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Flash floods after heavy rain in China

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The bridge was washed down in the flood.

On June 28, Henan Linzhou area encountered extreme weather, leaving a mess after the violent storm... High-rise exterior windows were scraped off, big trees were uprooted, colored steel houses were overturned, and many cars were smashed.

Last night, rainwater had already invaded from the northern part of Hechi. With a sound of muffled thunder, the rain officially broke out. There were heavy rains in Hechi City, from local heavy rains to extremely heavy rains.

Starting on June 29 this morning, heavy rains began to raging in various towns and villages in Dahua, rivers surged, and mudslides occurred frequently.

The towns of Duyang and Yantan in Dahua were the most severely affected areas. Some residential houses and shops were washed into the road by the flood and vehicles parked on the side of the road were stranded and washed away.


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More flash flooding is 'probable' even as Zion National Park in Utah tries to clean up after an inch of rain in an hour

An overturned sign at Zion amid flooding Tuesday.
© Zion National ParkAn overturned sign at Zion amid flooding Tuesday.
Zion National Park received more than an inch of rain in an hour Tuesday afternoon, leading to flash flooding that shut down the park's main road.

State Road 9 near Zion filled with water during the storm. The park closed canyons and The Narrows because of the flash floods. A search and rescue operation had to be paused during the rain but resumed Tuesday evening.

Zion will be in "modified operations" Wednesday as the park staff cleans up after Tuesday's damage โ€” and keeps an eye out for more flash flooding.

According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected through Wednesday evening โ€” and some will produce heavy rain, with the potential for flash flooding in slot canyons, small streams and normally dry washes. There's also the potential for debris flows near recent burn scars. Wednesday's flash flood warning for Zion is "probable."


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June 2021: Flash floods, powerful lightning strike, and destructive storm hit the Netherlands

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On June 29th, flash floods hit the region of South Limburg which lies in the southernmost province of Holland. The region around the Dutch municipalities of Kerkrade and Landgraaf was affected badly. Local observation stations measured more than 100 mm (4 inches) rain. It rained particularly hard between 6 PM and 7 PM. Police have been receiving many calls about water damage in houses and basements.

A resident of Landgraaf writes on Twitter: "Really not normal. Kitchen and cellar just flooded. Roof tiles could not handle the amount of water."

The flooding caused a gas leak in the Dutch village of Eygelshoven. The water washed away part of the sidewalk and damaged a gas pipe. As a precaution, the fire brigade evacuated a supermarket and a care center. Technicians are currently present to seal the leak.

A lot of rain also fell at the observation station of the Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute at the airport near the Dutch city of Maastricht. At 9 PM more than 75 mm (3 inches) of rain fell. This is more than the monthly average for June. Two videos of the flash floods were posted on Twitter:

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Evacuations after flash floods in New Mexico - over 5 inches of rain in 24 hours

Dark Canyon at Carlsbad, New Mexico, June 2021.
© NWSDark Canyon at Carlsbad, New Mexico, June 2021.
Flash floods struck parts of the state of New Mexico after more than 5 inches of rain (127 mm) fell in 24 hours.

Levels of the Pecos River and Dark Canyon jumped, causing flooding in areas around Carlsbad and Eddy County on 29 June 2021. Almost 30 roadways were closed as a result. Eddy County officials said residents living near the Tansill Dam and Reservoir were evacuating. The Carlsbad Caverns National Park has been closed due to flooding.

New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, said the state is coordinating local resources in the response to the flooding in Eddy County and New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is maintaining close communication with local floodplain managers and the Army Corps of Engineers.


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2 dead after floods and heavy rain in Western Texas - El Paso gets twice as much rain in a day as first 6 months of the year

Floods swept away vehicles in Presidio County,
© Presidio County Sheriffs OfficeFloods swept away vehicles in Presidio County, Texas, USA, June 2021.
Two people have died in western Texas as a result of heavy rain and flooding in the region that began 27 June 2021. Flooding was also reported in neighbouring Chihuahua state of Mexico, where at least 5 people had to be rescued.

Presidio County Sheriff's Office said deputies found the body of a man in a vehicle that was dragged by flood waters of Alamito Creek. An empty parked vehicle was also swept away in the same area.

Meanwhile El Paso Fire Department search and rescue teams found a body in the Franklin Mountains following heavy rainfall across the area. Fire officials said the woman was hiking and fell down the mountain and was swept away by rushing water.


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20,000 evacuate after floods in Heilongjiang province, China

Floods in Daxinganling Prefecture,
© Heilongjiang Provincial Fire DepartmentFloods in Daxinganling Prefecture, Heilongjiang Province, June 2021.
Almost 20,000 people have evacuated their homes after flooding in Heilongjiang Province in northern China. Thousands of people are also affected by flooding in nearby parts of Inner Mongolia.

China's Ministry of Emergency Management said that due to continuous rainfall, levels of Heilongjiang and Nenjiang rivers have been rising since mid-June.

On 22 June authorities upgraded the emergency response after the upper reaches of Heilongjiang River exceeded warning levels. The river, known as the Amur across the border in Russia, is also flooding areas of Russia's Amur Oblast, where 2,500 people have been evacuated.

As of 26 June 2021, over 19,000 people had evacuated and 42,000 people were affected by the flooding in Daxinganling, Heihe, Mudanjiang and other places in Heilongjiang Province. Thousands of hectares of crops have been damaged.


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Devastating storm rips through southern and western Germany

Cladding from the roof of Stuttgart State Opera lies on the ground
© picture alliance/dpa | Christoph SchmidtCladding from the roof of Stuttgart State Opera lies on the ground on Tuesday, June 29th.
The violent storm, which tore part of the cladding off the roof of Stuttgart's opera house on Monday evening, is expected to move through the northern and eastern regions of Germany on Tuesday.

Violent thunderstorms with sharp gusts and heavy rain hit people in the southern and western regions of Germany on Monday night.

In Stuttgart, the fire brigade received more than 330 calls between Monday evening and Tuesday morning, partly due to the intense downpour that caused several of the city's tunnels to flood.

Parts of the cladding flew off the roof at the city's State Opera, where 250 guests were attending a recital on Monday night. According to DPA, statues also fell from their pedestals - but nobody at the recital was injured.


Comment: More intense and frequent thunderstorms linked to global climate variability


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Tropical Storm Enrique continues to bring flooding rain & wind to Mexico

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Enrique, the first hurricane of the 2021 Pacific tropical season, continues to churn just offshore of Mexico. It currently has 70 mph winds, which means it has decreased in intensity to a strong Tropical Storm. At it's peak Enrique had maximum sustained winds up to 90 mph, which was a strong Category 1 Hurricane.

Additional slow weakening should occur as Enrique moves toward the Baja California peninsula late next week. Enrique will encounter cooler waters as it moves north, leading to it's weakening trend.

Rough surf, storm surge, and deadly flooding rain is expected to impact the coastal regions of Western Mexico due to Enrique's proximity. Tropical storm warnings have been posted in Mexico from the state of Jalisco to the state of Michoacan. The heavy rain is falling in an area that was impacted by Dolores last weekend. Flash flooding and mudslides will be possible.

Enrique is the 5th named storm of the 2021 season in the Eastern Pacific. Felicia is the next name on the list.


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Moscow streets in gridlock from flooding, as apocalyptic torrential thunderstorms, high winds break capital's record heatwave

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© RTLightning strikes a power station in Moscowโ€™s Shchelkovo district
First came intense, unprecedented heat, as Moscow baked in temperatures of 36ยฐC (96ยฐF) over the weekend. Then, on Monday afternoon, it was another story altogether, with flash rains flooding the city and causing traffic gridlock.

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Heavy torrential rainstorm leads to severe flooding, landslides and a bus accident in Hong Kong - nearly 8 inches of rain falls

South Lantau Road floods after a black rainstorm warning in Hong Kong, China
South Lantau Road floods after a black rainstorm warning in Hong Kong, China
One person was killed in a road accident, flights were delayed, and schools, court hearings and vaccination drives were briefly suspended after the Hong Kong weather department issued the year's first "black rainstorm" warning alert on Monday.

The pounding rain led to a fatal accident in the Sheung Shui town in the north district of Hong Kong, killing the driver of a bus. The driver lost control of the vehicle and slammed it into the tree as the roads were slippery following rainfall, police said. No passenger was on board during the accident.

Heavy torrential rains lashed parts of Hong Kong, triggering landslides in many places which led to traffic and suspension of activities.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange announced it will halt its trading for the morning session on Monday until the highest "black rainstorm" weather warning is cancelled.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) said in a statement that all its major products and derivatives markets (including Stock Connect trading) will resume trading in the afternoon after the warning alert was downgraded.