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Storm triggers flooding in Sochi, Russia - month's worth of rain in a day


The Moscow Times
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:33 UTC
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Heavy rain caused a river to overflow in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, causing widespread floods in residential areas, media reported Wednesday.

The storm was forecast to pummel the city of 450,000, as well as the wider region in southern Russia, for several days, bringing with it thunderstorms, hail, strong wind gusts and snow. Meteorologists said one month's worth of precipitation fell in Sochi over the past day.

Sochi's Kherota River overflowed and flooded several homes in the city, the Krasnodar regional branch of Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said. A regional response center said pumping equipment had been dispatched to the area.

Videos shared on social media showed motorists driving on flooded streets and sections of a mountainous road washed away by water.

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Tsunami

3 killed as fresh floods hit 4 southern provinces of Thailand

Nujaree Rakrun
Bangkok Post
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:53 UTC
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At least three people died in fresh flooding which battered four provinces in the South yesterday, which has affected over 43,500 households across the region to date.

Phatsakorn Bunyalak, director-general of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), said floods in the South have inundated at least 43,595 homes in 27 districts across Chumphon, Ranong, Surat Thani, and Nakhon Si Thammarat.

While the floods have begun to recede in many areas, authorities in Surat Thani remained on high alert, as water levels in the Tapee River continued to increase, according to a DDPM report yesterday.

The renewed flooding claimed the lives of three people in Nakhon Si Thammarat -- the worst-hit province -- where 32,608 households across 11 districts are affected by inundation, Mr Phatsakorn said.

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Tsunami

Severe weather causes landslides and flooding across Vietnam -10.2 inches of rain in 24 hours


evrimagaci.org
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:30 UTC
The landslide at Khanh Le Pass
The landslide at Khanh Le Pass
Severe weather has plagued Vietnam over the past few days as heavy rain continues to impact various regions, leading to significant disruptions and hazards. According to the local traffic police department, the prolonged rainfall has resulted in landslides on several roads, particularly along the Khánh Lê Pass connecting Nha Trang and Đà Lạt. Thượng tá Nguyễn Văn Tiếp, head of the traffic police in Lâm Đồng, indicated on December 15, "Due to the heavy rains lasting several days, landslides occurred this morning on the Khánh Lê Pass.

The affected areas are located at km42, km54, and km59, causing severe traffic disruptions on National Route 27C." Authorities have swiftly responded to the situation by limiting access to the affected route, urging both locals and tourists to exercise caution.

Meanwhile, severe rainfall has also hit Quảng Ngãi province, where meteorological reports indicate rainfall exceeding 260 mm, particularly in mountainous areas. A spokesperson from the Quảng Ngãi Meteorological Center stated, "Over the past 24 hours, regions have experienced moderate to heavy rain, especially noticeable above 260 mm at certain locations. Due to this rainfall, river levels have risen rapidly, prompting emergency flooding advisories on rivers such as the Vệ and Trà Câu." The water levels of the Vệ River have reached 3.4 m and the Trà Câu River at 5.34 m, both of which are approaching emergency thresholds. Flooding has become particularly problematic for lower-lying areas.

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Cloud Precipitation

South-east Queensland in Australia hit by heavy summer rain and flash flooding - 3.7 inches of rainfall in just 40 MINUTES


4bc.com.au
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:56 UTC
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Over the weekend the Brisbane region saw 94mm of rain in 40 minutes hitting suburbs like Mansfield, East Brisbane, Morayfield and Camp Hill the hardest.

More storms are being forecast and South-East Queensland is on on high alert.

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, 'It's a reminder that a large percentage of Brisbane is built on a floodplain.'

'The thing about some of these areas is that they are very low-lying, and because of their level in terms of the ground level, the water is effectively at creek level.'

'The only real solution to stop flooding in some of those areas would be for everyone to move out. There's no drain that's going to fix it, and we're not going to ask people to move out of areas that have been established for 100 or 150 years, and so that's the challenge,' the Lord Mayor continued.

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Tsunami

Russian tanker splits in storm, spilling oil into Kerch Strait, Black Sea


Reuters
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 19:40 UTC
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A Russian oil tanker carrying thousands of tonnes of oil products split apart during a heavy storm on Sunday, spilling oil into the Kerch Strait, while another tanker was also in distress after sustaining damage, Russian officials said.

The vessels were in the Kerch Strait between mainland Russia and Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014, when they issued distress signals.

Russian investigators opened two criminal cases to look into possible safety violations after at least one person was killed when the 136-metre Volgoneft 212 tanker, with 15 people on board, split in half with its bow sinking.

Footage on state media showed waves washing over its deck.


Comment: See also these recent similar reports:

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Tornado touches down near Santa Cruz in Northern California, flipping cars and downing power lines

Dave Pehling
CBS News
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 13:16 UTC
Tornado damage in Scotts Valley, California. Dec. 14, 2024.
© Scotts Valley Police DepartmentTornado damage in Scotts Valley, California. Dec. 14, 2024.
A tornado touched down in the Northern California town of Scotts Valley near Santa Cruz Saturday afternoon, flipping cars and knocking down power lines, according to authorities. Several people were hurt, fire officials said.

The National Weather Service classified it as a weak EF1 tornado that touched down at 1:39 p.m. at the corner of Mount Hermon Drive and Lockewood Lane. An NWS preliminary damage survey report posted Saturday night indicated the tornado lasted five minutes and winds were estimated to have peaked at about 90 mph.

It traveled southeast for more than a quarter mile and was 30 yards wide, according to the report. Most of the severe damage was seen along Mount Hermon Road.

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Lightning

Over 1,000 lightning strikes hit the Canary Islands in just 6 hours


Canarian Weekly
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 21:06 UTC
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The Canary Islands have experienced a dramatic burst of extreme weather, with over 1,000 lightning strikes recorded within just six hours. This data, released by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), highlights the volatile weather conditions currently affecting the archipelago.

In response, the Canary Islands' Directorate General of Emergencies has raised its alert level from 'alert' to 'maximum alert' due to severe winds impacting La Gomera, El Hierro, and the northern and western regions of Tenerife.

At the heart of this weather pattern is Storm Dorothea, which has brought not only intense winds but also severe thunderstorms, resulting in a barrage of electrical activity across the islands.

The storm is also triggering hazardous weather, including gale-force winds with gusts ranging from 80 to 120 km/h. While the most sheltered areas, such as the southeastern coasts of El Hierro, La Palma, and La Gomera, may experience somewhat milder conditions, the rest of the islands remain exposed to potentially hurricane-level gusts.
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Snowflake

Season snow total: 85 inches already at Lower Michigan's snowiest spot

Mark Torregrossa
MLive
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 20:02 UTC
Total snowfall so far through December
© NOAATotal snowfall so far through December 13, 2024
One of Michigan's snowiest cities is already just a few inches shy of last year's entire winter snowfall. Here's a look at how much snow has already fallen across Michigan.

Most of our snow so far has been lake-effect snow. This means the snowfall totals are heavy in the typical snowbelts of northwest Lower, southwest Lower and the northern half of the Upper Peninsula. Outside of the snowbelts we have had some snow, but totals are just around the normal pace to even a few inches below normal.

Gaylord has already shoveled 85.5 inches of snow. Last year Gaylord totaled 87 inches for the entire winter. Lower Michigan's top-5 snowiest city will have more snow than all of last winter by next weekend.

Traverse City has already had 44 inches of snow this winter. That amount is 30 inches above normal. Last winter only had 67 inches of total snow.


Comment: Related: Snow totals near 80 inches in a week in Findley Lake, New York

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Cloud Precipitation

Soaking rains dump over 4 inches in parts of New England, causing flooding

Ken Mahan
The Boston Globe
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:18 UTC
Heavy rain, floods close Boston tunnel and knock out power for thousands
Heavy rain, floods close Boston tunnel and knock out power for thousands
About 1 to 4 inches of rain has fallen across portions of New England Wednesday as steady to heavy rain continued into the evening amid another wave of precipitation.

A potent cold front pushing into the region from the west was unleashing about an inch of rain an hour in some areas.

Many locations were expected to see an inch or two more of precipitation by midnight from the downpours.

Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island saw the greatest rainfall, with numerous flooded streets reported.

T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, R.I., was drenched with 4.65 inches of rain. Attleboro and Coventry, R.I., saw just over 4 inches, while Providence saw 3½ inches, according to the National Weather Service.


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Snowflake Cold

Severe winter weather hits Canada with heavy snow and extreme cold

Evrim Ağacı
evrimagaci.org
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:43 UTC
Pictured in this screen capture are active weather alerts as of shortly after 3:30 PM Eastern Time, Dec. 12, 2024
© Environment CanadaPictured in this screen capture are active weather alerts as of shortly after 3:30 PM Eastern Time, Dec. 12, 2024
Warnings for blizzards and life-threatening cold affect Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba as residents brace for winter's worst.

Winter regions across Canada are bracing for severe weather, with multiple warnings issued as extreme conditions sweep through the prairie provinces and Ontario. Citizens are urged to stay updated and prepared as heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures set the stage for hazardous conditions.

Heavy snow and extreme cold have triggered warnings across several parts of Ontario and the Prairie regions, with Environment and Climate Change Canada outlining potential life-threatening conditions. According to meteorological reports, blizzard warnings were initially set for areas including Owen Sound and Wingham on December 12, 2024. Snowfall accumulations are expected to reach between 15 and 20 centimeters by the end of the storm, along with wind gusts reaching up to 80 km/h, drastically reducing visibility.

"Travel is expected to be difficult to nearly impossible," stated the warning, clearly indicating how serious the situation is for those who might need to move about during the storm. Even as conditions began to stabilize somewhat Thursday afternoon, snowfall continued to drench parts of southwestern Ontario.

Although the storm's effects are hitting hard, the regions are not alone. Further to the west, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are experiencing equally harsh arctic air, which saw Winnipeg plunge to temperatures of -30.7 C. The prevailing Arctic front has pushed daytime highs well below normal, from -7 C to -26 C, with the wind chill making it feel even colder, dropping temperatures to between -20 C and -40 C at times.

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