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China's Three Gorges Dam on flood alert as rain batters megacity Chongqing - 10.6 inches of rainfall in a day - 6 people dead

The death toll from heavy rain in southwest China’s Chongqing municipality has risen to six, according to local authorities.
© XinhuaThe death toll from heavy rain in southwest China’s Chongqing municipality has risen to six, according to local authorities.
Devastating rains have struck Chongqing municipality in southwest China with the Three Gorges Dam on high alert for a new round of flooding.

Six people deaths had been recorded as a result of heavy rainfall in Chongqing's Dianjiang county as of Thursday. State broadcaster CCTV said four people had been killed by "geological disasters" and the other two had drowned.

The rainfall in Dianjiang reached a record single-day high of 269.2mm (10.6 inches), affecting more than 40,000 people.

CCTV said it had damaged nearly 1,800 hectares (4,448 acres) of crops, and caused direct economic losses of around 82 million yuan (US$11.3 million).

On Thursday the Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters in Chongqing raised the flood emergency response to Level 3 for 14 districts and counties and the geological disaster alert to Level 3 for nine areas. The alerts are part of a four-tier system in which Level 1 is the most severe.


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More than 60 people missing after two buses swept into river by landslide caused by heavy rain in Nepal

The accident took place in the central district of Chitwan
© AFPThe accident took place in the central district of Chitwan
Vehicles swept off highway by landslide caused by rains, with three survivors rescued after they swam to safety.

Two buses carrying more than 60 people were swept by a landslide into a rain-swollen river in Nepal, with three survivors rescued after swimming to safety.

The vehicles, carrying at least 65 people between them, were swept off the Narayanghat-Mugling highway near Simaltar, about 120km (75 miles) west of the capital, Kathmandu, early on Friday.

Government administrator Khima Nanada Bhusal said the three survivors, who reportedly jumped into the Trishuli river and swam to the banks, were taken by residents to a nearby hospital, where they are now being treated.

Authorities mobilised the military and police to search for the missing passengers but the continuous rain was making rescue efforts difficult with landslides blocking the route leading to the area in several places, said Bhusal.

Police spokesman Dan Bahadur Karki said there were 41 people in the first bus travelling from Kathmandu to Gaur, while the second from Birgunj to Kathmandu had 24 passengers. It is thought that more may have boarded en route.


Cloud Lightning

Lightning strike kills 2 bikers in Cavite, Philippines

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A lightning strike Thursday killed two bicycle riders in General Trias City, Cavite, authorities said.

The Region 4A police said "Gerald" and "Renzo" were cycling amid heavy rains and thunderstorms when lightning struck them around 3:30 p.m. in Barangay Tapia.

Rescuers rushed the victims to the hospital, but they were declared dead on arrival from severe burns.

Cloud Precipitation

Record-breaking rainfall wreaks havoc on Montreal roads

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Some drivers had to abandon their cars during the afternoon commute on Wednesday after Montreal was soaked in a heavy, record-breaking downpour of rain that wreaked havoc on the roads.

The Decarie was one of the roadways that were partially closed during the rainfall, turning the expressway into a lake. Some drivers braved the deluge of rain and plowed through it while others got their vehicles stuck in the floodwaters.

The Decarie was closed between Côte-Saint-Luc Road and Highway 40 due to "water accumulation," according to the Transports Quebec 511 X account, before it was reopened several hours later.


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Lightning strikes kill 38 in India's Uttar Pradesh state in 24 hours

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At least 38 people have been killed across Uttar Pradesh state due to lightning during the last 24 hours, Indian media reported on Thursday.

The deaths have been reported as the state grapples with flooding, which brought normal life to a standstill.

With 11 deaths, Pratapgarh accounted for the most fatalities due to lighting strikes, followed by seven in Sultanpur, six in Chandauli, five in Mainpuri, four in Prayagraj, one each in Auraiya, Deoria, Hathras, Varanasi and Siddharthnagar. Dozens of people have suffered burn injuries as well.

In Pratapgarh, the deaths happened in five different regions and the bodies were sent for postmortem.

Comment: In the same state on the day prior: Lightning bolts kill 10, injures over 20 in Uttar Pradesh, India


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Another flash flood causes gas leaks in Ruidoso, New Mexico - evacuation order again in place

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Village officials posted on social media stating that the flooding has caused multiple gas leaks.

"Please stay away from gas smells and report the issue to Zia Natural Gas," the village added.

Officials with the Village of Ruidoso are ordering residents of Cedar Creek, Upper Canyon, Brady Canyon, Paradise Canyon, Hull, and areas near Rio Ruidoso to evacuate due to flash flood warnings.

"Please do not try to protect your property or gather your belongings," the village stated on social media. "Get out and move to higher ground IMMEDIATELY!"

The area is under a flash flood emergency until 4 PM.


Comment: At the end of the month prior: Ruidoso in New Mexico issues evacuation order for flooding


Cloud Precipitation

Local laments damage as huge hail pounds French village

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Golf ball sized hail battered central France yesterday, July 9.

The violent hailstorm lasted for about 15 minutes, according to Yanik Martin who posted the video.

Second tier warnings have been placed on the storms which are expected to continue tomorrow, July 11. Credit: Yanik Martin via Storyful


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Powerful waterspout strikes Boracay Island, Philippines

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On July 2, 2024, visitors to Boracay Island, Philippines, were taken aback as a long, powerful waterspout appeared over the water, lingering for nearly 10 minutes.

Arvie Jay Quives, who captured the phenomenon on video, described the experience as both scary and shocking. "We were having a good time when we heard someone shouting, and then we saw it," Quives recounted.


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'Dragon absorbing water' waterspout spotted in southern China

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A huge waterspout appeared on the sea's surface near Weizhou Island in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

The water column connected the sea to the clouds, attracting many tourists and residents to watch.

Commonly referred to as a 'dragon absorbing water' in China, but also known as a waterspout, the phenomenon is a type of tornado.


Cloud Lightning

Lightning bolts kill 10, injures over 20 in Uttar Pradesh, India

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Lightning strikes claimed 10 lives in different areas of Prayagraj, Kaushambi and Pratapgarh districts on Tuesday. The dead included women and a teenage girl. Police sent the bodies for postmortem examination while administrative officials reached the spots and urged villagers to follow the guidelines to remain safe during rain.

Three people, including a teenage girl, died in Baghrai, Lalganj and Patti areas of Pratapgarh district due to lightning strike. Bhagwati Devi (62) of Tiwaripur in Baghrai was in the fields when lightning struck her. Ramraj Verma (57) of Bhatpurwa in Lalganj was also in the fields when he died following a lightning strike. A resident of Pahada village in Patti area, Sejal (13) was outside her house when she died of lightning strike. In another incident at Dohri village of Kandhai, 14 goats also died due to lightning strike.