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Best of the Web: Four reported missing in summer floods after historic Nova Scotia deluge in Canada - a foot of rain in just 4 or 5 hours


The Weather Network
Sat, 22 Jul 2023 13:31 UTC
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Provincial officials reported Saturday afternoon that four people remain missing after historic rains triggered catastrophic flash flooding around the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) on Friday.

Additional heavy rainfall around the Halifax area on Saturday added insult to injury after more than 200 mm of rain fell across the area in just four to five hours.

The intensity of the tropical downpours will cement Friday's deluge in regional weather history, potentially ranking among the most intense one-day rainfall totals ever measured in Canada.

Local officials continued to urge residents to stay off roads and highways this weekend, only venturing out in an emergency. Lingering floodwaters and significant road damage will make travel hazardous in many areas.

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12 dead, many feared missing in Afghanistan in flash flood after heavy rain


Hindustan Times
Sun, 23 Jul 2023 13:21 UTC
All relevant authorities have been ordered to provide necessary assistance to the people in the affected areas.(AP/File)
© (AP/File)All relevant authorities have been ordered to provide necessary assistance to the people in the affected areas.
Hundreds of homes are either damaged or destroyed and the missing people are believed to be under the rubble of collapsed homes.

Heavy flooding from seasonal rains in Afghanistan has killed at least 12 people and left dozens missing, according to a Taliban spokesman and local officials.

Government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Sunday that around 40 people are missing after the flash flooding late Saturday night in the Jalrez district of Maidan Wardak province, west of Kabul.

He added that all relevant authorities have been ordered to provide necessary assistance to the people in the affected areas.

The provincial governor's office in a statement said that hundreds of homes are either damaged or destroyed and the missing people are believed to be under the rubble of collapsed homes.

The statement also said that hundreds of hectares of agricultural land were washed out and destroyed and the highway between the capital Kabul and the central Bamiyan province is also closed due to the floods.

Source: AP
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Widespread flooding across Canterbury, New Zealand - 7.7 inches of rain in 24 hours


Otago Daily Times
Sun, 23 Jul 2023 13:00 UTC
Flooding on Poyntzs Road in West Eyrewell in Canterbury.
© Warwick AndersonFlooding on Poyntzs Road in West Eyrewell in Canterbury.
No evacuations have been needed during a deluge in Canterbury, but Civil Defence says people should be ready as the region braces for more rain this afternoon.

Ashburton has seen 71mm of rain since 8pm, Christchurch is at 65mm and Timaru 46mm.

Heavy Rain Warnings have been issued for Eastern Marlborough and Canterbury and a Heavy Rain Watch for North Otago until 3am tomorrow.

The heavy rain is a result of a slow-moving low east of New Zealand that is continuing to direct a moist easterly flow over the South Island.

The region has suffered widespread surface flooding overnight, with roads in Ohoka, Rangiora and Cust some of the worst affected.

Flood signs are being put out, but Waimakariri District Council said driving conditions were hazardous and people should stay off the roads if possible.

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Rain fury: Floods batter North Indian states - nearly a foot of rain in 14 hours recorded


ABP News Bureau
Sun, 23 Jul 2023 11:50 UTC
Rain fury throws life out of gear in various north Indian states.
© PTIRain fury throws life out of gear in various north Indian states.
North Indian states are reeling under severe monsoon mayhem as roads are flooded, rivers are flowing over the danger mark, and waterlogging is hindering all kinds of commute leaving residents helpless. After wreaking havoc in the hill states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, heavy showers in Maharashtra, and Gujarat have created a flood-like situation in the two states. Meanwhile, a cloudburst in Ladakh and a fresh spell of rain in Uttarakhand have raised the threat of a rise in the water level again in Delhi which has witnessed the worst flooding since 1978. Here are the latest updates on monsoon fury from across the country:

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Torrential rain has led to a flood-like situation in parts of Gujarat that has submerged the low-lying areas in the state. Heavy to very heavy rains lashed several districts in Gujarat's south and Saurashtra regions on Saturday, reported PTI. The showers have triggered a flood-like situation in urban areas as water levels rise in dams and rivers.

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Flooding hits Bangkok, Thailand after hours of heavy rain


Bangkok Post
Sat, 22 Jul 2023 13:17 UTC
A road in Lat Phrao area of Bangkok
© Thana BoonlertA road in Lat Phrao area of Bangkok remains flooded on Saturday following hours of heavy downpours overnight.
Floods have affected several locations in Bangkok on Saturday morning following hours of heavy rain overnight. Ratchadaphisek Road was worst hit.

Heavy downpours pounded several areas in Bangkok at around 9pm on Friday and continued to almost 2am, flooding roads in those areas.

On Saturday morning, some roads remained flooded and were awaiting to be drained.

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Rain floods train station in China


Sky News
Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:57 UTC
Wuxi East railway station in eastern China has been hit by flooding, with water seen cascading down the stairs.
Wuxi East railway station in eastern China has been hit by flooding, with water seen cascading down the stairs.
Heavy rain has continued to affect parts of China, flooding roads and trapping residents in the country's southwestern and central cities.

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Tornado rips through Milan, Italy as roofs ripped off and hundreds rescued

Hannah Kane
Mirror
Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:38 UTC
The city was battered by wind and rain before the tornado began sweeping through the streets at around 11am local time
The city was battered by wind and rain before the tornado began sweeping through the streets at around 11am local time
A tornado has ripped through a European city with hundreds rescued from its path.

A terrifying video shows roofs being ripped off into the streets of Milan, Italy that are filled with fallen trees and damaged buildings.

The city was battered by wind and rain before the tornado began sweeping through the streets at around 11am local time. The extent of the damage remains unclear, but firefighters have been sent out on more than 110 calls.

Many areas are flooded, with fears several have been injured, reports Italian weather site MeteoWeb.

A van was also swept into a canal in the village of Bubbiano. Thankfully the driver managed to get out safely.

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Seven killed in Bhutan as floods wash away part of hydropower plant

Gopal Sharma
Reuters
Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:32 UTC
Flash floods in Lhuntse, Bhutan, July 2023.
© Government of BhutanFlash floods in Lhuntse, Bhutan, July 2023.
At least seven people were killed and 16 others missing in Bhutan after flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains washed away a section of a small hydroelectric plant on Thursday, local media reported.

Rescue and search teams have rushed to the area, authorities said. Prime Minister Lotay Tshering has arrived at the site and is taking stock of the situation and guiding rescue and search operation, his office said.

A section of the 32 MW Yungichhu Hydro Power Project in a remote area in the east of the country was washed away, but the main part was not hit, the Bhutanese newspaper said in a Twitter post without elaborating.

State broadcaster BBS said seven bodies have been recovered so far and another 16 were missing.

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12 killed in landslide after heavy rain in Maharashtra, India

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:20 UTC
Landslide in Raigad district, Maharashtra, India, 20 July 2023.
© Government of RaigadLandslide in Raigad district, Maharashtra, India, 20 July 2023.
Heavy rain in the state of Maharashtra in India has caused severe flooding and landslides over the last 2 days. A massive search operation is continuing in Raigad district where a landslide buried a number of homes, causing multiple fatalities.

Heavy rain has been falling in Maharashtra over the last few days, with areas of Raigad district seeing some of the worst of the effects. The district recorded 198.6 mm of rain in 24 hours to 20 July 2023. The Savitri River has exceeded the danger mark in Mahad, standing at 6.55 metres as of 20 July (danger level is 6.5 metres).

The heavy rain in Raigad district triggered a massive landslide in the village of Irshalwadi, burying as many as 40 homes, the district collector said. Emergency teams have been searching through the debris throughout the day. Almost 100 people have been rescued from the site. As of late (local time) 20 July, 12 bodies had been located. Adding to the tragedy, one of the rescue workers suffered a cardiac arrest and died at the rescue site.

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City of Nanjing in China hit by flooding after heavy rainfall - 4 inches in just 1 hour

Frank Hossack
The Nanjinger
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:59 UTC
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Nanjing experienced the heavens' opening yesterday. Many parts of our City were knee deep in water, while the rainfall set near records for cumulative waters. But just where was it highest? And which parts of Nanjing got off unscathed?

As the week dawned, the rains starting falling late Sunday evening in Nanjing. So who got hit hardest? And by how much?

That would be the residents of Qinglong Residential Community in Chunhua Subdistrict of Jiangning. There, a good 26.29 centimetres of water was accumulated yesterday, 17 July, according to data pertaining to the period from 00:00 to 13:00.

Elsewhere, the rainfall in multiple districts of Nanjing exceeded 10 centimetres yesterday. Data released by the Municipal Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters Office show that the next biggest-hit area of Nanjing was Jianye District, where Shuangzha Subdistrict saw a cumulative rainfall of between 8.01 and 16.6 centimetres.

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