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Typhoon Kalmaegi kills at least 5 in Vietnam


Morning Star
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:48 UTC
A damaged building blocks a road in Dak Lak, Vietnam, after Typhoon Kalmaegi lashed Vietnam with fierce winds and torrential rains, November 7, 2025
A damaged building blocks a road in Dak Lak, Vietnam, after Typhoon Kalmaegi lashed Vietnam with fierce winds and torrential rains, November 7, 2025
TYPHOON Kalmaegi brought fierce winds and torrential rains to Vietnam on today, killing at least five people and leaving widespread damage across the country's central provinces.

This came days after the powerful storm battered the Philippines and left scores dead or missing.

As floodwaters receded, recovery work began in battered towns and industrial zones, with local authorities and residents clearing debris and repairing roofs across central Vietnam.

Five people were killed — three in Dak Lak and two in Gia Lai provinces — while three others remained missing in Quang Ngai, according to state media.

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Severe storms flood western Greece

Tasos Kokkinidis
Greek Reporter
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:09 UTC
A wall collapsed due to the storm in Cordu, crushing parked cars beneath the debris.
© AMNAA wall collapsed due to the storm in Cordu, crushing parked cars beneath the debris.
Greece is experiencing another round of severe storms and widespread flooding after intense, torrential rain hit several regions on Sunday. The deluge transformed streets into fast-moving rivers, causing damage to homes and vehicles across the country.

The Ionian coast and Epirus were the most affected areas, with particularly heavy rainfall reported in Preveza, Corfu, and Filippiada. Residents in these locations dealt with prolonged thunder and lightning, which resulted in submerged roads and necessitated significant response efforts from local authorities.

Key incidents and damage

Preveza: The city's drainage systems were overwhelmed, leading to rapid street flooding. The Fire Service responded to numerous calls, mainly to pump water from basements. Emergency crews also removed fallen trees, and heavy machinery was used in Filippiada to reopen the main road, which had become impassable.

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More than a million evacuated in the Philippines as Typhoon Fung-wong hits - at least 6 killed (UPDATE)


Guardian
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:51 UTC
Typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan)
Typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan)
More than a million people had been evacuated and at least one person killed as floodwaters rose in the Philippines before Typhoon Fung-wong's expected landfall on the east coast.

The super-typhoon is expected to bring wind and heavy rain to large parts of the archipelago nation where last week more than 220 people were killed by Typhoon Kalmaegi.

One death from Typhoon Fung-wong was recorded on Sunday. Juniel Tagarino, a rescuer in Catbalogan City, said the body of a 64-year-old woman attempting to evacuate had been pulled from under debris and fallen trees.

"Last night, the wind was so strong and the rain was heavy ... According to her family members, she might have forgotten something and went back inside her house," Tagarino said, adding that her relatives were just 50 metres away when they realised she was missing.

In Aurora province, where the eye of the storm is expected to make landfall, Aries Ora, 34, a government worker, said the rain was still light as he boarded up his home in the town of Dipaculao with steel sheets and wooden boards.


Comment: Update November 10

CBS News reports:
Typhoon Fung-wong blew out of the northwestern Philippines on Monday after setting off floods and landslides, knocking out power to entire provinces, killing at least six people and displacing more than 1.4 million others.

Fung-wong lashed the northern Philippines while the country was still dealing with the devastation wrought by Typhoon Kalmaegi, which left at least 224 people dead in central provinces on Tuesday before pummeling Vietnam, where at least five were killed.

Fung-wong is on a more northerly path, forecast to head next toward Taiwan.

Fung-wong slammed ashore in the Philippines northeastern Aurora province on Sunday night as a super typhoon with sustained winds of up to 115 mph and gusts of up to 143 mph.



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Best of the Web: Rare tornado devastates southern Brazil town leaving 6 killed, hundreds injured


evrimagaci.org
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:53 UTC
Homes destroyed by a tornado in Brazil
© Jonathan Campos/Parana GovernmentHomes destroyed by a tornado in Brazil
A rare and powerful tornado tore through Rio Bonito do Iguacu, killing at least six and injuring more than 600 as residents and officials confront widespread destruction and ongoing search efforts.

On the evening of November 7, 2025, the quiet town of Rio Bonito do Iguacu in Brazil's southern Parana state was transformed in a matter of minutes. What began as a routine Friday quickly spiraled into chaos as a tornado—one of the most powerful in recent memory—tore through the municipality, leaving death and destruction in its wake. By the time the winds finally subsided, the town, home to about 14,000 people, was left reeling from devastation that local officials and residents alike described as nothing short of a "war zone."

According to Parana's civil defense and multiple news outlets, at least six people were killed and more than 600 injured in the disaster. As rescue teams scoured the ruins for survivors and the missing, the number of casualties remained fluid. Two people were still unaccounted for the following day, and authorities warned that the toll could rise as the search continued. Local fire chief Jonas Emmanuel Benghi Pinto cautioned, "The number of victims could increase overnight as the search operation continues."

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At least 204 killed, 109 missing as Typhoon Kalmaegi batters the Philippines - 7 inches of rain in 24 hours exceeds monthly average (UPDATED)


Al Jazeera
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:55 UTC
The damage caused by Typhoon Tino in Negros Occidental, November 4, 2025.
© RC Dalaguit, ABS-CBN NewsThe damage caused by Typhoon Tino in Negros Occidental, November 4, 2025.
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines has reached 46, including six people on a military helicopter that crashed during the powerful storm that unleashed heavy rains and floods across the central region of the country.

Floodwaters trapped many people on their roofs and submerged cars on Tuesday, and entire towns on the island of Cebu have been inundated.

At least 39 people were killed in the central province of Cebu, local authorities said. One person was reported dead on the nearby island of Bohol.

The Huey helicopter went down in Agusan del Sur on the island of Mindanao, where it was conducting a humanitarian disaster response mission, the military said. Six bodies of the crew were recovered and an investigation was under way.


Comment: Update November 5

The BBC reports:
At least 85 people have been killed while hundreds of thousands fled their homes as one of strongest typhoons this year ripped through the central Philippines, authorities say.

Typhoon Kalmaegi has flooded entire towns on the most populated central island of Cebu, where at least 49 of the fatalities were located. There are 75 others missing and 17 injured, officials said on Wednesday.

Videos show people sheltering on rooftops, while cars and shipping containers have been swept through the streets.

The official death toll, which is likely to rise, includes six crew members of a military helicopter that crashed on Mindanao island, south of Cebu, after it was deployed to assist in relief efforts.
Update November 8

Anadolu Ajansı reports:
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines climbed Saturday to 204, with 109 missing, according to state-run media.

A total of 156 people were injured due to the devastation caused by Kalmaegi, locally known as Tino, the Philippines News Agency reported, citing National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) officials.

Cebu is the worst hit province in the Central Visayas region, where 141 fatalities have been reported, with one death each reported in Antique, Iloilo, Guimaras, Bohol, and Leyte; two in Southern Leyte, three in Capiz; six in Agusan del Sur, 27 in Negros Occidental and 20 in Negros Oriental.

So far, 2.9 million people have been affected by the storm, while 282,490 others were displaced and moved to evacuation centers.


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Floods turn streets into fast-flowing rivers in Sicily, Italy


The Sun (UK)
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:50 UTC
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ANOTHER holiday hotspot has been struck by floods - turning streets into fast-flowing rivers.

Dramatic footage shows cars submerged and restaurant tables and chairs swept away on the popular island of Sicily, Italy.

Water appears gushing down the road as a couple of pedestrians attempt to shield themselves with umbrellas.

The video, which was taken in Piazza Euripide, Syracuse, shows locals wading through knee-high water.

Parked cars appear submerged in the murky water, while motorists gingerly attempt to pass through the fast-flowing stream.

Italy's weather forecaster, ItaliaMeteo Agency, issued a severe weather alert and urged locals to remain at home where possible.


Comment: Related: Locals flee homes as Spain battered by storm causing streets to turn to rivers

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Waterspout spotted off the coast of El Salvador City, Philippines


metrocdodev.com
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:35 UTC
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A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Barangay Amoros in El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental, on Saturday morning, November 8.

A video shared by netizen Yen Faith Dalo Piit captured the phenomenon just a few kilometers from the shore amid unfavorable weather conditions. Stay safe, and check out the video below.

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Locals flee homes as Spain battered by storm causing streets to turn to rivers

Rory Gannon
Daily Star (UK)
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:28 UTC
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Spain is being rocked by strong floods caused by storms, forcing locals to flee their homes. Dozens of people have been left stranded across the country as the they are hit by days of poor weather.

Spain is often known as a sun-soaked paradise and is a top getaway destination for many Brits. But in recent days, it has been battered by heavy rain, with weather systems leaving many roads turning to rivers.

Dramatic footage is now emerging of locals running away from affected areas, as the storms continue to make landfall across the nation. Airports have also been affected, meaning thousands of tourists also have no way to get home.

The Sun reports that a large weather system showing persistent low pressure is currently slamming into the Balearic Islands and the Costa Dorada. This includes some of Spain's most iconic tourist hotspots, including Barcelona, Ibiza and Majorca.

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Heavy flooding affects 15 provinces of Thailand leaving 13 dead


The Nation (Thailand)
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:52 UTC
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Severe flooding hits 15 provinces in Thailand, with 13 deaths confirmed. The Central region, especially Ayutthaya, is facing rising water levels. Typhoon Kalmagi is set to impact Ubon Ratchathani. Authorities continue disaster relief efforts.

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported on November 7, 2025, that heavy flooding continues to affect 15 provinces across Thailand, impacting over 3,000 villages and affecting more than 470,000 people. As of now, 13 fatalities have been confirmed.

The Central region remains the hardest-hit, with over 97,000 households in 9 provinces suffering. Particularly, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya is severely impacted by the release of water from the Chao Phraya Dam. The water level in the Chao Phraya River at station C.35 has risen 1.12 meters above the riverbank, with expectations for further increases.

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Over 30,000 lightning strikes in 24 hours and 150 weather incidents as storm batters Portugal

Michael Bruxo
Portugal Resident
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:22 UTC
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Between 20 hours yesterday and 8 hours today, about 23 thousand strikes, associated with the approach and passage of a frontal system, were registered in the IPMA network of detectors, in Continental Portugal, installed in Viana do Castelo, Bragança, Castelo Branco, Santa Cruz and Olhão.
More than 30,000 lightning strikes were recorded across mainland Portugal in just 24 hours as a powerful cold front swept the country, bringing torrential rain, thunderstorms and strong winds, reports the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).

A total of 150 weather-related incidents were also registered by the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC), including 91 floods, 42 fallen trees and several reports of collapsed structures and minor landslides.

Lisbon was the hardest-hit region with 65 incidents, followed by Setúbal (12) and the Oeste region (12). The rest were reported across the country but with no serious consequences, ANEPC officials said.

Data from IPMA shows that Portugal experienced over 30,000 electrical discharges (lightning strikes), including 20,000 positive and 9,000 negative lightning strikes, as the storm passed through on Tuesday night and early Wednesday.

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