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Lightning strikes kill 13 in nine districts of Bangladesh


Dhaka Tribune
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:39 UTC
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At least 13 people were killed by lightning strikes across nine districts on Wednesday amid ongoing storms and rainfall. The fatalities occurred between morning and afternoon.

Of them, four were reported in Patuakhali, two in Jamalpur, and one each in Gazipur, Mymensingh, Rangpur, Shariatpur, Barguna, Rajbari and Bagerhat.

In Patuakhali, four people, including a woman, were killed by lightning in Kalapara and Rangabali upazilas. All were engaged in agricultural work and were in open fields at the time.

According to police and local sources, Zahid Uddin (28) died around 1pm while working in a maize field in Tarikata village of Kalapara. Setara Begum (55) from East Chakamaiya village died around 2pm while taking cattle out to graze. At the same time, Khalek Howlader (55) of Shantipur village was struck while returning home with cattle from the field. Earlier, at around 9am, Sourav Majumder (22) from Charganga village in Rangabali was killed while bringing cattle from the field. The matter was confirmed by Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Jasim Uddin of Rangabali Police Station and OC Nazrul Islam of Kalapara Police Station.
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Poland: Scary photos show shocking damage to plane battered by hail after it flew into a violent storm: 'Serious threats'

Ben Cost
New York Post
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:59 UTC
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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows The front of an Airbus A320 shows significant damage, including large dents and stripped paint, after flying through a hailstorm, Image 2 shows Close-up of the front of a plane, with the nose cone showing severe damage and peeled paint from a hailstorm
Shocking photos show the horrific damage a plane sustained after flying into a severe hailstorm that forced the captain to abort the flight.

The Airbus A320 had departed Poland's Katowice-Pyrzowice Airport on April 21 and was en route to an undisclosed location when the aircraft encountered a violent thunderstorm.

The pilot attempted to circumvent the inclement conditions, only to fly straight into an onslaught of hail, which severely battered the aircraft, Jam Press reported. The airline has yet to be identified.

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The plane’s nose imploded after being struck by hail.
Left with few other options, the pilot made a midair U-turn and returned to its point of departure, landing safely.

However, the airplane didn't emerge from the ice storm unscathed. Footage released by Polish aviation maintenance firm LS Technics showed the extent of the damage, including a fuselage that was pockmarked with craters and a gaping hole in the nose cone.

In several places, the paint had peeled away, exposing the underlying structure.
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Weather shock: Heavy hailstorm turns city of Hyderabad white in India


news.abplive.com
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:42 UTC
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While North India continues to face intense heat, an unusual weather event has been reported from Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, where parts of the city turned white after heavy hailstorm on Tuesday evening.

The hailstorm was particularly strong between Shamsabad and Nadargul on the Outer Ring Road, covering roads with a thick layer of ice that made the area resemble a snowy landscape similar to Kashmir.

Locals captured the rare scene on their mobile phones, and the videos quickly went viral on social media. Many people humorously referred to it as "Hyderabadi Himalayas" due to the unexpected white scenery in a city known for its warm climate.

According to meteorologists, the sudden hailstorm was caused by rapidly forming clouds and strong winds.

Such intense hailstorms are uncommon in Hyderabad, making this event both surprising and memorable for residents who witnessed the dramatic change in weather conditions.

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See it: Storm chasers encounter twin tornadoes in Oklahoma

Jesse Ferrell
AccuWeather
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:02 UTC
Storm chasers saw a rare weather phenomenon in Oklahoma on Thursday: A pair of tornadoes, one circling the other.
Storm chasers saw a rare weather phenomenon in Oklahoma on Thursday: A pair of tornadoes, one circling the other.
Rare twin tornadoes were spotted by storm chasers over the weekend in Oklahoma, during damaging severe thunderstorms in the Plains.

"I've got twins!" Storm Chaser Aaron Rigsby exclaimed Sunday while pursuing a storm in Osage County, Oklahoma. While Rigsby was filming two funnel clouds from the same thunderstorm, Storm Chaser Brandon Clement was filming them with a drone, showing both touch down as tornadoes.

"Based on the two videos, the two tornadoes were on the ground at the same time very briefly, becoming a short-lived twin tornado together," AccuWeather Lead Storm Warning Meteorologist Isaiah Schick said.

The most common way for twin tornadoes to form, Schick explained, is when a tornado begins to occlude, wrapping in existing cool and moist air. As the original tornado begins to weaken, the parent supercell begins to develop a new tornado in a more favorable environment.

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Rare April snowstorm shatters record in Moscow - 8.3 inches of snow within 24 hours - leaves at least 3 dead in Samara


The Moscow Times
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:14 UTC
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© Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
Muscovites awoke Monday to a record-shattering blanket of snow after a rare late-April winter storm swooped into the Russian capital overnight, with local authorities warning that snow and wind would persist over the next two days.

The city saw around 21 millimeters of precipitation between Sunday night and Monday morning, according to Yevgeny Tishkovets, chief meteorlogist at the Phobos weather center. That is, on average, roughly equal to 21 centimeters (8.3 inches) of snow.

Tishkovets said the snowfall over the past 24 hours broke a daily record set in 1880, writing in a Telegram post:
"Never in the entire history of meteorological observation has there been this much snow on April 27."
The weight of the snow toppled trees in Moscow and snapped power lines, cutting electricity to 50 villages in the surrounding Moscow region and leaving commuters stuck in gridlocked traffic.


Comment: Related: Spring freeze tightens grip on eastern Europe

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Northern Bangladesh faces early flood threat after record rainfall of 17.2 inches in 24 hours


Bangladesh Post
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:57 UTC
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Rising water levels in major rivers in the northern region have sparked fears of early flooding, as heavy rainfall continues to batter several districts.

Officials of the Water Development Board (WDB) said the water levels of the Teesta, Dharla and Brahmaputra rivers have been increasing due to persistent rain throughout April.

According to the Rangpur Meteorological Office, a total of 438 millimetres of rainfall was recorded in eight northern districts in the last 24 hours, an unusually high amount for this time of the year.

Although the Teesta River is still flowing below the danger level at the Dalia point, its water level has risen steadily, increasing by around 40 centimetres over the past three days.

Similar trends have also been observed in the Dharla and Brahmaputra rivers.

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Syria flood crisis: Aleppo villages submerged after dam water levels surge after heavy rainfall


WION
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:07 UTC
Flooding from rising Al-Siha Dam waters submerges villages in northwest Syria
Flooding from rising Al-Siha Dam waters submerges villages in northwest Syria
Severe flooding has hit northwest Syria, with villages in the Aleppo countryside submerged after heavy rainfall pushed water levels dangerously high at the Al-Siha Dam.

Homes and farmland have been inundated, forcing evacuations and leaving families stranded across multiple communities.

The situation highlights growing concerns over extreme weather events and fragile infrastructure in conflict-affected regions.

Rescue efforts are underway as authorities assess damage and risks of further flooding.

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Two dead after tornadoes hit northern Texas


Runcorn and Widnes World.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:49 UTC
Runaway Bay, Texas
Runaway Bay, Texas
A tornado-producing thunderstorm has left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said.

At least one person was killed and numerous homes were damaged on Saturday night in the town of Runaway Bay, said Wise County Judge JD Clark, who serves as the county's chief executive.

Emergency responders worked to clear debris to reach damaged homes and provide medical care where needed, Judge Clark said.

"Access has been difficult due to blocked roadways and downed utilities, but crews have continued pushing forward to reach those in need," he added.

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Lightning strikes kill 14 across seven Bangladesh districts amid sudden storms


bdnews24.com
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:03 UTC
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At least 14 people have been killed and several others injured in lightning strikes across seven districts of Bangladesh amid sudden storms.

Police and local representatives said the deaths occurred at different times on Sunday.

Gaibandha recorded the highest number of fatalities, with five people, including an SSC examinee, killed in separate incidents in Sundarganj, Saghata and Phulchari Upazilas.

Two people each were killed in Sirajganj, Jamalpur and Thakurgaon.

One person each died in Panchagarh, Bogura and Natore.
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Belarus covered by spring snow and storm winds as Arctic air arrives


Nashaniva.com
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:38 UTC
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On April 26, arctic air arrived in Belarus, bringing snow, blizzards, and strong winds. In the western and southern regions of the country, rain turned into wet snow.

Scenes from various cities in Belarus — Grodno, Nesvizh, Slutsk — look more like January than the end of April.

The wind is gaining strength — gusts reach 15-20 m/s, and 20 m/s was recorded at the "Paleskaya" meteorological station. In the southwest of the country, the wind could intensify to a dangerous 25 m/s.

In Brest, the wind blew away the Varshavsky market.

During the day, temperatures across the country are expected to range from +4°C to +10°C. However, the weather remains unstable: in addition to snow, even local thunderstorms are possible against the backdrop of the cold front.

The precipitation zone continues to move southeast. Drivers should be very careful: the combination of strong winds and poor visibility makes driving on summer tires particularly dangerous.

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