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Violent wave of bad weather hits Northern Italy with exceptional hail

George Brown
meteogiornale.it
Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:38 UTC
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Cuneo, Italy.
A violent wave of adverse weather hit Northern ⁤Italy on August 26, ‌2024, bringing intense downpours and‌ extraordinarily large hail, with particular repercussions on the Lombardy region.

The effects ⁣of ‍this extreme weather event were devastating, with numerous floods and severe⁢ disruptions for ‌the population. The province of ⁣Brescia was among the hardest hit areas, suffering significant damage due to unusually large hailstorms. Cars, structures, and crops were severely damaged.

In particular, valuable crops were⁢ seriously compromised, with negative‌ impacts on the local economy.

Even Malpensa Airport experienced considerable problems: a heavy hailstorm caused water infiltration, ⁤leading ⁣to further difficulties ⁢and flight delays, with numerous inconveniences for passengers. This ‌extreme weather event adds ⁤to a series ‍of similar phenomena that have hit Italy in recent months, demonstrating a clear trend towards increasingly unstable and dangerous climatic conditions.

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Tsunami

Dam bursts because of heavy rainfall in war-torn Sudan killing 60

Kalkidan Yibeltal
BBC
Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:29 UTC
© AFP"Everything was swept away" in one area, according to a local resident
At least 60 people have been killed after a dam burst because of heavy rainfall in war-torn Sudan.

Search operations are currently underway, but there are fears that the death toll could be even higher.

The Arbat dam has a capacity of 25 million cubic metres, and is the main source of drinking water for the coastal city of Port Sudan, where the military government is based.

After being ravaged by 16 months of civil war, Sudan is now experiencing torrential rains and floods that have killed dozens and forced tens of thousands from their homes.

The collapse of the dam in Red Sea state is one of the worst incidents, washing away farms and villages downstream.

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Arrow Down

Alaska landslide after heavy rain kills one person and injures three


Guardian
Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:05 UTC
One person was killed and three others were injured in a landslide that prompted a mandatory evacuation in the Alaska city of Ketchikan, authorities said .
© Anna Laffrey/Ketchikan Daily NewsOne person was killed and three others were injured in a landslide that prompted a mandatory evacuation in the Alaska city of Ketchikan, authorities said .
A landslide in the Alaska city of Ketchikan killed one person and injured three others while prompting a mandatory evacuation, authorities said.

Three people were taken to Ketchikan medical center after the landslide, which struck at about 4pm local time on Sunday. It also damaged homes and infrastructure, the Ketchikan gateway borough and city officials said in a joint statement on Sunday.

The Alaska governor, Mike Dunleavy, declared an emergency for Ketchikan. The borough mayor, Rodney Dial, and the city mayor, Dave Kiffer, issued a separate emergency declaration.

"Friends, [it] is with a heavy heart we relay that a landslide in the city has taken a life, caused several injuries, damaged homes and impacted our community," Dial said in the statement.


Comment: ABC News reports:
Ketchikan received over 2.5 inches of rainfall over this weekend, and higher elevations in the Ketchikan Range reported 5 to 9 inches of rain.

Too much rain at once after a drier period can cause a landslide.


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Cloud Precipitation

Hone upgraded to hurricane, state of emergency declared in Hawaii - flash flooding after 18 inches of rain dumped (UPDATE)

Dillon Fuhrman
kyma.com
Sun, 25 Aug 2024 17:48 UTC
An image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Tropical Storm Hone as it continues to track to the west toward the Hawaiian Islands, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024
An image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Tropical Storm Hone as it continues to track to the west toward the Hawaiian Islands, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024
Hone was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane and is swirling closer to Hawaii's Big Island Sunday.

As of 2:00am Hawaii Standard Time, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) said the storm's maximum sustained winds had increased to 80 mph and that hone was centered roughly 115 miles south-southwest of Hilo, or 265 miles southeast of Honolulu.

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Hawaii Island and residents could see 6 to 12 inches of rain.

Hone is also forecast to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents.

Governor Josh Green proclaimed a state of emergency Saturday that was expected to be in effect through Monday.

Comment: Update August 26

The New York Post reports:
Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Hone sparked flash flooding on Hawaii's Big Island on Sunday, August 25.

Footage taken by X user @RenoMakani shows water gushing down the Mamalahoa Highway.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning for the Big Island, with reports of road closures due to rising waters.





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Tornado2

Magnificent waterspout sighted off Great Nicobar Island, India

Tarun Karthick
Nicobar Times
Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:42 UTC
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A stunning fair weather waterspout was observed near Campbell Bay in Great Nicobar Island this morning, captivating onlookers at around 10:40 AM. The waterspout, estimated to be about 6-7 kilometres south of the breakwater at Campbell Bay, provided a rare spectacle for the local community.

A waterspout is a rotating column of air that forms over a body of water, typically appearing as a funnel-shaped cloud in contact with both the water and a cloud above. Waterspouts are classified into two types: fair weather (non-tornadic) waterspouts and tornadic waterspouts. The former is more common and less intense, forming through a distinct five-part life cycle: the appearance of a dark spot on the water surface, the development of a spiral pattern, the formation of a spray ring, the emergence of a visible condensation funnel, and finally, the dissipation of the vortex. Most waterspouts, despite their dramatic appearance, do not actually suck up water.

While waterspouts are not uncommon in tropical and subtropical regions, they are rarely spotted so close to inhabited areas in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Today's sighting near Campbell Bay offered a unique and awe-inspiring experience for those fortunate enough to witness it.

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Tsunami

Indonesia flash flood sweeps away buildings, leaves 19 dead (UPDATE)


Daily Sabah
Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:45 UTC
This aerial view shows rescue teams and residents searching for victims buried in mud after a flashflood hit the village of Rua located at the foot of Mount Gamalama, in Ternate, North Maluku.
© AFPThis aerial view shows rescue teams and residents searching for victims buried in mud after a flashflood hit the village of Rua located at the foot of Mount Gamalama, in Ternate, North Maluku.
Torrential rains caused a flash flood on Indonesia's eastern Ternate Island, sweeping away residential areas and leaving 13 people dead on Sunday, officials said.

The deluges cut off the main road and access to the village of Rua in North Maluku province, the most hard-hit area, and buried dozens of houses and buildings under the mud. Search and rescue teams worked with locals to recover the bodies and look for those still missing.

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency says high-intensity rain is still possible in the Ternate City area and its surroundings in the coming days. Local authorities advised residents to remain vigilant and heed instructions in case of further flooding.

Heavy rains cause frequent landslides and flash floods in Indonesia where millions live in mountainous areas and near floodplains.

AP


Comment: Update August 27

Vietnam Investment Review reports:
Nineteen people were killed, and seven injured in Indonesia's North Maluku province one August 26 after flash floods and landslides struck the locality a day earlier, authorities said.

According to the Disaster Management and Mitigation Office in the province, the bodies of the 19 victims had been discovered, while rescue work has been accelerated with the support of heavy machinery.

The disasters also damaged houses and infrastructure.

The local administration declared a 14-day emergency status in the disaster-affected areas to facilitate the relief efforts.


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Waterspout spotted near South Padre Island, Texas

Mia Morales
ValleyCentral.com
Sat, 24 Aug 2024 12:04 UTC
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A waterspout was spotted near South Padre Island on Saturday morning.

ValleyStormTeam Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale said conditions have changed, allowing waterspouts to form off and along our shore.

He added that they are mostly harmless, but people should always avoid their path on water and land.

According to the National Weather Service, tropical funnel clouds and landspouts are possible on Saturday due to light winds and increased tropical moisture, making conditions favorable for them to form.

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Cloud Precipitation

11 dead, 14 missing after heavy rains trigger floods in China


NDTV
Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:37 UTC
Over 50,000 people had been evacuated in Huludao
Over 50,000 people had been evacuated in Huludao
Eleven people have been killed and 14 more are missing after heavy rain in recent days lashed China's northeastern province of Liaoning, state broadcaster CCTV reported Friday.

"On the evening of August 23, a press conference was held in Huludao City, Liaoning Province on flood prevention and control and disaster relief," CCTV reported.

At the press conference, it was announced that "this round of heavy rainfall caused extremely serious damage to Huludao City, especially Jianchang County and Suizhong County. Roads, electricity, communications, houses, crops, etc. were severely affected.

"After several rounds of checking households and persons, it was found that the disaster has caused 10 deaths with 14 people missing," CCTV said, adding that an official also died "while saving people".

The report stated that "all-out search and rescue efforts are underway for missing persons".

State media reported Thursday that over 50,000 people had been evacuated in Huludao, due to heavy rains that had persisted over several days.

AFP

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"Massive" waterspout spotted as sun rises in Greece


CTV News
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:27 UTC
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Video shows a "massive" waterspout on the horizon in Greece.

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Two giant waterspouts are spotted over the sea in Italy's Fregene

ClickHeart TV 6
YouTube
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:17 UTC
Two giant waterspouts are spotted over the sea in Italy's Fregene amid ferocious summer storms.
Two giant waterspouts seen over the sea in Italy's Fregene.
Two giant waterspouts are spotted over the sea in Italy's Fregene amid ferocious summer storms. A twister over the sea is believed to have hit the Bayesian superyacht with billionaire Mike Lynch as it was anchored...

Terrifying videos show giant waterspouts lashing Italian coastlines on the same day as Bayesian yacht disaster as experts reveal Med has been 'turned into petrol' by wave of searing 40C heatwaves

Violent storms and freak tornadoes have lashed Italy in recent days - claiming at least one life and leaving a wake of destruction along the country's southern coast.

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