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Landslide on the slopes of World Heritage Site Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia on June 24

Julia Chan
Malay Mail
Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:29 UTC
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A landslide occurred on the slopes of World Heritage Site Mount Kinabalu early this morning which caused some damage to the topography but did not affect any of the trekking routes.

Sabah Parks director Maklarin Lakim said that there was no casualties involved in the incident but his team will continue to monitor the situation.

"Landslides occurred far from the mountain-climbing trail, and there were no casualties involved.

"We are currently monitoring the development of landslides in the upstream of Mesilau river and its impact on river water flow. The situation is currently under control," he said.

Earlier this morning, a video of a landslide on the slopes of Mount Kinabalu in Mesilau went viral, causing concern among netizens.

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Ruidoso in New Mexico issues evacuation order for flooding

Dave Burge
ktsm.com
Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:43 UTC
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The Village of Ruidoso has issued an "immediate evacuation" order after flash flooding was reported on the Rio Ruidoso Sunday afternoon, June 30, the Village of Ruidoso said on its Facebook page.

"Flash flooding is ongoing on the Rio Ruidoso and has the potential to impact the Midtown district. The Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management has issued an immediate evacuation and move to higher ground. Evacuate immediately to higher ground. Do not delay leaving to gather any belongings. Get to higher ground NOW," the Village said in a post.

A shelter is available at White Mountain Relief Center at 687 Hull Road.

The Red Cross is at the shelter with a "fully functioning operation" with shelter and food service, the Village said.

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Major floods, power cuts in Penampang, Malaysia after heavy downpour

Durie Rainer Fong
The Star (Malaysia)
Sun, 30 Jun 2024 13:32 UTC
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A downpour lasting several hours triggered major floods in a host of low-lying areas here and in the neighbouring Penampang district on Sunday (June 30).

There were multiple reports of vehicles unable to pass through several roads as floodwaters continued to rise following heavy rain that started at about noon.

Power has been cut to the areas affected by the floodwaters which started to rise at about 1.30pm.

The situation was also compounded by the high tide at about 4pm, it was learned.

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At least 7 dead as fierce summer storms and floods hit France, Switzerland and Italy


Al Jazeera
Sun, 30 Jun 2024 13:01 UTC
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Ferocious storms and torrential rains that lashed France, Switzerland and Italy this weekend have killed seven people, local authorities have said.

Three people in their 70s and 80s died in France's northeastern Aube region on Saturday when a tree crushed the car they were travelling in during fierce winds, the local authority told the AFP news agency on Sunday.

A fourth passenger was in critical care, it added.

In neighbouring Switzerland, four people have died and another two are missing, according to local police, after violent thunderstorms and melting snow caused flooding and landslides in two southern cantons.

Three of the victims were killed early on Sunday in a landslide in the remote Maggia valley, in the Italian-speaking Alpine canton of Ticino, police said in a statement.

The three bodies were recovered in the Fontana area of the Maggia valley and they were currently being identified, while another person was missing in the Lavizzara side arm of the valley, Ticino authorities said.


Comment: Also, a week prior: Three missing after landslide in Switzerland as heavy summer rains cause flash floods in the Alps

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Dozens of cars swept away in flooded Sukhi river after heavy rain in Uttarakhand, India


Economic Times
Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:51 UTC
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Viral videos of cars floating in a river in Haridwar surfaced today. According to reports, the water in the river swelled up dramatically following heavy rains, causing many cars to be washed away in the floodwater.

According to some reports, dozens of vehicles parked in the Sukhi River were washed away after heavy rains. News wire agency PTI said rainwater gushed into homes and left major roads in the pilgrimage town waterlogged.

"As the rainfed Sukhi river is generally dry, people habitually park their cars on the dry riverbed. As the river got flooded all of a sudden, the cars were swept away in the swirling waters. The river joins the mainstream of the Ganga a short distance away. People gathered on the bridges over the Ganga near Har ki Pauri to capture the visuals of the floating cars on mobile cameras," it added.

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Dashcam: Flash flood cascade batters Utah drivers


The Weather Channel
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:43 UTC
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When returning to town from Potash Road Dinosaur Tracks and Petroglyphs in Utah, this family found themselves caught in a dangerous weather situation.

Flash flooding had caused a surge of water to rush over the nearby cliffs onto the roadway below, creating hazardous road conditions.

Luckily, no one was injured.

Check out this stunning video.


Comment: On the same day in the same state: Lightning strike in Utah sends 7 members of youth group to hospital

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Delhi, India inundated in flash flood following heavy rainfall - nearly 9 inches in 24 hours - heaviest in 88 years


The Tribune (India)
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:45 UTC
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After prolonged excruciating heatwaves, Delhi & Delhi NCR received incessant rainfall in the wee hours of June 28. However, the respite turned into tension as normal life was thrown out of gear shortly after the downpour.

Roads across the national capital have been inundated in water as Delhi lacks a smooth drainage system. From small cars to large trucks, visuals from different parts show how vehicles have sunk in water disrupting transit.

Several people were also trapped in inundated bus who were evacuated by rescue squad later. The helpless people were seen wading through knee-deep water to reach their workplaces and destinations.

The heavy rain also claimed a life and injured 6 as a portion of canopy at IGI airport collapsed following downpour. The incident caused temporary suspension of flights from terminal causing inconvenience to passengers.


Comment: Business Today on June 29 reports:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that Delhi will receive 'very heavy rainfall' till July 1. The national capital woke up to light rain on June 29, a day after it received the highest rainfall in a single day in June in 88 years, grinding normal life to a halt.

Several parts of the city continue to be waterlogged and many areas experienced prolonged power cuts as Delhi recorded 228.1 mm of rainfall in 24 hours on Friday.

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Satellite images reveal devastating flooding following partial failure of Minnesota's Rapidan Dam

Chris Oberholtz
Fox Weather
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:08 UTC
Maxar Technologies has provided satellite images focusing on Rapidan Dam
© Maxar TechnologiesMaxar Technologies has provided satellite images focusing on Rapidan Dam on Minnesota’s Blue Earth River and the surrounding area. The images include both before and current views, as well as several different view angles of the activity.
New satellite imagery reveals the devastating impact of a partial dam failure, as flooding caused by the Blue Earth River in Minnesota wreaks havoc on the surrounding area.

The Rapidan Dam, located south of Mankato, was built in 1910 and became threatened over the past few days after heavy rainfall caused rivers and streams to reach high flood levels and overflow their banks.

Officials had warned residents downstream from the dam of its "imminent failure" due to high water and debris flow. The water also destroyed a power substation adjacent to the dam, cutting power to hundreds of customers in the area.

Satellite imagery collected Wednesday by Maxar Technologies shows the severity of the erosion on the western riverbank next to the dam, including where the Dam Store (a white frame house) collapsed into the river earlier in the day. Additionally, piles of debris can be seen piled up along the dam's base.

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Summer flood strikes neglected northern Iran, 5 people missing - 2 inches of rain in under an hour


Iranintl.com
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:56 UTC
Photo of a severely flooded area in Savadkuh, northern Iran on June 25, 2024.
Photo of a severely flooded area in Savadkuh, northern Iran on June 25, 2024.
A flood has hit northern Iran on Tuesday evening, leaving five people missing and 24 injured.

The flood, triggered by severe rainfall that began Tuesday afternoon, resulted in the overflow of the Telar River and subsequent flooding in the area of Savadkuh, Mazandaran province.

The event caused extensive damage to roads, infrastructure, residential homes, and farmlands in an area already suffering desperate poverty.

Gholamali Fakhari, the head of the Red Crescent Society in Mazandaran, said Wednesday afternoon that the number of people missing has increased to five.

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Spain: Madrid's metro flooded during a severe summer storm


Sky News
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:25 UTC
The metro tracks flooded, with water seen dripping from the ceiling
The metro tracks flooded, with water seen dripping from the ceiling
Trees have also fallen down and outdoor dining areas blown away during the storm.

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