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Volcano

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano erupts again with ash column 5 km high


India Tribune
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:34 UTC
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Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province erupted on Wednesday, spewing a column of ash up to 5 km high and prompting the highest aviation alert, the country's Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center said.

The volcano, located on Flores Island, sent thick gray ash clouds drifting to the west and northwest of the crater.

A Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation has been issued at the red level, the highest warning, banning flights below 6,000 meters near the volcano, Xinhua News Agency reported. Airlines were also advised to anticipate possible disruptions caused by volcanic ash.

Authorities warned communities on the slopes of the volcano, as well as tourists and visitors, not to conduct any activities within a 6-km radius of the crater. They also cautioned of potential lava floods along rivers originating from the peak during heavy rains.

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Volcano

Towering 1,300-foot lava fountains mark episode 34 of Kīlauea's ongoing eruption in Hawaii

Grace Maeda
Hawaii Magazine
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:01 UTC
Episode 34 of Kīlauea's ongoing eruption began on Oct. 1, 2025.
Episode 34 of Kīlauea's ongoing eruption began on Oct. 1, 2025.
Kīlauea continues to keep the world enthralled with its epic eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, which started on Dec. 23, 2024.

Ten months later, the volcano remains active and mesmerizing. On Oct. 1, 2025, episode 34 began at 12:53 a.m. HST. According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, lava fountains soared to an estimated 1,300 feet. By 7:03 a.m. HST, the episode ended after 6 hours of continuous fountaining.

Kīlauea is a shield volcano located on the eastern slopes of Hawaiʻi Island. It's considered one of the world's most active volcanoes. Travelers from near and far continue to flock to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park hoping to witness the natural phenomenon.

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Tsunami

Motorists navigate flooded roads as rain hammers Japanese city


Yahoo! News
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:39 UTC
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Motorists navigated flooded roads in Japan's north on Wednesday, October 1, as heavy rain battered the area.

Footage shared to X shows two partially submerged vehicles in Sendai.

A heavy rain alert and flood warning was issued for the city on the country's east coast by Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

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Lightning

At least 11 people killed in lightning strikes across Uttar Pradesh, India in 24 hours


Newsonair.gov.in
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:57 UTC
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At least 11 people died, while many were injured in different incidents of lightning in Uttar Pradesh in the last 24 hours. Widespread rain has caused damage to the paddy crop also. More from our Lucknow correspondent:

Seven people, including a father and son duo, died on the spot in different tehsils of the Fatehpur district yesterday evening. All these people have taken shelter under the trees amidst heavy rain when lightning struck them.

Three people died in Kannauj district, while one more person lost his life due to lightning in Shrawasti.

Many regions of the state have been witnessing heavy rain for the last 24 hours; it has not only disrupted normal life but also caused heavy damage to paddy and potato crops.
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Snowflake Cold

Real winter has arrived in the Carpathians, Ukraine: snow, frost, and danger for tourists - 19.6 inches of early snow (UPDATE)


unn.ua
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:50 UTC
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On September 30, heavy snow fell on On September 30, heavy snow fell on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, with the air temperature at -3°C. Rescuers warn of danger to tourists due to the sharp deterioration of weather conditions. with the air temperature at -3°C. Rescuers warn of danger to tourists due to the sharp deterioration of weather conditions.

Real winter has arrived in the Ukrainian Carpathians - on September 30, heavy snow fell on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, the wind was northern at 4 m/s, and the air temperature was -3°C. This was reported by UNN with reference to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast.

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As noted by the State Emergency Service, the mountains rapidly transitioned into winter mode: snow is falling, and the temperature is below zero. Such weather makes conditions particularly dangerous for tourists, rescuers warn.

The State Emergency Service warned tourists: these weather conditions significantly complicate movement in mountainous areas and can be dangerous to health and life.


Comment: Update October 1

Ukranews.com reports:
On October 1, real winter reigns on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, the temperature dropped to -5, it is snowing, in places up to 50 cm. This was reported by an employee of the observatory on Mount Pip Ivan, Vasyl Fitsak, on his Facebook.

"Air temperature -5°C. North-northeast wind 6-8 m/s, in gusts of 12. Visibility is limited, snow is falling. Snow is 5-15 centimeters, in places there are already up to 50 centimeters of snow," he said.

Pip Ivan is one of the highest peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, with a height of 2028.5 m. It is located at the southeastern end of the main ridge of the Chornohora massif, on the border of the Ivano-Frankivsk and Zakarpattia Regions.



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Tsunami

Flash floods kill 9 in Odesa after heavy rain in southern Ukraine - 2 month's worth of rain in just 7 hours

Lidia Kelly and Anna Pruchnicka
Reuters
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:36 UTC
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Flash floods in Ukraine's Odesa killed nine people including a family of five trapped in their home as it was engulfed by water, emergency services said on Wednesday, as torrential rain left hundreds in need of rescue and thousands without power.

Teams worked through the night to rescue some 362 people and pump water from buildings, the service said on the Telegram messaging app, and it posted pictures of passengers being lifted from a flooded bus and cars pulled from the water.

"A horrific situation in Odesa these days - 9 people have died as a result of the natural disaster, including a child," President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on X platform.

He added that the whereabouts of one more person were still being verified.

A family of five who lived in lower ground floor flat of a building was unable to escape the wave of water, the emergency service's spokesperson for the Odesa region Maryna Averina told Ukrainian television.

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Tsunami

Spanish islands of Ibiza and Formentera hit by widespread floods after red alert issued for 'dangerous rain' - 10 inches in 24 hours

James C. Reynolds
Independent (UK)
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:19 UTC
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The Spanish islands of Ibiza and Formentera have been devastated by heavy flooding as the remnants of a hurricane swamped low-lying regions with torrential rains.

Four people had to be rescued from an Ibiza hotel by firefighters following a rockfall on Tuesda evening, emergency services said. Some 220 tourists had to be evacuated, and three people sustained injuries.

Rocks on a cliff at the end of Ramon Muntaner Street partially collapsed onto two floors of the HT Vibra Tropical Garden hotel as a result of the flooding, according to the City Council.

The Balearic Islands government deployed the military to reinforce the ranks of rescue teams as the aftermath of Hurricane Gabrielle buffeted the archipelago.

The Military Emergency Unit (UME) worked through the night into Wednesday to clean up Ibiza's airport from flooding, after the airport recorded more than 100 litres of water per square metre before noon on Tuesday, according to state meteorological agency, AEMET.


Comment: Related: Torrential rain, floods hits Valencia region in Spain - 7.8 inches of rainfall in just 8 hours in the Ebro delta

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Arrow Down

Another sinkhole appears in Bangkok, Thailand

Gary Boyle
Bangkok Post
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:59 UTC
This section of Charoen Krung Road in Bangkok subsides without warning on Wednesday morning.
© Ruamkatanyu Foundation’s Bang Phongphang unitThis section of Charoen Krung Road in Bangkok subsides without warning on Wednesday morning.
A section of Charoen Krung Road near the Electricity Authority in Bangkok suddenly subsided on Wednesday morning and the road has been partially closed to traffic.

The road surface collapsed around 10am on Wednesday.

A video posted online shows a large hole in the road surface, raising concerns about safety and disruption of traffic flow in the busy area. The collapsed section is several metres long.

Rescue teams and other agencies rushed to the scene to evaluate the damage, begin traffic control measures and prevent further accidents.

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Tornado2

Stunning twin waterspouts whirl over Saronic Gulf, Greece


Greek City Times
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:43 UTC
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A stunning double waterspout captivated residents and visitors in the Saronic Gulf this morning, Wednesday, as swirling vortices danced over the azure waters, captured on countless smartphone videos by locals on the region's small islands.

The rare phenomenon, described as a "double waterspout" in a widely shared social media post by meteorologist Thodoris Kolyodas, was photographed near Agistri island, highlighting the dramatic clash of warm sea air and cooler upper atmospheres. "An impressive sight in the Argosaronikos," Kolyodas wrote on Facebook, attaching vivid images of the twisting columns rising from the sea surface.

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Tsunami

North Carolina homes collapse into Atlantic due to impacts of Hurricane Imelda


Fox Weather
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:50 UTC
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A drone video shared from Buxton, North Carolina, shows homes collapsing into the Atlantic due to the impacts of Hurricane Imelda on Sept. 30, 2025.

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