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Mexico - Flash floods in Chiapas leave 1 dead, 1 missing - almost 6 inches of rain in 24 hours

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:17 UTC
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One person has died and another is missing after flash floods in the state of Chiapas in Mexico following heavy rain.

Almost 150 mm of rain fell in the state capital Tuxtla Gutiérrez in 24 hours to 25 June 2023, according to figures from Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) in Mexico. The previous day heavy rain fell in areas north of the city, with Ostuacán recording over 100 mm in 24 hours to 24 June.

The heavy rain triggered severe flooding in the city of Tuxtla Gutiérrez overnight 23 to 24 June 2023.

Roads were swamped with flood water up to 1 metre deep in some areas, with dozens of homes inundated. The force of the floods left around 25 vehicles stranded. Local media reported at least 15 people had to be rescued, with some victims having to climb of the roofs of their vehicles for safety.

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Flash floods, landslides, rains wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, India - six dead


Economic Times
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:58 UTC
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Due to heavy rainfall, there are landslides and flash floods in several parts of Himachal Pradesh.

Six people have died, and ten people are injured so far in the state.

Confirming the death reports, Principal Secretary of Himachal Pradesh's Disaster Management Onkar Chand Sharma said that 303 animals lost their lives.

He further said there is a loss of INR 3 crore expected due to rainfall.

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Heavy rains and floods hit Serbian agriculture


Fresh Plaza
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:49 UTC
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Due to overflowing rivers and streams, a state of emergency was declared in 56 cities and municipalities in Serbia. As authorities are dealing with the damages, further flooding is expected with continued heavy rainfall in the coming period. State emergency units were mostly deployed in Western and Central Serbia, in the municipalities of Novi Pazar, Aleksinac and Kosjeric.

As reported on agroberichtenbuitenland.nl, heavy and long-lasting rains will negatively impact the fruit yields in Serbia. Fruit expert professor Zoran Keserovic said that he does not remember it rained so much for the last several decades. "Two months ago, the condition of the fruit was good and good yields were forecasted. But frequent rains will reduce the yield by about five percent, and in the best case scenario, the crop will be at the level of last year."

Comment: Flooding in Serbia and Bosnia - torrential rains trigger evacuations

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Kosovo - Deadly floods after 2 inches of rain in 1 hour

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Sun, 25 Jun 2023 18:53 UTC
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Two people have died in tragic circumstance following flash floods in western Kosovo.

A short burst of torrential rain caused flash flooding in the municipality of Peja on 24 June 2023. The Hydrometeorological Institute of Kosovo reported 54.6 mm of rain fell in just over 1 hour during the evening of 24 June. This amount of rainfall in such a short period inevitably caused flooding, in particular in urban areas, the Institute said.

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Ghana - Deadly floods strike in southern regions

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Sun, 25 Jun 2023 18:40 UTC
Heavy rainfall triggers widespread flooding in Accra, stranding residents
Heavy rainfall triggers widespread flooding in Accra, stranding residents
At least 8 people have died as a result of flooding in several regions of Ghana over the last few days.

Flooding affected parts of Greater Accra, Western and Ashanti Regions of Ghana after heavy downpours that began on 21 June 2023. Roads were blocked and traffic severely disrupted in Greater Accra on 21 June. Parts of Ga South Municipality were cut-off. Areas of Ga East Municipal District were also particularly badly affected.

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Floods and rains leave at least two dead in Chile


telesurtv.net
Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:35 UTC
According to the Chilean authorities, the rains and floods have left at least 419 homeless, 1,002 sheltered and 2,759 people isolated.
© @MinagriCLAccording to the Chilean authorities, the rains and floods have left at least 419 homeless, 1,002 sheltered and 2,759 people isolated.
Given the seriousness of the situation, the Minister of the Interior of Chile announced that a state of catastrophe was declared in the regions of Valparaíso and Biobío.

The heavy rains that affect the central zone of Chile have left at least two dead and three missing, in addition to more than 2,700 people isolated due to river flooding and damage to roads.

"Unfortunately we have two people who have died as a result of falling trees, (...) in addition to three missing people, 419 victims, 1,002 sheltered, 2,759 isolated people and water cuts in various communes (municipalities) of the Valparaíso region" announced President Gabriel Boric.

Among the missing is a firefighter who was collaborating in relief efforts in areas affected by flooding.

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'It's literally the first hour of monsoon': Netizens fume as torrential rain leaves Mumbai, India roads flooded

Anwesha Mitra
Mint
Sat, 24 Jun 2023 11:43 UTC
Water logging in a Subway due to Heavy Rain
© Vijay BateWater logging in a Subway due to Heavy Rain at Andheri, in Mumbai, India, on Saturday.
Monsoon arrived in Mumbai on Saturday afternoon, flooding roads and leaving commuters stranded within mere hours.

Water-logging led to traffic snarls in several parts of the city while vehicles were diverted in some areas. And as many cheered the welcome dip in temperatures, others marveled at the speed with which the city had become inundated.

"It's literally the first day!" lamented one user.

"Literally first hour. We walked into a store. Walked out an hour later. And this. This. Is. On. A. Flyover. How do you flood a flyover??," asked another.

He shared a a video snippet taken while travelling along the BKC connector in the city.

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Watch: Dramatic rescue of woman from car in Panchkula floods in India


Free Press Journal
Sun, 25 Jun 2023 11:33 UTC
The dramatic rescue carried out by locals in Panchkula, Haryana
The dramatic rescue carried out by locals in Panchkula, Haryana
In a dramatic video from Haryana's Panchkula, a woman was seen rescued by the locals under extraordinary circumstances after the water levels in Ghaggar river rose suddenly and extremely strong tides swept the car and the woman.

The woman, who according to reports had gone to a nearby temple, was returning back from the temple and had sat inside her car when the ferocious flood current came raging after sudden rise in water-levels.

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South China provinces told to brace for flooding as 16 rivers surpass warning lines


China Daily
Sun, 25 Jun 2023 11:19 UTC
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China's Ministry of Water Resources said Saturday that 16 rivers in the southern part of the country had seen their water levels surpass warning lines due to the recent rainfalls.

These rivers are mostly tributaries of major regional rivers flowing through Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Yunnan.

The heavy rain is expected to last till Sunday, pushing water levels to warning lines in certain rivers in the Pearl River basin and near the Dongting and Poyang lakes, the ministry said.

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Video shows Florida deputy swept underwater, appears 100 feet away during flood rescue

Francisco Guzmán
USA TODAY
Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:23 UTC
Escambia County sheriff's deputies assist a man rescued from floodwaters on Friday, June 16, 2023. The citizen and a deputy were both sucked into a drain pipe during a rescue attempt.
© Escambia County Sheriff's OfficeEscambia County sheriff's deputies assist a man rescued from floodwaters on Friday, June 16, 2023. The citizen and a deputy were both sucked into a drain pipe during a rescue attempt.
A Florida deputy is "lucky to be alive" after being sucked into a drainage pipe and swept underwater for about 30 seconds after trying to help a stranded driver who was stuck in the flood, authorities said.

Escambia County has experienced severe weather and heavy rain over the past few days, and those weather conditions were at a peak Friday morning when deputy William Hollingsworth was on patrol, Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said in a statement on Facebook.

At around 1:39 a.m. local time in Pensacola, Florida, Hollingsworth exited his patrol car and approached a man who was trapped in rising waters, Simmons said.

When Hollingsworth got closer, he saw the man get swept underwater and quickly "rushed to his aid without regard for his own safety," Simmons said in the statement.

As Hollingsworth attempted to rescue the man, both were sucked into a drainage pipe and swept underneath a roadway on Hwy 98.

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