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Football coach killed by lightning strike in Bulgaria

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Ivan Ranchev, the 41-year-old coach, was killed on the spot by a bolt of lightning when a heavy thunderstorm hit the village shortly after the game between the teams of Lessichovo and Chernogorova began.

The coach of a Bulgarian football team has been fatally struck by lightning during a match.

The state news agency BTA reported that the deadly incident happened on Sunday during a friendly game between the teams of Lessichovo and Chernogorova — two villages in central Bulgaria.

Ivan Ranchev, the 41-year-old coach of the visiting team, was killed on the spot by a bolt of lightning when a heavy thunderstorm hit the village shortly after the game started.

An ambulance was sent immediately, but medics could only confirm his death.

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Indonesia - Floods in Sulawesi affect over 60,000

Floods in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, August 2021.
© BNPBFloods in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, August 2021.
Widespread flooding has affected over 60,000 people across 4 regencies of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, after heavy rainfall over the last few days.

Indonesia's disaster agency Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB) reported flooding and landslides in North Luwu, Wajo, Soppeng and Bone regencies in South Sulawesi from 28 August 2021. In some areas flood water was 2 metres deep.

As of 30 August, a total of 14,175 families or 62,860 people were affected. Furthermore, 12,763 houses were damaged, along with bridges, roads, schools, medical centres and other public buildings.


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Indonesia - 5 killed in North Sumatra landslides and mudflows

Landslide in North Sumatra, Indonesia, August 2021.
© BPBD Karo RegencyLandslide in North Sumatra, Indonesia, August 2021.
Five people lost their lives after heavy rain caused landslides and mudflows in North Sumatra Province of Indonesia.

Two landslides struck in areas of Kabanjahe District in Karo Regency late on 26 August 2021. Heavy rain also caused mudflows in Tiganderket District. No injuries or fatalities were reported.

According to disaster authorities in Indonesia, the landslides in Kabanjahe damaged or destroyed 7 houses. Five people died in the incident while 4 people were injured.


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'Catastrophic damage': Entire city of New Orleans loses power; water and sewage system crippled by Hurricane Ida

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© AP Photo/Eric GayA man passes by a section of roof that was blown off of a building in the French Quarter by Hurricane Ida winds, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in New Orleans.
New Orleans is facing catastrophic damage from Hurricane Ida Sunday. The storm has been downgraded from a Category 4 to a 3, but the winds, rain and surge have left the entire city without power due to "catastrophic transmission damage" that has also crippled the water and sewage system.

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Heavy rain in China forces thousands to evacuate as deluge causes flooding and landslides

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Heavy torrential rains continued to hit China over the weekend of August 28-29, 2021, including in the northwestern province of Shaanxi where rainfall triggered widespread flooding and landslides.

More than 23,000 people had to be evacuated to safety, and in some parts of the sprawling municipality of Chongqing, in southwestern China, water levels reportedly rose at a speed of about 30-40cm (12-15 inches) per hour.

A provincial highway was flooded in the municipality's Hechuan district, and its Chengkou county reported the highest maximum peak flow in 20 years on the Ren River. Local authorities activated their highest-level flood control response on August 29.


Comment: An extreme thunderstorm also struck the city of Hangzhou on August 26:




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Lightning kills two girls in Nigeria

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There was confusion in Orisa Elejin community in Ikirun, Osun State, on Sunday, after two girls were allegedly struck dead by lightning.

The incident reportedly occurred during a light rain.

The Chairman of the Ifelodun Local Government Area, Ikirun, Hassan Okanlawon, who confirmed the incident, told our correspondent that the girls were found dead on the playground of an Arabic school after lightning struck.

Okanlawon said the deceased were living with their grandmother in the area.

Comment: Elsewhere in Africa and four days earlier than the above event a student was also fatally struck in Ghana.


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Flash floods in province of Castellón, Spain after record August rainfall - 6 inches in 24 hours

Firefighters help clear a flooded home in Benicàssim in Castellón Province, Spain, 29 August 2021.
© Government of Castellón ProvinceFirefighters help clear a flooded home in Benicàssim in Castellón Province, Spain, 29 August 2021.
Record rain fell in parts of the Province of Castellón in the region of Valencia in Spain on 29 August 2021, causing flash floods.

Flooding damaged homes and roads in the coastal town of Benicàssim. Emergency services received 167 calls for assistance. Teams responded to flooding of around 50 homes. Firefighters rescued 3 people who were trapped inside their vehicles on flooded roads. They also helped evacuated one person from a flooded home.

Traffic along the major highway N-340 was temporarily suspended near Castellón de la Plana. Flooding was also reported in the town of Sagunto.


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Hurricane Ida hits coast of Louisiana with 150 mph winds - 16 years to the day Hurricane Katrina hit the state

Hurricane Ida makes landfall as 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm in Louisiana
Hurricane Ida makes landfall as 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm in Louisiana
Thousands of people had already fled their homes as Hurricane Ida hit the coast of Louisiana with wind speeds of 150 mph.

More than 100,000 households had lost power in Louisiana by noon and were without electricity, according to PowerOutage.US, which tracks outages nationwide.

Long lines formed at petrol stations on Saturday as people rushed to escape.

Trucks pulling saltwater fishing boats and campers streamed away from the coast on Interstate 65 in Alabama, where Ida is also predicted to hit, while traffic jams clogged Interstate 10 heading out of New Orleans.


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Hurricane Nora makes landfall on Mexico's southwestern coast

A fallen tree and electricity pole are pictured as Hurricane Nora approaches Manzanillo, in Colima state, Mexico August 28, 2021.
© Jesus LozoyaA fallen tree and electricity pole are pictured as Hurricane Nora approaches Manzanillo, in Colima state, Mexico August 28, 2021.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned of torrential rains, life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides as Hurricane Nora made landfall on Saturday evening on the northwest coast of the Mexican state of Jalisco.


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'It lasted about 10-15 minutes': Waterspout filmed off Gulf Shores, Alabama

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'It lasted about 10-15 minutes': Kentucky woman captures amazing video of waterspout while on vacation

It was a waterspout spinning in the distance. Klosterman tells WHAS11 News, "it was the first one I had ever seen! It was exciting to witness!"

Klosterman and her family were on the beach at the Gulf Shores around midday Aug. 25, when she saw it.

"I turned to see the water spout and grabbed my phone," Klosterman said. "It lasted a good 10-15 minutes."

Klosterman said she's from Crestwood, just east of Louisville.