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Türkiye's central cities see heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures - 20 inches of snow

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© AAA drone shot of the forested area with pine trees in the Bozdağ region, Eskişehir, Türkiye, Nov. 24, 2024.
The arrival of snow and freezing temperatures across central and eastern Türkiye is marking a significant start to the winter season. From Kayseri in the Central Anatolia region to Niğde in the heart of Türkiye, several cities have been blanketed in snow, with freezing temperatures reaching as low as minus 5 degrees Celsius (23 degrees Fahrenheit). Snow has caused disruptions, but it also brought a sense of excitement as the season's first snowfall set the stage for winter weather.

In Kayseri, at the beginning of the evening, the snow quickly covered rooftops, cars, streets, and parks in the city. With temperatures dropping to minus 5 degrees Celsius, the local authorities worked swiftly to clear roads, especially in the mountainous areas surrounding the city. The snow also affected Erciyes Mountain, a popular ski resort that saw significant snowfall at its higher altitudes.

In Yozgat, by morning, the city center was completely covered in white, and road crews were out clearing the streets. Local residents, shared their excitement, stating that they were happy to see the first snow and hoped it would continue throughout the season.


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Landslide triggered by heavy rain kills 10, including children, in eastern Congo

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At least 10 people were killed, the majority children, and three others injured after a landslide triggered by heavy rains hit eastern Congo, a civil society group said Saturday.

The landslide in Kalehe territory in South Kivu province followed heavy rains overnight Friday, Delphin Birimbi, president of the Kalehe civil society group told reporters.

Reports said eight children were among the dead.

Birimbi said several houses were swept away and 31 others damaged.

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Phatthalung province in Thailand declared disaster zone amid severe flooding

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Severe flooding has hit several areas in the southern province of Phatthalung, prompting officials to declare disaster zones across four districts, affecting 15 subdistricts, 57 villages, and 12 communities. The heavy rainfall has led to both flood and wind disaster declarations, with urgent evacuations underway to move residents to safer areas.

Kongsakul Jantrach, acting governor of Phatthalung, convened a meeting with the provincial administration, disaster prevention and mitigation office, local government organisations, and military units to address the flooding crisis effectively. The meeting focused on the rapid response needed to mitigate the impact on affected communities.

Phatthalung, being a low-lying area, naturally receives water from the neighbouring districts of Srinagarindra and Kong Ra, exacerbating the flooding situation. Currently, six subdistricts, 42 villages, and 12 communities have reported significant distress due to the inundation.


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Storm Bert: Thousands of Irish homes without power and roads flooded

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Thousands of homes in Connemara are without power this morning after Storm Bert brought heavy wind and rain overnight.

Power outages are continuing to affect more than 3,300 homes, farms, and businesses in Galway, with almost all concentrated in the west of the county.

ESB Networks has said that further outages can be expected throughout the weekend as Storm Bert continues to dominate the weather cycle.

Galway County Council has reported a number of roads flooded across the county this morning, advising people not to travel during the red weather warning.


Cloud Lightning

Landslides and flooding in California amid record levels of rainfall

A mudslide as heavy rain falls near Healdsburg in California
© Noah BergerA mudslide as heavy rain falls near Healdsburg in California
California has been hit by record levels of rainfall, which has caused small landslides and flooding in the US state.

The storm on the west coast of America arrived earlier this week, killing two people and cutting of power to hundreds of thousands, mostly in the Seattle area, before its strong winds moved through northern California.

Santa Rosa, California, saw its wettest three-day period on record with about 12.5 inches of rain falling by Friday evening, according to the National Weather Service in the Bay Area.

Flooding closed part of the Pacific Coast Highway in Mendocino County and there was no estimate for when it would reopen, according to the California Department of Transportation.


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Storm Bert snow storm causes UK travel chaos as roads closed and trains cancelled

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Storm Bert is battering the country with strong winds, heavy rain and snow and ice with amber warnings coming into force bringing a "potential risk to life and property".

Travel is widely disrupted with roads closed and some train routes cancelled throughout Saturday with rail companies urging passengers to avoid travelling to certain areas.

Winds of up to 68mph have been recorded and 13cm of snow has fallen in some parts of the country on Saturday morning, a Met Office spokesperson said, while 38 flood alerts are in place across the UK.


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Storm Caetano causes disruption in France, most of which is under snow, ice and wind alerts

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Some 200,000 homes remain without power in France, and many roads are severely disrupted due to poor traffic conditions caused by storm Caetano. Details by Elitsa Gadeva.


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Second recent deluge triggers flash floods amid record rain in Singapore - 5 inches in 2 and a half hours - 51% of November rainfall

PUB said there was a flash flood in Wan Tho Avenue in Potong Pasir
© Lianhe ZaobaoPUB said there was a flash flood in Wan Tho Avenue in Potong Pasir
A massive afternoon deluge on Nov 22 triggered two flash floods and numerous flood risk warnings across the island in one of Singapore's heaviest downpours in 40 years.

Record rainfall fell in the northern part of Singapore, with two flash floods in Yishun and Potong Pasir that eased within 10 minutes, said national water agency PUB.

In a Facebook post, PUB said 127.7mm of rain was recorded between 2.15pm and 4.50pm in northern Singapore, which is more than half the average monthly rainfall in November.

PUB said: "This amount corresponds to 51 per cent of Singapore's average monthly rainfall in November, and lies within the top 1 per cent of maximum daily rainfall records since 1978."


Comment: Just 6 days prior: 43% of Singapore's average November rainfall fell in under 2 hours (4.2 inches)


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Flash flooding after sudden deluge hits a region of Queensland, Australia - nearly 4 INCHES of rain in just an HOUR

Heavy rain in Charleville has caused some flooding but the worst of the weather seems over.
© Murweh Shire CouncilHeavy rain in Charleville has caused some flooding
A regional Queensland town has been hit by flooding from severe thunderstorms with the state bracing for more wet weather.

The storms struck on Wednesday night with some areas reporting rainfall totals of close to 100mm in just an hour.

Lesdale, 700km west of Brisbane, had 92mm while nearby Charleville was soaked by 68mm.

A minor flood warning was issued for the Warrego River at Charleville after the sudden downpour.

Murweh Shire Mayor Shaun Radnedge said despite the heavy rain the levy bank and gully diversion were moving water to where it was supposed to be.

"The structure is keeping the town safe," he told AAP.


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Landslide amid heavy rain in Indonesia's central Java claims lives of 4 family members

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In Indonesia, four members of a family were killed after landslide hit their house in the province of Central Java. According to a preliminary report, the disaster took place in Bruno village in Purworejo regency on Tuesday afternoon amid heavy rain.

Muhammad Abdullah, mission coordinator for the region's search and rescue agency, told local media yesterday that rescue teams recovered three victims on Tuesday evening and the fourth yesterday morning. The victims have been taken to nearby hospitals for identification. He added that the region was lashed by heavy rain on Tuesday, triggering the landslide.

Indonesia frequently experiences hydrometeorological disasters during the rainy season. The country's National Disaster Management Agency data showed that as of November, the country has recorded more than 1,700 disaster events this year, over 1,000 of which were hydrometeorological disasters, including floods, landslides, and extreme weather.