in just one hour. In total over the last 24 hours, the volume of water has already exceeded 150 mm, a rate much higher than expected for the period.

In the Independência neighborhood, one of the hardest hit, the rainfall reached 84.99 mm in a short space of time.

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Texas dog attack: Man killed and mom, toddler hospitalized, authorities say

Rachael O'Connor
Newsweek
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:15 UTC
Harris County authorities detain a dog allegedly involved in the killing of a 62-year-old man.
© Harris County Constable Precinct 5Harris County authorities detain a dog allegedly involved in the killing of a 62-year-old man.
A man has been killed, and a woman and child injured, in an attack by multiple dogs in Texas.

Three canines, reportedly pit bull mixes, attacked and killed a man in his 60s in Katy, Texas, on Monday, December 15. He reportedly regularly walked the trail, and his family came looking for him when he failed to return.

The man was walking on a trail on Monday, around 10 a.m., when he was set upon by the dogs.

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Sergeant Jason Brown, a homicide investigator with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, said in a press conference that law enforcement responded to witness reports of a dog attack on Monday morning.

Witnesses were able to chase the animals away, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Newsweek has contacted the Katy Police Department and Harris County Sheriff's Office for comment on this story.

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Heavy rainfall, flooding in Musandam, Oman


Oman Observer
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:12 UTC
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Due to the continuous flow of clouds, Musandam Governorate is experiencing intermittent rains, sometimes accompanied by thunderstorms.

Heavy rains were reported in the Khasab wilayat in Musandam Governorate earlier on Sunday, as indicated in the latest forecast from the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center, which indicated that the atmosphere of the Sultanate of Oman will be affected by a trough of low pressure accompanied by rainfall of varying intensity, including thunderstorms at times, between December 13 and 20.

Sunday and Monday, December 14-15:

Cloud cover and formation over Musandam Governorate with a chance of scattered rainfall, which may be thundery at times (10-25 mm).

The effects will also continue over Al Buraimi, North and South Al Batinah Governorates, with a chance of scattered rainfall, including thunderstorms, at times (5-15 mm).

There is a possibility of flash floods in some areas due to active northwesterly winds.

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