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Rough surf churned up by Hurricane Imelda claims 9 homes so far in North Carolina's Outer Banks

Scott Sistek
Fox News
Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:45 UTC
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© Cape Hatteras National Seashore / FOX WeatherHome collapses in Rodanthe, N.C. in heavy surf on Oct. 3, 2025.
But while the eight previous homes that collapsed in this current period of heavy surf had been in the seaside town of Buxton, Friday evening's collapse was the first of the week 25 miles farther north up the Outer Banks in Rodanthe.

Another home has been lost to the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks on Friday evening as the result of powerful waves churned in the wake of two offshore hurricanes that passed hundreds of miles offshore earlier in the week.

But while the eight previous homes that collapsed in this current period of heavy surf had been in the seaside town of Buxton, Friday evening's collapse was the first of the week 25 miles farther north up the Outer Banks in Rodanthe.

This home fell into the waves just before 6 p.m. in the 23000 block of G.A. Kohler Court, according to national park officials with Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
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Lightning kills 9 in five districts of Bangladesh


jagonews24.com
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 18:01 UTC
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Nine people were killed in separate incidents of lightning strikes in five districts of the country on Sunday, October 5.

Of them, three were killed in Cumilla, two in Jhenaidah, and two in Kurigram, while two deaths were reported in Narayanganj and Gaibandha respectively.

In Cumilla, three people, including two women, were killed after being struc by thunderbolts in Bhabanipur Kheyaghat of Homna this afternoon.

They were identified as Momtaz Begum, 35, and Jakiya, 25, daughters of late Haji Motiur Rahman, a resident of Nala Dakshin village, and Rashed Mia, 22, son of Rahinur Islam of Khode Daudpur village in the upazila, said Homna police station officer-in-charge Rafiqul Islam.

In Jhenaidah, two individuals were killed in separate incidents of lightning strikes when they were working in a field, according to Shailkupa, and Sadar police stations.
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Lightning kills 16 across Bihar, India as torrential rains batter state


patnapress.com
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:09 UTC
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Torrential rain and lightning have wreaked havoc across Bihar, claiming at least 16 lives in 10 districts and throwing daily life into disarray. Roads, railway tracks, and farmlands in many parts of the state remain inundated, with authorities warning of more thunderstorms in the coming days.

According to reports from the Disaster Management Department, three deaths each were reported in Jehanabad and Muzaffarpur, two each in Bhojpur and West Champaran, and one each in Vaishali, Gopalganj, Nalanda, Kishanganj, Madhepura, and Khagaria.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives. "The deaths due to lightning in the state are extremely saddening," he said. "People are urged to stay indoors during bad weather and follow the instructions issued by the Disaster Management Department."

In Jehanabad, three people were killed and over a dozen injured when lightning struck in different villages on Saturday evening. Two men sheltering under a tree in Uttarapatti village died instantly, while a woman lost her life in nearby Bigha.
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At least 47 killed in Nepal as heavy rains trigger landslides, flash floods


Al Jazeera
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:01 UTC
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Landslides and flash floods, triggered by heavy rains, have killed at least 47 people, blocked roads and washed away bridges in Nepal.

Thirty-five people were killed in separate landslides in the Ilam district in the east bordering India, Kalidas Dhauboji, a spokesperson for the Armed Police Force, said on Sunday.

Nine people were missing after being washed away by floods since Friday and three others were killed in lightning strikes elsewhere in Nepal, he added, as relentless downpours pummelled eastern and central regions of the Himalayan nation.

"Rescue efforts for the missing persons are going on," said Shanti Mahat, a National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority spokesperson in Nepal.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays nationwide, exempting emergency services and disaster response teams, as the government battles the crisis.

Government spokesperson Rameshwar Dangal cited forecasts of heavy rains as justification for the unusual measure.

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Bulgaria floods kill 3, force evacuations, cars swept into sea


Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Sat, 04 Oct 2025 17:46 UTC
Floods that swept through villages in southeastern Bulgaria and on the Black Sea coast have claimed three lives
Floods that swept through villages in southeastern Bulgaria and on the Black Sea coast have claimed three lives
Floods that swept through villages in southeastern Bulgaria and on the Black Sea coast claimed three lives and forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes, authorities said Friday.

Interior Minister Daniel Mitov said the three deaths included two rescuers who died when flooding hit the Elenite seaside resort after torrential rain. Parts of the coastal region were heavily damaged, with floods sweeping cars and caravans into the sea and inundating houses, hotels and campsites.

Bulgarian authorities declared a state of emergency in several towns along the Black Sea coast, where regional public transport was halted because of flooded roads after days of extreme rainfall. Specialized teams from the Bulgarian navy have been deployed to search for missing people and assist the evacuation efforts.

Elsewhere, northwestern parts of the country were hit by severe winter weather with heavy snowfall continuing for a second day in the Balkan Range.

Many villages in the region suffered power outages caused by the wet snow. Roads and mountain passes were closed to traffic.


Comment: Related: Early heavy snowfall in Bulgaria shuts down Petrohan Pass - up to a foot of snow

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Best of the Web: Heavy early snowfall hits the Western Balkans in Europe - thousands left without power - over half a meter of snow


Independent (UK)
Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:46 UTC
A car drives along a road during an unexpected snowfall on mountain Jahorina near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.
© Armin DurgutA car drives along a road during an unexpected snowfall on mountain Jahorina near Sarajevo, Bosnia, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.
Thousands of people have been left without electricity across the Western Balkans after early snowfall brought widespread disruption on Friday.

Heavy, wet snow blanketed hilly and mountainous regions of Serbia and Bosnia this week, felling power distribution lines and trees. Meanwhile, persistent rainfall in lower areas has raised concerns of potential floods and mudslides.

More than half a metre of snow has already accumulated at higher altitudes, with meteorologist Slobodan Sovilj from the state Hydrometeorological Service suggesting it could reach record levels for October.

"We have a number of areas without electricity because of broken trees and branches that fell on power lines," Aleksandar Mitrovic, head of the Ivanjica municipality in central Serbia, said.

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Huge waterspout off Japan coast


The Weather Channel
Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:36 UTC
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As gusty winds and lightning cropped up along the Japanese coast, so did a humongous waterspout. Incredible video captured the waterspout towering over the sea off Sakata City.

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Heavy rains flood streets in Tripoli and Misrata, Libya


Libyaupdate.com
Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:03 UTC
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The cities of Tripoli and Misrata witnessed heavy rainfall on Thursday morning, causing a number of main streets to flood and disrupting traffic in some areas.

The General Company for Water and Sanitation announced it had started pumping and draining the collected water since the morning. It published video clips showing its teams deployed to several locations in Tripoli and Misrata to deal with the flash floods.

Activists on social media shared video clips showing rising water levels in a number of streets, including Al-Hallaqin and Al-Matabbat streets in Misrata, as well as the Al-Bifi area east of the capital, Tripoli.

The National Center of Meteorology had predicted in its weather bulletin that there would be thunderstorms in the northwestern regions, especially the coastal ones. This led to water collecting in low-lying areas like the Hamada al-Hamra desert, while cities in the northeast, including Bayda and Tolmeita, experienced heavy rainfall in the past few hours.

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Early heavy snowfall in Bulgaria shuts down Petrohan Pass - up to a foot of snow


novinite.com
Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:32 UTC
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The Petrohan Pass has once again been closed due to severe winter conditions. According to the regional governor of Montana, Kalin Haitov, the snow cover in the area has already reached around 25 to 30 centimeters, accompanied by numerous fallen branches scattered across the road. Although large trees have not yet collapsed, the fallen debris has created significant obstacles. Cleaning operations are underway, carried out jointly by the road maintenance company, firefighting teams, and forestry units that have been mobilized in the higher parts of the pass.

Snowfall has also affected other high-altitude areas in the Montana region since the previous night. Haitov confirmed that several municipalities, including Chiprovtsi and Georgi Damyanovo, are experiencing power outages. Entire villages in these areas remain without electricity due to fallen trees damaging the network. Crews are currently working to restore supply and clear the damage. Despite the challenges, the regional governor emphasized that there are no reports of stranded or endangered people in Montana district at this stage.

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Floods hit 9 provinces of Cambodia, impacting over 33,000 families

Rin Ousa
Cambodianess.com
Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:25 UTC
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© Stung Treng TVThe photo shows flooding in Strung Treng province.
Floods caused by heavy rain struck nine provinces across the country as of October 2, affecting more than 33,000 families, while over 2,000 households were evacuated to safety. This marks a decrease from 11 provinces affected on Oct. 1.

National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) spokesman Soth Kimkol Mony said floods in Ratanakiri and Oddar Meanchey have receded. Meanwhile, flash floods continue to affect Stung Treng, Kratie, Prey Veng, Kampong Thom, Siem Reap, Mondulkiri, Banteay Meanchey, Tboung Khmum, and Preah Vihear provinces.

The floods have affected 45 cities and districts, impacting a total of 33,851 families.

Around 27,018 houses have been submerged, and 2,016 families have been relocated to safer areas.

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