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Floods claimed three lives and left one missing in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

Tebogo Mokwena
MSN
Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:24 UTC
Three lives were lost following the heavy rains in the Eastern Cape in the OR Tambo District Municipality. A 14-year-old learner died while crossing the Phompo River, and a pregnant woman and her child died after a house fell on her in a village in the Nyandeni Local Municipality. South Africans are furious that rural areas have no infrastructure and blame the deaths on the government.

3 people die, and one goes missing

In a statement sent to Briefly News by OR Tambo District Municipality spokesperson Zimkhitha Macingwane, the municipality confirmed that the 14-year-old sho died drowning while crossing the flooded river in Maqwbevu Village on 17 October. A pregnant woman who lived in Rainy Village outside Libode also died after the house she lived in fell on her, sustaining heavy injuries from which she did not survive.

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Lightning strike kills two, injures four in Malawi

Archangel Nzangaya
Malawi 24
Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:06 UTC
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Lightning has killed two members of the same family and injured four people in Kasungu district.

This is according to Catherine Yoweli, Kasungu Hospital spokesperson, who has confirmed the incident to the local media.

Yoweli said the incident happened on Tuesday afternoon 17 October, 2023 in the area of Group Village Suza in the district.

She reported that the two were pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital and the other four have been admitted at the health facility.

Reports are indicating that some parts of Kasungu have experienced heavy rains which started at around one o'clock in the afternoon to around six o'clock in the evening.

This is coming when the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) predicted heavy rains in the Southern and Central areas of the country.
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Waterspout spotted near Tuas Port, Singapore

Elaine Lee
The Straits Times
Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:01 UTC
The Meteorological Service Singapore said intense thunderstorms were observed over the sea west of Tuas.
The Meteorological Service Singapore said intense thunderstorms were observed over the sea west of Tuas.
A "tornado" that was spotted in Tuas on Monday morning was a waterspout, say experts.

Dr David Taylor, a professor of geography at the National University of Singapore, said: "It's a waterspout - a tornado that forms either over water or originates on land and then moves over water.

"Tornadic waterspouts occur around Singapore occasionally, associated with powerful thunderstorms. They are generally no stronger than the weakest tornadoes that form over land and remain land-based.

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Lightning strike kills father, son and 8 livestock in Pakistan


Pakistan Observer
Sat, 14 Oct 2023 13:09 UTC
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A lightning strike on Saturday killed at least two people and injured another in the village of Bhonja in Balakot. According to the details, lightning struck a house, resulting in a father's and his son's tragic loss of life, while the wife sustained injuries.

The dead person was identified as 57-year-old Faiz Alam and his 12-year-old son Waqas. As per reports from the police, the injured woman is identified as Faiz Alam's wife.

Moreover, the lightning strike had additional consequences, leading to the unfortunate deaths of seven goats and one cow in Faiz Alam's house.
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Flood alert raised in central Vietnam as heavy rain continues hitting region


Vietnamnet.vn
Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:49 UTC
The water reached 1-1.5m surrounding the 350 households of An Tay Ward, Hue. Police had to mobilize two small boats to get residents and students out of the flooded area.
The water reached 1-1.5m surrounding the 350 households of An Tay Ward, Hue. Police had to mobilize two small boats to get residents and students out of the flooded area.
Meteorologists have raised the flood alert level in central Vietnam to four in the country's five-level natural disaster risk system amid torrential rain continuing to batter localities in the region, especially Da Nang and Thua Thien-Hue.

Heavy rain turned major streets in Da Nang into rivers on October 12 - 13, with many places being left under water of between one and two metres deep. Relevant forces, including young volunteers and soldiers, were dispatched to evacuate 5,000 local people from flooded areas.

On the evening of October 13, Le Trung Chinh, head of the Da Nang municipal administration, made a field trip to the flooded areas in Lien Chieu and Thanh Khe districts.

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Tel Aviv Flooding: Heavy rainfall lashes parts of Israeli capital, causes waterlogging


Lastly.com
Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:27 UTC
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Tel Aviv, the capital of Israel, is grappling with heavy flooding triggered by heavy rainfall.

The deluge has resulted in widespread waterlogging across the city.

Reportedly, the severe weather conditions have forced Israel authorities to postpone a planned ground military operation in the Gaza Strip.

Videos circulating on social media depict cars navigating through flooded streets, highlighting the extent of the waterlogged areas in Tel Aviv and nearby Herzliya.

The severe weather conditions have disrupted the strategic military operations amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.

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Heavy rain brings flooding and traffic chaos to Bermuda - 6 inches of rainfall in 24 hours

Fiona McWhirter and Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Royal Gazette
Sat, 14 Oct 2023 10:45 UTC
Drivers did their best to navigate flooding after heavy rainfall across the island. Pictured is a car stuck on Mill Creek Road
© Akil SimmonsDrivers did their best to navigate flooding after heavy rainfall across the island. Pictured is a car stuck on Mill Creek Road
Drivers did their best to navigate flooding this morning after a deluge of heavy rainfall across the island.

The heaviest of the rainfall was recorded during the "rush hour" commute and around the same time as high tide, exacerbating flooding.

Motorists said the roads were like "rivers" that seemed almost impassable in places, including Woodlands Road, a common flooding site.

However, some made the best of the situation, with a recording of a man rowing a kayak on Bakery Lane spreading on social media.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works said that the Government was aware of flooding issues on some roads and would continue to work to address it.
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10 inches of snow hits Colorado resort, with more wintery weather on the way

Spencer McKee
Denver Gazette
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:02 UTC
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Snow stakes that measure how much fresh powder has landed show about 10 inches of snow at Aspen Snowmass since the start of an ongoing storm in Colorado. More snow is expected to fall into Friday morning.

This is on par with the prediction for the area, give or take a couple inches. Other ski areas in the Aspen area show about five to six inches on their snow stakes.

Nearby, Independence Pass, which reaches 12,095 feet of elevation, is also under a temporary closure. Closures of this nature are normal when wintery weather rolls through, with the seasonal closure for this iconic pass typically being put in place around November 7.

More snow is expected to keep falling in Colorado, totaling 18 to 24 inches in some mountainous areas in the northern portion of the state.

Those traveling mountain roads should proceed with caution, as roads will likely be slick and visibility may be limited.

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A foot of fresh October snow in 24 hours at Alta Ski Area, Utah


SnowBrains
Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:55 UTC
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Winter has temporarily arrived in Utah and Alta Ski Area saw 9-12 inches over the past 24 hours. It ain't deep, but it's enough for The Daily POW guys to get out there and make some turns down Gunsight.
"Winter has arrived in Utah and the storm total at Alta was 9 inches from this recent storm but it definitely felt deeper up towards the top of Gunsight. Most other areas looked very bony still and Gunsight had a solid ribbon of white from top to bottom so our decision was easy.

The top entry was a little rocky but we've skied it on worse. Skier's right had the deepest snow. Our exit out Greely Hill was bushy good lovin'. We cruised back to the car happy to officially start the 2023-2024 winter."

- The Daily POW
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Florida slammed by multiple EF-2 tornadoes with damage reported on both coasts

Chris Oberholtz, Brian Donegan
Fox Weather
Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:28 UTC
A look at the damage at Plantation Resort Golf Country Club in Crystal River, Florida, on Thursday.
© Mayor Joe Meek / FacebookA look at the damage at Plantation Resort Golf Country Club in Crystal River, Florida, on Thursday.
Multiple tornadoes touched down on both coasts of Florida Thursday morning, leaving a trail of damage in several communities.

Survey teams from the National Weather Service toured areas in Crystal River and Clearwater. Preliminary data shows at least EF-2 tornadoes at both locations. According to the FOX Forecast Center, the tornado that hit Crystal River was the strongest twister to hit Citrus County since an F-2 tornado that also struck Crystal River on Sept. 3, 1998.

Chilling video captured by Michelle Dal Pos showed a waterspout as it moved onshore near the Dunedin Causeway, located 5 miles north of Clearwater, Florida. It struck under the cover of darkness and was later confirmed as a tornado.

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