3 family members killed in lightning strike in Bihar---Representational Image
In a tragic incident caused by extreme weather, three members of a family lost their lives due to a lightning strike on Monday at Shadipur village in Bihar's Arwal district.
The victims — Awadhesh Yadav (48), his wife Radhika Devi (45), and daughter Rinku Kumari (18) — were struck while seeking shelter from a heavy hailstorm, lightning, and rain after returning from their agricultural field.
According to eyewitnesses, the family had ventured into the field to collect harvested wheat just as the weather turned violent. Caught in the rain, they took shelter under a stack of straw, not knowing it would become a deadly trap.
Moments later, a bolt of lightning struck, igniting the straw stack, and the family was engulfed in flames. Their painful screams echoed through the village, sparking immediate chaos and mourning.
"It happened so suddenly. They were just trying to protect the wheat and the next moment they were burning. The whole village is in shock. They lost their lives on the spot," said a local resident.
A dog attack in Huntingburg on Monday afternoon leaves two people dead, police confirm.
According to the Huntingburg Police Department, officers responded to a home in the 100 block of North Geiger Street where they found an adult female and a child inside unresponsive.
Officers say the adult female was pronounced dead on the scene and the child was pronounced dead at the hospital after numerous attempts at life-saving measures.
Police suspect the cause of death of one of the victims was a dog attack. We're told all dogs in the residence were removed.
Dubois County Coroner Katie Schuck says the autopsies will be performed on Wednesday and police do not believe foul play is involved.
On the afternoon of April 14, a lightning strike occurred in Ngoc Hoi district, Kon Tum province, causing 7 casualties.
On April 15, the People's Committee of Dak Nong commune (Ngoc Hoi district, Kon Tum province) informed that 4/6 cases injured by lightning in Ta Pok village (Dak Nong commune) have been discharged from the hospital, the remaining 2 cases with serious injuries are being actively treated by doctors. In particular, one case who died due to lightning was taken home by his family to arrange the funeral. Dak Nong commune authorities visited, encouraged and supported the family of the deceased.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook Southern California on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered in San Diego County but was felt as far north as Los Angeles.
No injuries or damage have been reported, according to Cal Fire San Diego.
It "felt like someone was shaking the ground from under me," said Laura Acevedo, a reporter at San Diego ABC affiliate KGTV, who was in the newsroom when the quake struck.
"Everything started shaking ... desks shaking, TV screens," she told ABC News.
The Keweenaw Peninsula recorded 306.5 inches of snow during winter 2024-25, doubling the total from 2023-24.
With almost three feet of snow still on the ground, the Keweenaw Peninsula is calling it: "Spring has sprung."
What is believed to be the last snowfall of the season fell in a flurry on Wednesday, accumulating one-quarter of an inch, according to Keweenaw County data. That brought the 2024-25 snowfall total to 306.5 inches, doubling the 153.25 inches recorded in 2023-24.
"We're known for some of the most epic snow in the Midwest, and this year didn't disappoint," said Brad Barnett, executive director of Visit Keweenaw. "It's great to see how much people enjoy tracking the totals — and we're already looking forward to next winter."
The visitors' bureau hosts an annual snowfall total contest in which anyone can take their best guess for a chance to win free swag and bragging rights. About 700 guesses were submitted. Two winners guessed the exact total: David Myron and Randall Matson.
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Vehicles and people wade through a flooded street during heavy rains on Kinamba-Gakiriro-Kagugu road in Gasabo District in Kigali (file photo).
Flooding and a landslide killed two people and destroyed dozens of houses from April 10 to April 13 in Kigali, according to the Mayor of the City of Kigali, Samuel Dusengiyumva.
The disasters followed a weather warning issued by the national meteorological agency, which had predicted heavy rains over the weekend, with the City of Kigali, the Northern and Western Provinces, as well as parts of Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru districts.
The amount of rainfall was forecast to range between 25 and 60 millimitres per day. Floods, landslides, and thunderstorms had been forecast.
"Heavy rain caused flooding on several roads, disrupting traffic. We received reports that 27 houses were damaged," Dusengimana said in an interview with national broadcaster RBA.
"Eight houses were affected in Nyarugenge District, 12 in Kicukiro, and seven in Gasabo. Parts of these houses collapsed. Two people died, one due to flooding and the other was hit by a wall that collapsed," he said.
Heavy snowfall in the Troodos mountains has led to restricted access on key roads in the region, with only four-wheel drive vehicles or those equipped with snow chains permitted to pass, the police said.
The affected routes include Karvounas - Troodos, Prodromos - Troodos, and Platres - Troodos roads.
Authorities urged drivers to exercise extreme caution, maintain low speeds, and keep safe distances from other vehicles. Travelers heading to mountainous or semi-mountainous areas are advised to check police updates on road conditions before starting their journeys to avoid delays or hazardous situations.
"We made last call, and suddenly Old Man Winter decided to stop sipping pina coladas on the beach and get to the mountain!," read Saturday morning's giddy snow report from Belleayre Mountain at Ulster County's elevated northwest corner. "It wouldn't be a Belleayre Closing Weekend without some fresh snow, and a twelve-inch dumping of fresh 'Catskill Concrete' is already sitting at the top of the mountain with flakes still floating down.
It got packed down at various times through the night by our gang o' groomers on 27 trails, with two lifts getting prepared to get you on top of it!"
Season passes at the state-owned facility for the 2025-2026 ski season are now available. They increase in cost at the end of April.
What happened to Kennedy is nearly what happened to me. America is in danger of upheavals. But you'll see. All of them together will observe the law of silence. They will close ranks. They'll do everything to stifle the scandal. They will throw Noah's cloak over these shameful deeds. In order to not lose face in front of the whole world. In order to not risk unleashing riots in the United States. In order to preserve the union and to avoid a new civil war. In order to not ask themselves questions. They don't want to know. They don't want to find out. They won't allow themselves to find out."
~ French president after returning to Paris from JFK's funeral on November 24th, 1963 (Peyrefitte's memoir in "It Was de Gaulle")
- Charles de Gaulle
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