Dangerous driving conditions in parts of Mallorca.
The residents of Bunyola and its surrounding villages, but especially the Soller road as it passes through the town and at the roundabout leading from Can Penasso, have suffered the consequences of heavy rainfall in the early afternoon, which has flooded some sections of the Ma-11, caused minor rock falls and long traffic jams.
In the vidoes filmed by local residents and drivers you can see how the road and the surrounding land are saturated with water and mud, although the incidents have also moved to the town of Bunyola itself, where there are some residents who have suffered power cuts and have witnessed the spectacular waterspout that has surprised them on Thursday.
Stranded drivers rescued as flash floods swamp Colombian capital
After a severe electrical storm swept over Bogotá on Wednesday, November 6, triggering flash floods across the capital and causing the Torca wetland to overflow, authorities are preparing for potentially more intense weather. The storm, which hit during the evening rush hour, unleashed lightning, heavy rain, and floods that halted mobility across the city. The situation worsened when Bogotá's El Dorado Airport suspended all operations, leaving passengers stranded and facing lengthy delays as airlines scrambled to reschedule flights.
Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán reported that emergency response teams attended to over 26 critical points in the city, particularly in the hard-hit districts of Usaquén, Suba, and Ciudad Bolívar. The intensity of the rains over four hours also overwhelmed Bogotá's drainage systems, resulting in flooding along Calle 80, Avenida Caracas, and Calle 26. As essential corridors shut down due to rising water levels, the Autopista Norte (North Highway) faced a serious emergency with approximately 500 cars trapped in deep water. With emergency crews working overnight to rescue people from their vehicles, Mayor Galán announced that schools located in the north of the Colombian capital would suspend classes, as more rainfall is expected on Thursday and possibly through the weekend.
Recently, in Shapingba District, Chongqing, an inexplicable phenomenon occurred at the Xia Tianchi Reservoir, which spans over a hundred acres. A massive pit suddenly appeared in the reservoir, causing the previously stored clear water and all the fish and other living organisms to mysteriously vanish.
According to reports, the Xia Tianchi Reservoir mainly relies on natural rainfall and has always been an essential water source for local residents and the surrounding ecosystem. However, residents recently noticed that the water level began to drop unusually, eventually reaching near depletion, exposing a prominent pit at the bottom. Some residents mentioned that the water did not disappear all at once but gradually diminished over time.
This phenomenon has sparked widespread attention and concern among the locals, who are speculating that geological shifts or other unknown reasons might be behind the anomaly. In response, staff from Gele Mountain Street have acknowledged the situation and emphasised its importance. They stated that relevant departments have already intervened, conducting emergency repairs and restoration of the reservoir while thoroughly investigating the cause of the incident.
A man died after being mauled by a pack of dogs in south Kansas City, Missouri, last Saturday, police said.
On Saturday, Nov. 2, police responded to the 3200 block of East 80th Street on reports of an animal attack.
Police were told multiple dogs were attacking the victim, whose family identified to KSHB 41 News as Chris Culbertson.
A second victim contacted police and told them she was also attacked.
Culbertson was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries and succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, family and police told KSHB 41 News.
On the evening of November 7, experts recorded an intense glow on the Shiveluch volcano in the area of the lava dome named after 300 years of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The giant threw ash to a height of 11 kilometers. The volcano's peak activity occurred between 21:00 and 21:30 (from 12:00 to 12:30 Moscow time).
An accelerated video of the Shiveluch eruption was shared by employees of the Kamchatka branch of the Unified Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Miriam Kuepper and Natalia Penza Daily Mail Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:09 UTC
Several cars can be seen piled up at a bridge elsewhere in the Spanish town, which is the latest devastated by flood waters
Spain has been hit by a new flooding disaster as a torrential deluge has sent cars floating down the street in Girona.
Footage shows a raging torrent of water carrying away everything in its path including several vehicles as it swept through the centre of the Catalan town of Cadaques this morning.
Today residents woke up to a new scene of destruction, with mayor Pia Serinyana revealing a total of 32 cars had been washed away by the flood water caused by a nearby river overflowing.
Many ended up piled on top of each other by a bridge in front of the town casino, with at least one of the smashed-up vehicles appearing to belong to foreign tourists because of the number plates that were clearly visible.
This comes just over a week after another flooding disaster hit Spain, in particular the Valencia region, with more than 200 people confirmed to have died.
Fast-moving CA wildfire burning dozens of homes, causing thousands to flee
Powerful Santa Ana winds near Los Angeles are fueling some of the most significant wildfire threats in years across Southern California.
The relentless 50-70 mph wind gusts have created a perfect storm of conditions, leading to rapid fire spread and widespread evacuations.
These conditions led to the explosion of the destructive Mountain Fire in Ventura County on Wednesday. In a matter of hours, it consumed nearly 15,000 acres. Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for parts of Ventura, Camarillo, Moorpark, and Somis, California.
Floods and landslides occurred in Pekalongan and Pemalang due to heavy rain that fell on the two areas on the coast of Central Java.
The impact of extreme weather, namely heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning strikes, floods and landslides hit Pemalang and Pekalongan, Central Java, Thursday, November 7 2024.
Although there were no fatalities, residents were forced to turn to another route because the road was blocked by landslides.
According to Indonesian Media Monitoring, Thursday, heavy rains have fallen on Pemalang and Pekalongan districts since noon, resulting in hydrometeorological disasters in the two areas on the coast of Central Java. Dozens of residents in the midst of pouring rain were forced to work to clean up rock material and landslides.
Floods and landslides in Tundagan Village, Watukumpul District, Pemalang Regency as a result of heavy rain pouring down on the area not only closed the snack bar in the village, but also submerged an elementary school.
"Luckily the students had gone home from school so there were no victims," said Anggi, 49, a local resident.
Cuba suffered a nationwide blackout on Wednesday as Hurricane Rafael brought winds of up to 185km/h (115mph) to the Caribbean island.
The country's national energy company said strong winds had caused the shutdown of the electricity system.
At least 70,000 people were evacuated from their homes before the category three storm made landfall on Wednesday evening with warnings of storm surges, flash flooding, and mudslides.
It comes just weeks after millions were left without power for four days following a blackout caused by issues with the country's creaking energy infrastructure. The incident also coincided with Hurricane Oscar, which killed at least six people.
At least five people were killed after torrential rainfall led to flash flooding in central and eastern Missouri, impacting transportation and making it challenging for some voters to reach their polling place on Tuesday.
According to the St. Louis County Police Department, preliminary investigations revealed that one of the victims, identified as an adult female, drove her car into floodwaters in the area of Interstate 55 and Bayless Avenue in St. Louis Tuesday morning as the worst of the flash flooding was ongoing.
Five other vehicles were also discovered after the flooding had subsided, but the occupants were able to escape. However, the Affton Fire Protection District confirmed another death associated with the flooding along Gravois Creek in the area.
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Comment: Just 11 days prior: Stormy night in Mallorca, Spain: Heavy rainfall, flash floods, road closures, 8 rescues and 77 emergency operations