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Hailstorm hits Russia's third-largest wheat producing region

Olga Popova and Gleb Bryanski
Reuters
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:30 UTC
A woman walks past a bird on the shore
© Yulia MorozovaA woman walks past a bird on the shore of a lake during a snowfall in Moscow, Russia, April 6, 2025.
A strong hailstorm hit Russia's third-largest wheat-producing region of Stavropol, damaging grain crops, a local governor said on Tuesday, as extreme weather swept across Russia in early April, bringing snowstorms and sub-zero temperatures.

The Stavropol region accounted for about 8% of Russia's 82.6 million-metric-ton wheat harvest in 2024, when crops were hit by bad weather from early spring frosts to severe drought in many grain-producing regions.

Analysts are closely watching the weather fluctuations and events like frosts, cold spells, and hailstorms to adjust their estimates for this year's harvest in the world's biggest wheat exporter.

"The crops were damaged, and specialists are currently assessing the extent. We will determine further steps based on the results," Governor Vladimir Vladimirov wrote in his Telegram messenger channel.

Heavy snowstorms hit many regions of European Russia after an unusually mild winter this week, with snow cover expected to reach 20 centimetres (9 inches) in Moscow on April 9. Snowfalls were observed in Crimea and the Krasnodar regions.

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April snowfall hits Shipka Pass, poor visibility and icy roads in Bulgaria - 15.7 inches of snow reported


novinite.com
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:28 UTC
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Snowfall was reported Monday morning over Shipka Pass, according to BGNES. While traffic through the pass remains open, authorities are urging drivers to proceed with increased caution. The road surface still awaits treatment, and isolated patches of ice may be present.

Visibility in the Stara Zagora region, particularly near the Republic Pass, has dropped significantly—down to just 50 meters. These hazardous driving conditions are part of a broader cold snap affecting much of the country.

Despite the unexpected April snowfall, there are currently no closed mountain passes in Bulgaria, according to Rumen Sachanski, Director of the Regional Road Administration - Sofia. Speaking on BNT he confirmed that although snow was more intense in areas like Shipka and the Republic Pass, roadways have been cleared and remain open without restrictions.

While spring is officially underway, winter-like conditions returned across parts of the country, causing challenges for drivers. Videos surfaced on social media showing vehicles stuck at Petrohan Pass. In the Sofia region, no road closures or restrictions are in effect, although heavy snow during the night did require temporary measures. On the Struma Motorway, traffic for vehicles over 12 tons was restricted for about an hour, but normal flow has since resumed under winter conditions.

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April weather brings unseasonal snow, cold snap across Türkiye


Hurriyet Daily News
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:56 UTC
Some vehicles were stuck on the road due to heavy snowfall in Kırklareli
Some vehicles were stuck on the road due to heavy snowfall in Kırklareli
Nearly all of Türkiye's 81 provinces were caught off guard as they awoke to a deluge of rain on April 7, with some regions even blanketed in unexpected snowfall, putting a damper on the hopes for the sunny and warm spring days that many had eagerly anticipated.

Meteorological authorities reported that starting from April 7, temperatures started to drop by 4 to 10 degrees below seasonal norms nationwide.

The cold and rainy weather moving in from the Balkans is set to affect the country, with temperatures in western regions falling 4-6 degrees below normal, while other areas will experience an 8-10 degree drop.

Snow mixed with rain and snowfall is anticipated, particularly in higher elevations and the northern, central and eastern regions.

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Brazil Flood Emergency: Severe rains cause landslides, floods and mass displacement in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - over one foot of rainfall


Oneindia.com
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 13:01 UTC
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Heavy rains have caused a crisis in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The area of Angra dos Reis is the most affected. Over 324 mm of rain has led to landslides and severe flooding. This has left more than 346 people without homes. The situation is critical, with many areas in need of help.

The Civil Defence has issued alerts in 46 neighbourhoods. They are urging people to evacuate to safer places. Emergency shelters have been set up for those in need. The government has declared a flood emergency. This allows for quicker access to relief resources and rescue operations.

Many trees have fallen due to the heavy rains, adding to the danger. Roads are blocked, making it hard for rescue teams to reach affected areas. The community is working together to support those who have lost their homes and belongings.

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Strange hailstorm in Iraq


Mehr News Agency
Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:47 UTC
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A hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail hit northern Iraqi Kurdistan, causing significant damage.

Dozens of cars were affected by the severe weather.

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At least 33 dead in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa after torrential downpour overnight floods city


News.az
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:32 UTC
People walk through the flooded streets of Kinshasa, DR Congo, April 6, 2025.
© APPeople walk through the flooded streets of Kinshasa, DR Congo, April 6, 2025.
At least 33 people have been confirmed dead following devastating floods in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), authorities reported on Monday.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Security Jacquemain Shabani said the torrential downpour, which occurred overnight from Friday to Saturday, has caused major damage across several districts of the capital, leaving dozens injured and destroying numerous homes, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.

In response, the government has set up a crisis management unit in coordination with the armed forces, several ministries and the Kinshasa provincial government to carry out evacuations and deploy emergency teams.

The flooding has paralyzed much of the city's infrastructure, submerging major roads and triggering widespread power and water outages across the city.

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Late winter storm brings April snow, icy roads to Texas South Plains, Panhandle

Adam D. Young
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 11:50 UTC
I40 W backed up, April 5, 2025 snow storm causing crashes, PCSO and TxDOT advise against travel
© KVIII40 W backed up, April 5, 2025 snow storm causing crashes, PCSO and TxDOT advise against travel
A rare April winter storm in West Texas was bringing widespread snowfall Saturday and the threat of slick, icy roads across the Panhandle-South Plains region going into early Sunday.

As snow continued to fall in blowing winds, thousands of power outages were being reported around the region, including more than 3,000 customer outages around Lubbock and smaller, scattered outages around West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.

By Saturday afternoon, the heaviest snowfall was occurring in the northern South Plains and southern Panhandle, said Jordan Salem, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lubbock.

"We're seeing kind of a bullseye in an area between Hale Center and Vigo Park (in Swisher County) where we're projecting at least 4.7 inches of accumulation," Salem said.

By shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday, snow was beginning to accumulate across the Lubbock metro area, with upwards of 3 inches expected in northern parts of the city and 1 to 1.5 inches expected to the south through the end of the day, Salem said.

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Blizzards blanket Moscow in April snow after unusually mild winter


Yahoo! News
Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:34 UTC
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Blizzards blanketed Moscow in snow on Sunday, covering Red Square in up to 10 cm (4 inches) of snow after an unusually mild winter in the Russian capital.

Weather forecasters said the entire month's average snowfall was expected over Sunday and Monday as snow buried spring flowers. Temperatures plummeted to below zero from as high as 16 degrees Celsius (60.8 degrees Fahrenheit) on Friday.

Transport authorities in the wider Moscow area, which is home to more than 22 million people, warned drivers who had already replaced their winter tyres not to venture out onto the roads. In Russia, special snow tyres are obligatory in winter.

Reuters

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Severe weather hits Poland with April snow and strong winds - up to 8 inches of snowfall reported


evrimagaci.org
Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:13 UTC
In Zakopane and the surrounding area, 20 cm of snow has fallen and it is still falling.
© Marcin SzkodzinskiIn Zakopane and the surrounding area, 20 cm of snow has fallen and it is still falling.
On April 5, 2025, Poland faced a severe weather breakdown that brought a mix of snow, strong winds, and dangerous conditions across the country. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) issued alerts for almost all of Poland, warning citizens of the impending chaos brought on by a cold front moving from the north. This sudden shift in weather caught many residents off guard, leading to significant disruptions and emergencies.

The storm in Olsztyn, which lasted approximately 20 minutes, featured intense snowfall accompanied by thunder and powerful winds. Residents took to social media to document the unusual sight, sharing videos that showcased the extreme conditions. The storm stretched from Klewki, on the route to Szczytno, through Olsztyn, and reached as far as Rapaty, on the route to Gietrzwałd. Fortunately, as of that day, firefighters reported no significant damage related to the weather, and road services confirmed that all routes remained passable.


Comment: The 20 cms (almost 8 inches) of snowfall was reported here:
In southern Małopolska, the landscape changed from spring to full winter on the night from Saturday to Sunday. In Zakopane and nearby towns, 20 cm of snow fell, similarly in Krynica-Zdrój and Muszyna. Nature waking up to life disappeared under a white blanket. Forecasters predict that this is not the end of the snowfall.

Winter has returned to Zakopane and the surrounding towns. In just one night, 20 cm of snow fell, and the amount of white fluff is still growing. It is white not only on lawns and roofs, but also on roads and sidewalks. Plows and sand spreaders are in use, but the snowfall is so intense that road services cannot keep up with clearing the roads of snow.
(Translated by Google)

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Best of the Web: Catastrophic rainfall triggers Flash Flood Emergencies as severe weather outbreak drags into 4th day in US - 3 inches of rain in just 30 minutes

Scott Sistek
FOX Weather
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:33 UTC
Flooding in West Plains, MO
© Missouri Division of Fire SafetyFlooding in West Plains, MO
Life-threatening flooding and dangerous severe weather pummeled large swaths of the nation's heartland again Friday night for the third night in a row, and Saturday is shaping up to be just as bad, if not worse, for some areas with worries of heavy rainfall not seen in generations.

In a sign of what could be yet to come for many this weekend, torrential rains stalled over southeastern Missouri and the Texarkana region of northeastern Texas and southwestern Arkansas on Friday night, triggering multiple Flash Flood Emergency warnings - the National Weather Service's most dire flooding alert.

In Missouri, tens of thousands in Cape Girardeau and Van Buren were under flooding emergency Friday night. Cape Girardeau reported over 3 inches of rain in just over 90 minutes late Friday evening in one burst, with emergency managers reporting at least 10 roads covered in water and ongoing water rescues.

Farther south, forecasters issued similar dire warnings for Texarkana, where 2-4 inches of rain fell, and water rescues were ongoing.


Comment: Related: Damage reports flood in as tornadoes rampage through the Mid-South, Midwest US

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