https://www.sott.net/category/4-Earth-Changes Signs of the Times: The World for People who Think. Featuring independent, unbiased, alternative news and commentary on world events. en-us Original content Copyright 2026 by Signs of the Times/Sott.net. For other content, see our Fair Use Policy at www.sott.net. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:58:24 +0000 https://www.sott.net/images/sottlogo_rss.jpg SOTT.net https://www.sott.net https://www.sott.net/article/507620-Flash-flood-at-campsite-in-northwestern-China-kills-10-injures-23 A sudden flash flood tore through a popular campsite in Gansu province in northwestern China on Sunday afternoon, killing at least 10 people and injuring 23 others after local authorities failed to evacuate tourists despite receiving advance weather warnings. The disaster struck the Shuangshimen scenic area in Weiyuan county at 1:40 p.m. local time after heavy rainfall upstream triggered the flood. Torrents of water surged over the riverbanks within a narrow gorge, sweeping away tents, tables and numerous vehicles as panicked tourists scrambled up muddy slopes for safety. By the time the floodwaters receded, the riverbed was choked with rocks, debris and overturned cars. https://www.sott.net/article/507620-Flash-flood-at-campsite-in-northwestern-China-kills-10-injures-23 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:53:53 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507619-Waterspout-appears-in-the-middle-of-the-sea-in-Phuket-Thailand A waterspout formed near Koh Racha Yai, Phuket, amidst heavy rain and strong winds, causing panic among tourists and those on boats at sea. Videos of the event were recorded and shared online. Initially, there were no reports of injuries or damage. Authorities advised boat operators and tourists to closely monitor weather warnings during the monsoon season. https://www.sott.net/article/507619-Waterspout-appears-in-the-middle-of-the-sea-in-Phuket-Thailand Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:38:14 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507618-Person-dies-during-summer-hurricane-in-Rostov-on-Don-Russia A person died during the hurricane in Rostov-on-Don. During the hurricane in Rostov-on-Don, one person died and another 13 were injured. As reported by "Caucasian Knot", in 15 cities and districts of the Rostov region, there were problems with electricity supply after the rains and gusty winds, and in some areas, there were also issues with water supply. Local residents complained that during the hurricane, police, rescue services, gas, and utility services were unavailable, and in some cases, specialists did not arrive for several hours. During the hurricane in Rostov-on-Don, one person died, reported the city's mayor Alexander Skryabin. "13 people were injured, 7 hospitalized, one died," he wrote today in his Telegram channel. https://www.sott.net/article/507618-Person-dies-during-summer-hurricane-in-Rostov-on-Don-Russia Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:26:04 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507617-Over-700000-evacuated-as-Typhoon-Noul-makes-landfall-in-southern-China Typhoon Noul, the strongest typhoon to hit China so far this year, made landfall in the city of Huizhou, southern Guangdong province on Sunday, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain, and forcing the evacuation of over 700,000 people, the state-run Global Times newspaper reported. The landfall also grounded more than 1,000 flights in Guangzhou and Shenzhen provinces, and Hong Kong, prompting the government to allocate 100 million yuan ($14.79 million) for post-typhoon recovery. The National Meteorological Centre issued its first red typhoon warning of the year - the highest alert level in a four-tier system - on Saturday evening. Besides flight disruptions, more than 190 cross-border high-speed rail services were also cancelled on Sunday. https://www.sott.net/article/507617-Over-700000-evacuated-as-Typhoon-Noul-makes-landfall-in-southern-China Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:16:02 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507605-Storm-snowfall-total-passes-5-metres-17-FEET-in-9-days-at-Portillo-ski-resort-in-Chile A snow storm that has now continued for nine days has taken Chilean ski resort Portillo to a snowfall total of 5.2 metres (17 feet) so far, with more snow forecast. The storm brought its heaviest accumulations last weekend with up to 1.54m (5 feet) in 24 hours, but has been followed by 30-60cm (1-2 feet) more most days over the past week. The resort has effectively been closed for more than week due to the severity of the storm with roads in and out of Portillo closed and Chile declaring a state of emergency because of the wider impact of the storm which brought gales and torrential rain at lower altitudes. The closure comes after Portillo was forced to delay opening multiple times in June through to the start of July with too little snowfall. Up to the storm's arrival, it was operating limited terrain due to limited cover. It has now had ten times as much snowfall over the past nine days than the previous two months. https://www.sott.net/article/507605-Storm-snowfall-total-passes-5-metres-17-FEET-in-9-days-at-Portillo-ski-resort-in-Chile Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:56:41 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507604-300000-people-flee-as-France-and-Spain-are-engulfed-by-raging-infernos France and Spain are battling a wildfire catastrophe as more than 300,000 people are forced to flee their homes amid fast-moving flames, extreme heat, and powerful winds. Massive fires are tearing through regions near Bordeaux and Madrid, sending smoke-filled skies across communities while firefighters struggle to contain the infernos. France has deployed military support, while Spain faces its worst wildfire crisis in years with tens of thousands evacuated. As flames spread and temperatures soar, Europe braces for a dangerous wildfire season with more emergencies expected. https://www.sott.net/article/507604-300000-people-flee-as-France-and-Spain-are-engulfed-by-raging-infernos Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:15:44 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507603-1-dead-1200-displaced-as-floods-hit-Davao-City-Philippines One person died and at least 1,200 people were displaced as continuous heavy rains due to the southwest monsoon flooded several villages here on Friday. Ednar Dayanghirang, director of the Office of Civil Defense in the Davao region, identified the fatality as Rolando Moncada Jose, 54. Jose was aboard a motorcycle in Barangay Talandang on Friday afternoon trying to navigate through the flood when the vehicle fell into a creek and he was swept by rampaging waters. He was recovered some 3 kilometers downstream around 9 a.m. on Saturday. https://www.sott.net/article/507603-1-dead-1200-displaced-as-floods-hit-Davao-City-Philippines Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:22:02 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507527-At-least-41-dead-360-00-affected-as-flood-situation-in-Assam-India-remains-grim-UPDATE The toll in Assam floods increased to 11 with one more fatality reported on Tuesday even as over 3.10 lakh people remained affected by the deluge in 11 districts, officials said. Several major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, Dikhow, Desang and Dhansiri, were flowing above the danger level in different parts of the state, with some of the water bodies having breached the "extreme flood" level. Relief and rescue operations were being carried out by multiple agencies, including the Army, NDRF, SDRF and Fire and Emergency Services. Train services remained affected for the second day as floodwaters inundated tracks in parts of Upper Assam, with the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) cancelling, short-terminating or diverting several trains and also announcing special trains for stranded passengers. https://www.sott.net/article/507527-At-least-41-dead-360-00-affected-as-flood-situation-in-Assam-India-remains-grim-UPDATE Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:07:25 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507588-Never-seen-anything-like-this-Asperitas-clouds-wow-Santa-Cruz-residents-in-California-on-July-21 Asperitas clouds wowed residents of Santa Cruz, California, on Tuesday, July 21. The rare cloud formation is recognized by "well-defined, wave-like structures," according to the International Cloud Atlas. Footage filmed by Kirsten Liske shows the asperitas clouds hovering over Santa Cruz on Tuesday. "Watch this amazing cloud show," Liske says. "I've never seen anything like this before, and I look at clouds a lot. What is happening right now?" Credit: Kirsten Liske via Storyful https://www.sott.net/article/507588-Never-seen-anything-like-this-Asperitas-clouds-wow-Santa-Cruz-residents-in-California-on-July-21 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:22:16 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507586-3-metres-10-feet-of-snowfall-in-3-days-in-the-Andes Ski resorts in Argentina and Chile have been reporting snowfall totals rising at an astronomical rate through the weekend as a major snowstorm hits the Andes. Chile's Portillo ski area, currently closed for safety reasons due to the storm, has reported 309cm - over 10 feet - of snow over the past 72 hours, peaking at over 1.5m (five feet) on Friday-Saturday. Valle Nevado, from where the webcam image top was captured today, reports 1.7m (nearly six feet) of snowfall from the storm. It also published this before and after picture. Many ski areas in the region are currently cut off by closed roads and for now the emphasis on keeping safe until roads and lifts can be dug out and slopes be made as safe as possible. It's a remarkable change of fortune for South American ski areas which had struggled to open much terrain at all during the first month of the 2026 season. Most had had less than 50cm of snowfall over the past few months ...until this weekend. Most areas in the region are now... https://www.sott.net/article/507586-3-metres-10-feet-of-snowfall-in-3-days-in-the-Andes Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:58:00 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507585-Four-killed-in-lightning-strike-in-Bihar-India Three farmers and a child were killed, while two women were also seriously injured, after being struck by lightning at Sangovar village under Nardiganj block of Nawada district on Friday. Sunita Devi and Shobhi Devi are undergoing treatment at sadar hospital. According to cops, the victims were working in the fields when it started raining, and they took shelter under a tree. During this time, they were struck by lightning. The deceased have been identified as Shambhu Kumar, 45, Madan Rajvanshi, 50, Bhuvneshwar Rajvanshi, 50, and Sonu Kumar, 12. https://www.sott.net/article/507585-Four-killed-in-lightning-strike-in-Bihar-India Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:47:27 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507584-Magnitude-6-0-earthquake-off-Vanuatu A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea near the coast of Vanuatu in the morning of Saturday, Jul 25, 2026 at 8.37 am local time (GMT +11). The quake had a shallow depth of 45 km (28 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter. Earthquake details Date & time Jul 24, 2026 21:37:56 UTC Local time at epicenter Saturday, Jul 25, 2026, at 08:37 am (GMT +11) Status confirmed (manually revised) Magnitude 6.00 Depth 45 km Epicenter latitude / longitude 14.0205°S / 166.8006°E Vanuatu Seismic antipode 14.0205°N / 13.199°W Senegal Quality 65 seismic stations Shaking intensity V Moderate shaking near epicenter Felt 2 reports Primary data source USGS (United States Geological Survey) https://www.sott.net/article/507584-Magnitude-6-0-earthquake-off-Vanuatu Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:38:05 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507576-22000-people-relocated-1200-rescued-after-record-rainfall-In-South-Gujarat-India-nearly-4-FEET-in-just-36-hours Gujarat is facing a severe flood-like situation after relentless heavy rainfall battered several parts of South Gujarat. Around 1,200 stranded people have been rescued and more than 22,000 residents have been relocated to safer areas as districts including Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Ahmedabad, Kheda, Tapi and Dang continue to face the impact of intense rainfall. Valsad's Umbergaon taluka recorded nearly 1,200 mm rainfall in just 36 hours, causing widespread flooding, waterlogging and disruption to normal life. Rivers have overflowed, roads have been submerged, and several villages have been cut off. Teams of the NDRF, SDRF and Indian Army have been deployed for rescue and relief operations. The India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for several Gujarat districts as more heavy rainfall is expected. https://www.sott.net/article/507576-22000-people-relocated-1200-rescued-after-record-rainfall-In-South-Gujarat-India-nearly-4-FEET-in-just-36-hours Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:55:39 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507575-2-dead-in-West-Virginia-after-catastrophic-flooding-slammed-the-state-triggering-state-of-emergency-7-inches-of-rain-in-just-6-hours Two people died after dangerous flooding slammed West Virginia earlier this week after catastrophic rain totals swamped parts of the north-central area of the state, triggering a Flash Flood Emergency for life-threatening floods. The floods prompted Gov. Patrick Morrisey to declare a state of emergency across all 55 counties after the deadly flooding destroyed homes and business on July 21. "Mother Nature did some real damage to our state," Gov. Morrisey said on FOX Weather, describing the torrential rainfall that inundated parts of Lewis and Upshur counties, among other areas. Gov. Morrisey said Wednesday that 310 National Guard personnel have been deployed, including helicopter units. First responders said they received hundreds of calls for assistance in the wake of a Flash Flood Emergency that impacted Lewis, Randolph and Upshur counties. https://www.sott.net/article/507575-2-dead-in-West-Virginia-after-catastrophic-flooding-slammed-the-state-triggering-state-of-emergency-7-inches-of-rain-in-just-6-hours Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:40:14 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507574-Lightning-strike-kills-2-children-and-9-goats-while-another-bolt-kills-25-buffalo-in-Madhya-Pradesh-India Two tribal boys were killed and 26 animals died after lightning struck during heavy rain in a forested area of Shivpuri district on Thursday afternoon, officials said. The incident took place in Vijaypura village under the Rannod police station limits when the children had gone to graze goats. According to officials, Dashrath (14) and his relative Abhishek (10) took shelter under a tree after it began raining. Lightning struck the tree, killing both on the spot. Nine goats belonging to Dashrath's family also died in the strike. In a separate but nearby incident, 17 buffaloes grazing in the forest were also killed after being struck by lightning. Officials began assessing the livestock losses to facilitate compensation under government norms. https://www.sott.net/article/507574-Lightning-strike-kills-2-children-and-9-goats-while-another-bolt-kills-25-buffalo-in-Madhya-Pradesh-India Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:38:32 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507564-How-arsonists-used-cats-to-spread-Italys-wildfires As wildfires blazed in southern Italy this week, authorities probing for arson found a grisly clue: cats "with flammable-soaked rags tied to their tails." "These animals were released into the fields, running around and spreading the fire," said Domenico Costarella of Calabria's Civil Protection Agency in a video posted on Facebook on Tuesday. He added that other pieces of evidence also pointed to arson, including candles lit among flammable rags and delayed ignition devices. Firefighters are still working to contain blazes around Calabria's Pollino National Park, according to Italian broadcaster RAI, which reported Wednesday that firefighting teams have completed more than 160 missions within Calabria in the past 24 hours. According to CNN's Italian affiliate SkyTG24, the Italian Association for the Defense of Animals and the Environment has filed a criminal complaint and offered a 1,000 euro reward for information on who may have set the cats alight. https://www.sott.net/article/507564-How-arsonists-used-cats-to-spread-Italys-wildfires Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:42:27 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507563-Waterspout-spotted-over-Delaware-Bay A waterspout was spotted Tuesday by a passenger aboard the Cape May-Lewes Ferry connecting New Jersey and Delaware. https://www.sott.net/article/507563-Waterspout-spotted-over-Delaware-Bay Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:59:15 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507562-Powerful-tornado-in-Batam-Indonesia A powerful tornado ripped through Batam, Indonesia on Tuesday. A powerful tornado violently tore through the PT VME Process construction site, sending workers scrambling for safety in this Asian country. https://www.sott.net/article/507562-Powerful-tornado-in-Batam-Indonesia Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:25:11 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507561-31-killed-over-120-injured-in-rain-related-incidents-as-monsoon-lashes-Pakistan At least 31 people were killed and over 120 injured in separate rain-related incidents across Pakistan over the past week, officials said on Wednesday. Pakistan has witnessed intense monsoon activity this month, with heavy rains triggering flash floods, roof and wall collapses, and electrocution incidents across the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast more rain in the coming days, prompting authorities to keep rescue teams on high alert. At least 17 people, including children, were killed and 107 injured in rain-related incidents across Punjab since the latest monsoon spell began earlier this week, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The PDMA said 12 of the deaths were caused by the collapse of old and dilapidated buildings, while two people were killed in lightning strikes and three died of electrocution. https://www.sott.net/article/507561-31-killed-over-120-injured-in-rain-related-incidents-as-monsoon-lashes-Pakistan Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:14:19 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507560-Lightning-strike-kills-two-children-in-Vietnam Two children were killed and their mother injured after lightning struck during a thunderstorm in Dien Bien Province, local authorities said. Two children died and their mother was injured after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm in Muong Nhe Commune, Dien Bien Province, on the evening of July 22. According to the Dien Bien Department of Agriculture and Environment, the incident occurred at about 6 pm as thunderstorms swept through the area. The victims were identified as Giang Thi Bia, born in 1990, and her two daughters, Vu Thi Nhi, born in 2015, and Vu Thi Le, born in 2021. The three were returning home from working in the fields when lightning struck them about 100 metres from their house in Xi Ma Village. Bia sustained injuries, while both children died at the scene. https://www.sott.net/article/507560-Lightning-strike-kills-two-children-in-Vietnam Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:01:15 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507528-Heavy-rain-caused-flash-floods-in-Petaling-Jaya-Malaysia-on-July-18 The flash floods that hit several areas in Petaling Jaya on Saturday were likely caused by exceptionally heavy rainfall over a short period, which exceeded the capacity of existing drainage systems, according to Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim. Izham said preliminary assessments also pointed to localised factors as contributing to the flooding despite various flood mitigation measures, including the construction of the FAS Tunnel. "Besides unusually heavy rainfall over a short period, local factors such as narrowed drainage channels, obstructions to water flow and the increase in paved surfaces have resulted in higher surface water runoff," he told Astro Awani yesterday. He said the Selangor government, through the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) and relevant technical agencies, is carrying out a detailed investigation to determine the specific causes of flooding at each affected location. https://www.sott.net/article/507528-Heavy-rain-caused-flash-floods-in-Petaling-Jaya-Malaysia-on-July-18 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:16:11 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507526-Man-killed-by-pack-of-dogs-on-trail-in-Henning-Tennessee The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office says a man died after being attacked by a pack of dogs early Monday morning in Henning, Tennessee. Deputies say the man was walking on a trail at the old Palmer Turner School in Henning at around 7 a.m. when he was mauled by several stray dogs. At approximately 7:12 a.m., deputies with the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of 655 S. Church Street in Henning after receiving a report of a deceased individual. Based on the preliminary investigation, investigators observed injuries believed to be consistent with an animal attack. Detectives said surveillance video from the area appears to show a dog running in the direction of the victim shortly before he was discovered. https://www.sott.net/article/507526-Man-killed-by-pack-of-dogs-on-trail-in-Henning-Tennessee Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:11:18 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507525-Chile-declares-state-of-emergency-over-deadly-rainfall Heavy rainfall in Chile has killed at least 10 people and destroyed or severely damaged over 1,000 homes, officials said Monday, as the government declared a state of emergency. Since last week, rain has lashed the typically arid northern regions of Coquimbo and Atacama, where such intense levels of precipitation are highly unusual. At least 10 people have died, 17 have suffered injuries and four have been reported missing, Alicia Cebrian, director of Chile's SENAPRED national emergency service, told a press briefing Monday. Over 1,100 homes have been destroyed or severely damaged due to the extreme weather, according to official figures. The "increasingly serious" conditions prompted President Jose Antonio Kast to declare a state of emergency in the affected areas on Monday, he announced to the press. https://www.sott.net/article/507525-Chile-declares-state-of-emergency-over-deadly-rainfall Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:02:07 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507524-Flash-floods-kill-at-least-23-in-eastern-Afghanistan-some-100-missing At least 23 people have died after flash floods swept through Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province, with dozens injured and around 100 still missing as rescue efforts continue. At least 23 people have been confirmed dead after flash floods swept through Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province, the country's National Disaster Management Authority said on Tuesday. According to preliminary reports from the authorities, 15 bodies have been recovered, around 80 people were wounded and about 100 others remain missing. Search and rescue operations are continuing in Parun, the provincial capital, and surrounding areas. Deadly flooding has repeatedly struck Afghanistan in recent years, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and agricultural land. https://www.sott.net/article/507524-Flash-floods-kill-at-least-23-in-eastern-Afghanistan-some-100-missing Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:47:28 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507513-Cars-swept-away-as-powerful-flash-flood-hits-Romanias-mountain-town-of-Busteni A powerful flash flood swept through the mountain town of Bușteni, Prahova Valley, on Sunday afternoon, July 19, carrying cars, rocks, and debris through the streets and temporarily blocking traffic on the busy DN1 national road. Emergency crews rescued several people trapped by the floodwaters, while dozens of homes were inundated. According to the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU), a 33-year-old woman was caught by the flash flood at the entrance to Bușteni from Sinaia. She was initially helped by a passerby before being taken over by a SMURD emergency medical crew and transported to the hospital. According to the head of Romania's Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), Raed Arafat, the injured woman suffered fractures to her lower limbs but remained conscious, News.ro reported. He said authorities had no reports of missing persons or fatalities. Emergency responders also evacuated one person from a flooded home, rescued two men trapped inside a car, and... https://www.sott.net/article/507513-Cars-swept-away-as-powerful-flash-flood-hits-Romanias-mountain-town-of-Busteni Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:35:16 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507512-Russias-Shiveluch-volcano-erupts-sends-ash-12-km-high Russia's Shiveluch volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula erupted violently on the morning of July 19, sending an ash plume up to 12 kilometres into the atmosphere. The Kamchatka branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences' Geophysical Service said satellite data showed the ash cloud rising to approximately 12,000 metres above sea level between 07:17 a.m. and 07:32 a.m. local time, The Caspian Post reports, citing TASS. Shiveluch is one of the most active volcanoes on the Kamchatka Peninsula. The volcanic complex consists of the ancient Old Shiveluch volcano, an old caldera and the active Young Shiveluch volcano, and is estimated to be between 60,000 and 70,000 years old. The volcano is located about 50 kilometres from the village of Klyuchi in the Ust-Kamchatsky District and around 450 kilometres from the regional capital, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. https://www.sott.net/article/507512-Russias-Shiveluch-volcano-erupts-sends-ash-12-km-high Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:22:20 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507511-Leopard-enters-liquor-shop-attacks-3-in-Rajasthan-India A leopard entered a liquor shop in Todaraisingh town of Rajasthan's Tonk district on Sunday morning and attacked three people. The salesman eventually managed to lock the leopard inside the shop. A forest team from Jaipur reached the spot and rescued the animal after a five-hour operation. According to officials, at around 8:45 am, Van Mitra (forest volunteer) Rakesh was informed by local residents that a leopard had been spotted hiding in bushes in Todaraisingh town. When Rakesh went near the bushes, the leopard attacked him. It then moved about 400 metres away towards a nearby liquor shop. Salesman somehow saved his life The leopard first attacked Fateh Lal Koli (40), who was sitting outside the liquor shop. It then ran inside the outlet and attacked salesman Sanjay Gurjar (25). Sanjay somehow managed to save himself and succeeded in locking the leopard inside the shop. A rescue team from Jaipur reached the location at around 2 pm and safely rescued the leopard. Following the... https://www.sott.net/article/507511-Leopard-enters-liquor-shop-attacks-3-in-Rajasthan-India Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:14:34 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507510-Lightning-strike-kills-6-children-in-Nigeria Thunderstorm has struck Dadiri Tirgali village in Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing six children instantly and injuring two others. DAILY POST gathered on Monday morning that the six deceased minors were struck by lightning while about eight children were working on a farm on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The injured minors have reportedly been taken to a clinic for medical attention. In a message on the incident, Christopher Nathaniel, the Adamawa State governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, said he received the news of the tragedy with deep sorrow. He stated, "The loss of innocent young lives has thrown the entire Ganye Chiefdom and Adamawa State into mourning. On behalf of myself, my family, and the great people of the SDP, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the people of Dadiri Tirgali, His Royal Majesty, the Gangwari Ganye, and the entire people of Ganye Local Government Area." Ganye is famously called the food basket... https://www.sott.net/article/507510-Lightning-strike-kills-6-children-in-Nigeria Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:55:25 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507494-Hiker-dies-after-being-struck-by-lightning-near-Little-Cottonwood-Canyon-Utah One person died after being struck by lightning while hiking in the mountains south of Little Cottonwood Canyon. The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office confirmed that they received a report of someone getting hit by lightning near American Fork Twin Peaks, just south of Snowbird Resort, around 12:20 p.m. Officials said two hikers were near the summit of the east peak when one of them was struck. The strike reportedly caused the hiker to fall. The victim, a 59-year-old man, died from his injuries at the scene. A search and rescue team was sent out, along with the Utah Department of Public Safety's helicopter. They spotted the victim from the air, and then once the storm cleared, search and rescue personnel were able to reach the area and recover the victim's body. The sheriff's office added that Snowbird Ski Patrol members helped to escort the other hiker off the mountain. The victim's name has not been released. https://www.sott.net/article/507494-Hiker-dies-after-being-struck-by-lightning-near-Little-Cottonwood-Canyon-Utah Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:03:25 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507493-Provo-firefighter-his-wife-and-3-sons-killed-by-flash-flood-in-southern-Utah A firefighter, his wife, and three of their children were killed by a flash flood in southern Utah on Friday. On Saturday, Provo Fire & Rescue announced the passing of Capt. Spencer Long and members of his family. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said five people were found dead after being caught up in flooding at a campground in Bicknell on Friday. While neither agency would confirm that these were the same two incidents, a GoFundMe connects the two incidents and says Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons died in a flash flooding incident. It also says the couple had a daughter whose "life has forever been changed in an instant." In addition, Facebook posts from Mona City, where Katrina was a former council member, and Summit Medical Spa, of which Katrina was a co-founder, shared their sadness and condolences. https://www.sott.net/article/507493-Provo-firefighter-his-wife-and-3-sons-killed-by-flash-flood-in-southern-Utah Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:56:11 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507492-New-Yorkers-after-days-of-heavy-smoke-and-torrid-temperatures-are-met-with-thunderstorms-and-flash-flooding Following days of smoky skies and soaring temperatures, the Big Apple and surrounding areas were pummeled Saturday with heavy thunderstorms, downpours and flash floods. Two to four inches of rain fell by early afternoon Saturday, with up to an inch an hour expected, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch is in effect for all five boroughs of New York City, southern Westchester County and northeast New Jersey through 2 a.m. Sunday, the service said. "The flooding could be locally significant, which could lead to disruption to transportation, basement flooding, and water rescues," the National Weather Service in New York said. The heaviest rain fell in lower Manhattan and western Brooklyn and Queens, according to the city emergency management officials. Residents of basement apartments were urged to move to higher floors. "This storm event is not over, and the mayor continues to urge residents and visitors to our city to remain vigilant and stay safe," Jeremy... https://www.sott.net/article/507492-New-Yorkers-after-days-of-heavy-smoke-and-torrid-temperatures-are-met-with-thunderstorms-and-flash-flooding Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:40:21 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507491-11-dead-in-flash-floods-caused-by-incessant-overnight-rain-in-Jammu-and-Kashmir-India At least 11 people have died and several others went missing as torrential rains triggered landslides and flash floods in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation. Within minutes, swollen rivers breached their banks, inundating low-lying areas and leaving a trail of destruction. The new bus stand lay in ruins, dozens of vehicles were swept away by the raging currents, and many others remained submerged. Tragically, the body of a woman who had gone missing was also recovered. All major rivers in the district - Darhali, Khandli, Suktoh and Jamola - were in spate, flowing dangerously close to or above the danger mark. The deluge turned streets into torrents and forced hundreds of residents to flee to safety. https://www.sott.net/article/507491-11-dead-in-flash-floods-caused-by-incessant-overnight-rain-in-Jammu-and-Kashmir-India Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:33:09 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507490-Death-toll-rises-to-3-after-heavy-rains-in-Nogales-Sonora-Mexico The search efforts that began for two people missing in swollen streams during the intense rains of July 16 in Nogales, Sonora, culminated on Saturday the 18th, with the recovery of three bodies in total, in the Rio Rico area, Arizona. César Ramón Vélez Hernández, fire chief of Nogales, reported that the first bodies located on Thursday and Friday correspond to a man and a woman who are in the process of official identification. https://www.sott.net/article/507490-Death-toll-rises-to-3-after-heavy-rains-in-Nogales-Sonora-Mexico Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:14:24 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507489-Car-plunges-into-sinkhole-in-east-Baltimore-Maryland A woman escaped after her car plunged into a large sinkhole in east Baltimore early Saturday morning. The sinkhole appeared in the 900 block of North Chester Street over a stretch of new pavement. Water rushed into the sinkhole and submerged the car, according to bystanders. Police said that a 50-year-old woman was able to exit the vehicle safely and without injury. Baltimore City Department of Transportation said DOT and Department of Public Works crews were on scene hours later at North Chester Street and Ashland Avenue preparing to repair a broken 12-inch water main. "Please avoid the area, expect traffic impacts, and follow posted detours," Baltimore City DOT said in a social media post. "Thank you for your patience as crews work to restore the area safely." https://www.sott.net/article/507489-Car-plunges-into-sinkhole-in-east-Baltimore-Maryland Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:49:08 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507480-Areas-in-Yemen-covered-in-white-due-heavy-hailstorm-during-the-peak-of-summer In a rare spectacle that captivated residents, Mount Sabr, overlooking the city of Taiz (southwest Yemen), was blanketed in white on Friday, July 17, 2026, following a heavy hailstorm that swept through the highlands. Videos circulating online showed hailstones covering the mountain's slopes and peaks, an exceptional weather phenomenon that evoked memories of winter despite the arrival of summer. The scene was widely captured by citizens using their mobile phones. Mount Sabr is one of the most prominent mountain ranges in Yemen, and its peaks occasionally experience unique weather phenomena. However, the density of the hail that covered large parts of it this time made the scene resemble a rare winter wonderland in mid-July. https://www.sott.net/article/507480-Areas-in-Yemen-covered-in-white-due-heavy-hailstorm-during-the-peak-of-summer Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:29:31 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507479-Regina-couple-killed-in-bear-attack-at-McTavish-Lake-Saskatchewan-Canada Family members are mourning the loss of Regina residents Jay and Deb MacDonald, saying the couple died in a bear attack at McTavish Lake on Wednesday. Deb MacDonald's brother, Donjames LeBlanc, said he had visited with Deb at his home just before the couple left for a trip to the cabin. "They were going to go up and do a little fishing and so on," LeBlanc said. The couple flew into McTavish Lake to stay at their cabin, which they also leased out, he said. "They didn't respond to calls that we forwarded to them, so [the family] contacted the police." The couple had previously talked about the numerous black bears in the area, he said. McTavish Lake is a fly-in lake approximately 90 kilometres north of La Ronge as the crow flies. https://www.sott.net/article/507479-Regina-couple-killed-in-bear-attack-at-McTavish-Lake-Saskatchewan-Canada Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:13:47 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507478-Animal-rescue-worker-reportedly-killed-in-dog-attack-in-Manitoba-Canada Police are investigating after a woman died on the Sandy Bay First Nation, reportedly after being attacked by dogs. The woman was identified by family as 37-year-old Amanda Nobiss. "It's just disbelief," said Sherri Nobiss, her mother, in a phone call. Her family is devastated by the loss. "You just want to know what has happened." She said Amanda was a dedicated animal advocate who was volunteering with K9 Advocacy Manitoba in the community at the time. Amanda, who was from Winnipeg, is pictured with a dog in almost all of her photos on social media. "She was just a very caring and kind person who obviously had a great love and passion for animals, but also for the people she connected with and interacted with." She said her daughter regularly spent time on First Nations to help with dogs. "It was a passion of hers," she said. "Trying to help the community and the connect with the people who live in the community to help with the dog population." https://www.sott.net/article/507478-Animal-rescue-worker-reportedly-killed-in-dog-attack-in-Manitoba-Canada Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:05:08 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507476-Flash-flood-kills-4-leaves-4-others-missing-in-Vietnam At least four people were killed and four ​others were missing after a ‌flash flood swept through a mountainous ​village in Vietnam's northern ⁠province of Lai Chau, state media reported on Saturday (July 18, 2026). The flood in Muong Than ‌village early on Friday (July 17) after days of heavy rains ‌in several parts of northern ‌Vietnam ⁠also injured seven people, reported ⁠the Vietnam News Agency. Vietnam is prone to deadly storms and floods during the rainy ​season that ‌peaks from July through September. Natural disasters, mostly floods, killed 489 people in the country last year, ‌according to government data. The Vietnam ​News Agency report had photos showing red mud and ⁠flood water blanketing the village, with rocks and wood logs piling in ‌a corner of a damaged road. Since Wednesday (July 15), landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rain have also damaged roads, power grids and hundreds of houses, as ‌well as inundating 238 hectares of ​crops in the region,... https://www.sott.net/article/507476-Flash-flood-kills-4-leaves-4-others-missing-in-Vietnam Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:56:07 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507475-Lightning-kills-nearly-100-black-nosed-sheep-on-a-Swiss-alp A bolt of lightning killed 97 blacknose sheep on an alp in the Swiss canton of Valais on Thursday night. Around 80 animals survived the lightning strike during a night-time thunderstorm on the Eggerhorn alp in the Binntal valley. One of the sheep farmers affected confirmed a report by the Valais-based online portal pomona.ch. He also confirmed that during the course of Friday, nearly 100 animal carcasses had been airlifted by helicopter from the site of the lightning strike. Sheep farmer Kilian Schnydrig said the sheep had all been kept in the same place to protect them from large predators. Just a few years ago, keeping them together overnight in this way would not have been necessary. According to pomona.ch, the animals were in a night pen when the lightning struck. https://www.sott.net/article/507475-Lightning-kills-nearly-100-black-nosed-sheep-on-a-Swiss-alp Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:31:58 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507474-Landslide-triggered-by-rain-buries-buildings-killing-at-least-8-in-Pengshui-County-China A section of hillside collapsed in China's Pengshui County near the city of Chongqing on Friday morning, killing at least eight people as it buried several residential buildings and trapped an undetermined number of people, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported. Thirty four people have been reported missing. Images from state broadcaster CCTV showed rescue crews combing through massive rocks and debris at the site, located on a steep slope next to the Wujiang River. https://www.sott.net/article/507474-Landslide-triggered-by-rain-buries-buildings-killing-at-least-8-in-Pengshui-County-China Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:09:26 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507469-Europe-recorded-10000-excess-deaths-during-late-June-heatwave-data-show European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June, official data showed. The vast majority — more ​than 9,000 — were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the World Health Organization. Extreme heat can kill by causing heat stroke, or aggravating cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, with older people among the most ​vulnerable. "To have this kind of excess at this time of year is unusual. It's ​really high," Lasse Vestergaard, Chief Physician at Denmark's Statens Serum Institut, which hosts ⁠EuroMOMO, told Reuters. "It is difficult to explain this high excess mortality by anything but the extreme ​heat," Vestergaard added. https://www.sott.net/article/507469-Europe-recorded-10000-excess-deaths-during-late-June-heatwave-data-show Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:26:15 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507468-Shallow-7-3-magnitude-earthquake-hits-off-coast-of-southern-Mexico-tsunami-alert-lifted-aftershock-of-mag-6 A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico and parts of Central America on Friday, seismologists said, with a tsunami alert briefly issued for a stretch of the Pacific coast. Residents felt intense tremors in the Mexican states of Chiapas and Oaxaca as well as in Guatemala and El Salvador, AFP journalists confirmed. Authorities have not yet reported any victims. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake's epicenter was located offshore some 48 kilometers (30 miles) from the town of Aquiles Serdan, at a depth of 18 kilometers. The Mexican seismological service recorded more than 30 aftershocks of various magnitudes, measuring as high as 6.8. The US government issued a tsunami warning for Pacific coastal areas of Mexico and Guatemala, but later said the threat had passed. https://www.sott.net/article/507468-Shallow-7-3-magnitude-earthquake-hits-off-coast-of-southern-Mexico-tsunami-alert-lifted-aftershock-of-mag-6 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:11:38 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507461-2-dead-in-Texas-Hill-Country-flash-flood-Guadalupe-River-rose-32-feet-in-just-4-hours-20-inches-of-rain-in-48-hours-6-months-worth-of-rain At least two people have died as a result of the flash-flooding emergency currently ongoing in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed on Thursday. One man and one woman were swept away in floodwaters, Abbott said. The man was in an RV at the time, he added. More than 230 people have been rescued so far, he added. Rescue operations are underway for people stranded in homes and potentially larger facilities, with 2,350 emergency personnel responding, according to the governor. For the third day in a row, torrential rain prompted flash flood emergency warnings for Texas Hill Country as water levels in creeks and rivers rose rapidly. Three flash flood emergencies were issued Thursday across Texas Hill Country. As of early Thursday morning, there were two flash flood emergencies, impacting Kerrville -- the city where the deadly Camp Mystic flooding occurred in July 2025 -- Hunt, Uvalde and Knippa. Evacuations and water rescues were reported in all four areas, with warnings of... https://www.sott.net/article/507461-2-dead-in-Texas-Hill-Country-flash-flood-Guadalupe-River-rose-32-feet-in-just-4-hours-20-inches-of-rain-in-48-hours-6-months-worth-of-rain Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:54:01 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507457-Powerful-summer-storm-floods-hundreds-of-homes-in-Russias-Urals Heavy rain and strong winds battered Russia's Ural regions, more than 440 homes flooded in the Sverdlovsk region prompting evacuations. https://www.sott.net/article/507457-Powerful-summer-storm-floods-hundreds-of-homes-in-Russias-Urals Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:49:57 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507449-National-Weather-Service-confirms-100-mph-EF-1-tornado-damaged-northwest-San-Antonio-Texas-no-injuries-reported The National Weather Service's preliminary damage survey found that a tornado with peak winds of 100 mph reached EF-1 strength as it struck northwest San Antonio Wednesday morning. The same storm system also triggered flooding, evacuation orders and water rescues across South Central Texas. Survey crews determined the tornado was on the ground for about eight minutes, from 7:44 a.m. to 7:52 a.m., traveling about 4 miles. It began roughly 2 miles southwest of the Interstate 10 and Loop 1604 interchange before tracking northeast through the city's Northwest Side and dissipating just north of The Rim. Despite carving a path through one of San Antonio's busiest commercial corridors, damaging homes and businesses and tearing part of the roof from an apartment building, the tornado caused no reported injuries. The tornado affected areas near the University of Texas at San Antonio, The Rim, Camp Bullis, Crown Ridge and The Dominion. Across the area, crews reported downed trees, damaged... https://www.sott.net/article/507449-National-Weather-Service-confirms-100-mph-EF-1-tornado-damaged-northwest-San-Antonio-Texas-no-injuries-reported Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:56:49 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507448-Thousands-of-giant-lions-mane-jellyfish-sightings-trigger-public-safety-alerts-for-New-England-beachgoers Officials across New England are warning residents about a sea creature that can pose a serious threat to beachgoers. Large numbers of massive lion's mane jellyfish have been spotted along the coast, including areas such as Nantucket and Cape Cod. Many residents have taken to social media to voice their concerns. One user wrote in a local Massachusetts beach community group, "Just washed up ashore here on the beach by the Parrot, the biggest lion's mane jellyfish I've ever seen at the beach. If you run into this one, you're in a world of hurt." Another user posted, "Spent a quiet birthday weekend down the Cape hitting beaches, watching seals, and encountering a Lion's Mane jellyfish that genuinely looked like a crime scene." https://www.sott.net/article/507448-Thousands-of-giant-lions-mane-jellyfish-sightings-trigger-public-safety-alerts-for-New-England-beachgoers Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:26:40 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507430-Massive-hailstorm-triggers-flash-floods-trap-cars-in-Wittenburg-Mecklenburg-Germany Severe thunderstorms unleashed giant hail, torrential rain, and flash flooding across Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, flooding roads, homes, and businesses. https://www.sott.net/article/507430-Massive-hailstorm-triggers-flash-floods-trap-cars-in-Wittenburg-Mecklenburg-Germany Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:51:40 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507429-Wild-boar-attacks-4-people-in-the-city-of-Toyota-Japan "I thought it was a dog, but it was a wild boar!" Relentless attack...attacks four men one after another On the morning of the 13th, a wild boar suddenly appeared in the city and attacked four men one after another. Experts are surprised, as it is rare for a wild boar to attack people. One boar was running at incredible speed, chasing and attacking men who were frantically trying to escape. The boar appeared at a school lunch company in Tsuchibashi-cho, Toyota City. According to the police, the attack occurred around 5:30 AM on the 13th, when an employee carrying ingredients was attacked. https://www.sott.net/article/507429-Wild-boar-attacks-4-people-in-the-city-of-Toyota-Japan Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:45:13 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507424-SOTT-Earth-Changes-Summary-June-2026-Extreme-Weather-Planetary-Upheaval-Meteor-Fireballs June 2026 gave Solar Cycle 25's so-called declining phase its loudest month yet, and the following four weeks kept proving that "post-maximum" is not the same as "quiet." On the 3rd, Active Region 4455 fired three major flares within about ten hours of each other (an M9.3, an M7.7, and finally an X1.0), each throwing off a coronal mass ejection, with the X-class event triggering an R3-strong radio blackout across the sunlit hemisphere. NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center answered with a G3-strong geomagnetic storm watch for June 4 and 5, warning that the combined CMEs could push aurora as far south as Illinois and Oregon. The region's magnetic complexity kept forecasters on edge for days afterward. That wasn't a one-off. AR4473 opened the solstice with an M3-class flare on June 21, and the month closed the way it began: on June 30, Region 4475 fired an M5.8, followed within hours by an X1.1 from neighboring Region 4479, causing a S1 minor radiation storm warning. NOAA's own... https://www.sott.net/article/507424-SOTT-Earth-Changes-Summary-June-2026-Extreme-Weather-Planetary-Upheaval-Meteor-Fireballs Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:49:52 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507423-Magnitude-6-2-earthquake-strikes-off-southern-Philippines-following-series-of-Pacific-Ring-of-Fire-quakes-5th-mag-6-in-11-days A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines late Tuesday night. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake struck at 11:49 p.m. local time (15:49:41 UTC) about 21 miles west south-west of Sarangani, at a depth of about 42.2 miles. So far, the USGS has received only a handful of felt reports, with residents near Sarangani describing the shaking as light to weak. The relatively limited reports are likely due, in part, to the earthquake's significant depth, which can reduce the intensity of shaking at the surface near the epicenter. The earthquake struck in the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for frequent seismic activity. It follows Monday's magnitude 6.3 earthquake west of the Loyalty Islands. https://www.sott.net/article/507423-Magnitude-6-2-earthquake-strikes-off-southern-Philippines-following-series-of-Pacific-Ring-of-Fire-quakes-5th-mag-6-in-11-days Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:55 +0000