Six cattle were killed and one bullock was critically injured when lightning struck at Suarijor village in Sundargarh district's Lephripada block during a thunderstorm Thursday afternoon.
The deceased animals, including three cows, one bullock, and two calves, had taken shelter under a tree when the incident took place.
Local villagers discovered the casualties after the storm and immediately alerted the block veterinary officer, who arrived at the scene to treat the injured bullock.
The incident has been reported to the local police beat house.
Friday night's storms caused headaches for thousands of travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled after a ground stop went into effect earlier in the day. And air traffic controllers had to evacuate the tower at the height of the intense storm.
Severe thunderstorms disrupted operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Friday evening, forcing a temporary evacuation of the air traffic control tower and causing widespread flight delays and cancellations on one of the busiest travel weekends of the summer.
The storm, which also triggered flash flood warnings in parts of metro Atlanta, struck during peak travel ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, compounding delays for thousands of passengers.
Chiang Rai hit by flash floods and runoff after overnight rain.
Chiang Rai province is grappling with severe flooding following continuous heavy rainfall overnight on Thursday, extending into the morning of Friday. The torrential downpours caused flash floods and mountain runoff across several districts, with Phaya Mengrai and Wiang Chai being the hardest hit.
Large volumes of rainwater flowed rapidly from surrounding mountains into low-lying areas, causing sudden surges in water levels and widespread inundation. Residents were forced to urgently evacuate and move belongings to higher ground. In many areas, floodwaters reached waist height, with powerful currents damaging property and sweeping away possessions.
Agricultural land — including orchards and farmland that provide livelihoods for local communities — has been severely affected, with vast areas submerged under water.
Venezuelan authorities declared a state of emergency on Tuesday due to the intense rainfall that has fallen in recent hours in various states of the country, associated with the impact of tropical wave number nine, which is interacting with the Intertropical Convergence Zone .
The governor of Trujillo state, Gerardo Márquez , said that the most affected territories are the municipalities of Boconó and Campo Elías , and he remains in constant communication with the National Executive to coordinate the necessary assistance.
"We have deployed the Andes 2025 task force with the support of the National Government, the Regional Government, and the Bolivarian Mayor's Office of Boconó. We have fully controlled all emergency situations ," Gerardo Márquez stated.
A severe hailstorm struck Garmen Municipality in Southwestern Bulgaria on the evening of June 27, leaving behind widespread destruction across several villages. Hailstones the size of walnuts, combined with torrential rains, caused extensive damage to agricultural land, public infrastructure, and private property.
The villages of Debren, Ribnovo, Dabnitsa, and parts of Khvostene were among the worst affected. Tobacco fields, a key source of livelihood in the region, were ravaged. "The storm hit around 4:30 p.m. It went completely dark. It lasted about 25 minutes and when we went to check the field, the tobacco was flat to the ground," said local farmer Ferad Abdikov. "Everything is gone. I invested everything in it. How are we supposed to survive now?"
Southern Africa is experiencing one of the most significant cold air incursions in recent memory, as a strong polar cold front has pushed unusually far north, covering large areas of Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa with bitterly cold temperatures, widespread frost, and disruptive snow in some regions.
Satellite Images Reveal Unprecedented Reach
At 12:30 UTC on Thursday, June 26th, satellite imagery confirmed the cold front's deep penetration well into central and southern Namibia, southwestern Botswana, and most parts of South Africa — a phenomenon rarely seen in recent years. This broad coverage of cold air is causing temperatures to plunge and weather conditions to deteriorate across a vast region.
Shahzad Alam arynews.tv Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:56 UTC
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Flash floods in Swat River have left 73 people trapped, with 17 from two families from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab confirmed drowned in Fizagat, ARY News reported quoting Deputy Commissioner.
According to Deputy Commissioner Shahzad Mahboob, rescue teams have so far recovered seven bodies, including those of two children, as operations continue to face challenges due to strong flood.
The incidents occurred on Friday at Fizagat, where tourists from two families were having breakfast near the riverbank when a sudden surge in water swept them away.
A viral video circulating on social media captured the harrowing moment, showing women and children trapped in the river as onlookers watched in shock.
"The purpose of GLADIO was to attack civilians, the people - women, children, innocent people, unknown people, far removed from any political game. The reason was quite simple: to force the public to turn to the State and demand greater security. Under a strategy of tension, you 'destabilize in order to stabilize', to create tension within society and promote conservative, reactionary social and political tendencies."
~ Italian neo-fascist whose prosecution led to the discovery of NATO's 'Gladio' networks across Western Europe
- Vincenzo Vinciguerra
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