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Best of the Web: Day 2 of the summer snowstorm in the European Alps - at least 30 inches of snow thus far

Julia Schneemann
SnowBrains
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 12:19 UTC
Obertauern saw 60cm of snow.
© @UnwetterFreaks XObertauern saw 60cm of snow.
More images are coming from European ski resorts in the northeastern Alps as the low-pressure system is moving across the European Alps. While so far only about 50-75 centimeters (20-30 inches) have fallen so far, the brunt of the snowstorm is yet to come. The next 24 hours are expected to be quite dramatic as 200mm of precipitation is forecast in some regions and 400mm over the next 48 hours.

It is expected that this will come down as snow above 1,000 meters (3,280 feet). Massive snow breakage, avalanches, and mudslides are to be expected in those regions. Remote mountain villages could be cut off for several days from the outside world and basic infrastructure, such as transportation, power, etc., is also under threat. Lower areas are anticipated to be at risk of flashfloods. Local authorities are expecting a century flood for regions in Eastern Europe.

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Massive waterspout over Pelješac Channel, Croatia as storms hit Dubrovnik

Mark Thomas
The Dubrovnik Times
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:56 UTC
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Storms once again rolled over Dubrovnik this afternoon, and one scene from the Pelješac Channel, between the island of Korčula and Pelješac was truly frightening.

A huge waterspout rose over the Adriatic Sea sweeping water into the air.

Waterspouts are the result of warm and cold air colliding, and they are usually followed by a storm. Thunder, wind—it looks extremely dangerous, and often is for those out at sea, but it's also a thrill to capture such a display of nature's power.

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Tsunami

Devastating floods hit south of Algeria leaving at least 6 people dead


apanews.net
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:30 UTC
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Torrential rains caused catastrophic flooding in southern Algeria over the weekend, leaving at least six people dead and several others missing. The unprecedented floods destroyed homes and vital infrastructure in the normally arid desert region.

Algeria's interior minister, Brahim Merad, described the situation as 'catastrophic' in a statement on state television. Civil defence and army personnel have been deployed to help with rescue efforts and to assist families trapped by the floods.

Since Saturday evening and Sunday morning, successive communiqués from the civil protection services have reported the rescue of dozens of people trapped by the waters in several Saharan provinces, including Béchar, Tindouf, Naama, Beni Abbes (south-west), Tamanrasset and Illizi (south-east).

The National Gendarmerie (a force under the Ministry of Defence) posted videos on its official Facebook page showing traffic disruption on several roads in the southern provinces due to flooding.


Comment: At least 18 dead amid flash floods sweeping various regions in Morocco - a years' worth of rain in 2 days

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Hurricane Francine: Nearly 400,000 without power in Louisiana as heavy rains cause flooding around New Orleans

Siladitya Ray
Forbes
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:22 UTC
Heavy rains from Hurricane Francine
© APHeavy rains from Hurricane Francine triggered widespread flooding across the New Orleans area early Thursday.
Hundreds of thousands of people in Louisiana remained without power and flooding was reported in the New Orleans area early Thursday, hours after Hurricane Francine slammed into the state's coastal region as a category 2 storm.

KEY FACTS

- The National Hurricane Center downgraded Francine to a Tropical Storm as it moved inland over Louisiana, bringing heavy rain to the state and its neighbors Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.

- A heavy downpour after the storm prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning for New Orleans and nearby Metairie and Kenner, which will remain in effect until Thursday morning.

- The Times-Picayune reported there was "widespread street flooding" in many neighborhoods across the city and nearby Jefferson Parish, while the police chief in Kenner said the city was facing its worst level of flooding since Hurricane Katrina.

- Authorities have urged residents of New Orleans to avoid driving on flooded roads until they are deemed safe in the morning.

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Tsunami

Floods, landslides affect many parts of Laos in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi


MENAFN
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:21 UTC
This handout photo taken and released on September 11, 2024 by Lao National Radio shows an aerial view of flood waters surrounding houses in Luang Namtha province, following heavy rains in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi.
© AFPThis handout photo taken and released on September 11, 2024 by Lao National Radio shows an aerial view of flood waters surrounding houses in Luang Namtha province, following heavy rains in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi.
Many parts of Laos have been affected by flooding and landslides, causing significant damage and leaving many residents stranded and severely affected.

Tropical storm Yagi has brought prolonged heavy rainfall, particularly impacting northern provinces, with Luang Namtha among the worst-affected areas, Xinhua news agency reported quoting Laos National Radio.

In Luang Namtha, homes were damaged, while personal belongings were lost. Many people shared videos and images through social media platforms, showing residents stranded in their homes and taking refuge on roofs to escape the rising waters. The province is experiencing significant river overflows from major water bodies. The rapid rise in water levels has resulted in widespread flooding, particularly in low-lying areas.

Local officials reported that villages, infrastructure, and essential services such as roads, telecommunications, electricity, and water supply have been severely disrupted.

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Deadly landslides, floods in storm-hit North Thailand, 6 people killed


Bangkok Post
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:02 UTC
Wat Phasukkaram
© Akitjaro BhikkhuWat Phasukkaram or Wat Mai Lung Khon in Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai is under floodwater. Thirty-eight people — including 4 monks, 8 novices and Buddhist devotees — have been unable to leave the compound. People living around the temple are also affected.
Persistent rain has caused rivers to overflow, flooding and landslides in the upper North, with six people confirmed killed and four injured.

In the northernmost province of Chiang Rai, disaster mitigation officials said there was heavy flooding in tambons Mae Sai, Wiang Pang Kham and Koh Chang in Mae Sai district. The floodwater was about one metre deep and flowing strongly.

People in flood-affected areas near the overflowing Sai River in Mae Sai district were advised to prepare for possible evacuation.

In Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Nong National Park, also in Mae Sai district, floodwater was pouring out of Tham Luang Cave, widely known as the site of the flooded cave rescue mission in 2018.

Among those trapped on the roof of his home by rising floodwaters in Mae Sai was Ekkapol Chantawong, the coach of the Wild Boars football team of Tham Luang fame. He told AFP he was drawing on his experience of six years ago to get through his latest ordeal.

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Nigeria floods affect one million people after dam collapse following heavy rains - 30 killed (UPDATE)


Al Jazeera
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:46 UTC
Houses are partially submerged
© Musa Ajit Borno/AP PhotosHouses are partially submerged following a dam collapse in Maiduguri, Nigeria, Tuesday, September 10, 2024
The collapse of a dam in northeast Nigeria has caused severe flooding, destroying thousands of homes and worsening a dire humanitarian crisis.

The flooding in Borno State has affected a million people, the state governor said on Wednesday, straining resources as authorities scramble to rescue residents and place them in temporary shelters.

Heavy rains had caused a dam to overflow on Tuesday, decimating a state-owned zoo and washing crocodiles and snakes into flooded communities.

Al Jazeera's Ahmed Idris, reporting from Maiduguri in Nigeria, said a "stream of people" are currently making their way out of areas covered by the floodwaters.

He said civilians have been searching in the water with limited diving equipment to save as many people as possible.

"We've seen dead bodies arriving," he said, adding that a successful rescue operation saw baby twins saved from the floodwaters and moved to safety.


Comment: Update September 12

Ripples Nigeria reports:
At least 30 people died and 400,000 others were displaced from their homes by this week's devastating flood in Borno State.

The spokesman for the National Emergency Management Agency ( NEMA), Ezekiel Manzo, disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday.

The flood which followed the collapse of the Alau Dam in Ngadda Rivers at the weekend forced residents to leave their homes in droves.

The state government on Tuesday warned the people of the state to beware of crocodiles, snakes and other deadly animals washed to communities by the flood.

Manzo said: "The death toll is 30.

The situation in Maiduguri is quite frightening."

Another NEMA official, Zubaida Umar, added:

"The flood has taken over around 40 percent of the entire city. People have been forced out of their homes and are scattered everywhere.

"From our statistics, we have 414,000 displaced people."


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Best of the Web: Hailstorms in Europe have increased 267% in the past five years: Chaucer insurance co.

Steve Evans
artemis.bm
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:53 UTC
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Climate change is seen as a driver of higher frequency of damaging hail storm events according to specialty re/insurer Chaucer, who highlights a 267% increase in European hail storms in the past five years.

Hail and other severe weather perils have been causing increasing amounts of insurance and reinsurance market loss over the last few years.

There have been repeated years of damaging hail impacts across countries such as France, Germany and Italy, some of which have driven losses through to the reinsurance layer of the industry.

It's the increasing frequency that has made these challenging in the space and like in the United States reinsurance capital has retrenched higher, to avoid more of these types of losses, while also providing less sideways or aggregate protection as well.

Having analysed the European Severe Weather Database, Chaucer said that the number of hailstorms has jumped 104% to 11,808 storms last year (year-ending June 30th 2024), up from 5,785 in 2022/23.
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Lightning

Lightning strike kills 2, injures 7 in Marilog, Philippines

Rhoda Grace Saron
Mindanao Times
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:21 UTC
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TWO INDIVIDUALS died while seven others sustained injuries following a bolt of lightning that struck a nipa hut around 1 p.m. in Sitio Mawato, Barangay Bantol, Marilog District, on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Captain Hazel Tuazon, the spokesperson of the Davao City Police Office, identified the deceased as Emma Ansang Bansilan, 49, both farmers and residents of Purok 1 of the same barangay.

The injured were identified as Arlyn Urayan Dalagma, 49, farmer, a resident of Purok 6, Malakiba (severely injured); Lito Genando Ansang, 60, farmer, a resident of Sitio Banayan, Barangay Malamba; Jerry Embac Ogaw, 44, farmer, a resident of Purok 6, Barangay Bantol

Rowena Ambit Larisa, 46, farmer, a resident of Purok 6, Barangay Bantol; Joel Cabanda Ansang, 30, farmer, a resident of Sitio Banayan, Barangay Malamba; Noeme Nord Altubar, 58, farmer, a resident of Purok 4-A Muslim Village, Brgy Bantol; Mila Cervantes Monoy, 20, farmer, a resident of Sitio Banuayan, Barangay Bantol.

Initial investigation revealed that the victims were harvesting rice when a sudden downpour forced them to seek shelter in the nipa hut owned by Lito Genado Ansang. While inside, a strong lightning bolt struck the shelter, injuring several people.

Two victims were declared dead on arrival by responding 911 personnel. The injured victims were transported to the Southern Philippines Medical Center.

Comment: On the same day a lightning strike also claimed 2 lives in Odisha, India while another bolt killed 3 in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

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2 teenagers killed by lightning strike in Madhya Pradesh, India


Deccan Herald
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:23 UTC
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© ReutersRepresentational picture of lightning strike
Two teenagers were killed, probably by a lightning strike, while playing on the terrace of a house in Mhow town of Madhya Pradesh's Indore district on Monday amid heavy rains, police said.

Kishanganj police station in-charge Kuldeep Khatri said as per preliminary information, the teenagers, Sarthak and Ankit, both aged 15, were playing on the terrace in the evening.

At around 5.30 pm, when it was raining heavily, house occupants heard a blast-like sound after which they rushed to the terrace. They found both of them lying severely injured, he said.

A police team along with an ambulance reached the spot and took the boys to the Mhow Civil Hospital, where doctors declared them dead, Khatri said. The police officer said it is suspected that a lightning struck the terrace.

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