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Best of the Web: 7 dead as heavy rains trigger floods in central Japan - 4.7 inches of rain per hour, the heaviest rate since records began (UPDATE)


The Straits Times
Sat, 21 Sep 2024 09:58 UTC
Vehicles partially submerged in flood waters amid heavy rain in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, on Sept 21.
© ReutersVehicles partially submerged in flood waters amid heavy rain in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, on Sept 21.
One person was killed and at least seven were missing on Sept 21, officials said, as "unprecedented" rains triggered floods and landslides in Japan's quake-hit region of Ishikawa, where authorities told tens of thousands to evacuate.

A dozen rivers in the region, on the west coast of central Japan that was hit by a large quake on New Year's Day, had burst their banks as at 11am (10am Singapore time), Land Ministry official Masaru Kojima said.

One person was killed, three people were missing and two people were seriously injured in Ishikawa, the region's government said in a statement, with two of the missing reportedly carried away by strong river currents.

Another four people, who were working for the land ministry to restore a road in Wajima, were also missing, ministry official Koji Yamamoto told AFP.

"About 60 people have been working to restore a road hit by the quake but a landslide occurred" on Sept 21 morning, he said.

"I asked (contractors) to check the safety of workers... but we are still unable to contact four people."


Comment: Update September 23

SKY News reports:
Seven people have died after heavy rain triggered landslides and floods in Japan, according to reports.

The conditions in the Ishikawa prefecture also left seven people missing as waters engulfed many homes, said public broadcaster NHK.

Some buildings were swept away by the overflowing rivers.

A house hangs over the banks of a river in Suzu
© APA house hangs over the banks of a river in Suzu.
Rescue workers are continuing to search for missing people in a number of towns and cities.

Several cities in the prefecture were issued with the highest alert level for heavy rain at the weekend.

In Suzu, the authorities said one person died and another was missing after being swept away in floodwaters.


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Massive waterspout on a lake in southern Turkey

DailyBuzzToday
YouTube
Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:37 UTC
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MASSIVE Waterspout on a Lake in Southern Turkey! Incredible Footage from Sunday!

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Giant hail hits the Sunshine Coast, Australia

Akash Upadhyay
cgnews24.com
Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:13 UTC
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Recently, the Sunshine Coast in Queensland experienced a severe weather event. Giant hailstones over 6 cm in diameter were reported, leading to significant concerns for residents. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued a warning for a very dangerous thunderstorm in the area. This situation has raised alarms and prompted many to take precautions.

What Happened on the Sunshine Coast?

On the afternoon of the storm, residents in the Sunshine Coast faced unexpected weather. Hailstones, some as large as tennis balls, fell from the sky. These large hailstones can cause severe damage to homes, cars, and vegetation. The intense storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, adding to the chaos.

Local authorities and meteorologists quickly alerted the community. Warnings were sent out through various channels to ensure everyone was aware of the dangers. It is crucial for residents to stay informed during such weather events.

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Eight persons, including school children killed in lightning strike in Chhattisgarh, India


New Indian Express
Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:45 UTC
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Eight persons, including some school children, were killed and one person was injured after being struck by lightning at a village in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district on Monday, police said.

The incident took place at around 1. 30 pm in Joratarai village under Somni police station area, they said.

After being alerted, senior administration and police officials rushed to the spot.

"As per preliminary information, eight persons, including some school children, died in the lightning strike.

Besides, one person was reported to be injured and was hospitalised," Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police Mohit Garg told PTI over phone.

Further details are awaited, he added. Garg and the district collector were on way to the village.

Earlier this month, seven men were killed and three were injured after they were struck by lightning in Balodabazar-Bhatapara district.

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One dead, farms flooded after heavy rains in southern regions of South Korea - 16.8 inches of rain in 2 days


bhaskarlive.in
Sun, 22 Sep 2024 13:47 UTC
Water volume in a local stream in Daejeon gets bigger due to heavy overnight rains, Saturday.
© YonhapWater volume in a local stream in Daejeon gets bigger due to heavy overnight rains, Saturday.
Heavy rains in southern regions left one dead and resulted in the flooding of farms, roads and houses and damage to cultural heritages, disaster authorities said on Sunday.

An 89-year-old man was found dead in a reservoir in Jangheung, South Jeolla Province, after falling into a drainage ditch near his home on Saturday, according to disaster safety officials as reported by Yonhap news agency.

The southwestern region was hit with torrential downpours, with Yeosu receiving up to 400 mm and Jangheung, Gangjin and Suncheon experiencing more than 300 mm of rainfall since Thursday.

More than 1,030 hectares of farmland in South Jeolla Province were damaged, while 300 tons of grain stored in Jangheung were flooded.

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Chad floods since July have killed 503, with 1.7 million affected


Arab News
Sat, 21 Sep 2024 12:47 UTC
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Severe flooding in Chad since July has claimed 503 lives and affected around 1.7 million since July, the United Nations said Saturday in its latest assessment of the disaster.

The floods have also destroyed 212,111 houses, flooded 357,832 hectares (885,000 acres) of fields and drowned 69,659 heads of cattle, said the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Chad.

All of the country's provinces had been hit, Chad's water and energy minister Marcelin Kanabe Passale told journalists Saturday morning, warning of more trouble to come.

"The waters of the Logone and Chari rivers have reached a critical height likely to cause obvious serious flooding in the coming days," Passale said.


Comment: Related to the flooding in the region: Thunderstorms are bringing unprecedented greening to the southern Sahara desert

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Thunderstorms are bringing unprecedented greening to the southern Sahara desert

Tamsin Green
Weatherandradar.co.uk
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:06 UTC
Thunderstorms have been ongoing in the region for days now.
Thunderstorms have been ongoing in the region for days now.
After an unusual influx of heavy rain and thunderstorms in recent days, parts of the Sahara are changing colour and turning green.

Satellite imagery below displays vegetation blooming, with its southern extent creeping further northward into the arid desert, particularly when observing the change between September 2023 and September 2024.

Since mid-July, the ITCZ has shifted further north, more so than usual, pushing thunderstorms into the southern Sahara, as noticeable on the WeatherRadar above.

This shift in the ITCZ may also impact the rest of the Atlantic hurricane season, with a northward shift in the ITCZ thunderstorms also displacing the usual location of atmospheric waves that travel westwards from Africa into the Atlantic, a key ingredient for the birth of tropical systems.

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© NASA MODISGreen vegetation creeping northward in the Sahara on September 13th 2024.
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At least 4 waterspouts seen off the coast of Malta

James Cummings
Times of Malta
Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:04 UTC
Waterspouts Spotted As Heavy Rain Intensifies Across The Island
Waterspouts spotted as heavy rain intensifies across the island
Waterspouts were spotted around the country on Friday amid scattered showers and heavy downpours in some localities.

Video footage sent to Times of Malta shows at least four waterspouts of different sizes across Marsascala and off the coasts of Mellieħa and Sliema.

The videos shows columns of rotating wind similar in appearance to the dense, dark storm clouds above stretching down from the sky.

In Mellieħa and Sliema, the waterspouts can be faintly seen throwing up water into the air as they intersect the surface of the sea below while in the footage shot in Marsascala, only the top of a waterspout is visible above the skyline.

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Heavy flooding and storms wash away cars in Guatemala

Disasters79
YouTube
Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:28 UTC
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Heavy rain in Escuintla, heavy flooding and storms washed away cars in Guatemala today.

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Heavy rain and floods in Trabzon, Türkiye


raillynews.com
Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:22 UTC
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The rainfall, which continues intermittently throughout the province, has turned into a downpour, especially in the Arsin, Araklı and Sürmene districts. As a result of this heavy rainfall, the flow of streams increased and some rivers overflowed.

Roads were flooded due to the floods, and houses and workplaces on the ground floors of buildings were flooded. Landslides that occurred here and there caused some roads in these three districts to collapse.

Teams from relevant institutions such as the State Hydraulic Works (DSİ), Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD) and municipalities continue their work with construction equipment in the problematic areas.

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