A seven-meter-long dead humpback whale has been found washed up on a beach in the eastern Jutland region of Djursland.
A dead humpback whale has been lying in the water at Løgten Bugt in Djursland, northeast of Aarhus, since Tuesday, according to local reports.
The whale, approximately seven meters long, has been found at the water's edge in Løgten Bugt, around 25 kilometers from Denmark's second-largest city.
Photos of the whale were first shared in local Facebook groups, before being reported by local media TV2 Østjylland.
People from the local area have since gone to the beach to observe the whale, an unusual sighting on the Danish coast.
Bruce Schreiner & Kristin M. Hall AP Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:42 UTC
At least 16 people have died as relentless rain and severe thunderstorms have pummeled parts of the central U.S.
Days of unrelenting downpours swelled rivers to near record levels across Kentucky on Monday, submerging neighborhoods and threatening a famed bourbon distillery in the state capital.
Inundated rivers posed the latest threat from persistent storms that have killed at least 23 people since last week as they doused the region with heavy rain and spawned destructive tornadoes.At least 157 tornadoes struck within seven days beginning March 30, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service. Though the storms have finally moved on, the flood danger remains high in several other states, including parts of Tennessee, Arkansas and Indiana.
Cities ordered evacuations, and rescue crews in inflatable boats checked on residents in Kentucky and Tennessee, while utilities shut off power and gas in a region stretching from Texas to Ohio. Floodwaters forced the closure of the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery, close to the banks of the swollen Kentucky River near downtown Frankfort.
Snowfall was reported Monday morning over Shipka Pass, according to BGNES. While traffic through the pass remains open, authorities are urging drivers to proceed with increased caution. The road surface still awaits treatment, and isolated patches of ice may be present.
Visibility in the Stara Zagora region, particularly near the Republic Pass, has dropped significantly—down to just 50 meters. These hazardous driving conditions are part of a broader cold snap affecting much of the country.
Despite the unexpected April snowfall, there are currently no closed mountain passes in Bulgaria, according to Rumen Sachanski, Director of the Regional Road Administration - Sofia. Speaking on BNT he confirmed that although snow was more intense in areas like Shipka and the Republic Pass, roadways have been cleared and remain open without restrictions.
While spring is officially underway, winter-like conditions returned across parts of the country, causing challenges for drivers. Videos surfaced on social media showing vehicles stuck at Petrohan Pass. In the Sofia region, no road closures or restrictions are in effect, although heavy snow during the night did require temporary measures. On the Struma Motorway, traffic for vehicles over 12 tons was restricted for about an hour, but normal flow has since resumed under winter conditions.
Lower temperatures have brought snowfall this spring in the northern areas of the country, but also in the southeast.
According to reports from the structures of the Civil Protection system at the National Operational Center for Civil Emergencies, the situation on the National Road as a result of heavy snowfall on several road axes today is under control. 27 snowplows and salt spreaders are working simultaneously, with 8 snowplows working on the part of the axis that lies in the territory of the Lezha District (Mirditë municipality), while the rest of the vehicles, 19 vehicles, are working on the part of this axis in the territory of the Kukës District. The axis is passable.
On the national road axis Elbasan-Qafë Thanë, in Qafë Thanë there is the presence of snowfall and on the ground there are the vehicles of the contracting company that are clearing the axis from snow. There is also about 10 cm of snow on the national road axis Zgosht-Ura Cerenec. There too, work is being done with a snow removal vehicle to keep the circulation of vehicles open.
Some vehicles were stuck on the road due to heavy snowfall in Kırklareli
Nearly all of Türkiye's 81 provinces were caught off guard as they awoke to a deluge of rain on April 7, with some regions even blanketed in unexpected snowfall, putting a damper on the hopes for the sunny and warm spring days that many had eagerly anticipated.
Meteorological authorities reported that starting from April 7, temperatures started to drop by 4 to 10 degrees below seasonal norms nationwide.
The cold and rainy weather moving in from the Balkans is set to affect the country, with temperatures in western regions falling 4-6 degrees below normal, while other areas will experience an 8-10 degree drop.
Snow mixed with rain and snowfall is anticipated, particularly in higher elevations and the northern, central and eastern regions.
A surprising April snowfall has transformed parts of Macedonia, including Thessaloniki, into a winter wonderland.
Heavy snow blankets areas even at low altitudes.
The weather took a dramatic turn for the worse starting Sunday evening, leaving many regions of northern Greece, including Thessaloniki, covered in significant snow by Monday morning. Areas like Hortiatis, Panorama, Retziki, Melissochori, Oreokastro, and villages in the Lagkadas municipality are now draped in white, resembling a Christmas scene rather than the approach to Easter.
The unexpected snowfall has led to road closures across Thessaloniki, disrupting travel and daily routines. Additionally, several schools in the affected areas will remain closed today due to the hazardous conditions.
Heavy rains have caused a crisis in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The area of Angra dos Reis is the most affected. Over 324 mm of rain has led to landslides and severe flooding. This has left more than 346 people without homes. The situation is critical, with many areas in need of help.
The Civil Defence has issued alerts in 46 neighbourhoods. They are urging people to evacuate to safer places. Emergency shelters have been set up for those in need. The government has declared a flood emergency. This allows for quicker access to relief resources and rescue operations.
Many trees have fallen due to the heavy rains, adding to the danger. Roads are blocked, making it hard for rescue teams to reach affected areas. The community is working together to support those who have lost their homes and belongings.
On April 5, 2025, Japan's formidable Sakurajima volcano unleashed a colossal eruption, sending shockwaves through Kyushu's Kagoshima Prefecture.
The eruption propelled a massive plume of ash and smoke into the sky, turning day into night and blanketing the surrounding areas in volcanic debris. Fiery lava cascaded down the slopes, illuminating the darkened skies with an ominous glow.
The Japan Meteorological Agency swiftly raised the eruption alert to its highest level, urging residents within a 3-kilometer radius to evacuate immediately.
This explosive event serves as a stark reminder of Sakurajima's volatile power and the ever-present dance between humanity and nature's raw fury.
A four-year-old boy has died after being mauled by a stray dog at Swarna Bharathi Nagar here, a police official said on Monday.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening when the boy stepped out to play near his house. A stray dog attacked him and bit him on the neck, severely injuring his jugular vein, said the official.
"These kinds of incidents are not common in this area and the locals are generally cynophile. As a result, municipal officials are facing difficulties in relocating or sterilising stray dogs," a police official told PTI.
After the dog attacked the boy, children around there stoned the creature and chased it away. The boy was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
A 6-year-old boy was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs while he was on his way to deliver lunch to his father and uncle in Lakhimpur Kheri district on Saturday afternoon.
The Class 2 student, Shivyanshu Shukla, suffered grievous injuries to his neck and body. He died on the way to the hospital, police said. Achal Shukla, a resident of Bilari village in Neemgaon police station area, was working in the fields with his brother when the incident occurred. "My son had left home around 12:30 pm to bring us food. The fields are about 1.5 km from our house," said the boy's father.
Former village head Vipin Kumar, who informed police of the incident, said there were several stray dogs in the village, but such an attack was unheard of. "We will speak to officials and request immediate action to catch the dogs so that this never happens again," he added.
Neemgaon SHO Ashish Srivastava said: "The body has been sent for autopsy. There were visible deep injuries on several parts of his body. We've asked the local gram panchayat to ensure the dogs are rescued and removed from the area."
Comment: A day earlier another stray dog attack led to the death of a 6-year-old boy in the state of Uttar Pradesh: