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Lightning strikes in India's Gujarat kill 24 during severe thunderstorms and hail


Al Jazeera
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:18 UTC
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Twenty-four people have died by lightning strikes and about 23 injured in rain-related incidents in the western Indian state of Gujarat over the past two days, government officials say, with rains continuing on Monday morning.

The state was hit by heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and hailstorms on Sunday and Monday, with some places receiving up to 144mm (5.7 inches) of rain in the 24 hours ending Monday morning, according to state government data.

The rains caused damage to houses and loss of cattle across the state. At least 40 animals were also killed.

"We will begin a survey soon to assess the loss suffered," Gujarat Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel said on Monday, adding that compensation will be paid to victims on the basis of the survey's results.

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Storms and heavy rain wreak havoc across Türkiye


Hurriyet Daily News
Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:20 UTC
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After days of warnings from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, storms and heavy rains brought daily life to a standstill across Türkiye.

The torrential rain, which started around 4 a.m. yesterday in Istanbul, affected many districts of the city. The roof of a building in Kağıthane was blown off by the storm, which increased in intensity.

People walking in Taksim Square had difficulty walking due to the storm, while the waves rose meters high on the coast, especially on the coast of Üsküdar.

The storm that hit the Silivri district of Istanbul in the early hours of the morning had a negative impact on life. As the waves rose several meters into the sea, workplaces on the beach were flooded. Trees were uprooted by the storm.


Comment: Related: Terrifying tornado with hail damages houses and cars in Dalaman, Turkey

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Incredible waterspout off Termoli, Italy on November 25

Defras
YouTube
Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:55 UTC
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Terrifying tornado with hail damages houses and cars in Dalaman, Turkey

Daniella Ovalle
xeu.mx
Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:42 UTC
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A strong tornado formed over the city of Dalaman, in Mugla province, Turkey, knocking down advertisements, trees and other structures.

The tornado was captured in several recordings from various points of the city, showing impressive images that are already viral on social networks.

In its path, the tornado was also accompanied by large hail that damaged homes and cars after the impact.

Fortunately, so far the authorities have only reported material damage.


Comment: Related: Storms and heavy rain wreak havoc across Türkiye

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Rare tornado in Michoacán, Mexico damages avocado groves


Mexico News Daily
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:43 UTC
The tornado took residents of western Michoacán by surprise on Tuesday. (@vozmichoacan/X)
The tornado took residents of western Michoacán by surprise on Tuesday. (@vozmichoacan/X)
A tornado came for a town in Michoacán yesterday, ruining avocado crops and leaving many wondering, "what just happened?"

The tornado formed late Tuesday afternoon in western Michoacán. After passing through a rural area, residents attacked the tornado with hail cannons to try to reduce its size and stop it from reaching the town of Peribán. Primarily used to decrease the severity of hailstorms, hail cannons are shock wave generators that are supposed to reduce the size of hail by disrupting the formation of new clouds, however there is limited scientific evidence to support their use.

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Floods inundate 41 villages in Aceh, Indonesia

Petir Garda Bhwana
en.tempo.co
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:43 UTC
This aerial photo taken on Nov. 22, 2023 shows houses submerged by flood after heavy rain in Aceh Barat district, Aceh Province, Indonesia.
© Yulham/XinhuaThis aerial photo taken on Nov. 22, 2023 shows houses submerged by flood after heavy rain in Aceh Barat district, Aceh Province, Indonesia.
The Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) of Nagan Raya Regency, Aceh, recorded that 41 villages spread across nine sub-districts were flooded with water levels reaching more than one meter.

"The regional government along with the TNI (Indonesian Military), Polri (the National Police), Tagana (Disaster Response Team), and other related parties are still trying to help people affected by the natural disasters," the Nagan Raya BPBD chief Irfanda Rinadi said in Nagan Raya, on Thursday, Nov. 23.

He attributed the flooding to heavy rains that occurred since Monday, November 20, which caused the river to overflow into nearby residential areas and roads.

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Severe flooding hits Kenya's Mombasa - death toll reaches 20 in the region (UPDATE)


Reuters
Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:34 UTC
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© JOHN CHESOLIA woman is assisted to safer ground after heavy downpour caused flooding on Bamburi - Kiembeni road in Mombasa on November 17, 2023.
Heavy rains pounded the streets of Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa, with some passengers evacuated from a flooded bus by holding on to a rope amid chest-high water.

Others stood on top of the bus with umbrellas and raincoats as they waited for their turn to pull themselves to safety in Kisauni district, nearly 500 km (310 miles) from the capital Nairobi.

At least 46 people have died in flood-related incidents in Kenya since the rainy season began less than a month ago, according to aid group Save the Children. The toll is expected to rise.

Heavy rains followed by flash floods have submerged towns across East Africa, rendering hundreds of thousands of people homeless.


Comment: Update November 23

The Standard reports:
The death toll from floods wreaking havoc in Coast has risen to 20 after six more people died in Kilifi county.

On Wednesday, Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro said a total of nine people have died in the county, up from the three announced earlier. The deceased include six adults and two children in Malindi, Magarini, and Kilifi South.

In Majengo, Kilifi South, a child drowned after their house was marooned by the floods, while a widow and his grandchild were also found dead inside their house that was submerged.

Munga'ro, who issued a report on the impact of the ongoing El Nino rains in Kilifi, said that the body of another victim who drowned at River Sabaki is yet to be retrieved.

"The victim was swept away by floods in Burangi area while crossing the river last week. We have dispatched divers to search and retrieve the body," he said.

One person is missing in Malindi, while two others are recuperating in hospital after sustaining injuries from fallen trees during the heavy rains.

On Saturday, Coast Region Coordinator Rodha Onyancha said one person died in Mombasa, three in Kwale, three in Kilifi, and two in Tana River.

A boda boda rider drowned in Taita Taveta, and the bodies of two Kenya Revenu Authority (KRA) officers were retrieved from Ramisi River, taking the number of those who have perished from floods to 20.

Meanwhile, a war of words has erupted between Coast leaders and Deputy President Righathi Gachagua, who on Tuesday accused Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir of lamenting instead of helping the affected people.
Kenya - 46 dead and 58,000 displaced as floods worsen

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3 killed after massive Alaska landslide destroys homes in wake of soaking atmospheric river

Andrew Wulfeck
Fox Weather
Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:47 UTC
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At least three people are dead as search and recovery crews continue to scour through debris from a landslide that impacted properties outside of Wrangell, Alaska, on Monday.

Alaska's Department of Public Safety reported the event occurred along the Zimovia Highway, about 11 miles south of the town of Wrangell in southeast Alaska.

The landslide occurred without warning, and first responders said the ground remains unstable, which could result in additional movement of terrain.

The slide is estimated to be 450 feet wide where it crossed the highway and the Coast Guard said as many as three other people are still missing from the event.

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Flood-hit Northern Samar, Philippines under state of calamity after days of incessant rain

Roel Amazona
The Philippine News Agency
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:19 UTC
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The provincial government has placed Nothern Samar under a state of calamity following the recommendation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) members.

Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in a hybrid special session Tuesday afternoon passed and approved the recommendation of the PDRRMC after 18 towns were reportedly inundated.

The resolution states that "70 percent of the province population equivalent to 74,500 families or 370,000 individuals from 24 towns of the province was affected by the calamity."

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Huge waterspouts off the Amalfi coast in Italy


BBC
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:56 UTC
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Huge waterspouts have been captured on camera off the Amalfi coast in southern Italy.

One of the waterspouts alarmed residents in the city of Salerno as it made way towards the port at high speed, but it did not cause any damage.

Another, filmed from the town of Ravello, appeared near Capo d'Orso, but it also dissipated without causing harm.

Waterspouts are similar to tornadoes, but they form over a body of water.

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