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Summer flash floods surge through Italian towns leaving at least one dead & dozens trapped after storm on June 30

TERRIFYING footage shows flash floods ripping through towns in northwestern Italy.

Flash floods in northwestern Italy left one dead and over a dozen trapped
© Centro Meteo PiemonteFlash floods in northwestern Italy left one dead and over a dozen trapped
Franco Chiaffrino, a 70-year-old fruit seller, was killed after he was hit by a torrent of water while getting out of his van, local media reported.

Shocking videos show churning black water surging down the Frejus - a tunnel connecting France and Italy.

Torrential rain caused the waterway to break its banks, unleashing a violent flood across the region.

Rescuers are seen looking on helplessly as entire streets are submerged in the muddy floodwaters.

Residents were warned by the mayor to stay in their homes and avoid driving.


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Lightning strike kills 6 cattle in Odisha, India

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Pic for representational purpose only.
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.

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Caught on video: Waterspout forms over Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana

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Video shows the incredible funnel forming and sweeping across the water as people on the Lakefront watch.


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Severe storms disrupt holiday travel, force evacuation of Atlanta airport control tower

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© XTorrential rains and flash flooding hit Atlanta Friday night, June 27. 2025, forcing Hartsfield-Jackson to halt operations and triggering nearly 500 flight cancelations and hundreds more delays.
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.

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Powerful hailstorms hit Tyrol, Austria, causing extensive damage

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On Thursday afternoon, the Tyrolean town of Fügen was hit by a severe hailstorm, causing significant material damage.

Austrian authorities reported large hail in several areas, including Teichalm, where hailstones were up to five centimeters in size.

In images shared on social media, cracked car windows and emergency services are seen coping with flooding on the streets.

Streets turned into streams, while many cellars in Fügen and even the church altar were partially flooded.


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Flash floods hit Chiang Rai, Thailand as heavy overnight rain triggers mass evacuations and severe crop damage

Chiang Rai hit by flash floods and runoff after overnight rain.
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.


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Venezuela declares emergency due to heavy rains in the west of the country

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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.


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Hailstorm devastates crops and infrastructure in southwestern Bulgaria

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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?"


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Best of the Web: Cold front sweeps across southern Africa: Bitterly cold temperatures, disruptive snow and widespread frost in multiple countries

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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 Africaa 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.


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Flash floods trap 73, drown 17 in Swat, Pakistan

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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.