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Cloud Precipitation

Saudi Arabia's desert turns into 'Winter wonderland' after hailstorm


Daily Pakistan
Sat, 08 Mar 2025 11:11 UTC
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Saudi Arabia's Tabuk, Al-Jawf and Ḥāʾil regions witnessed intense rainfall and heavy hailstorms, leading to major drop in temperatures as the extreme weather transformed the desert landscape, with areas being covered in a white blanket of hail.

In the Tabuk region, torrential rains added chill while Ḥāʾil region experienced similar weather patterns, where heavy rain and hail created stunning 'winter wonderland'.

Saudi Met Department said the weather will remain uncertain until Tuesday, with some areas expecting light to heavy rainfall. The department also noted that temperatures have continued to drop in various regions following the rainfall and hailstorm.

Al-Jawf region has been transformed into a breathtaking winter scene after an unexpected hailstorm covered the desert in white. The severe weather caused flooding, leaving vehicles trapped in rising waters.

Emergency services have been working tirelessly to manage the situation, with local authorities deploying more than 350 responders and heavy equipment to affected areas.

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Tsunami

Jakarta floods: Houses submerged, chest-deep waters displace thousands - 3 dead, 5 missing (UPDATE)


Gulf News
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:04 UTC
Residents look to evacuate during severe flooding in Jatinegara district in Jakarta.
© AFPResidents look to evacuate during severe flooding in Jatinegara district in Jakarta.
Houses in parts of Indonesia's capital are submerged up to their roofs, and residents wade through chest-deep floodwater as torrential rain hits Bogor, an area south of Jakarta.

Over a thousand residents have been affected, according to the local disaster mitigation agency, leaving many temporarily displaced


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Comment: Update March 7

Agence France Presse reports:
Floods and landslides on Indonesia's main island of Java killed three people and left five more missing after heavy rains inundated two dozen towns, an official said Friday.

Torrential rains this week hit capital Jakarta and its surrounding cities, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate and authorities to use weather modification technology.


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Tsunami

9-year-old girl dies after being swept away by floodwater after heavy rain in Berkane, Morocco

Safaa Kasraoui
Morocco World News
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:28 UTC
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Moroccans mourn the heartbreaking death of a young 9-year-old girl, who was swept away yesterday by strong floods that struck Berkane, along with other eastern Moroccan provinces.

Heavy rainfall hit several regions, disrupting the movement of residents and vehicles.

The young girl, Youssra, and her father fell into a sewage pit in one of the villages after they were swept by the floods, converging reports said.

Rescue teams were able to rescue the father, but the girl tragically went missing.

It was not until late that night that citizens and rescue operators recovered the body of the young girl.

Many took to social media, sending messages of condolence to the child's family.

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Snowflake

Michigan's Upper Peninsula socked with 12-hour blizzard that piled up 2 feet of snow

Tanda Gmiter
MLive
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:46 UTC
A Houghton-area home after the Wednesday-Thursday storm moved through.
© Brad BarnettA Houghton-area home after the Wednesday-Thursday storm moved through.
The Upper Peninsula just got socked with an early spring snowstorm and it was one of those events where the snow just kept falling ... and falling. But across one stretch of the U.P., long-lasting blizzard conditions on Wednesday and Thursday brought howling winds topping 60 mph and up to 24 inches of snow.

The National Weather Service in Marquette said that area experienced nearly 12 hours of blizzard conditions, as measured at the nearby Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport.

The NWS Marquette office also broke a daily snowfall record on Wednesday, with 20.8 inches of snow. That topped the previous March 5 record of 15.8 inches set in 2021.

Across the area, residents and visitors have been sharing photos and videos on social media of big snow drifts against buildings, and huge snow piles lining the driveways of homes.

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Snowflake

Storm delivers nearly 2 feet of fresh snow in 24 hours to Powder Mountain, Utah

Julia Schneemann
SnowBrains
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:27 UTC
Fresh snowfall at PowMow.
Fresh snowfall at PowMow.
After around 14 inches during the day, Powder Mountain, Utah, received an additional three inches of snow overnight, bringing the 24-hour total to nearly two feet since Thursday night, March 6. The storm delivered much-needed fresh coverage following a week of spring conditions, with consistently low temperatures preserving the quality of the snowfall. A deep layer of powder now covers most of the hardpack left by recent melt-freeze cycles, offering soft conditions across the mountain.

For today, Friday, March 7, cloud coverage is expected to persist throughout the day, with a 50% chance of snow before 11:00 a.m. However, the likelihood of additional accumulation decreases as the day progresses. Forecasts predict a high of 22°F with light north-northwest breezes, ensuring that the fresh snow remains in excellent condition.

Located in northern Utah, Powder Mountain is known for its expansive terrain and uncrowded slopes. With more than 8,00 acres of skiable terrain—the most of any resort in North America—Powder Mountain offers a mix of groomed runs, tree skiing, and vast backcountry-style areas. The resort limits daily ticket sales to preserve its reputation for fresh tracks and an authentic ski experience.

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Stunning waterspout captured on camera off Tahiti


Lastly.com
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:11 UTC
Waterspout Captured on Camera in Tahiti
© Florence SacazeWaterspout Captured on Camera in Tahiti
A stunning waterspout recently captured in Tahiti has taken the internet by storm, with the video rapidly gaining popularity.

This natural phenomenon, characterised by a funnel-shaped cloud forming over water, showcases the beauty and power of nature.

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Seismograph

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake shakes Antofagasta on Chile's coast


mixvale.com.br
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:13 UTC
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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the coastal region of Antofagasta in northern Chile on Thursday, March 6. The seismic event, recorded by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), occurred around 1:21 p.m. local time (4:21 p.m. UTC) and caught residents of the port city—known for its mining and maritime trade significance—by surprise. Preliminary data indicate the quake had two depth peaks: one at 117 miles and another at 129 miles, marking it as an intermediate-depth event within the Earth's crust. So far, no casualties or significant damage have been reported, though the tremor caused widespread alarm among the local population.

Antofagasta's location within the Pacific Ring of Fire accounts for the frequent seismic activity in the area. This tectonic hotspot, one of the most active on the planet, results from the collision between the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate. Thursday's quake was detected by seismographic stations in neighboring countries like Bolivia and Argentina, underscoring its strength and reach across dozens of kilometers.

Videos and photos shared by residents on social media captured the exact moment the ground began to shake, with objects falling from shelves and people seeking shelter. While the earthquake's intensity was moderate on a global scale, it was strong enough to rattle the community, which is no stranger to the tectonic instability of the Chilean landscape.

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Blue Planet

You're wrong, PBS, real-world data doesn't show a climate crisis happening

Anthony Watts and H. Sterling Burnett
Climate Realism
Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:46 UTC
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The Public Broadcasting System (PBS) recently published article by Seth Borenstein of the Associated Press (AP), titled "Scientists say EPA just needs to look around the world to see the growing dangers of climate change," which says that proof of catastrophic climate change is found in obvious "growing dangers" evident for all to see. This is false. Borenstein's story, which PBS didn't bother to verify or even question, paints a false picture of an impending climate catastrophe, citing everything from worsening wildfires to supposed ocean acidification, all while conveniently ignoring the very real benefits of increased atmospheric carbon dioxide.

"As President Donald Trump's administration looks to reverse a cornerstone finding that climate change endangers human health and welfare, scientists say they just need to look around because it's obvious how bad global warming is and how it's getting worse," says the AP's Borenstein.

Obvious in what way? It is certainly not obvious looking at the available data on weather trends or measurements of human welfare like lives lost to weather-related disasters and temperatures. PBS fails to acknowledge that the climate has always changed and there is little evidence to support the notion that human activities have altered climate in a way that is leading us toward disaster. Let's break down some of the claims in the AP/PBS article and counter them with real-world data.
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Attention

Man dies after being attacked by wild buffalo in Kerala, India


Mathrubhumi.com
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:36 UTC
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A Jharkhand native, Sanjay, who was undergoing treatment after being attacked by a wild buffalo in Malakkappara, died on Thursday morning. The attack occurred on Sunday evening, leaving him with severe spinal and internal injuries. Hospital authorities confirmed that these injuries led to his death.

The incident happened while Sanjay was buying goods from a shop. He was walking on the road when a wild buffalo suddenly charged at him. Locals rushed him to a nearby Tata hospital, but due to the severity of his injuries, he was later shifted to a hospital in Pollachi for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries on Thursday morning.

Malakkappara is an area known for frequent sightings of wild animals, including buffaloes, elephants and leopards. Sanjay and his family had been living there for years. It remains unclear whether his body will be transported to Jharkhand.
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Arrow Down

3 helicopter skiers presumed dead after avalanche in Alaska backcountry

Thao Nguyen
USA TODAY
Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:24 UTC
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Three men flown by helicopter to the Alaska backcountry for a skiing trip are presumed dead after they were caught in a massive avalanche, authorities said Wednesday.

The avalanche happened Tuesday afternoon in the Chugach Mountains near Girdwood, a small resort town about 40 miles southwest of Anchorage, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety. The department said state wildlife troopers were alerted of the avalanche shortly after 5 p.m. local time.

A preliminary investigation revealed that three heli-skiers were swept away by the avalanche at around 3:30 p.m., according to the department. Guides from a commercial heli-skiing operation attempted to locate the skiers using avalanche beacons to identify their location.

The beacons estimated that the skiers were likely buried in snow between 40 feet to nearly 100 feet deep, the department said. The guides were unable to recover the skier's bodies due to the depth.
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