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The size of the hail almost like an apple
The phenomenon, which is expected to reach the suburbs around night, caused roofs to fall and trees to fall in some cities.
Vehicles struggle to navigate through flooded Highway 331 Mab Eiang-Laem Chabang Road near Pintong 1-2 Industrial Estates, showcasing the hazardous driving conditions caused by relentless downpours and runoff in Sri Racha.
On March 19, at 6 p.m., in Sri Racha district, 40 kilometres north of Pattaya, specifically beneath the Nong Yai Bu Bridge-Nong Kho intersection, water levels surged to nearly a meter high, leaving small cars and motorcycles stranded in its wake. The deluge also inundated the Tiger Zoo - Nong Kho Road, prompting authorities to issue warnings advising small vehicles to steer clear of the flooded streets.
Simultaneously, relentless downpours on Highway 331 Mab Eiang-Laem Chabang Road near the Pintong 1-2 Industrial Estates combined with runoff from nearby hills, submerged vehicles and created treacherous driving conditions for commuters.
The worst-hit areas were in the mountainous Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq, where a deluge of rainwater inundated streets on Tuesday, catching residents off guard.
The two victims were trapped in their vehicle and swept away by floodwaters in Dahuk province, authorities said late on Tuesday.
In response to the crisis, local authorities across Iraq announced Tuesday and Wednesday would be holidays, mainly for schools.
© Asman RoryThe extent of the damage caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan is being reviewed.
The former cyclone was downgraded to a tropical low on Tuesday morning, having rapidly weakened after crossing the NT coast as a category three system about 3:30pm Monday. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has forecast the system will slowly track west across the NT over the rest of this week, bringing heavy rainfall to communities in its path.
Plans to evacuate about 700 residents from Borroloola were suspended on Monday after deteriorating weather conditions prevented two Australian Defence Force (ADF) planes sent to collect them from landing safely. Instead, locals were urged to stay in the community and find a safe place to shelter as the cyclone passed.
Testimonies collected at the scene indicated that the incident occurred at approximately 1:00 on Monday; The victim's body managed to be rescued in his own boat.
At the entrance to the lagoon there were dozens of his companions who had also gone out to fish for shrimp.
Sources from the Attorney General's Office of the State of Tamaulipas confirmed the death of the fisherman, and they are conducting investigations into this event.
Local residents see a road damaged by landslides near Gumine Station, in the Chimbu region, Papua New Guinea.
Acting Director for the National Disaster Centre, Lusete Man said a mother and child were among the dead as bad weather hit multiple communities.
"The 23 were buried under tons of mud in three separate landslides in different parts of Simbu province," Man said on Monday.
"We are still experiencing heavy rains, landslips, flooded rivers, that have caused extensive damages in the highlands."
The province, also known as Simbu, is made up of six districts and is home to about 376,000 people.
Coastal communities have also been hit, with rising king tides sweeping away seafronts and flooding beachside villages.
In an update issued just after 10am Sunday local time, the Fiji Times reported Ba town was underwater, with Vinod Patel park and main street Ba flooded, and the Elevuka creek had burst its banks.
Vehicles have been stopped by Fiji Police Force officers from entering the town area and all shops are closed.
Road access from Ba to Tavua is also closed due to flooding at Wailailai Flats.
In a a statement on Saturday night, Minister for Disaster Management Sakiasi Dikota said they had confirmed reports of flooding in the Western and Northern parts of Fiji, and floodwaters had entered Nadi town.
Some of the major rivers in the Western and Northern divisions were above alert or warning levels.
It was through social networks where photos and videos of the events were shared. The material allows us to see how the intense hail strongly hits the vehicles that were parked, causing the windshields to be broken. Likewise, other properties were affected by this intense storm, leading the authorities to ask the population to be alert as the storm is expected to continue.
The events were recorded in the Carboniferous Region, which is made up of the municipalities of Sabinas, San Juan de Sabinas and Múzquiz, so the undersecretary of Civil Protection of the entity, Francisco Martínez, confirmed that only material damage was recorded and for now, no person injured.
The footage, originally captured by Dubai-based photographer Zohaib Anjum, has garnered nearly 12 million views, sparking a fervent response on social media platforms.
Many viewers have drawn parallels between the path of the lightning strike and the map of Palestine, leading to interpretations by some as a potential divine sign urging intervention in the conflict.
While the emotional resonance is palpable, experts caution against attributing religious significance to the natural phenomenon, emphasizing the unpredictability of lightning's path.
