Four people were killed and many others injured in incidents of lightning strikes in Rajasthan as the first Monsoon rains were received in some parts of the state, officials said on Monday.
The deaths were reported from Pali, Baran and Chittorgarh districts, they said.
Dinesh (21) died after being struck by lightning in Pali district on Sunday evening, police said.
In Baran's Patpadi, two cousins Hariram (46) and Kamal (32) were killed in lightning strikes, while a 10-year-old girl was fatally struck in Chittorgarh, police said.
Comment: Elsewhere in India a lightning strike killed killed two farm workers in Maharashtra while a day earlier two members of a family were fatally hit in Chhattisgarh.
Deadly lightning storms have killed ten in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province.
Lightning strikes across Pakistan's eastern Punjab province killed at least 10 people, officials said, as heavy pre-monsoon rains lashed the region.
The strikes on Sunday mainly took place in the Sialkot and Sheikhupura districts of Punjab. Lightning strikes are frequent across Pakistan, especially in Punjab's mountainous areas and plains.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department said more rains were expected this week, bringing some respite from the ongoing heatwave. The National Disaster Management Authority warned the ongoing rains could trigger flash flooding.
Every year, many areas of Pakistan struggle with the annual monsoons, drawing criticism for poor government planning. The season runs from July through September.
Last summer, floods triggered by rains killed 1739 people across Pakistan. The deluge displaced about eight million people and caused $US30 billion ($A45 billion) in losses.
A funnel cloud has been spotted over Dublin Airport this afternoon as a Status Yellow thunderstorm and rain warning remains in place for most of the country.
The weather alert will remain in place until 10pm for Leinster, Munster, Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Galway, Leitrim, Roscommon and Sligo.
"Thunderstorms and very heavy showers producing significant rainfall accumulations over short time periods," Met Éireann said.
Possible effects include spot flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. A Status Orange warning expired at 6pm this evening.
Comment: Another was seen in in the west of the country in County Cork on the same day:
The 'tornado' spotted in North Cork today
A 'tornado-like' cloud formed in stormy North Cork skies today, leaving locals baffled.
Boherbue man Michael Keating managed to snap a picture of what looks like a mini-twister emerging from dark clouds just after lunchtime this afternoon.
Michael said he rushed to capture a photo of the 'tornado,' which disappeared almost as quickly as it formed. He said he watched the funnel cloud "started separating" within minutes.
Richard Davies Floodlist Sun, 25 Jun 2023 18:53 UTC
Two people have died in tragic circumstance following flash floods in western Kosovo.
A short burst of torrential rain caused flash flooding in the municipality of Peja on 24 June 2023. The Hydrometeorological Institute of Kosovo reported 54.6 mm of rain fell in just over 1 hour during the evening of 24 June. This amount of rainfall in such a short period inevitably caused flooding, in particular in urban areas, the Institute said.
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Heavy rainfall triggers widespread flooding in Accra, stranding residents
At least 8 people have died as a result of flooding in several regions of Ghana over the last few days.
Flooding affected parts of Greater Accra, Western and Ashanti Regions of Ghana after heavy downpours that began on 21 June 2023. Roads were blocked and traffic severely disrupted in Greater Accra on 21 June. Parts of Ga South Municipality were cut-off. Areas of Ga East Municipal District were also particularly badly affected.
Given the seriousness of the situation, the Minister of the Interior of Chile announced that a state of catastrophe was declared in the regions of Valparaíso and Biobío.
The heavy rains that affect the central zone of Chile have left at least two dead and three missing, in addition to more than 2,700 people isolated due to river flooding and damage to roads.
"Unfortunately we have two people who have died as a result of falling trees, (...) in addition to three missing people, 419 victims, 1,002 sheltered, 2,759 isolated people and water cuts in various communes (municipalities) of the Valparaíso region" announced President Gabriel Boric.
Among the missing is a firefighter who was collaborating in relief efforts in areas affected by flooding.
Monsoon arrived in Mumbai on Saturday afternoon, flooding roads and leaving commuters stranded within mere hours.
Water-logging led to traffic snarls in several parts of the city while vehicles were diverted in some areas. And as many cheered the welcome dip in temperatures, others marveled at the speed with which the city had become inundated.
"It's literally the first day!" lamented one user.
"Literally first hour. We walked into a store. Walked out an hour later. And this. This. Is. On. A. Flyover. How do you flood a flyover??," asked another.
He shared a a video snippet taken while travelling along the BKC connector in the city.
The dramatic rescue carried out by locals in Panchkula, Haryana
In a dramatic video from Haryana's Panchkula, a woman was seen rescued by the locals under extraordinary circumstances after the water levels in Ghaggar river rose suddenly and extremely strong tides swept the car and the woman.
The woman, who according to reports had gone to a nearby temple, was returning back from the temple and had sat inside her car when the ferocious flood current came raging after sudden rise in water-levels.
China's Ministry of Water Resources said Saturday that 16 rivers in the southern part of the country had seen their water levels surpass warning lines due to the recent rainfalls.
These rivers are mostly tributaries of major regional rivers flowing through Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Yunnan.
The heavy rain is expected to last till Sunday, pushing water levels to warning lines in certain rivers in the Pearl River basin and near the Dongting and Poyang lakes, the ministry said.
A tornado wreaked havoc in Bacolor, Pampanga on Thursday, damaging several homes, establishments, and a church, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Friday.
Based on NDRRMC's initial report, the tornado occurred in Barangay Cabalantian, particularly in Sitio Banlic and Cabalantian Church area at 5:30 p.m. as they experienced heavy rains and thunderstorms.
"Some homes were reported with minor damage, detached power lines, and fallen trees," the NDRRMC said.
According to the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3), one person sustained a minor injury and was brought to Makabali Hospital for medical treatment.
At least 32 structures, including 26 houses, five business establishments, and a church, were damaged due to the reported tornado, the PRO3 said.
Comment: Elsewhere in India a lightning strike killed killed two farm workers in Maharashtra while a day earlier two members of a family were fatally hit in Chhattisgarh.