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Heavy downpour, flash floods leaves 6 people dead in Nairobi, Kenya

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Following the heavy rains affecting the country. Here in Nairobi, six people died following the effects of the heavy downpour on the night of Easter Monday.

Three of them—a mother and her two children—were killed when a boulder crushed their house in Mathare.

The other three died in separate incidents across the city after being swept away by floods.

More than 500 families have fled their homes in Mukuru Kwa Reuben following flash floods that hit them in the night.


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Severe flooding hits Dordogne, Corrèze and Gironde in France - month's worth of rain in 48 hours

The flooding in Le Bugue (Dordogne) started to subside on Monday morning
The flooding in Le Bugue (Dordogne) started to subside on Monday morning
Heavy rains lead to orange alert as authorities prepare for significant overflows and evacuations

On April 20, 2025, the departments of Dordogne, Corrèze, and Gironde in southwestern France are grappling with severe flooding as they remain under orange alert due to relentless heavy rainfall. This weather phenomenon has led to significant water level rises in local rivers, with authorities warning of unprecedented overflow levels not seen in decades.

According to Météo-France, the orange alert for flooding was issued early Sunday morning, with predictions of continued rain throughout the day and into the night. The Vézère, Auvézère, and Isle rivers have been particularly affected, prompting emergency services to prepare for potential evacuations and property damage.

The situation escalated quickly, with reports indicating that certain areas received between 70 to 100 millimeters of rain in just 48 hours, equivalent to an entire month of rainfall. As a result, the prefecture of Dordogne indicated that flood levels could reach heights not witnessed since September 1993 or even January 1982. "The rainy episode continues, particularly in the north and east of the Dordogne department, and thus the watercourses continue to rise," stated the prefecture.


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At least two dead as severe weather sweeps US South and Midwest

Vehicles trapped in flash floods along US 81 in Montague County, Texas on April 20, 2025.
Vehicles trapped in flash floods along US 81 in Montague County, Texas on April 20, 2025.
At least two people, including a child, have died in the US state of Oklahoma after their vehicle was stranded in floodwaters, police said, as severe weather and flooding hit parts of the United States' South and Midwest during the Easter holiday weekend.

Flood warnings, which suggest that a flood is occurring or is imminent, were in place across Oklahoma.

The National Weather Service said on Sunday that severe thunderstorms were expected from east Texas into far southeast Iowa and Illinois, while the potential for strong tornadoes and damaging winds would exist from central Arkansas into central Missouri.

"This was a historical weather event that impacted roads and caused dozens of high-water incidents," police in Moore, Oklahoma, about 18km (11 miles) south of Oklahoma City, said in a statement on Sunday.

"One of [the vehicles] left the roadway and was swept under the bridge. At the time of the incident, all but two occupants were rescued. It is with great sadness that we report that two individuals, an adult female and a 12-year-old male, were later located deceased," the police said.


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Flood kills 10 as 5,000 farmers lose rice fields in Nigeria

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Over 5,000 dry-season farmers in no fewer than thirty (30) communities in Mokwa, Edati, Lavun, Katcha, Agaie local areas of Niger State, Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas of Kwara State have lost their rice fields and over ten (10) lives to the flood released from Jebba dam.

A source from the area revealed that the flood which occurred on the 16th April, 2025, destroyed rice fields worth billions of naira.

Abubakar Ndako Kutigi, who spoke on behalf of the village head of Ceganman and other farmers, in a telephone interview with The Guardian in Minna, decried that the communities had experienced six (6) separate flood incidents in 2025, affecting their economy and livelihoods.

Kutigi, a rice farmer, explained that some farmers who usually come from Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina and Kano states, who are also a huge sources of revenue to Niger State, are seriously affected by the flood and might not find Niger State suitable for farming any more.

He lamented that this is the 6th time the dam has released heavy floods in the 2025 dry season alone, adding that the same disaster had occurred around May 2023, calling on Mainstream Energy Solution to address the issue of the flood being released by Jebba Dam.

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18 inches of mid-April snow in 24 hours at Arizona Snowbowl

Arizona Snowbowl
Arizona Snowbowl
Mid-April Miracle - 18 Inches in 24 Hours!

Arizona Snowbowl just got a fresh delivery of late-season powder! In the last 24 hours, we picked up a whopping foot and a half of fresh snow, bringing our season total to 193 inches!

And check this out - according to OpenSnow and On The Snow, we received the highest 24-hour snowfall in the entire country! That's right, view their reports and then come ski for yourself!


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Heavy late-April snowfall disrupts normal life in Kargil, India

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In Ladakh, heavy snowfall has severely disrupted normal life in Kargil. The rare late-April snowfall has caused widespread damage to trees, properties, and power infrastructure across the district.

Power supply has been hit in many areas, and the Electric Distribution Division PDD Kargil is working tirelessly to restore services despite the difficult conditions.

The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert warning of avalanches and flash floods in vulnerable areas. People have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel citing the threat of landslides or other possible eventualities.

Additionally, the Kargil-Srinagar and Kargil-Zanskar roads remain closed for traffic movement due to snow accumulation and safety concerns. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.


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3 dead as heavy rain triggers landslides in Jammu and Kashmir, road to Kashmir blocked

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Heavy rain has also triggered landslides and mudslides at nearly a dozen places between Nashri and Banihal along Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

Three people have died and the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, the lifeline of the Valley, has been shut after heavy rain caused landslides and triggered flash floods in the Union Territory. Visuals show trucks stuck and vehicles submerged in the debris.

Among the areas worst affected by the calamity is Ramban. Multiple trees have been uprooted, disrupting traffic movement, and power cuts have also been reported.

A sudden spell of strong winds and rain hit the area on Thursday and flash floods followed.

Parshottam Gupta, former Sarpanch of Sateni Panchayat in Udhampur, said the area has suffered extensive damage. "I have inspected my Panchayat, and there were several trees uprooted. The traffic and electricity have been affected in the area. After 4-5 years, such strong winds have affected the area," he told ANI.


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Massive hailstorm blisters Nebraska town with baseball-sized stones

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Watch as a powerful hailstorm ripped through Fremont, Nebraska, on Thursday, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.


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Lightning kills two in Raichur, 35 sheep in Koppal, India

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A lightning strike on Friday evening resulted in the tragic deaths of two people in the villages of Udamagal and Marchathal in Raichur taluk. The deceased are Mallamma, 50, from Udamagal, and Hanumant, 55, from Marchathal.

According to police reports, Mallamma was tending to her sheep on the village outskirts when a thunderstorm happenned. She was fatally struck by lightning while returning home. Hanumant was also killed when lightning struck him while he was operating an earth excavator in the field, having taken shelter under a tree from the rain.

The Yaragera police visited both locations to investigate the incidents and registered a case.

In a similar occurrence, 35 sheep were killed after being struck by lightning in Ganadal, located in the Yalburga taluk of Koppal district. The sheep, owned by Gavisiddappa Navalahalli, were grazing in a field when they were killed.

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Lightning strike kills 50 sheep in Telangana, India

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A tragic incident occurred when lightning struck during a sudden thunderstorm, resulting in the death of around 50 sheep belonging to a local shepherd, Bandi Mallaiah. The incident occurred at Renigunta village of Rajapet Mandal, Yadadri Bhongir district on Friday.

Lightning, accompanied by gales, struck without warning, causing severe damage. The estimated financial loss due to this incident is around Rs 3 lakh. Mallaiah expressed his grief over the sudden loss of his livestock, which were his primary source of livelihood.

He is now pleading with the government to come to his aid by providing compensation and support to help him recover from this devastating loss. The local community has also expressed sympathy and urged officials to take immediate action.