Tropical Storm Rafael has left its mark on the northwestern region of the Dominican Republic, causing severe flooding in the city of Mao, Valverde province.
Videos posted on social media showed flooded streets and damaged homes as residents tried to protect their belongings from rising water levels.
The Emergency Operations Center (COE) has issued alerts for various provinces in the country, urging the population to stay informed and follow safety recommendations.
Authorities are warning citizens to stay in safe places and avoid traveling through flooded areas.
Severe storms and tornadoes battered Oklahoma early Sunday, tossing cars and ripping roofs off buildings in the middle of the night and leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power. Among numerous injuries, 11 people required hospitalization, authorities said.
Much of the damage occurred in and around the state capital, Oklahoma City, near the state's center, although there were reports of damage at various points around the state and early morning storms set off tornado warnings that extended south to the Arkansas state line.
Heavy rains caused flash flooding in some areas and one lightning-sparked house fire was reported.
More than 99,000 Oklahoma homes and businesses lost power during the overnight storms. By midday that number was reduced to fewer than 34,000. No fatalities had been reported as of midday.
Richard Thompson, forecast chief for the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Oklahoma, said he believes six or more tornadoes hit the state overnight.
As heavy rainfall continues to pummel Israel, severe flooding has ravaged the occupied territories, with alarming footage capturing the unfolding crisis in Sakhnin. The unrelenting downpours have pushed various regions, such as Nahariya in northern Israel, into a state of emergency due to flooding. Streets in Sakhnin and kafr Manda have succumbed to complete submersion under the deluge of floodwaters, amplifying the severity of the situation.
The weather chaos intensifies as heavy rain drenches Carmel and a storm engulfs the settlement of Yuval near Karmiel. Western Galilee witnesses relentless rainfall interspersed with heavy hail in Nahariya, adding to the meteorological unpredictability. Moreover, Afula experiences the onset of hail, signaling the erratic nature of the weather patterns. The storm's onset is meticulously documented from the road connecting Yuval and Ashar, providing a glimpse into the tumultuous conditions gripping the region.
Sithandiwe Velaphi News 24 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:00 UTC
Snow has fallen on the N9
Snow started falling in some parts of the Eastern Cape on Tuesday.
The affected areas included the snow-prone mountainous route of Lootsberg Pass on the N9 between Middelburg and Graaff-Reinet, the Wapadsberg Pass, as well as the N9, between Graaff-Reinet and Nxuba (formerly Cradock).
Eastern Cape Department of Transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose said authorities are monitoring the route and might close it if snowfall worsens.
"This curious phenomenon of snowfall in November adds another damage to already challenging driving conditions in the Eastern Cape, as most areas are affected by heavy rains that have led to slippery conditions as well as poor visibility.
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.
