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Strong hailstorm wreaks havoc on crops in scores of areas of north Kashmir, India


Daily Excelsior
Sun, 18 Jun 2017 12:10 UTC
Hailstorm destroy crops, fruits
Hailstorm destroy crops, fruits
A strong hailstorm today wreaked havoc in scores of north Kashmir areas and resulted in extensive damage to apple and vegetable crops.

The hailstorm this evening at Kralpora, Trehgam, Ramhal, Hardoona, Darbal, Kunal, Taratpora, Naleem, Yahama Lawoosa, Haril Monabal, Qalamabad, Audoora, Shahnagri, Prangroo Chontipora Batagund and other areas. The hailstorm lasted for ten minutes but caused huge damage.

The locals said that the hailstorm inflicted heavy damage on crops like apple, rice saplings and other vegetables and fruits. They said that they were hoping of good produce this year but the hail storm has dashed their hopes. The locals demanded adequate compensation from Government for their losses.

Comment: See also these similar reports from India over the last 10 months:

Hailstorm destroy crops, fruits in Tral, India

Hailstorm damages crops of at least 900 farmers in Bulandshahr, India

Hailstorm damages wheat crop in Punjab, India

Hailstorm devastates apple, peach, walnut and apricot orchards across Kashmir, India

Huge hailstones and torrential rain destroy crops in Manipur, India

Hailstorm causes extensive damage to crops in Kulgam, India

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Cloud Lightning

Lightning strikes twice: First bolt kills boy, second kills 2 adults standing nearby in North Kazakhstan


Vestnik Kavkaza.
Sat, 17 Jun 2017 09:59 UTC
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The boy and two adults were killed by lightning in the village of the North Kazakhstan region, the State Department and EMERCOM of the region report.

A tragedy took place yesterday in the Ualikhanovsky district, at the outskirts of the village of Bidayk during a thunderstorm. A thunderbolt struck a child, born in 2005, when he was shepherding. A witness of the incident, a nearby man, called an akim of the rural district, district militia officer and the ambulance.

"They were standing not far from the place where the boy was struck by lightning. The second thunderbolt killed another two: the ambulance driver and the man, who called the ambulance,'' Sputnik-Kazakhstan reports.
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Lightning bolt kills 2, injures 25 in Jharkhand, India


The Avenue Mail
Fri, 16 Jun 2017 12:55 UTC
LIGHTNING
Two persons died while 25 others got severely injured when lightning struck them during Roja Sankranti fair being held at Nishchintpur village of Chakradharpur on Friday.

The injured were taken to various hospitals in Chakradharpur, Chaibasa and Jamshedpur, sources said.

Sources said the incident occurred when weather suddenly changed and it started raining at the fair venue. A sudden streak of lightning was seen at the fair. Two persons died of electrocution on the spot while many others were badly burnt in the incident. The incident caused panic among the villagers who ran for shelter.

In another incident, one Jonko Bankira of Majhgaon died of electrocution after being struck by lightning.
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Largest tornado outbreak in northeast Wisconsin history


WNDU-TV
Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:21 UTC
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© WLUK/Alex RonalloTrees down on the sidewalk on Fidelis Street near College Avenue in Appleton, June 14, 2017.

The National Weather Service offices in Green Bay and Milwaukee, Wis. has revised the number of confirmed tornadoes in affiliate WBAY's viewing area from 11 to 10, which is still the largest tornado outbreak in northeast Wisconsin history, tying with the outbreak on April 10, 2011.

The NWS says tornadoes touched Green Lake, Shawano, Winnebago, Outagamie and Brown counties during Wednesday's severe weather.

The NWS has removed a tornado in Navarino from its list, though it's unclear why. The investigation is fluid, and the National Weather Service says the information may change.

We've listed the reports here chronologically:

2 miles east-northeast of Gresham
Rating: EF0
Peak Winds: 70 mph
Length: Brief
Width: 25 yards
1:47 p.m.

Markesan
Rating: TBD
Peak Winds: TBD
Length: TBD
Width: TBD
2:45 p.m.
This tornado report is based on video of a tornado and a Green Lake County Emergency Management survey of a damage path. The National Weather Service says the highest winds measured in this area Wednesday were 75 mph, which would likely place this at an EF0 or EF1 depending on the extent of damage.
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Lightning strikes kill at least 10 across Odisha, India


Odisha Sun Times
Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:32 UTC
LIGHTNING
At least ten persons were killed and five others were injured after lightning struck people in at least five districts across Odisha.

As per reports, a husband-wife duo was killed in the lightning strike this afternoon at Jatia village under Sarang gram panchayat in Dhenkanal district. The deceased have been identified as Nityananda Behera (50) and his wife Rukmini Behera (47). The couple was indoors where the bolt struck. While Rukmini died on the spot, Nityananda succumbed on his way to hospital.

In another incident, a youth was killed while he had taken shelter under a tree at Gheruniyan village under Sanda gram panchayat in Dhenkanal district. The deceased Bikas Panda (32) had ventured out to attend nature's call this afternoon.
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Red Flag

Massive 10m waves crash off South Island coast, New Zealand


New Zealand Herald
Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:05 UTC
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Towering waves 10m high are crashing off the South Island's east coast.

Niwa says the huge swells have been recorded off Banks Peninsula and are due to hit the North Island later today.

Ferry sailings have been cancelled and coastal roads around the capital are expected to experience surges as the towering seas coincide with tonight's high tide.

"We are getting reports off Banks Peninsula there have been waves of 10m this morning. The waves are well and truly there," said Niwa forecaster Chris Brandolino.
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Mini tornado throws tents around at festival in Pouch, Germany

Ben Hooper
UPI
Tue, 13 Jun 2017 21:51 UTC
tents in air
Revelers at a German music festival were sent scrambling to secure their belongings when a mini tornado abruptly formed and started throwing their tents around.

A video recorded earlier this month at the Sputnik Spring Break Festival in Pouch, Germany, shows what happened when a whirlwind formed in a camping area at the festival.

The mini tornado throws tents and canopies around, with at least one tent flying off high into the sky.

Witnesses said no one was injured in the June 2 incident.

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Cloud Precipitation

100,000 evacuated as Typhoon Merbok hits Shenzhen, China


APA
Wed, 14 Jun 2017 21:31 UTC
Floodwater
Torrential rain continued Tuesday in Shenzhen after Typhoon Merbok made landfall in the city Monday night, and more than 100,000 people had been evacuated to safety by Tuesday morning, APA reports quoting Sputnik.

From Monday morning to Tuesday morning, the city reported average precipitation of 81 mm (3.2 inches), with 219 mm (8.6 inches) reported in the region where the typhoon landed, the city's flood control and drought relief headquarters said.

Those evacuated include people who work outdoors and many living in old and at-risk houses and prefabricated structures.


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Lightning strikes kill 11 within 12 days in Maharashtra, India

Abhilash Botekar
The Times of India
Tue, 13 Jun 2017 10:41 UTC
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A total of 11 people have lost their lives due to lightning ever since the pre-monsoon showers started lashing the district 12 days ago.

The district administration has warned people against moving out in open spaces or taking shelter under trees when there is torrential rain and thunderstorm. Last year, lightning in Nashik district had claimed 21 lives during the monsoon.

District officials said Trimbakeshwar, Malegaon and Sinnar talukas witnessed two deaths each due to lightning. The district disaster management has earmarked Igatpuri, Trimbakeshwar, Peth, Nashik, Niphad and Nandgaon talukas as lightning-prone areas.
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5 women killed by lightning bolt in Maharashtra, India


Web India 123
Mon, 12 Jun 2017 10:34 UTC
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Five women were killed on the spot after being struck by a lightning in Umari tehsil of the district today.

The women were collecting firewood at Karala field in Umari tehsil in the afternoon and at around 16:00, rain started and hence they took shelter under a tree. At 16:20, the lightning struck and all of them died on the spot, police said.

The deceased women were identified as Rekha Maruti Pawale (33), Shobha Sambhaji Bhutale (45), Shobha Devidas Jadhav (40),Mohanabai Gangadhar Sonwane (48) and Sheshabai Madhav Gangawane (45).

A case of accidental death has been filed at Umri police station in this regard, sources added.

Source: United News of India
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