An intense spell of rain lashed Hyderabad on Thursday evening, submerging roads, stranding vehicles and prompting a flash flood alert across the city. The deluge disrupted normal life, particularly in the western corridor, home to the city's IT sector. Gachibowli recorded the highest rainfall in the city at 126.5 mm by 8 pm. Across the state, Nalgonda reported 127.3 mm.
The downpour, akin to a cloudburst with rainfall crossing 100 mm per hour, overwhelmed drainage systems and raised concerns over flash floods in low-lying zones. Weather stations operated by the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TGDPS) indicated the rain might continue through the night.
A visually striking waterspout emerged off the coast of Havana this Friday, right in front of the iconic Malecón, causing moments of alarm and confusion among those in the area. This weather phenomenon, also known as a marine funnel, took shape around 1:30 p.m. under a cloud-laden sky filled with heat, humidity, and climatic instability—conditions that typically give rise to such meteorological events.
Social media was flooded with videos and photographs capturing the awe-inspiring column of rotating air that momentarily connected the sea with the sky, creating a natural spectacle that was both beautiful and tense. Witnesses described feeling both astonished and concerned, with some opting to move away from the coast as a precaution.
Journalist Boris Luis Cabrera Acosta confirmed that the waterspout did not cause any material damage or injuries and dissipated shortly after forming, never making landfall.
Torrential rains have battered Japan's southern Kyushu Island, triggering severe floods and landslides that forced mass evacuations and brought local transport to a standstill.
Authorities have issued the highest level of weather warnings across parts of the region.
According to Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency, a powerful landslide struck a home in Aira, Kagoshima Prefecture, burying two individuals who were later rescued alive and transported to the hospital.
Evacuation orders have been issued for more than 360,000 residents in Kagoshima and neighboring Miyazaki Prefecture as rainfall continues to pose serious risks of further landslides and flash floods.
Local media reported that Kirishima city, Kagoshima, saw a record rain of 500mm in the 24 hours through 5am, twice the average rainfall for the entire August.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the region was "seeing heavy rains that it has never experienced before", but it downgraded its highest alert for heavy rain as the downpour eased.
Seven people have been confirmed dead following a rain-triggered landslide in Guangzhou, the capital of south China's Guangdong Province, on Wednesday morning, local authorities said on Friday.
The landslide occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. in Dayuan Village in Guangzhou's Baiyun District, trapping 14 people and damaging multiple houses, according to the district's emergency management bureau.
One of the typhoons was expected to affect areas north of the Yangtze River, according to the briefing.
In August, all seven major river basins across China fully entered the main flood season of the year, the authorities said, adding that some rivers in the Haihe River, Songhua River and Liaohe River basins are at risk of major flooding.
At least 10 people have been killed and 33 are missing in flash floods in northwestern China's Gansu province, according to state media.
"From August 7, continuous heavy rain ... has triggered flash floods. As of 3:30pm (07:30 GMT) on August 8, 10 people have died and 33 are missing," state broadcaster CCTV reported on Friday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered "all-out" rescue operations with "utmost effort" to save the missing people, CCTV said.
Due to the "frequent occurrence of extreme weather", Xi ordered all regions to "resolutely overcome complacency" and strengthen efforts to identify risks, the broadcaster added.
Footage shared by Chinese fire authorities on the social media platform Weibo showed rescuers guiding people through rushing grey water in a village.
Photos posted by Gansu's government showed roads covered in silt and large stones.
A rare weather phenomenon took many by surprise on Tuesday afternoon (August 5, 2025), when a hailstorm hit several residential neighborhoods just outside Kuala Lumpur, particularly Pandan Indah and Ampang, at around 4:30 PM.
According to Kosmo, residents experienced a sudden shift in weather, from typical heavy rain to a dramatic downpour of hailstones, accompanied by thunder and strong winds.
Videos quickly spread online, showing excited locals collecting ice pellets from the ground and even placing them in cups as proof of the rare event.
Heavy rain in the Southeast caused deadly flash floods in Nash County, North Carolina, on Wednesday. A man and woman died after their vehicle was swept into a ravine.
Flash floods took the lives of two people Wednesday afternoon in Nash County, North Carolina, just outside the capital of Raleigh.
The man and woman died after their vehicle was swept away along Highway 581. The Spring Hope Police Department said the vehicle was pushed into a ravine "where the waters were rushing and over 6 feet deep."
When officers arrived at the scene shortly after 2 p.m., the woman had climbed onto the roof of the minivan, but as the rescuers tried to reach her, she fell and was swept away. The man was also taken downstream.
A devastating lightning strike claimed the lives of four family members and left three others critically injured in the Mureis district of Al-Dhalea Governorate, central Yemen. The incident occurred on Wednesday during a bout of heavy thunderstorms that swept through the region.
Local sources reported that the lightning bolt struck the home of Naji Masad Mohammed in the village of Al-Murwi, Asaf area, killing two women and two children instantly. The three injured relatives were rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition for emergency treatment.
The tragedy has sparked concern among residents, especially in rural areas where homes are vulnerable to extreme weather events and emergency services are limited. Authorities have urged families to take precautions during storms, including avoiding open spaces and ensuring homes are equipped with basic lightning protection.
This incident underscores the growing risks posed by severe weather in Yemen, particularly in mountainous and highland regions prone to seasonal storms.
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