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Flash floods batter Sochi, Russia - cars washed away and houses submerged - 2 months rain in a day

Will Stewart
Daily Mail
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:02 UTC
Remarkable footage shows how multiple cars were washed away as the Matsesta River burst its banks
Remarkable footage shows how multiple cars were washed away as the Matsesta River burst its banks
Devastating flash floods have hit Sochi, Russia's top resort from where Vladimir Putin rules the country in summer.

Remarkable footage shows how multiple cars were washed away as the Matsesta River burst its banks.

Washed away cars even formed a dam on a submerged street which became a torrential river in the sudden deluge.

Houses were also flooded with a storm warning in place until the end of the day on Monday.

The Black Sea port Sochi, Putin's favourite summer hideaway, suffered two months of rainfall in one day, according to reports.

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Lightning strikes kill 17 in 24 hours across Uttar Pradesh, India


The News Agency
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:57 UTC
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At least 17 persons died in Uttar Pradesh in the last 24-hours due to lightning strikes. There have been more rain-related deaths as well - five due to heavy rains and 12 due to drowning, office of the relief commissioner said.

One person each died due to lightning in Baghpat, Etawah, Unnao, Agra and Ballia, two each in Jalaun, Kanpur Dehat, Kannauj and Ghazipur and four in Mainpuri. One person died in Sant Kabir Nagar, two in Badaun, four in Bareilly and five in Rae Bareli due to drowning in water. One person each died in Etah, Kannauj and Kaushambi, and two in Muzaffarnagar due to excessive rains.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condoled the loss of lives due to lightning, drowning in water and heavy rains in the state. He has given instructions to immediately distribute the assistance amount of Rs. 4 lakh each to the dependents of the deceased.
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Moment woman is struck by lightning as massive storm and flash flood engulfs Russian city

Christian Oliver and William Stewart
Daily Mail
Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:09 UTC
The bolt of lightning struck down near a group of people as torrential flash flooding plummeted down in a Russian city
The bolt of lightning struck down near a group of people as torrential flash flooding plummeted down in a Russian city
This is the shocking moment a bolt of lightning struck down near a group of people as torrential flash flooding plummeted down in a Russian city.

The blinding flash left one woman with severe burns, officials said, during a sudden thunderstorm over Kolomna, 75 miles southeast of Moscow.

Footage showed people wading through a deluge of rainwater before an immediate bolt appeared to shoot down, visibly terrifying those in the vicinity and causing some to fall over in shock.

The bolt is said to have hit an electric scooter first before the woman was also struck after standing nearby. She was seen being carried through the floodwater with clear signs of blackening from the lightning.

The distraught woman was rushed to intensive care at a nearby hospital. She is in a stable condition.

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Heavy summer rainfall hits Japan, 370,000 urged to evacuate - 4 inches of rain in 6 hours

Israa Farhan
See.news
Sat, 08 Jul 2023 13:38 UTC
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On Saturday, heavy rains lashed Shimane Prefecture and other western Japan areas, with local authorities urging some 370,000 residents in two cities to evacuate their homes.

Heavy rains lashed Shimane Prefecture and other areas in western Japan on Saturday, as local authorities urged some 370,000 residents of two cities to evacuate their homes.

In Izumo City, there have been at least 15 landslides, and 20 sites have been affected by river floods.

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5 dead, roads cracked, overflowing river Beas washes away portion of highway as rain wreaks havoc in Himachal Pradesh, India


ABP News Bureau
Sun, 09 Jul 2023 13:10 UTC
Flash floods, landslides hit Himacha Pradesh as heavy rain lashes state.
Flash floods, landslides hit Himacha Pradesh as heavy rain lashes state.
Incessant rainfall is wreaking havoc across several states in the country, including the hill state of Himachal Pradesh. The continuous downpour has torn apart the normal life of residents and has induced flash floods and landslides in several regions killing five people, reported PTI citing officials.

As per the agency, three members of a family were killed in a house collapse following a landslide due to rains in the Kotgarh area of Shimla district. On the other hand, a landslide also damaged a makeshift house near Kullu town, leaving a woman dead. In another incident, a person was buried alive following a landslide in Katiyan tehsil of Chamba on Saturday night, PTI reported.

According to ANI, train movement on the Shimla-Kalka heritage rail track has been cancelled for Sunday due to ongoing heavy rains and subsequent slides and waterlogging, said HP Traffic, Tourist and Railways Police. The railway track between Koti and Sanwara railway stations at Tunnel No. 10 has also been closed due to heavy rainfall on the Kalka-Shimla railway route, ANI reported. IMD has forecast rain in the state until July 13.

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Small tornado leaves a trail of destruction in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands


Sott.net
Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:23 UTC
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On Tuesday morning, at 11.30 AM, July 4th, 2023, a small tornado swept through the Dutch city of Apeldoorn and left a trail of destruction. Terraces were damaged, trees were uprooted and a caravan landed on its roof on highway A50.

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Heavy rains batter Kerala, India - 10 killed


The Wire
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:43 UTC
Rivers are overflowing in Kerala
© ManoramaRivers are overflowing in Kerala as heavy rain continues to batter the state.
Heavy rains battered most parts of Kerala for the third consecutive day, as the southwest monsoon continued to advance. The India Meteorological Department revised its rainfall alerts for the state, and issued a red alert for two districts on July 6, Thursday.

At least ten people lost their lives, per news reports.

Several buildings, including houses, have been damaged. The rains have caused damage to many houses along the coast, due to increased sea erosion.

The water level in many rivers has increased, and the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority, based on data from the Central Water Commission, has issued flood alerts for several rivers in the state.

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Watch: Severe flooding after hailstorm in Zaragoza, Spain - drivers trapped in cars, people clung to trees

Fareha Naaz
Mint
Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:48 UTC
A woman clings to the roof of her vehicle to avoid being swept away by the flood.
© Adriana AguileraA woman clings to the roof of her vehicle to avoid being swept away by the flood.
Zaragoza in Spain experienced flash flooding on July 6 as torrential rain and hail battered the province. The heavy downpour resulted in several streets being inundated, causing some drivers to become trapped in their cars.

Emergency rescue teams were dispatched to rescue the affected individuals and gain control of the situation.

Within a short span of time, some areas experienced an accumulation of up to 54.2 liters per square meter of rainfall, resulting in the inundation of roads, including one of the ring roads. Numerous motorists found themselves trapped in their vehicles, prompting the intervention of firefighters and diving teams to rescue them from the floodwaters.

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Best of the Web: Storm Poly: Flights and trains cancelled as strongest-ever summer storm hits Netherlands and Germany


Euronews
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:47 UTC
A man walks his dog by uprooted trees following
© AFPA man walks his dog by uprooted trees following a storm in Haarlem, on July 5, 2023.
A powerful summer storm has hit the Netherlands Schipol Airport killing two people and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights.

A record-breaking summer storm hit the Netherlands and Germany on Wednesday, killing at least two people, blowing trees onto houses and forcing one of Europe's busiest airports to cancel or delay hundreds of flights.

Meteorologists said Storm Poly was the strongest on record to hit the Netherlands in the summer months.

Authorities issued a rare "code red" warning for millions of people in the low-lying nation to stay indoors.

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Cars washed down street during flash flooding in Providence, Rhode Island

Carlos R. Muñoz
The Boston Globe
Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:11 UTC
University Avenue Street flooding in Providence, R.I.
University Avenue Street flooding in Providence, R.I.
Close to 3 inches of rain fell in some parts of the Providence metropolitan area, causing flash flooding along Atwells Avenue in the Federal Hill neighborhood, and elsewhere

Federal Hill's main thoroughfare is known for its restaurants, and Atwells Avenue is usually flooded with al fresco diners enjoying delicious dishes.

But on July 4th, heavy rains turned Atwells Avenue into an "ocean" according to resident Cassandra Lyn, who watched as cars were washed down the street.

Lyn captured the flash flooding in a video she posted on Facebook.

"Ay yi yi, it looks like the ocean is on ..." Lyn said before a lightning bolt stopped her mid-sentence and she comforted a child. She was perched in the second-story window of her apartment, as floodwaters overwhelmed cars trying to navigate the road.

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