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Severe flooding in Israel amidst heavy rainfall

Disasters79
YouTube
Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:49 UTC
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As heavy rainfall continues to pummel Israel, severe flooding has ravaged the occupied territories, with alarming footage capturing the unfolding crisis in Sakhnin. The unrelenting downpours have pushed various regions, such as Nahariya in northern Israel, into a state of emergency due to flooding. Streets in Sakhnin and kafr Manda have succumbed to complete submersion under the deluge of floodwaters, amplifying the severity of the situation.

The weather chaos intensifies as heavy rain drenches Carmel and a storm engulfs the settlement of Yuval near Karmiel. Western Galilee witnesses relentless rainfall interspersed with heavy hail in Nahariya, adding to the meteorological unpredictability. Moreover, Afula experiences the onset of hail, signaling the erratic nature of the weather patterns. The storm's onset is meticulously documented from the road connecting Yuval and Ashar, providing a glimpse into the tumultuous conditions gripping the region.

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Flash floods hits the city of Santa Marta, Colombia on October 31

Francy Agudelo
infobae.com
Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:27 UTC
Several vehicles were swept
© Alter_Caribe/XSeveral vehicles were swept in the city
The Halloween celebration ended in an emergency for thousands of citizens of Santa Marta due to the torrential downpours that fell on the city.

After several hours of heavy rain, the damage caused began to be known; authorities reported flooding, problems with the city's sewage system, car slides and even some damage to homes.

The mayor of Santa Marta, Carlos Pineda, reported that neighborhoods such as San Fernando were one of the most affected sectors. In the area, several objects and vehicles were swept away by an avalanche of stones and mud, in addition to several cars that were damaged by the strong pressure of the water.

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Water up to the windows: Heavy rain in Iraq brings major cities to a standstill

Sinan Mahmoud
The National
Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:36 UTC
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Heavy rainfall disrupted life across Iraq on Sunday, prompting authorities to close workplaces and schools nationwide.

Schools and offices were shut as severe flooding overwhelmed infrastructure in cities such as Baghdad. There were reports of water being up to some windows of homes amid downpours.

The rain, which started on Thursday, is expected to continue through the week, with forecasts predicting a drop in temperature. The Meteorological Authority said that the weather on Monday may be clear or partly cloudy in the central and northern regions, with a chance of rain and thunder.

It will probably be cloudy in the southern parts with a chance of light rains. Temperatures will drop in the central and northern areas.

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Barcelona airport and highways hit by flooding


BBC
Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:25 UTC
A car stranded in flood waters in the Barcelona suburb of Castelldefels after torrential rain
© AFPA car stranded in flood waters in the Barcelona suburb of Castelldefels after torrential rain struck Catalonia.
Flash flooding hit some areas around Barcelona, less than a week after devastating floods in Valencia.

It comes as Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) placed part of the north-eastern Catalonia region on red alert for torrential rain, with its capital experiencing flooding on Monday morning.

Video shows a flooded terminal inside El Prat airport and partially submerged cars on a highway.

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Football match turns deadly as lightning strike kills player in Huancayo, Peru (video)


kathimerini.com
Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:50 UTC
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A local football tournament in the Peruvian city of Huancayo ended in heartbreak as lightning struck the field, killing one player and leaving another in critical condition. The tragic incident occurred recently when an electrical storm swept over the stadium mid-game.

Defender Hugo de la Cruz was fatally struck on the field, while goalkeeper Juan Choca Yakta remains in intensive care, fighting for his life. Three other players were also injured in the incident but are reportedly in stable condition.

The match had started as scheduled, despite storm warnings, with players and spectators alike focused on the intense competition. However, as lightning began to flash across the sky, the game carried on—a decision that would prove devastating moments later.
Witnesses described the harrowing scene, with players and fans scrambling for safety as lightning struck the field. The tragic event has since raised questions about safety protocols and the decision to proceed with the match despite visible signs of danger.

Watch the shocking video here:

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Lightning strike kills 14 children at Uganda refugee camp

Wedaeli Chibelushi
BBC
Sun, 03 Nov 2024 13:20 UTC
Palabek refugee camp is home to more than 80,000 people
© OxfamPalabek refugee camp is home to more than 80,000 people
A lighting strike at a refugee camp in Uganda had killed 14 people, police say.

They say the victims were attending a church service on Saturday evening when the lightning struck. Another 34 people were injured.

An official told local radio that all those who died were children.

The incident occurred at Palabek Refugee Settlement in the north-west of the country. The area has recently seen heavy rains with thunder and lightning.

Palabek Refugee Settlement is home to more than 80,000 refugees and asylum seekers, according to the UN's refugee agency. Many are from neighbouring South Sudan.

Four years ago, lightning killed 10 children in the city of Arua, also in north-western Uganda.

The children were struck while taking a break from a game of football.
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Norway hit by floods and landslides following overnight storms


Yahoo! News
Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:56 UTC
Overflowing river hits bridge in southern Norway
Overflowing river hits bridge in southern Norway
Overnight storms have triggered floods and landslides in south-western Norway, local media reported on Friday, the latest country in Europe to be hit by severe weather.

The rainfall subsided on Friday morning, meteorologist Julie Solsvik Vågane told broadcaster NRK, but flood and landslide warnings remain in place.

So far no one has been reported missing or injured due to the storms, according to police.

Access to the town of Odda - home to some 5,000 people some 60 kilometres south-east of Bergen - was cut off on Friday morning after a bridge collapsed. All other access roads to the town were closed due to the storms.

The mayor of Odda described the situation as "dramatic" when speaking to news agency NTB on Thursday evening.

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Swathes of Cyprus battered by storms


Cyprus Mail
Sat, 02 Nov 2024 12:06 UTC
Fallen trees in Paphos
Fallen trees in Paphos
Large swathes of Cyprus were battered by storms on Saturday afternoon and Saturday night, with strong winds felling trees and heavy rain sending water cascading down roads across the island.

Electricity was cut off in 13 villages and suburbs in the Limassol district on Saturday, with some areas not being reconnected until the early hours of Sunday morning, while similar difficulties were suffered by numerous villages and suburbs in Paphos.

Fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said a total of 54 callouts were received on Saturday, most of which concerned matters such as trees falling into roads or requests for rainwater to be pumped away.

Meanwhile, in the Paphos district village of Konia, the fire brigade were called to rescue two people who were trapped inside vehicles on a flooded road, while it is estimated that 40 properties in the Paphos district suffered flooding.

Elsewhere, metal objects were blown onto the motorway linking Paphos and Limassol, and landslides were reported near the villages of Pedoulas and Kampos.

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Storm Trami floodwaters near rooftops in central Vietnam - 17 inches of rainfall in 24 hours - 12 killed (UPDATED)

Vo Thanh
VnExpress.net
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:26 UTC
Floodwaters in the Kien Giang River have reached rooftop levels in Loc Thuy and An Thuy communes, Le Thuy District, causing widespread damage.
Floodwaters in the Kien Giang River have reached rooftop levels in Loc Thuy and An Thuy communes, Le Thuy District, causing widespread damage.
As of Monday afternoon, over 28,340 households in Quang Binh have been affected by the flooding, with 15,800 households in Le Thuy District, 11,540 in Quang Ninh District, and 1,000 in Dong Hoi City.

The floods have isolated 58 villages.

Floodwaters have submerged 84 locations along the province's roadways, including five points on National Highway 1, where flood depths have reached up to 60 cm. An 800-meter stretch of the Ho Chi Minh Highway, runs from the north to the south of Vietnam, passing through Truong Thuy Commune in Le Thuy District is also underwater, with the deepest point reaching 80 cm.

This marks the second major flood to hit Quang Binh, home to world's largest cave Son Doong, in the last four years, following a similar incident in October 2020.

Le Thuy, in southern Quang Binh, is the hardest hit, with over 15,800 homes submerged.


Comment: Update October 31

VnExpress reports:
12 dead, thousands evacuated amid widespread flooding in Vietnam's central province

Flooding triggered by heavy rains from Storm Trami and a cold spell has claimed 12 lives, injured seven, sunk five ships, and flooded 34,000 homes in Quang Binh Province.

According to authorities in the central province, as of Thursday, Le Thuy District reported seven deaths, Quang Ninh District four, and Dong Hoi City one. Among the injured, five are from Le Thuy and two from Quang Ninh.

By Thursday afternoon, floodwaters had receded in some residential areas, but at the Kien Giang River station in Le Thuy, water levels remained at 2.35 meters. More than 1,500 homes in Le Thuy and Quang Ninh districts remain submerged, with one village still isolated.

Over the past four days, intense rains and flooding have forced the evacuation of over 9,290 families and submerged nearly 34,500 homes across the province, with Le Thuy District suffering the heaviest damage, affecting nearly 20,000 homes.


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Extreme hailstorms in Saudi Arabia

EXTREME WEATHER
YouTube
Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:35 UTC
Snow blankets northern Saudi region
© SPASnow blankets northern Saudi region of Al Jouf
Intense hailstorms hit Saudi Arabia, creating inconvenience and many floods, "everything was whitewashed as if it had snowed very heavily"!!

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