Agricultural lands were affected by the flood, resulting in economic losses. People in a low-lying place were trapped by surging floodwaters. Factories and schools in the affected areas were shut down to protect people's safety.
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Agricultural lands were affected by the flood, resulting in economic losses. People in a low-lying place were trapped by surging floodwaters. Factories and schools in the affected areas were shut down to protect people's safety.
Assam floods: Haflong railway station inundated due to heavy downpour; passengers rescued
Tens of thousands of residents have been impacted as floods hit Assam, causing landslides.
Among the areas heavily impacted is Haflong, where floods derailed a train, requiring passengers to be rescued.
Homes and businesses have flooded, destroying produce and possessions. Shelters are in place to help those affected.
Roads have been closed, as floods and landslides make travel impossible. Authorities are monitoring the situation as it develops.
Birds 'fall from the sky' as India's blistering heatwaves intensify
Doctors in an animal hospital managed by non-profit Jivdaya Charitable Trust in Ahmedabad said they have treated thousands of birds in the last few weeks, adding that rescuers bring dozens of high flying birds such as pigeons or kites everyday. "This year has been one of the worst in the recent times. We have seen a 10% increase in the number of birds that need rescuing," said Manoj Bhavsar, who works closely with the trust and has been rescuing birds for over a decade.
Animal doctors at the trust-run hospital were seen feeding birds multivitamin tablets and injecting water into their mouths using syringes on Wednesday. Health officials in Gujarat have issued advisories to hospitals to set up special wards for heat stroke and other heat-related diseases due to the rise in temperatures.
Police found Shalom Guifarro at the apartment in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood shortly after 1pm on Sunday, and were not successful in reviving her. Her mother Shamaine Cato, 48, allegedly waited two hours after her daughter died to call 911.
Shalom appeared to be struck multiple times and it was not clear what the source of the bite marks were on her back, according to the New York Police Department on Monday.
Her death was ruled a homicide. The cause and manner are pending the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's autopsy report.
Both men - foreigners - were found unconscious 2.5 kilometres from the entrance of the park.
The Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) was alerted of the incident around noon and firefighters were dispatched to bring the men to safety.
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The Autauga Farming Company in Alabama says one of its cows was struck and killed by lightning during a passing storm on May 15.
The Autauga Farming Company in Alabama says one of its cows was struck and killed by lightning during a passing storm on May 15.
The family was wrapping up a get-together on Sunday, May 15, during which it had been raining with some thunder, the Autauga Farming Company Inc. said in a statement posted on its Facebook page.
That's when a thunderous "BOOM" rang out and a relative "looked up just in time to see one of our cows fall over in the pasture," they said.
No other farm animals were hurt. The bovine was struck within a hundred yards of the family's front porch, according to the farm's post.
"We have never had one hit this close to our home," the family wrote. "We had a stark and vivid demonstration today of why you don't want to be outside if lightning could be in the area."
Businesses and schools were forced to close as dust storms swept across the country, blocking the sun and turning the sky red.
The capital city of Baghdad was particularly affected, with flights cancelled as visibility decreased.
As winds increased, roads were closed with travel unsafe, causing car accidents. Citizens were advised to stay indoors, with air purity decreasing as debris filled the air.
This is the latest in a series of dust storms hitting the region in recent weeks, as strong winds combine with dry weather. Authorities are monitoring the situation over the coming days.
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Flooding near Lowood in Queensland on Friday. Farmers and communities are counting the cost and beginning the clean-up as the flood waters subside across the state.
Flooding near Lowood in Queensland on Friday. Farmers and communities are counting the cost and beginning the clean-up as the flood waters subside across the state.
A "gut-wrenching" clean up and recovery is under way across Queensland as the flood waters slowly subside from the second major rain event this year.
Queensland's southern interior remained on edge on Monday as river systems continue to rise, with flood warnings in place for the Mary, Condamine, Balonne, Thompson and Cooper river and creek catchments.
But as the rain event eased, the focus shifted to recovery efforts in the Lockyer Valley, where Laidley's main street and surrounding farmland were swamped by flood waters.
While the immediate cost of repair was still being counted, Australians have been warned the price of fresh fruit and vegetables will increase in the wake of the disaster.
Farmers who risked planting after the February deluge lost entire crops and face financial ruin after the second deluge.
Violent storms hit northwestern parts of France last night (Sunday, May 15) resulting in power cuts for 5,500 homes with 28,000 lightning strikes recorded between Manche (Normandy) and Maine-et-Loire (Pays de la Loire).
Some 5,000 of these homes were still without electricity this morning, as Enedis stated that "the biggest repairs need to be done [today]."
Comment: India - 5 fatalities after heavy rain, floods and landslides in Assam and Meghalaya - 2 feet of rain in 3 days