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Rural Manitoba communities without power and clean water after storm induced floods


Global News
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:47 UTC
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© Susan HrycykAn aerial photo, taken from a plane searching for cattle, shows flooded pasture in Lenswood on Tuesday.
Residents in western Manitoba have been without power and clean drinking water after heavy rain on Sunday night caused severe flooding in several rural communities.

Roads in the region have been washed away and communications in the area has been unreliable.

A local state of emergency has been declared for the town of Swan River and the neighbouring municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman.

As Vasilios Bellos reports, there are concerns more storms could be on the way.

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Over 8 inches of summer rain causes extreme flash flooding in Lanesville, Indiana

Dalton Godbey and Samantha Condra
wdrb.com
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:53 UTC
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Over eight inches of rain caused extreme flash flooding Tuesday afternoon in Lanesville, Indiana.

The flash flooding turned streets into rivers, trapped neighbors in their homes and businesses and caused some to take shelter on rooftops.

According to emergency management officials, live power lines were in the floodwaters and 500-gallon liquid propane tanks were floating.

The measurement of rain as of 1 p.m. was 8.38 inches.

"I'm kind of worried about the people that are living down there right now because no one really had any time to prepare for it this morning," resident Preston Martin said. "It only happened within a couple hours."

Rescue crews from multiple counties responded with boats to help reach people.

Sgt. Ryan Houchen, a spokesperson for the Highlander Fire Protection District, said emergency management officials were monitoring the situation after a warning came just after 11 a.m. from the National Weather Service.

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China: Sudden hailstorm bombards Langfang with large hailstones on June 4


Reuters
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:53 UTC
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On June 4, 2026, in Langfang, Hebei, a sudden and severe hailstorm was captured on video. The sky darkened rapidly as thick clouds moved in, and large hailstones began falling almost immediately, hammering the ground and bouncing off pavements with considerable force.

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Cars swept away and roads collapsed: The aftermath of flooding in western El Salvador following heavy rains

Elizabeth Minero
infobae.com
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:34 UTC
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Last night, June 5th, the department of Santa Ana experienced a resurgence of vulnerability due to the intense rainfall that battered the region. The storms that occurred during the night caused the immediate collapse of drainage systems in various parts of the city, leaving several streets and avenues completely flooded.

In a matter of minutes, the streets were transformed into raging rivers, causing serious problems for pedestrians and completely paralyzing vehicular traffic. The force of the currents and flash floods took dozens of people by surprise as they tried to return home.

Among the most serious incidents reported overnight, emergency crews had to be urgently deployed to 25th Street West. There, the force of the current trapped a driver, whose vehicle began to be dangerously swept away by the water. Thanks to the swift intervention of the rescue teams, the individual was safely evacuated and taken to a protected area, preventing the situation from escalating or resulting in a tragedy.

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Lightning strike kills 3, injures 2 at Cambodian farm


Khmer Times
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:38 UTC
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A lightning strike killed three people, including two young children, and seriously injured two others while they were working in a rural rice field yesterday, local police said.

The incident occurred during a heavy thunderstorm in Prey Russey village, located in the Phnom Sruoch district of Kampong Speu province.

According to authorities, a group of five local farmers was out ploughing the fields when the lightning struck.

Police identified the deceased as Sem Rin, 22, and two children, Chan Chetra, 6, and Chan Van, 4.

The two survivors, identified as Hul Sona, 23, and Tut Leap, 21, suffered severe injuries and were rushed to a regional hospital, where they remain hospitalised.
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Lightning strikes motorcyclist on Bangkok flyover in Thailand


Bangkok Post
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:21 UTC
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A motorcyclist was seriously injured after being struck by lightning while riding on the Ratchavibha flyover in Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon.

The incident occurred at about 3.40pm on the flyover heading towards the Ratchayothin intersection on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.

Authorities identified the victim as a male delivery rider. Heavy rain was falling at the time, and he was travelling on the flyover when a lightning bolt struck, causing him to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.

Rescue workers from the Poh Tech Tung foundation rushed to the scene and found the 46-year-old rider lying unconscious on his back. A long burn mark extended from the left side of his neck toward his chest, according to local media reports.

Preliminary findings indicated that lightning struck his helmet, leaving burn marks and causing a necklace holding an amulet to break.

He was subsequently transported to a hospital for urgent medical treatment.

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Heavy rain floods southwest China, red alert issued for mountain torrents - tornado strikes Nanning


The Standard (Hong Kong)
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:52 UTC
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Heavy rain has caused severe flooding in parts of Chongqing, Guizhou and Guangxi, with water levels reaching up to two metres and submerging vehicles, authorities said.

The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters dispatched a working group to Chongqing on Sunday, urging enhanced emergency duty and strict implementation of 24-hour duty and leadership shifts.

The Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration issued a red alert for mountain torrents at 6pm on Sunday. From Sunday evening to Monday evening, parts of southwestern Hunan, northern Guangxi and southern Guizhou are at very high risk of mountain torrent disasters.

In Chongqing, a 500-600 metre section of road in the High-tech Agricultural Industry Avenue was flooded, with only vehicle roofs visible. A resident said rain started around 1am and by 7am water was about one metre deep, reaching over two metres by morning.

The Chongqing Hechuan District education authority confirmed that three college entrance examination venues are safely distanced from the worst-hit areas and have not been affected.

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Waterspout sweeps ashore in Trat, Thailand

Pattaya Mail
Pattaya Mail
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:41 UTC
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A waterspout moves from the sea toward the Laem Ngop coastline in Trat province, drawing the attention of residents as authorities assess potential damage.
Residents of Laem Ngop district were startled on June 2 when a waterspout formed over the sea before moving ashore near a coastal community, prompting authorities to monitor the situation and assess possible damage. According to a report from Laem Ngop Police Station, the phenomenon was observed at approximately 12:45 p.m. in the Laem Ngop area of Trat province.

Witnesses reported seeing the waterspout develop over the waters of Chong Chang before gradually moving toward shore and making landfall near the Laem Ngop community, creating concern among local residents who watched the dramatic weather event unfold.

Authorities said initial inspections were underway to determine whether any homes, fishing facilities, boats, or other property had been affected. No immediate reports of injuries were released. Relevant agencies are continuing to monitor weather conditions and evaluate the extent of any damage caused by the waterspout. Officials have advised residents in coastal areas to remain alert during periods of unstable weather and to follow updates from local authorities.

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Cloud Precipitation

Ice Age cometh: North Atlantic spring storms have grown more common since 1940, analysis reveals

Sadie Harley and Andrew Zinin
phys.org
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:44 UTC
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Storm Dave, which swept across northern Europe over the Easter weekend, is an example of what new research from the University of Gothenburg has revealed. Spring storms forming over the North Atlantic have become more common than they were 80 years ago, and this is due to climate change.

In the Northern Hemisphere, storm seasons follow a seasonal cycle. Storms are weakest and least frequent in summer and most intense in winter. As a result of global warming, storm patterns and their course have changed, and several studies have indicated that winter storms appear to be occurring more frequently and with even greater intensity.

Less Arctic sea ice

"One factor that may be contributing to the formation of more storms is the reduction in Arctic sea ice. Open water can release more heat and moisture into the atmosphere than when there is a layer of ice covering the sea. The shrinking sea ice also means that storms can take new paths across the Arctic oceans," says Zhi-Bo Li, a researcher in climatology at the University of Gothenburg.
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Typhoon Jangmi sweeps northwards leaving 23 injured in Japan - 4 inches of rain in 3 hours


Guardian
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:03 UTC
Sustained wind speeds of 80mph (130kph) were recorded in Japan on Monday.
© Franck Robichon/EPASustained wind speeds of 80mph (130kph) were recorded in Japan on Monday.
Typhoon Jangmi (also known as Typhoon No 6) moved northwards over the course of this week. From Okinawa to mainland Japan, prolonged and heavy rainfall led to landslide warnings and the flooding of rivers, with Japan issuing level 4 warnings for some rivers, signalling a risk of overflowing. This level is high enough for municipalities to issue evacuation orders. Three-hourly rainfall totals on Wednesday reached 105mm in Chiyoda, Tokyo, which was a record high for the month. Sustained wind speeds of 80mph (130kph) were recorded on Monday - making it a category 1 typhoon - bringing damage and disruption to businesses, transport, infrastructure and the environment.

By Wednesday, 23 people had been injured, 17 of whom were in Okinawa. The typhoon damaged 57 homes and led to 60,000 homes losing electricity. In addition to this, 1.52 million people were advised to evacuate by authorities. The typhoon damaged the exterior wall of Himeji Castle, a Unesco world heritage site in western Japan. The maximum recorded wind speed at Himeji was 56mph, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The typhoon has now weakened into a tropical depression and has moved eastwards, away from the islands.

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