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Storm kills 10 in China as tourist boats capsize


Al Jazeera
Mon, 05 May 2025 12:04 UTC
An aerial photo shows search and rescue
© EPA-EFEAn aerial photo shows search and rescue operations at the site where boats capsized in southwest China's Guizhou province, May 4, 2025
A sudden storm in southwestern China's Guizhou province has capsized four boats, killing 10 people and injuring 70.

More than 80 people fell into the water, state media reported on Monday, when the rain and hailstorm struck the vessels on a stretch of the Wu River near Qianxi City on Sunday afternoon.

Rescue operations ran overnight. Initial reports said nine people had died, with one person missing. However, rescue personnel discovered the missing person, who "showed no signs of life", around noon, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

In one video shared by state media, a man could be seen performing CPR on a person, while one of the vessels drifted upside-down.

Initial reports suggested two tourist vessels had capsized. However, CCTV later confirmed that four boats were involved - two of which were not carrying passengers at the time - in the incident, which occurred on the upper reaches of the waterway, which is a tributary of the Yangtze River, China's longest.

The seven crew members on board the two vessels, carrying no passengers, managed to swim to safety, the broadcaster said.

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Lightning strike kills 8 sheep in Jordan


MSN
Mon, 05 May 2025 10:00 UTC
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Eight sheep owned by a local resident died Sunday evening in the Al-Ghweir area, south of Karak Governorate, after being struck by lightning during heavy rainfall across the region.

Karak Agriculture Director, Ma'moun Adaileh, told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that an investigation is currently underway to examine the incident. The sheep owner reported that the animals perished after a lightning bolt struck a nearby power line.

Adaileh noted that lightning strikes are among the natural hazards that can lead to property damage and loss of life, particularly during the winter season and periods of weather instability.

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Massive hailstorm, flash flooding shuts down metros in Paris


9news.com.au
Sun, 04 May 2025 10:13 UTC
: Hailstorm triggers flash floods in Paris, metro stations shut, flights affected
Hailstorm triggers flash floods in Paris, metro stations shut, flights affected
A huge hail storm has rolled through Paris, France, forcing tourists and locals to run for cover.

Footage of the severe hail was posted on social media.

Several days of unseasonably hot weather was broken by the dramatic storm, which produced marble-sized hailstones.

French media reported several metro stations were forced to close amid flash flooding.

A low-pressure system moving through France and Portugal was behind the extraordinary storm.

The UK has also seen it's warmest start to May on record, with 29C recorded in London.

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Lightning strike kills 2 dozen livestock in Pakistan, another kills 38 goats in Madhya Pradesh, India


The International News ( Pakistan)
Sun, 04 May 2025 09:41 UTC
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Lightning struck the mountainous Koh-i-Siri area of Tanawal, killing around two dozen livestock, including buffaloes, cows, and sheep.

The lightning which was followed by a windstorm and heavy rain late Friday night, caused widespread damage in the Tanawal region. Trees were uprooted, and standing wheat crops also suffered significant losses, according to locals.

"The animals, which were tied outside the cattle pen, were struck by lightning and died on the spot," said Mohammad Shaukat.

He added that the caretaker of the livestock remained safe as he was sleeping in the waiting room of a nearby shrine.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, the Paras police seized a large quantity of narcotics smuggled from Peshawar to the Kaghan valley.

Comment: Devdiscourse.com reported on the following incident that happened a day later in India:
A tragic incident unfolded in Madhya Pradesh's Ashok Nagar district when a lightning strike claimed the lives of 38 goats. Police reported that the event occurred on Saturday afternoon in Dungasara village, located within Naisarai police station's jurisdiction.

Punit Dixit, in-charge of Naisarai police station, described how the weather took a sudden turn with thunder and lightning that afternoon. At approximately 2 pm, a lightning bolt struck, instantly killing the group of goats sheltering under a tree.

Fortunately, there were no human casualties reported at the scene. Despite the official report of 38 goats dead, locals have suggested that more than 50 goats may have fallen victim to the lightning strike.

(With inputs from agencies.)


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Severe hailstorms pummel parts of Spain turning streets white

Eliana Nunes
The Sun (UK)
Fri, 02 May 2025 10:50 UTC
Emergency trucks cleared the ice from the streets
Emergency trucks cleared the ice from the streets
As the UK sweltered through its hottest ever start to May yesterday, Spain was battered by yet another round of severe hailstorms.

Typically sunny Piedrabuena, central Spain, has been hit by rain and hail showers, leaving streets coated in white.

Spain has started May with heavy rainfall as a powerful Atlantic front has swept across the country, bringing widespread showers, hail and cooler temperatures.

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued orange alerts for severe storms, strong winds and hail in central and eastern areas of the peninsula,

These include Aragón, Castilla-La Mancha and the Valencian Community.

In Ciudad Real, towns were blanketed by a thick layer of hail after a violent morning storm.

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Late-spring blizzard hits Moscow region, toppling trees and causing power outages - up to 6 inches of snowfall


The Moscow Times
Fri, 02 May 2025 11:09 UTC
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Blizzards blanketed Moscow in snow on Friday in a historic first for the season, toppling trees onto cars and causing power outages for tens of thousands of residents in the wider region.

The snowfall marks the first time that Moscow's base weather station has recorded snow cover on May 2 in its 75 years of operations, said Mikhail Leus from the Phobos weather center.

The station at the VDNKh exhibition center measured 7 centimeters of snow, while some parts of the Moscow region saw up to 15 centimeters of snow.

Toppled trees damaged cars and downed power lines on roads, railways and parking lots. At least 26,000 residents experienced power outages overnight as emergency crews raced to restore electricity, Moscow region Governor Andrei Vorobyov said.

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'DVD-sized hail' reported in the Texas Panhandle, meteorologist says

Candice Avila-Garcia
MySanAntonio.com
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:43 UTC
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As severe weather season continues its wrath through Texas, one area in particular saw a rare moment for Mother Nature Tuesday afternoon. According to Matthew Cappucci, a meteorologist with MyRadar Weather, reported seeing 'DVD-sized hail' in the Texas Panhandle.

"Giant DVD hail southeast of Guthrie, TX," Cappucci wrote.

The National Weather Service forecast for Tuesday, April 29, indicated that severe thunderstorms were possible in areas of the southeast Texas Panhandle. Guthrie is located near Lubbock. The NWS also said that quarter-sized hail was expected with the storms. However, images shared by Cappucci showed hail sizes exceeding 4 inches. According to the NWS, hail that is DVD-sized can range from 4 to 5 inches in diameter.

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Christchurch in New Zealand declares state of emergency amid torrential rain and widespread flooding - 6 inches of rainfall in 24 hours


Economic Times
Thu, 01 May 2025 10:48 UTC
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The Selwyn District and Banks Peninsula are also under a local state of emergency. In Selwyn Huts, residents were told to self-evacuate or risk being cut off. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell travelled to Canterbury to assess the situation.

Floodwaters have submerged roads across Christchurch. In the city's southern parts, streets like Cashmere Road, Henderson Road, Summit Road, and Eastern Terrace are either fully or partially closed. Northern areas also faced major disruptions, with Avondale Road, Fitzgerald Avenue, and sections of New Brighton Road underwater.

Banks Peninsula roads have been badly hit. SH75 from Tai Tapu to Akaroa remains closed. Other closures include Gebbies Pass Road, Le Bons Bay Road, Millers Road, and several bay routes. Slips and fallen trees have made access dangerous or impossible.

Authorities have urged people to avoid non-essential travel. If driving is necessary, residents are advised to go slowly and avoid flooded roads.


Comment: Star News reports:
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Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says it has been a wet night in eastern parts of the South Island, especially Canterbury, and for parts of the North Island.

The Canterbury region has already had 100 millimetres to 150mm of rainfall over the last 24 hours with more to come, she says.

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2 dead as slow-moving storms flood roads across Oklahoma and Texas

Sean Murphy and Marc Levy
Yahoo! News
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:50 UTC
This photo provided by the Lexington Fire Department shows flooding in Lexington, Okla., Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Several people were evacuated from their homes due to flooding
This photo provided by the Lexington Fire Department shows flooding in Lexington, Okla., Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Several people were evacuated from their homes due to flooding.
A least two people drowned when their vehicles were caught in floodwaters in Oklahoma on Wednesday as slow-moving thunderstorms inundated roads across parts of that state and Texas, authorities said, while Pennsylvania residents picked up from a powerful storm that left three people dead.

Heavy rains and severe thunderstorms will mean a heightened risk of flash flooding across the south-central U.S. through early Thursday, the National Weather Service said.

Rains drench parts of Oklahoma and Texas

The storms drenched much of southern Oklahoma and northern Texas, flooding and washing out roads and causing hundreds of flights to be canceled or delayed at major airports.

One man drowned in Oklahoma after his vehicle got swept off a Pottawatomie County highway, said Sheriff Freeland Wood.

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Waterspout swirls over Padma River in Bangladesh


unb.com.bd
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:15 UTC
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A rare tornado-like phenomenon appeared over the Padma River in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia on Tuesday afternoon, as a dramatic waterspout spiralled into the sky.

The scene lasted only a few minutes before dissipating and the situation returned to normal.

A video of the incident which has gone viral on Facebook shows a waterspout resembling a funnel cloud rising from the river while onlookers startled by the sight are seen running away from the riverbank.

No damage or injuries were reported in connection with the incident.

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