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Lightning kills 9 in five districts of Bangladesh


jagonews24.com
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 18:01 UTC
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Nine people were killed in separate incidents of lightning strikes in five districts of the country on Sunday, October 5.

Of them, three were killed in Cumilla, two in Jhenaidah, and two in Kurigram, while two deaths were reported in Narayanganj and Gaibandha respectively.

In Cumilla, three people, including two women, were killed after being struc by thunderbolts in Bhabanipur Kheyaghat of Homna this afternoon.

They were identified as Momtaz Begum, 35, and Jakiya, 25, daughters of late Haji Motiur Rahman, a resident of Nala Dakshin village, and Rashed Mia, 22, son of Rahinur Islam of Khode Daudpur village in the upazila, said Homna police station officer-in-charge Rafiqul Islam.

In Jhenaidah, two individuals were killed in separate incidents of lightning strikes when they were working in a field, according to Shailkupa, and Sadar police stations.
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Lightning kills 16 across Bihar, India as torrential rains batter state


patnapress.com
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:09 UTC
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Torrential rain and lightning have wreaked havoc across Bihar, claiming at least 16 lives in 10 districts and throwing daily life into disarray. Roads, railway tracks, and farmlands in many parts of the state remain inundated, with authorities warning of more thunderstorms in the coming days.

According to reports from the Disaster Management Department, three deaths each were reported in Jehanabad and Muzaffarpur, two each in Bhojpur and West Champaran, and one each in Vaishali, Gopalganj, Nalanda, Kishanganj, Madhepura, and Khagaria.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives. "The deaths due to lightning in the state are extremely saddening," he said. "People are urged to stay indoors during bad weather and follow the instructions issued by the Disaster Management Department."

In Jehanabad, three people were killed and over a dozen injured when lightning struck in different villages on Saturday evening. Two men sheltering under a tree in Uttarapatti village died instantly, while a woman lost her life in nearby Bigha.
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Tsunami

At least 47 killed in Nepal as heavy rains trigger landslides, flash floods


Al Jazeera
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:01 UTC
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Landslides and flash floods, triggered by heavy rains, have killed at least 47 people, blocked roads and washed away bridges in Nepal.

Thirty-five people were killed in separate landslides in the Ilam district in the east bordering India, Kalidas Dhauboji, a spokesperson for the Armed Police Force, said on Sunday.

Nine people were missing after being washed away by floods since Friday and three others were killed in lightning strikes elsewhere in Nepal, he added, as relentless downpours pummelled eastern and central regions of the Himalayan nation.

"Rescue efforts for the missing persons are going on," said Shanti Mahat, a National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority spokesperson in Nepal.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays nationwide, exempting emergency services and disaster response teams, as the government battles the crisis.

Government spokesperson Rameshwar Dangal cited forecasts of heavy rains as justification for the unusual measure.

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Over 30 sinkholes found in quake-hit San Remigio, Cebu, Philippines


gmanetwork.com
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:41 UTC
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More than 30 sinkholes have emerged in San Remigio, Cebu, following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that rocked the province on September 30, 2025, according to a GMA News Online report.

According to a "24 Oras Weekend" report by Ian Cruz on Saturday, October 4, 2025, San Remigio Mayor Mariano Martinez said 32 sinkholes have been found in their municipality and that the number could still rise.

"We cover them, or just declare the areas unsafe. But the problem is there are already buildings," Martinez said.

In Sitio Sansan in Barangay Maño, one large hole was filled with water, while two smaller ones can be seen nearby. A sinkhole was also spotted by the sea.

A large sinkhole also emerged beside a residential area. The family fortunately managed to escape amid the earthquake, the report added.

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Black Cat

Tiger kills herdsman in a district of Bihar, India: 3rd death in 22 days


bhaskarenglish.in
Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:13 UTC
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In Bettiah, a tiger attacks a herdsman returning from grazing cattle, dragging him into the forest despite nearby villagers raising an alarm. The deceased, Bhajan Manjhi (40), was from Banhwa Matiyariya village.

The attack occurred Friday evening at 5 PM near Banhwa Matiyariya in the Govardhana Range of Valmiki Tiger Reserve. This is the third tiger-related death in Bettiah in 22 days.

Bhajan Manjhi's body recovered during tracking

After receiving the information, the forest department recovered Bhajan Manjhi's body around 9 PM and handed it over to Matiyariya police, who sent it to Bettiah GMCH for post-mortem.

This is the third tiger attack in 22 days, following the deaths of Umchhi Devi on September 11 and Ramkishun Mahto on October 1. The tiger has also killed two cows and two goats.

Comment: 349 people killed in tiger attacks during past 5 years in India

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Japan earthquake: 6.0 magnitude tremor rattles East Coast of Honshu; no casualties reported


Times of India
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:50 UTC
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A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near the east coast of Honshu, Japan, late Saturday night, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 6.0, On: 04/10/2025 20:51:09 IST, Lat: 37.45 N, Long: 141.52 E, Depth: 50 Km, Location: Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan." The agency confirmed the earthquake occurred at a depth of 50 km.

While no casualties have been reported, this is a developing story.

Japan lies in a volcanic zone on the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the most seismically active regions in the world. The country regularly experiences low-intensity tremors and occasional volcanic activity. Powerful earthquakes, often followed by tsunamis, strike several times each century. Major recent quakes include the 2024 Noto earthquake, the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, the 2004 Chuetsu earthquake, and the Great Hanshin earthquake of 1995.
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Tsunami

Bulgaria floods kill 3, force evacuations, cars swept into sea


Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Sat, 04 Oct 2025 17:46 UTC
Floods that swept through villages in southeastern Bulgaria and on the Black Sea coast have claimed three lives
Floods that swept through villages in southeastern Bulgaria and on the Black Sea coast have claimed three lives
Floods that swept through villages in southeastern Bulgaria and on the Black Sea coast claimed three lives and forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes, authorities said Friday.

Interior Minister Daniel Mitov said the three deaths included two rescuers who died when flooding hit the Elenite seaside resort after torrential rain. Parts of the coastal region were heavily damaged, with floods sweeping cars and caravans into the sea and inundating houses, hotels and campsites.

Bulgarian authorities declared a state of emergency in several towns along the Black Sea coast, where regional public transport was halted because of flooded roads after days of extreme rainfall. Specialized teams from the Bulgarian navy have been deployed to search for missing people and assist the evacuation efforts.

Elsewhere, northwestern parts of the country were hit by severe winter weather with heavy snowfall continuing for a second day in the Balkan Range.

Many villages in the region suffered power outages caused by the wet snow. Roads and mountain passes were closed to traffic.


Comment: Related: Early heavy snowfall in Bulgaria shuts down Petrohan Pass - up to a foot of snow

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Best of the Web: Heavy early snowfall hits the Western Balkans in Europe - thousands left without power - over half a meter of snow


Independent (UK)
Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:46 UTC
A car drives along a road during an unexpected snowfall on mountain Jahorina near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.
© Armin DurgutA car drives along a road during an unexpected snowfall on mountain Jahorina near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.
Thousands of people have been left without electricity across the Western Balkans after early snowfall brought widespread disruption on Friday.

Heavy, wet snow blanketed hilly and mountainous regions of Serbia and Bosnia this week, felling power distribution lines and trees. Meanwhile, persistent rainfall in lower areas has raised concerns of potential floods and mudslides.

More than half a metre of snow has already accumulated at higher altitudes, with meteorologist Slobodan Sovilj from the state Hydrometeorological Service suggesting it could reach record levels for October.

"We have a number of areas without electricity because of broken trees and branches that fell on power lines," Aleksandar Mitrovic, head of the Ivanjica municipality in central Serbia, said.

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Huge waterspout off Japan coast


The Weather Channel
Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:36 UTC
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As gusty winds and lightning cropped up along the Japanese coast, so did a humongous waterspout. Incredible video captured the waterspout towering over the sea off Sakata City.

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Volcano

Best of the Web: Kronotsky volcano in Russia's Kamchatka ejects ash up to 9.2 km high - first eruption for 100 years


NewsGram.com
Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:46 UTC
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The Kronotsky volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula spewed ash to a height of 9.2 kilometres above sea level on Saturday, local authorities said.

The ash ejection occurred at 11:50 a.m. local time (2350 GMT Friday), sending an ash plume stretching about 85 kilometres to the south and southeast of the volcano, the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team said on its Telegram channel.

A red aviation colour code has been issued, indicating a high hazard for both the local and international air traffic, reports Xinhua news agency.

The Kronotsky volcano is located about 225 kilometres from the regional capital of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and 10 kilometres east of Lake Kronotskoye.


Comment: Science.mail.ru reports on Oct. 5:
A volcano in Kamchatka has erupted for the first time in 100 years.

Kronotsky Volcano, located 225 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, ejected an ash column reaching a height of over 9 km. Scientists suspect this event may be the beginning of a more intense eruption.

On October 4, 2025, Kronotsky Volcano erupted with an ash column reaching a height of 9.2 km, according to the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team . Scientists believe this could be the beginning of a powerful explosive eruption, with emissions potentially reaching 15 km at any moment. The volcano is currently obscured by dense clouds, preventing visual observation.
(Translated by Google)

Also back in August another volcano in Kamchatka erupted after 6 centuries of dormancy, see: Russia: Kamchatka's Krasheninnikov volcano erupts for the first time in 600 years

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