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Another tropical storm (Bualoi) hits the Philippines, causing at least 26 killed deaths and new evacuations (UPDATE)


ABC News
Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:31 UTC
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Another tropical storm barreled across Philippine islands Friday, causing at least four deaths and new evacuations of tens of thousands of people from landslide- and flood-prone villages long battered by typhoons.

Bualoi, which has weakened since making landfall overnight, was the latest of back-to-back storms from the Pacific to threaten Asia. Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest to hit in years, caused at least 25 deaths in the northern Philippines and Taiwan, mostly from flooding, before making landfall in China and dissipating over Vietnam.

Bualoi made landfall in the Philippine town of San Policarpo in Eastern Samar province late Thursday with sustained winds of 110 kph (68 mph), knocking out power in towns and villages and setting off flooding and two minor landslides, the country's disaster-mitigation agency said in a news conference.


Comment: Update September 28

The Anadolu Agency reports:
At least 26 people were killed, 14 remained missing, and 33 others were injured in the Philippines amid Tropical Storm Bualoi, the Philippine News Agency reported on Sunday.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said a total of 738,714 families, or 2,797,706 individuals, have been affected by days of torrential rains, floods, and landslides due to tropical cyclones, locally known as Opong, Nando, and Mirasol.

According to the council, 46,611 families or 163,317 individuals are currently staying in 2,680 evacuation centers, while another 31,448 families or 118,957 people are receiving aid outside these centers.

The Cagayan Valley reported eight deaths, and the Bicol Region reported nine fatalities. The Cordillera Administrative Region reported four deaths, while Central Luzon and Central Visayas had two each, and Eastern Visayas recorded one fatality.

Heavy rain, strong winds, and floods also damaged a total of 8,916 houses. The government has provided monetary assistance to 149,675 families through various national agencies and local government units.


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Landslide amid heavy rain kills 18 miners in Nigeria


Devdiscourse.com
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:39 UTC
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Nigeria is grappling with a tragedy as rescuers tirelessly work to locate dozens of miners who went missing after a massive boulder descended onto a mine amid heavy rainfall.

The catastrophe in Zamfara state's Maru district claimed at least 18 lives when the rock collapsed onto the mine on Thursday, as per local sources.

Sani Lawwali, a miner involved in the rescue efforts, reported that 18 bodies have been recovered, while five survivors have been extracted, leaving a dozen miners still unaccounted for within the pit.

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Spectacular waterspout swirls near Dubrovnik, Croatia

Mark Thomas
The Dubrovnik Times
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:24 UTC
Adriatic Waterspout
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The weather took a dramatic turn on Sunday as thunder rolled and lightning cracked across southern Croatia — and nature put on a powerful show with a huge waterspout forming over the Adriatic Sea.

The towering funnel cloud, clearly visible from the coast, swirled for several minutes before dissipating, leaving onlookers stunned by its size. Waterspouts — essentially tornadoes that form over water — are relatively common in the south of Croatia during stormy conditions, but this morning's spectacle was especially large and long-lasting.

Formed when unstable, humid air meets cooler temperatures above the sea, waterspouts can appear suddenly, creating dramatic scenes as columns of rotating air whip up the water below. Though usually short-lived and less destructive than land tornadoes, they remain a powerful reminder of nature's force.

Video of the phenomenon quickly spread online, with many commenting on the rare scale of today's Adriatic waterspout.

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Severe hailstorm in Albavilla, Italy


LaPresse
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:18 UTC
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Disruptions in the Como area due to a hailstorm that filled the streets in the Albavilla area.

About ten urgent technical rescue interventions were requested from the Como Fire Brigade headquarters.

Teams from the Como, Cantù, and Erba stations are carrying out inspections and assistance operations.

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Heavy rains paralyse Hyderabad, India - city roads, homes flooded


NDTV
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 18:55 UTC
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Hyderabad is reeling under the impact of heavy rains, with the city's Old City facing severe flooding.

The Musi River is swelling dangerously, putting low-lying areas at risk and forcing hundreds to evacuate.

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Several dead in Arizona flooding as rescues continue

Mandy Taheri
Newsweek
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 18:21 UTC
Several deaths reported after flooding in Globe
Several deaths reported after flooding in Globe
Flooding in Globe, Arizona, has killed several people and caused hazardous materials to spread across the roads, leading the mayor to write in a Saturday social media post that the city council "will be declaring a State of Emergency this morning."

Newsweek has reached out to the Gila County's Emergency Management Specialist for comment via email on Saturday.

Why It Matters

Flooding is the second deadliest weather hazard nationwide, with most fatalities occurring when vehicles are swept away by rising waters.

Globe, which is located about 90 miles east of Phoenix, has been hit with excessive rain all week, with more expected today. On Friday, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning for Globe and the nearby town Miami.

Mayor Al Gameros described it as "an unthinkable, devastating flood event," in a post Friday night.

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Lightning strike kills 2 men and 2 dogs in rural Florida

James Tutten
MSN
Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:45 UTC
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Two men and two dogs were killed by an apparent lightning strike in southeast Highlands County.

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office reported that the bodies of the two men, aged 38 and 31, both from the Miami area, were found on a levee next to Canal C-41A near Rucks Dairy Road.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission discovered their vehicle parked in the area during a search.

Sheriff Paul Blackman emphasized the dangers of lightning in the region, stating, "Our area gets more lightning than just about anywhere else in the country, especially in the summer."

The initial investigation suggests that the lightning strike occurred sometime on Monday evening.

This tragic incident underscores the importance of taking precautions during thunderstorms, particularly in areas prone to frequent lightning strikes.

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Waterspout spotted off Saint Lucia's northwestern coast

Keryn Nelson
St. Lucia Times
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:40 UTC
Waterspout spotted off Saint Lucia's northwestern coast on Thursday afternoon. Photo courtesy Ronald Raoul
Waterspout spotted off Saint Lucia's northwestern coast on Thursday afternoon. Photo courtesy Ronald Raoul
A waterspout was seen hovering over the sea off the northwestern coast of Saint Lucia around 1:50 p.m. on September 25.

The funnel-shaped cloud was visible from several vantage points, including the Castries city centre, where bystanders captured photos and videos that quickly spread online.

"I had to stop to capture this... what is this? Is that a tornado forming? ... Oh my God, oh no! This is amazing," one person can be heard saying in a video circulating on social media.

Another observer told the St. Lucia Times, "At first I was like, 'Is that a tornado?' Especially considering the gloomy weather at the time. After my initial surprise, I just thought it looked pretty cool."

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Lightning strike kills Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources employee

Maia Pandey
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:28 UTC
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A Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources employee died from a lightning strike in Kewaskum earlier this week, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said in a Sept. 25 news release.

Authorities began searching for Adam Zirbel, 48, on the evening of Monday, Sept. 22 after he did not return from working in the New Fane Trail area for the day. Zirbel, who was from Plymouth, worked as a forester for the DNR.

Officials found Zirbel's vehicle in Fond du Lac County and then continued the search to the border between Washington and Fond du Lac counties. At 7:40 p.m., they found him dead in a wooded area in Kewaskum, the sheriff's office said. A lightning strike had been documented in the area at 10:15 that morning.

Along with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the Kewaskum Fire Department, Fond du Lac County authorities and the DNR were involved in the search.
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Super Typhoon Ragasa causes flooding as it's violent winds tear through southern China


Forbes Breaking News
Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:05 UTC
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On Wednesday, Super Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in southern China.

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