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Lightning kills 31 in Cambodia in first half of 2025


menafn.com
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:33 UTC
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Lightning strikes claimed 31 lives across Cambodia during the first half of 2025, marking a significant 31 percent decrease from the 45 deaths recorded in the same period last year, disaster management officials reported Tuesday.

"Among the dead so far this year were 11 females and three children," Soth Kim Kolmony, spokesperson for the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM), told media.

Beyond the fatalities, thunderbolts wounded 53 additional individuals and killed 71 cattle throughout the January-June timeframe this year, he confirmed.

Siem Reap, Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Preah Sihanouk provinces experienced the highest concentrations of lightning strikes.
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Lightning strike kills 197 sheep in Nepal

Rishi Dhamala
Kirib.co
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:25 UTC
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A lightning strike killed 197 sheep in Guthichaur Rural Municipality-5, Haak Patan of Jumla.

The incident happened on Monday around 4 PM when the sheep were grazing in the pasture.

According to Jumla District Police Office, teams from the Armed Police Force, Nepal Police, and local residents reached the site and counted the dead sheep.

One person, Dhan Bahadur Rawat from Sinja-6, was injured by the lightning and is currently being treated at Karnali Academy of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital in Jumla.

DSP Rabin Babu Regmi confirmed that the team has returned after completing the field assessment.
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Flood at Nepal-China border: Miteri Bridge collapses, 7 dead with 18 missing, cargo containers and vehicles swept away


bhaskarenglish.in
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:16 UTC
A flash flood occurred along the Nepal-China border early Tuesday morning, flooding the Bhotekoshi River and leading to the destruction of the Miteri Bridge and several parked vehicles.
A flash flood occurred along the Nepal-China border early Tuesday morning, flooding the Bhotekoshi River and leading to the destruction of the Miteri Bridge and several parked vehicles.
A sudden flood struck the Bhote Koshi River at the Nepal-China border around 3 AM on Tuesday, leaving 18 people missing—12 Nepali and 6 Chinese nationals. Among the missing Nepalis are three police officers and nine civilians.

The incident occurred at the Rasuwagadhi border point in Nepal's Rasuwa district, severely impacting cross-border trade and infrastructure.

The main Miteri Bridge, a critical trade route connecting Nepal and China, collapsed in the flood. The customs office yard in Rasuwa also sustained heavy damage, with several parked cargo containers washed away. Though some trapped individuals have been rescued, floodwaters are hampering ongoing relief operations.

Nepal's Armed Police Force confirmed that eight electric vehicles were swept away from an EV charging station in Timure.

Additionally, landslides on the Pasang Lhamu Highway have washed away large sections of road, completely disrupting transportation.


Comment: The Kathmandu Post reports:
Eighteen people have been reported missing and seven bodies recovered after a devastating flood struck Nepal's northern Rasuwa district, severely affecting the Rasuwagadhi border area, according to a Nepal Police update issued at 3 pm on Tuesday.

Among the missing are three Nepal Police personnel, six Chinese nationals, and nine civilians. A total of 55 individuals have been rescued from the flood-affected areas, authorities said.

The flood caused widespread destruction. The Miteri Bridge, a key piece of infrastructure linking Nepal and China, was swept away. Damage was also reported at the EV charging station in Timure, with an estimated seven to eight electric vehicles washed away by the waters.


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Cloud Precipitation

Intense hail paralyzes Guanajuato, Mexico and leaves streets covered in ice


puntocero.news
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:57 UTC
The streets of León, Guanajuato after intense hailstorm on July 6, 2025.
© RRSSThe streets of León, Guanajuato after intense hailstorm on July 6, 2025.
A sudden hailstorm hit the municipality of Moroleón this Sunday, leaving streets flooded and covered in white, causing chaos, damage, and the urgent mobilization of emergency personnel.

The phenomenon, accompanied by strong gusts of wind and lightning, surprised residents and drivers in various areas of the municipal capital.

Civil Protection reported flooding of up to 25 centimeters on roads such as Alma Barragán, 12 de Octubre, Aquiles Serdán, Hidalgo, Zaragoza, and several others, where vehicular traffic had to be closed to prevent accidents.

One home suffered material damage due to the ingress of water, although no injuries or serious structural damage were reported.

Authorities urged the public to take extreme precautions and stay informed about possible further rains.

(Translated by Google)

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Waterspout spotted in Clearwater Beach, Florida

Rachel Tucker
wfla.com
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:46 UTC
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Clearwater residents spotted a waterspout as storms rolled in Monday morning.

The National Weather Service said the waterspout formed at 11:20 a.m.

The waterspout remained offshore, according to a preliminary storm report from the NWS.

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Large waterspout over IJsselmeer, Netherlands

Marek Kučera
mkweather.com
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:35 UTC
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On the afternoon of Sunday, July 6, 2025, a tornado was observed over the IJsselmeer near Enkhuizen in Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The phenomenon occurred around 16:30 UTC and was captured on photo and video, quickly spreading across social media. The event has been confirmed by reliable observers, including Bas van der Ploeg, a voluntary meteorological observer, and is categorized as a waterspout due to its formation over a large body of water.

Eyewitness Christiaan de Vries documented the tornado from the shoreline, and his photos clearly show the column of rotating air reaching from the clouds to the lake surface. The tornado was likely non-supercellular in nature, which is typical for waterspouts in this region, especially during humid and unstable summer afternoons.

Though no damage was reported, the spectacle serves as a stark reminder of the power of localized convective storms even in areas not commonly associated with such extremes. The Netherlands, though mostly flat and temperate, has seen an increasing frequency of localized severe weather in recent years, including tornadoes, downbursts, and hailstorms, often associated with summer instability near large water bodies.

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Cloud Precipitation

Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall in Carolinas

Zoe Hussain
New York Post
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:05 UTC
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© Associated PressTropical Storm Chantal off the eastern coast of the United States on July 5, 2025.
Officials warn of deadly flash flood risk

Tropical Storm Chantal slammed into the Southeast early Sunday - pelting the Carolinas with 60 mph winds, torrential rain, and "life-threatening" rip currents, the National Hurricane Center said.

The storm could dump up to 6 inches of rain in a very short time span — bringing a risk of deadly flash floods.

The fast-moving storm made landfall 75 miles east of Charleston, SC, and 85 miles southwest of Wilmington, NC, around 4 a.m., according to the hurricane center.

The storm is pushing north at 8 mph.

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Heavy July snowfall hits Türkiye


telegrafi.com
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 11:29 UTC
A rare blanket of heavy snow fell on parts of northeastern Turkey on Friday.
A rare blanket of heavy snow fell on parts of northeastern Turkey on Friday.
In the two Turkish cities of Rize and Trabzon, a rare natural phenomenon occurred that surprised not only local residents, but also tourists who were there.

At the beginning of July, in the middle of summer, snowfall covered the high mountain areas of these cities, creating an unusual and amazing natural landscape.

According to the forecasts of the General Directorate of Meteorology, snowfall was expected for the high areas in Rize and Trabzon, where temperatures dropped significantly, giving nature a typical winter appearance, which is very rare for this period of the year, they write.

Residents of mountain villages and valleys such as Çamlihemşin, Hemşin and İkizdere, as well as other high mountain settlements, woke up to a landscape covered in white and fresh snow. This unique sight created by snow in the middle of summer was a surprise that attracted a lot of attention.

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Rain fury: Landslides block 113 roads in Uttarakhand, India

Gaurav Talwar & Kautilya Singh
Times of India
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:18 UTC
Passengers are being evacuated on foot near Silai Band on Yamunotri Highway
Passengers are being evacuated on foot near Silai Band on Yamunotri Highway
Landslides triggered by heavy and continuous rainfall across Uttarakhand have blocked roads at several places, disrupting normal life and severely affecting the Char Dham yatra. As per data from the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), 113 roads, including two national highways, were blocked on Thursday. Chamoli district reported the highest number of road blockades at 23, followed by Pithoragarh with 22.

The Kedarnath yatra was temporarily halted on Thursday morning after a landslide struck the crucial Sonprayag - Gaurikund route near Mankutia around 10 pm the previous night, stranding over 40 pilgrims returning from the shrine. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) evacuated the pilgrims by opening a temporary passage through the debris.

Officials said the damaged stretch was not fit for movement of vehicles, prompting the authorities to divert incoming pilgrims to safer locations. Road restoration efforts are underway and by Thursday noon, pedestrian movement was partially restored.

"The Munkatiya Sliding Zone and the small parking area near Gaurikund are now open for pedestrian use," said a district police officer.

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Landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocks access to Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy on July 1

Julia Schneemann
SnowBrains
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:02 UTC
An aerial shot of the extensive landslide in Cortina, Italy.
An aerial shot of the extensive landslide in Cortina, Italy.
With just seven months to go before the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Alpine resort town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, is confronting a temporary setback after a landslide earlier this week severed its primary southern access road. However, despite reports suggesting the Olympic host is isolated, local officials have moved quickly to assure the public that the Queen of the Dolomites remains open and accessible.

On July 1, a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall and unstable terrain struck the village of San Vito di Cadore, sending more than 3,000 cubic meters (105,900 cubic feet) of debris onto a key stretch of State Road 51 (SS51), also known as the Alemagna route. The landslide—measuring 100 meters (328 feet) wide and four meters (13 feet) high—temporarily closed the road in both directions. No injuries were reported, and emergency crews have been working around the clock to clear the blockage.

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