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Peru earthquake: 7.2 magnitude quake shakes south of country


Sky News
Thu, 26 May 2022 13:14 UTC
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A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has shaken southern Peru, according to the US Geological Survey.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injury.

The quake struck at around 7.02am local time in the Tirapata region and was centred 8.1 miles (13km) east-southeast of Azangaro.

It was fairly deep at around 135.3 miles (217.8km) beneath the surface.

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Best of the Web: Late May snowstorm dumped as much as 30 inches of snow in Colorado

Tracy Harmon
The Pueblo Chieftain
Wed, 25 May 2022 12:37 UTC
Tree branches are laden with heavy wet snow during a late May snowstorm May 21, 2022.
© Tracy HarmonTree branches are laden with heavy wet snow during a late May snowstorm May 21, 2022.
The late May snowstorm that dumped as much as 30 inches of snow in the high country of the Arkansas River watershed basin last weekend brought welcome moisture to the region, but drought conditions are expected to persist.

On Monday, the basin's snowpack reading came in at just 66% of normal. Although below average, that reading was more than double last week's figure, according to Natural Resource Conservation Service data compiled by the Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative.

Three-day snowfall amounts from last weekend's storm totaled 30 inches in Buena Vista, nearly 25 inches in the Twin Lakes and Leadville areas, 20.8 inches in Salida, 17 inches in Canon City and 10.7 inches in Westcliffe, according to the National Weather Service.


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Floods leave Accra underwater - cars washed away in Ghana

Chave Weather
YouTube
Thu, 26 May 2022 11:26 UTC
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Flash floods hit Accra, Ghana on May 24th 2022.

Heavy overnight rain caused deep flooding, which affected low lying areas of the city.

Home's were flooded, destroying possessions and displacing residents. Damage was caused to roofs and walls, causing structures to collapse.

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Best of the Web: Deadly flash floods and landslides in northern provinces of Vietnam - up to 3 feet of rain in 3 days

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Wed, 25 May 2022 10:27 UTC
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Disaster authorities in Vietnam report at least 3 people have died after severe flooding and landslides in northern provinces following days of heavy rain, with more expected. Over 900 mm of rain has fallen in 3 days in some areas.

Heavy rain has affected areas of Vinh Phuc, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Yen Bai, Lao Cai, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Hoa Binh, Dien Bien, Cao Bang, and Hanoi. In total, 317 houses have been damaged along with 19,000 hectares of crops.

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Nomads fear losses as unseasonal snowfall triggers cold wave in Chenab valley, Kashmir, India

Tahir Nadeem Khan Yusafzai
Greater Kashmir
Wed, 25 May 2022 19:34 UTC
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Cold wave conditions have engulfed the upper reaches of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts, triggering panic among the nomads who have started their bi-annual migration from the plains in the Union Territory and Punjab.

Unseasonal snowfall in the higher reaches of Chenab Valley has left hundreds of nomadic families in distress as they are compelled to halt their onward journey along with their livestock.

Cold wave conditions have engulfed the upper reaches of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts, triggering panic among the nomads who have started their bi-annual migration from the plains in the Union Territory and Punjab.

Officials said fresh snowfall was reported in Kailash Mountain Range, Kainthi, Padri Gali, Bhaal Padri, Seoj, Shankh Padar, Rishi Dal, Gau-Peeda, Gan-Thak, Khanni-top, Guldanda, Chattar Galla and Asha Pati Glacier surrounding Bhaderwah valley since Monday night.

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Denali's historic, lingering snow season is affecting the park's wildlife in Alaska - snowiest in 99 years of record keeping

Dan Bross
Alaskapublic.org
Tue, 24 May 2022 19:04 UTC
Heavy snow cover is lingering late into May
© Sharon Stiteler/National Park ServiceHeavy snow cover is lingering late into May along the road into Denali National Park.
Denali National Park is still melting out from its snowiest winter season in 99 years of record keeping. The unusually heavy, lingering snow is affecting park wildlife.

Summer operations resumed on May 20, but park public affairs officer Sharon Stiteler says conditions along the Park Road are lagging behind the calendar.

"It definitely looks like winter when you're out at about mile 10 and you're looking into the tundra. I mean, it's still very snow-covered," she said.

The Park Service headquarters got 176 inches of snow this winter, besting the 1970-71 record of nearly 174 inches. As of May 15, there were still 33 inches of snow on the ground at Park headquarters — by far the most on record so late in the season.

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Snow returns to the Pyrenees in late May


larepubliquedespyrenees.fr
Tue, 24 May 2022 11:23 UTC
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It snowed in the Pyrenees on Tuesday. And Météo-France predicts new falls - mixed with rain - this Wednesday morning in Béarn.

This Wednesday morning, the 0 degree isotherm is around 2000 m.

This did not escape our friends from Météo Pyrénées : the snow made a remarkable comeback this Tuesday in our Pyrenees, especially near our home in Bigorre at Tourmalet or Pic du Midi. Hence the tweets, one of which notes that "after the summer, and the exceptionally hot weather, here is the snow again this afternoon -2 around 2,800 m".

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Colorado hit with more heavy late May snowfall - over 6 inches reported

Ashton Altieri
Denver.cbslocal.com
Tue, 24 May 2022 10:58 UTC
CBS4 viewer Sheila Skaggs measured 6″ of snow in South Park at 7am Tuesday
© Sheila SkaggsCBS4 viewer Sheila Skaggs measured 6″ of snow in South Park at 7am Tuesday
For the fifth consecutive day, Denver and most of Colorado will stay colder than normal on Tuesday. It will also stay cloudy with more mountain snow and more rain possible in the metro area.

More than 6 inches of snow had fallen in some mountain areas by early Tuesday morning including in Fairplay. The Arapahoe Basin ski area reported 5 inches.

There is a Winter Weather Advisory until 6 p.m. Tuesday for the I-70 corridor between Summit County and Georgetown, US 40 between Winter Park and Empire, and Highway 285 between Kenosha Pass and Chaffee County. Most of these areas will see a total of 5-10 inches of snow from Monday night to Tuesday night. Advisories for snow are not uncommon in late May but it's rare to see so much snow day after day in the high country this late in the season.

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Spring snow falling in Red River, New Mexico

Jamie Burch
kfoxtv.com
Tue, 24 May 2022 10:18 UTC
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While most of Texas is dealing with extreme heat, part of the ABC 7 viewing area is getting Spring snow.

The Storm Search 7 Sky Cam in Red River, New Mexico is showing moderate to heavy snow falling in the Sangre De Cristo Mountain range

Storm Search 7 Meteorologist Corbin Voges said this will likely be the last time we see snow falling on any of our Sky Cams until the fall or winter.

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Man killed in dog attack in Wrexham, Wales

Harri Evans, Alex McIntyre
Cheshire Live
Tue, 24 May 2022 09:49 UTC
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A 62-year-old man from Chester has died after being bitten by a dog owned by his daughter-in-law. The victim, named locally as Keven Jones, suffered a cardiac arrest after he was bitten at a house in Wrexham.

Chanel Nicole Fong was with her father in law when he died at her home on Holt Road, which she described as the 'worst day of her life'. Police confirmed that the dog was euthanised.

In a public Facebook post, Chanel said that she had asked her father-in-law to look after her dogs as she would be out for parts of the day. Ms Fong said that Mr Jones was the only person who could handle her dogs apart from herself and her husband Josh, who was in London at the time of the incident, reports North Wales Live.
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