The Halloween celebration ended in an emergency for thousands of citizens of Santa Marta due to the torrential downpours that fell on the city.
After several hours of heavy rain, the damage caused began to be known; authorities reported flooding, problems with the city's sewage system, car slides and even some damage to homes.
The mayor of Santa Marta, Carlos Pineda, reported that neighborhoods such as San Fernando were one of the most affected sectors. In the area, several objects and vehicles were swept away by an avalanche of stones and mud, in addition to several cars that were damaged by the strong pressure of the water.
A boy, aged 2 years 7 months, has died in what is believed to be an attack by a pack of wild dogs in Kampung Sungai Tohok here yesterday.
Semporna district police chief Supt Mohd Sabri Zainol said they received a report about the matter from the victim's uncle at 10.33 am yesterday.
"The police also opened an investigation paper classified as sudden death, and an autopsy will be conducted today at the Tawau Hospital's forensics unit," he said in a statement here tonight.
He said that the Semporna police station would work together with the local authorities to conduct an operation regarding the wild dogs to ensure the safety of residents.
He also advised the public not to spread the video of the incident out of sensitivity to the victim's family.
Sinan Mahmoud The National Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:36 UTC
Heavy rainfall disrupted life across Iraq on Sunday, prompting authorities to close workplaces and schools nationwide.
Schools and offices were shut as severe flooding overwhelmed infrastructure in cities such as Baghdad. There were reports of water being up to some windows of homes amid downpours.
The rain, which started on Thursday, is expected to continue through the week, with forecasts predicting a drop in temperature. The Meteorological Authority said that the weather on Monday may be clear or partly cloudy in the central and northern regions, with a chance of rain and thunder.
It will probably be cloudy in the southern parts with a chance of light rains. Temperatures will drop in the central and northern areas.
Flash flooding hit some areas around Barcelona, less than a week after devastating floods in Valencia.
It comes as Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) placed part of the north-eastern Catalonia region on red alert for torrential rain, with its capital experiencing flooding on Monday morning.
Video shows a flooded terminal inside El Prat airport and partially submerged cars on a highway.
Tributes are pouring in for a Hilton College learner who died while on a fishing trip with his dad and friends, at the weekend.
Grade 8 learner, Allan Maclean, was struck by lightning while at the Zambezi, during his half-term break.
"Our community is in shock and deep mourning as a son has been taken too soon. Please join us in praying for Allan's family, his parents Dave and Natalie and his brother Michael as well as his Hilton friends, some of whom were with him at the time of the tragedy," said Hilton College headmaster, George Harris.
Provinces in northeast China are experiencing a cold wave and heavy snowfall, with local authorities issuing alerts against treacherous road conditions and blizzard weather.
This snowfall has impacted local agriculture and transportation, with forecasts indicating that the snow will continue into November 5.
This week, a major earthquake swarm occurred at a Hawaiian volcano which was formerly known as Loihi. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, the largest eruption ever witnessed to specifically occur from the Lewotobi volcano in historical times occurred. And, in Indonesia, a magmatic intrusion occurred Lamongan volcano.
This video will discuss these stories and list the 48 volcanoes which are actively erupting around the planet.
The volcano spews lava onto its slopes during an eruption as seen from Srumbung village in Magelang, Central Java, on November 4, 2024
At least 10 people have died after a series of volcanic eruptions took place in eastern Indonesia, spewing fireballs and ash on surrounding villages and burning down several houses.
The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703-metre (5,587-foot) twin volcano located on the popular tourist island of Flores, took place just after midnight on Monday, forcing authorities to evacuate several villages.
Abdul Muhari, spokesman of the country's disaster mitigation agency BNPB, confirmed the death toll at a news conference, adding that 10,295 people had been affected by the eruptions. He said the number of evacuees was still being calculated.
The country's volcanology agency increased the volcano's alert status to the highest level and more than doubled the exclusion zone to a 7km (4.3-mile) radius as eruptions became more frequent.
The agency said at least 10,000 people were affected by the eruption in Wulanggitang district in the six nearby villages of Pululera, Nawokote, Hokeng Jaya, Klatanlo, Boru and Boru Kedang.
Chris Brooke, Mark Branagan Daily Mail Sun, 03 Nov 2024 19:01 UTC
A mother ran outside screaming 'my baby's dead' after a ten-year-old girl was mauled to death by an 'XL bully' dog.
Witnesses spoke today of the traumatic scenes in a sleepy Yorkshire village that sparked a huge emergency response on Friday afternoon.
The schoolgirl - known locally as 'Savannah' and described as 'beautiful and intelligent' - died after being bitten by her family's dog inside their home.
The family, who have not been named, live in a static caravan in a compound behind a shop premises in East Heslerton, North Yorkshire.
The girl's father works as a mechanic there and she is the couple's only child, said local residents.
North Yorkshire Police said the girl had a 'close, loving relationship' with the dog that went on to kill her. The force said the mutt would be put down.
Tragically, before her death the 10-year-old reportedly boasted to pals: 'I have got a new pet - an XL Bully.'
Riley Grining was skippering a cruise around Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour on Sunday when he received a call to help stop a pod of pilot whales from stranding themselves on a beach.
The night before, the remote wilderness area was lashed with high winds blowing at up to 74 kilometres per hour, but even still, Mr Grining said it was unusual to see the mostly offshore species within the shelter of the harbour.
With a boatload of passengers, he pulled up alongside a fishing vessel trying to herd the group of about 30 away from the shallows.
"We acted like a blocker vessel to keep them off the bottom until one of the fish farm vessels took over from us at about 11:00am."
The other boat was "trying to stop them from running aground".
A vessel from Parks and Wildlife Service also assisted.