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Heavy rains cause flooding and damage in Accra, Ghana


3news.com
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:46 UTC
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A heavy downpour on Tuesday evening wreaked havoc in parts of Accra, leading to severe flooding and infrastructure damage in areas such as Madina, Legon, Okponglo, and East Legon.

The intense rainfall submerged roads, disrupted traffic, and caused billboards to collapse. At the A&C Mall in East Legon, a carport reportedly caved in due to the strong winds and heavy rain, adding to the destruction.

Residents and commuters were left stranded as floodwaters made several roads impassable. Many have called for improved drainage systems to curb the recurring issue of flooding in the capital.

Authorities are yet to assess the full extent of the damage, but emergency response teams have been urged to act swiftly to restore normalcy in the affected areas.

Watch videos of some of the havoc caused by the downpour below:

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Tsunami

7 dead in floods in Uganda's capital Kampala


kosovapress.com
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:31 UTC
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Uganda's capital, Kampala, and surrounding urban areas were hit by flash floods today.

At least 7 people have died, roads have been closed and many homes have been destroyed as a result of the flooding, according to authorities.

Ugandan police responded to several emergency calls after the downpour, which hit Kampala and surrounding areas for hours.

"The intense rainfall led to severe flooding, resulting in motor vehicle accidents, pedestrians being swept away by fast-moving water and significant property damage. Unfortunately, we can confirm that five people have lost their lives as a result of the flooding," said Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire.

The capital is prone to flooding due to a number of factors, including wetland encroachment, poor drainage and poor urban planning, reports KosovaPress.

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Devastating flash flood sweeps through village in Iran on March 20


ifpnews.com
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:43 UTC
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A powerful flood tore through the village of Darbdarreh in Kermanshah Province, western Iran, following intense rainfall that began on March 20.

Shocking video footage captured the moment the rushing waters surged into the village, sweeping away livestock, vehicles, and parts of buildings.

The deluge, caused by the overflowing of local rivers and seasonal springs in the Sar Firouzabad district, inflicted widespread damage.

According to local officials, at least ten homes were destroyed, dozens more damaged, and over 200 head of livestock—including sheep and cattle—were killed. Several agricultural machines and personal vehicles were also left mangled or submerged.

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Freak hailstorm turns streets white in Malaga, Spain


surinenglish.com
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:07 UTC
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Although the episode of rain and storms in Malaga seems to be coming to an end for now, this last day of rainfall has left an afternoon of thunderstorms and hail in several parts of the province. The most significant hailstorm so far was Alhaurín el Grande early this Tuesday afternoon.

The storm has left striking images of streets covered in a layer of white and hail hitting cars. Social media has been filled with messages from local residents shocked by the unexpected hail. Although the image in Alhaurín el Grande has been unprecedented, hail has reached other parts of the province and also the city, in areas such as Campanillas, Puerto de la Torre or Teatinos.

National weather agency Aemet has extended the yellow warning for heavy rain and hail to include Malaga city and Guadalhorce for accumulated rainfall of up to 15 mm per hour this Tuesday evening.

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Farmer and 3 cattle killed by lightning strike in Uganda


The Independent (Uganda)
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:01 UTC
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A thunderbolt claimed the life of a cattle keeper in Rubanda district on Monday evening. Rogers Twinamatsiko, a resident of Kiruruma village in Ikamiro parish, Muko sub-county, was struck dead by lightning at around 5pm.

Enock Kyarimpa, the deceased's brother, and Erinest Ryamirengye, Ikamiro parish LC2 Chairman, say that the incident occurred when Twinamatsiko was in the field grazing his cows during a downpour. Jackson Karyeija, a farmer from Bwaya Village, Rwemihanga Parish, Kahungye Sub-county, Kabale district, also lost three cows after they were struck by lightning at the same time. Karyeija says that while he was grazing the animals during the downpour, they were struck by lightning and all died instantly.

Dickson Kamuhanda, an area resident, says that the incident has left Karyeija facing a big loss. Kamuhanda, however, says that the strike did not claim the life of any person in the area. This is not the first lightning-related tragedy in the Kabale and Rubanda districts.
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Landslide after heavy rainfall kills 3 in Sulawesi, Indonesia on March 22

Dave Petley
The Landslide Blog
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:26 UTC
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With many thanks to a loyal reader for highlighting the issue, there is the sad news this morning of yet another tailings landslide. The event occurred early on Saturday morning, 22 March 2025, at the PT IMIP Morowali area, in Fatufia in Bahodopi District, Morowali Regency in Sulawesi, Indonesia. News reports in Indonesian indicate that three people, all workers at the site, were killed.

This is the sixth major tailings incident this year so far.

The precise location of this event is unclear, and there is much uncertainty about what has happened. Unfortunately, this is also an area in which it is very difficult to get good satellite imagery due to high levels of cloud cover. On Google Maps, the image below shows the area known as Fatufia:-
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Severe hailstorm slams Kerrville, Texas, baseball-sized hail recorded in the area

Brandi D. Addison
Austin American Statesman
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:04 UTC
Kim Meismer of Kerrville holds a large ball of hail from a storm on Sunday.
© Kim MeismerKim Meismer of Kerrville holds a large ball of hail from a storm on Sunday.
A storm system that brought heavy rain and hail to the Midwest on Saturday expanded into Texas late Sunday as warm, humid air surged in from the Gulf of Mexico.

In the Hill Country, a severe thunderstorm watch led to golf ball-sized hail and wind gusts of 60 to 65 mph, with some reports of baseball-sized hail in the area.

One user on X shared a compilation of photos and videos, stating that the hail "came down for at least 15 minutes" and possibly as long as 20 to 25 minutes. He described it as the worst hailstorm he had witnessed in his 21 years in Kerrville.

Another video shows hail pelting a backyard pool, striking the water so fast that the churning waves resemble a stormy sea while trees in the background sway violently in the strong wind gusts.


Comment: Also pertinent: Severe hailstorms increased by 21% in the 3 years from 2022 to 2024 across the US

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Severe hailstorms strike El Alto, Bolivia


WION
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:55 UTC
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The severe weather, attributed to climate change, forced residents and vendors to seek shelter and clear hail from their stalls and shops. The unexpected storm was part of ongoing severe weather patterns affecting Bolivia, with Defence Minister Edmundo Novillo announcing that heavy rains will continue through April.

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Best of the Web: Severe hailstorms increased by 21% in the 3 years from 2022 to 2024 across the US

David Knowles
Yahoo! News
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:35 UTC
Large hailstone from Arrora, Nebraska.
© Associated PressLarge hailstone from Arrora, Nebraska.
The number of severe hailstorms in the United States rose significantly over the last three years, and the damage from increasingly massive hailstones is pushing up insurance rates in the hardest hit states, according to a new study.

Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows that severe hail events increased by 21% from 2022 to 2024, the study by Insurify, an insurance shopping company, found.

"Hailstones are formed when raindrops are carried upward by thunderstorm updrafts into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere and freeze," NOAA says on its website. "Hailstones then grow by colliding with liquid water drops that freeze onto the hailstone's surface."

When hail comes crashing down, however, it can cause significant damage to cars and property, not to mention human health.
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Heavy spring snowfall affects Turkey's central Anatolia, eastern regions


Xinhua
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:38 UTC
People walk on a snow-covered road in Malatya, Türkiye, on March 21, 2025. Heavy snowfall has impacted Türkiye
© Mustafa KayaPeople walk on a snow-covered road in Malatya, Türkiye, on March 21, 2025. Heavy snowfall has impacted Türkiye's central Anatolia area and eastern regions, disrupting transportation and daily life, local IHA news agency reported on Friday.
Heavy snowfall has impacted Türkiye's central Anatolia area and eastern regions, disrupting transportation and daily life, local IHA news agency reported on Friday.

The report said 911 people were stranded on the highways connecting Kayseri to Malatya, Gurun, and Goksun in Anatolia, adding they were later rescued by emergency teams.

In Sivas province, east of Anatolia, the Sivas-Gurun highway was closed due to blizzards. Security teams took precautions by blocking the road and preventing vehicle passage. However, rescue teams reportedly responded to four traffic accidents, and one missing person was found.

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