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Best of the Web: After wildfires, flash floods hit Israel - year's worth of rainfall in a day


en.somoynews.tv
Tue, 06 May 2025 20:26 UTC
Heavy rains and strong winds swept through southern Israel on Sunday, causing flooding in several areas.
Heavy rains and strong winds swept through southern Israel on Sunday, causing flooding in several areas.
Police closed multiple main roads, including key entrances to the southern city of Eilat, as conditions worsened by the afternoon, reports The Times of Israel.

Kibbutz Samar had received 34 millimetres (1.3 inches) of rain, while Kibbutz Yotvata recorded 17 millimetres (0.7 inches) by 4:30pm, Meteorological Service said.

Police urged the public not to enter areas that were flooded.

They said that approaching or crossing flooded roads, streams, or cisterns is strictly forbidden, stressing that doing so is "life-threatening."

The police have advised the public to avoid any non-essential travel to areas at risk of flooding.

They also urged travellers and hikers to check reliable sources for the latest updates before setting out.

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Heavy rains continue to pound Puerto Rico, flooding streets and causing 2nd death


ABC News
Sun, 04 May 2025 17:04 UTC
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Heavy rains continued to lash Puerto Rico and flash flood warnings persisted across the U.S. territory, submerging streets, stranding families and causing at least one death this weekend, authorities said on Sunday.

A 44-year-old man was killed and a 43-year-old woman hospitalized when a tree fell on their car as they were driving in the northern town of Toa Baja at 8:10 p.m. local time on Saturday, police said the next day, as the fierce rains that have pounded Puerto Rico for two weeks triggered a landslide.

That brings the total death toll from the rains over the past weeks to two, after a man who tried to drive his car through floodwaters was swept away and killed last Monday.

Authorities said Saturday's landslide sent a tree crashing into a highway in Toa Baja, and onto the hood of Febus Padilla's car. The woman in the passenger seat, Yesenia Díaz Pacheco, was in stable condition on Sunday, they said.

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Flash flood tragedy in Jordan: Belgian tourists found dead, 1,700 evacuated from Petra

Khitam Al Amir
Gulf News
Mon, 05 May 2025 12:26 UTC
More than 1,700 tourists were evacuated on Sunday after heavy rainfall caused sudden flooding in parts of the archaeological site.
More than 1,700 tourists were evacuated on Sunday after heavy rainfall caused sudden flooding in parts of the archaeological site.
Jordanian search and rescue teams have recovered the bodies of a Belgian mother and her son who went missing during flash floods in the Shoubak district, in southern Jordan.

The Public Security Directorate confirmed that the bodies were located and evacuated after hours of continuous search efforts by rescue teams operating under challenging weather and rugged terrain.

The authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The search operation involved coordinated efforts from civil defence, local police directorates and gendarmerie forces working across the southern region.

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Two students found dead after flash flood caused by heavy rain in Pattani, Thailand

Bright Choomanee
The Thaiger
Sun, 04 May 2025 10:42 UTC
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Two female students who were swept away by a flash flood while exploring Sai Khao Waterfall in Pattani province have been found dead. Their bodies were discovered a kilometre apart despite challenging search conditions. Emergency services resorted to rappelling and drone technology in the search effort.

The incident occurred yesterday, May 3, at 3.15pm, as officials from Na Pradu in Khok Pho district informed that heavy rain had caused a flash flood in Sai Khao National Park. The flood swept away two female tourists in front of their friends. A rescue team from Pho Ngoen, park officials, and local support units were immediately dispatched to assist.

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Christchurch in New Zealand declares state of emergency amid torrential rain and widespread flooding - 6 inches of rainfall in 24 hours


Economic Times
Thu, 01 May 2025 10:48 UTC
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The Selwyn District and Banks Peninsula are also under a local state of emergency. In Selwyn Huts, residents were told to self-evacuate or risk being cut off. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell travelled to Canterbury to assess the situation.

Floodwaters have submerged roads across Christchurch. In the city's southern parts, streets like Cashmere Road, Henderson Road, Summit Road, and Eastern Terrace are either fully or partially closed. Northern areas also faced major disruptions, with Avondale Road, Fitzgerald Avenue, and sections of New Brighton Road underwater.

Banks Peninsula roads have been badly hit. SH75 from Tai Tapu to Akaroa remains closed. Other closures include Gebbies Pass Road, Le Bons Bay Road, Millers Road, and several bay routes. Slips and fallen trees have made access dangerous or impossible.

Authorities have urged people to avoid non-essential travel. If driving is necessary, residents are advised to go slowly and avoid flooded roads.


Comment: Star News reports:
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Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says it has been a wet night in eastern parts of the South Island, especially Canterbury, and for parts of the North Island.

The Canterbury region has already had 100 millimetres to 150mm of rainfall over the last 24 hours with more to come, she says.

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2 dead as slow-moving storms flood roads across Oklahoma and Texas

Sean Murphy and Marc Levy
Yahoo! News
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:50 UTC
This photo provided by the Lexington Fire Department shows flooding in Lexington, Okla., Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Several people were evacuated from their homes due to flooding
This photo provided by the Lexington Fire Department shows flooding in Lexington, Okla., Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Several people were evacuated from their homes due to flooding.
A least two people drowned when their vehicles were caught in floodwaters in Oklahoma on Wednesday as slow-moving thunderstorms inundated roads across parts of that state and Texas, authorities said, while Pennsylvania residents picked up from a powerful storm that left three people dead.

Heavy rains and severe thunderstorms will mean a heightened risk of flash flooding across the south-central U.S. through early Thursday, the National Weather Service said.

Rains drench parts of Oklahoma and Texas

The storms drenched much of southern Oklahoma and northern Texas, flooding and washing out roads and causing hundreds of flights to be canceled or delayed at major airports.

One man drowned in Oklahoma after his vehicle got swept off a Pottawatomie County highway, said Sheriff Freeland Wood.

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Landslide caused by glacial lagoon overflow kills 2 in Peru


NEWS9 Live
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:47 UTC
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A landslide triggered by the overflow of a glacial lagoon at the foot of Vallunaraju Mountain in Peru's Ancash region claimed two lives on April 28, 2025.

The overflow into the Casca River resulted in a devastating mudslide that injured eight people and displaced hundreds.

This marks the second such incident in the area, with authorities warning of 160 at-risk lagoons in the region.

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Extreme hailstorm wreaks havoc in Romania - flooded streets and yards covered with thick layer of ice

Milena Nita
Libertatea.ro
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:57 UTC
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The torrential rains and hail announced yesterday by the National Meteorological Agency (ANM) wreaked havoc in much of the country, flooding several streets and covering people's yards with a thick layer of ice.

Among the counties and cities most affected by the ANM weather warnings for bad weather are Brașov, Vâlcea, Dâmbovița, Arad, as seen in the images posted by Meteoplus on its Facebook page.

In Brașov, in the Râșnov area, torrential rain flooded entire streets, which were also covered in "lumps" of hail.

In Nicolae Bălcescu commune in Vâlcea county, people's yards were covered with a layer of hail, which looks like snow, even though we are officially past the middle of spring.

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Three dead, terrifying footage as landslide after heavy rainfall hits vehicle in Samsun, Turkey


telegrafi.com
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:49 UTC
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A landslide occurred in the Canik district of Samsun, Turkey, resulting in a vehicle being trapped under rubble, reportedly killing three people.

According to foreign media, the incident occurred near a gas station, specifically in the car wash area near a shopping mall on the Samsun-Ordu highway.

The landslide, which was caused by rocks and soil falling from a nearby mountain, trapped the vehicle and search and rescue teams have been dispatched to the area.

According to initial reports, one person was rescued from the rubble, while a father lost his life in the landslide along with his two daughters.

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Torrential rains cause flooding in Durban, South Africa


SABC News
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:26 UTC
Flooding on North Coast Road and between Mimosa and Nandi Drive on Friday
Flooding on North Coast Road and between Mimosa and Nandi Drive on Friday .
Widespread torrential downpours in Durban have caused flooding of some roads and business premises in the city and surrounding areas.

The localised flooding also led to traffic disruptions in parts of Durban.

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