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River Lambro overflows its banks after torrential rain in Milan, Italy

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The Seveso river's anti-flood storage tank was activated while the Lambro river overflowed its banks early on Thursday due to torrential rain in Milan and in the Lombardy region.

Local authorities said an estimated 35-40 millimetres of rain had fallen since 3 in the morning in Italy's financial capital.

The park around the Lambro river was flooded and two communities living in the area were evacuated.

The weather is expected to improve in the afternoon, according to forecasts.


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Tornado outbreak spawns from Hurricane Milton as funnel clouds swirl in South Florida

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© FOX WeatherA look at the tornado threat in Florida on Wednesday, October 9, 2024
More than 80 Tornado Warnings had already been issued as of Wednesday afternoon. The NWS Miami office has broken its record for the most Tornado Warnings issued in a single day.

A dangerous tornado outbreak has emerged from the outer bands of Hurricane Milton, posing a significant threat to Florida as the massive storm approaches.

More than 80 Tornado Warnings had already been issued as of Wednesday afternoon. This comes following the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center's (SPC) issuance of a Tornado Watch for parts of Central and South Florida.

The NWS Miami office has broken its record for the most Tornado Warnings issued in a single day, with more than 40 issued as of Wednesday afternoon. The previous record for that office was set during Hurricane Ian.

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Several waterspouts form over Lake Ontario

A waterspout was seen forming over Lake Ontario Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.
© Andrew VowlesA waterspout was seen forming over Lake Ontario Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. This picture was taken in Greece.
Several waterspouts were spotted over Lake Ontario this morning as cold air continued to pour over the warm waters of the lake.

These storms helped trigger a marine warning as waterspouts can cause major problems for boaters along the water.

These waterspouts paired with several showers that passed along Lake Ontario and dumped heavy rain over Oswego County.


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Careful, talk of 'weather modification' could be a trap

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Last week, category 4 Hurricane Helene hit the eastern coast of North America causing massive flooding and devastation across the region, leaving people stranded and homeless.

This week, Hurricane Milton - a category five hurricane - is predicted to hit Florida's west coast after forming in the Gulf of Mesico and moving eastwards.

Two such storms in less than ten days have fueled online talk of "Weather modification" from Republican politicians and alternate media personalities:



Personally, I see reason to be cautious here.

Comment:

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At least three killed as floods swamp Thailand's Chiang Mai

At Least Three Killed as Floods Swamp Thailand’s Chiang Mai
At Least Three Killed as Floods Swamp Thailand’s Chiang Mai
At least three people have been killed after flash floods swamped Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai.

The city, a popular tourist destination, was inundated by torrential rain as the Ping River swelled to 5.30 metres (17.4 feet), its highest level in 50 years, on Saturday night. The river runs along the eastern edge of the city,

Residents were forced to wade through thigh-high brown waters, and some tourists evacuated from their hotels in trucks. Some shops were forced to close, while the central train station was shut after floodwaters poured inside. Train services to the city were also suspended.

Saritdet Charoenchai, a public health official, said that three people had been killed, including a 44-year-old man who was electrocuted and a 33-year-old woman who died in a mudslide.

More than 80 people have moved into shelters, he said, as almost a dozen medical centres were closed due to the high water.


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Devastating storm, flash flood in the town of Podgora, Croatia

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The Croatian coastal town of Podgora was hit by a severe storm on Saturday afternoon, during which an astonishing 143 litres of rain per square metre fell in just over an hour.

On the third day of the Mediterranean cyclone, the most unstable weather conditions affected the Dalmatian region, with the strongest impact recorded south of Makarska.

While heavy thunderstorms and even hail hit various parts of the region, the town of Podgora has suffered the most damage.

According to Dalmacija Danas, the rain continues to pour, and all available firefighting units are on the ground.

Floodwaters have engulfed streets, courtyards, basements, and promenades. Unofficial reports suggest that floodwaters even swept several cars into the sea.


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7 die as flood situation worsens in Sherpur, Bangladesh

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The flood situation in Sherpur district has deteriorated due to the heavy rains coupled with onrush of upstream water from the hilly regions, claiming the lives of seven people and affecting more than 200 villages in 28 unions under five upazilas of the district.

Besides, over 1.5 lakh people have become stranded due to the flood in five upazilas- Sherpur Sadar, Nalitabari, Jhinaigati, Nokla and Sreebardi. Upstream water from India's Meghalaya has continued to inundate lowland areas.

Army, police, fire service and local volunteers have continued rescue operations in the affected areas.

Crops, livestock, poultry, and homes were destroyed, leaving many farmers devastated. Roads remained submerged or damaged, causing suffering to residents.

The local administration designated schools as temporary shelters.

Control rooms were set up, and separate teams were coordinating relief efforts.


Comment: 2 days earlier: 3 million stranded as flood hits eight districts of Bangladesh - at least 8 killed


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Storm flood kills man in western Greece

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A man was swept away and killed by a flood in western Greece on Saturday after torrential rains driven by Storm Cassandra lashed the region, state-run media reported.

News outlet ertnews.gr said the 52-year-old man was found on Saturday afternoon about six kilometres (nearly four miles) away from his post as a guard near the village of Stratos.

It said he was thought to have been swept away by the rushing waters of the torrent.

Cassandra also flooded the old city of Corfu and forced an Aegean Airlines flight heading for that western island to return to Athens.


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10 dead, no connectivity, flash floods cause devastation in Meghalaya, India

Incessant rainfall has triggered multiple landslides, mudslides and flash floods across Garo Hills.
Incessant rainfall has triggered multiple landslides, mudslides and flash floods across Garo Hills.
Santa N Marak, 57, was working in a kitchen with her 28-year-old daughter Moralistic Marak when a fatal landslide struck Koinadubi in Dalu village on Friday morning, leading to her death. Moralistic was injured and admitted to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Dalu. Incessant rainfall has triggered multiple landslides, mudslides and flash floods across the Garo Hills region in Meghalaya, claiming 10 lives and leaving several others injured.

The natural calamity has also caused infrastructure loss with wooden bridges being washed away, houses damaged and road connectivity from Dalu to Baghmara and other places completely cut off.

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma reviewed the flood situation in the morning and directed the district administrations to seek any assistance from the government and ensure relief work is carried out in the affected areas.


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Heavy rains, landslides claim 37 lives in northern Ethiopia

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At least 37 people have died due to ongoing heavy rains in northern Ethiopia, where landslides and flooding have devastated the region, an official said Monday.

Around 731 livestock were swept away in the Wagkhmra zone of the Amhara region, according to Mihiret Melaku, head of the Zonal Disaster Prevention and Food Security Coordination Office, who spoke to a local FM station.

Melaku also said that floods and landslides destroyed 277 farmers' homes, according to the Addis Standard.

Landslides have claimed over 500 lives since July in the Horn of Africa nation.