https://www.sott.net/topic/7-Storms 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. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:43:16 +0000 https://www.sott.net/images/sottlogo_rss.jpg SOTT.net https://www.sott.net https://www.sott.net/article/507647-Waterspout-spotted-off-coast-of-south-Chinas-Hainan A dramatic waterspout formed on Monday over the sea near Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The towering rotating column connected dark storm clouds to the ocean surface. It lasted for about two minutes and then moved ashore without causing any damage or casualties. Meteorologists identified it as a classic waterspout - a tornado that develops over warm water. While visually stunning, waterspouts can be as dangerous as tornadoes. Authorities advise people heading to coastal or open areas to monitor weather conditions and seek shelter immediately if thunderstorms, strong winds or rotating cloud columns appear. https://www.sott.net/article/507647-Waterspout-spotted-off-coast-of-south-Chinas-Hainan Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:33:12 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507645-EF-3-tornado-that-hit-Appleton-area-is-fourth-severe-level-tornado-in-Wisconsin-this-year The EF-3 tornado that touched down in the Appleton area on Monday was the fourth "severe" level tornado that has hit Wisconsin so far this year. More than 1,500 tornadoes have touched down in Wisconsin from 1950 to 2025. Amanda Latham, a climate outreach specialist with the Wisconsin State Climatology Office, said EF-3 level or stronger tornadoes are "relatively uncommon" in the state. Before this year, Wisconsin hadn't seen an EF-3 tornado since 2021. Latham said fewer than 5 percent of tornadoes in Wisconsin are above an EF-2 level. "And an EF-2 is still plenty strong, but when we get into EF-3 or greater territory, that's when we see this unfortunate, really widespread, devastating damage, where we see significant damage to homes, some buildings, and homes completely flattened," Latham said. https://www.sott.net/article/507645-EF-3-tornado-that-hit-Appleton-area-is-fourth-severe-level-tornado-in-Wisconsin-this-year Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:37:24 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507643-Like-nothing-I-have-experienced-Lightning-strike-kills-10-cows-at-Oregon-farm Over the course of their careers, Jensen Mini Farm owners Jeff and Lory Jensen have seen a lot, but the couple admitted that they were both at a loss after finding 10 of their cows dead on June 28. "It was raining so much that day that everything was just hunkered under trees and things, and we didn't think much of anything," Jeff Jensen told Tualatin Life about the couple's cows on the night of the incident. "The next morning we're getting up and getting ready for farmer's markets and the landlord there was like 'Hey, the cows are being a little louder than normal.'" The Jensens lease a pasture in West Linn and Jeff Jensen explained that on June 28, the day after the storm, he drove out to the acreage and found five of his cows and five calves lying dead underneath a tree that had been hit by lightning. "He called me and said, 'Not gonna make it to the market, there's a bit of a mess,'" Lory Jensen recounted. https://www.sott.net/article/507643-Like-nothing-I-have-experienced-Lightning-strike-kills-10-cows-at-Oregon-farm Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:02:30 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507642-Lightning-strike-in-Colorado-kills-teenage-hiker-injures-4-others On Sunday afternoon, lightning struck Colorado's 14,264-foot Mount Blue Sky fourteener, killing one teenager, causing serious injuries in a second minor, and injuring three more adults. Clear Creek County emergency responders, Denver Mountain Parks, Alpine Rescue Team, Clear Creek EMS, the Sheriff's Office, and the U.S. The Forest Service all responded to the incident after receiving a call at 1:22 p.m. amidst rapidly building thunderstorms. In a Facebook message on Tuesday, the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office identified the deceased hiker as 15-year-old Levi Strobel, and said his injured brother was transported to a hospital in unknown condition. https://www.sott.net/article/507642-Lightning-strike-in-Colorado-kills-teenage-hiker-injures-4-others Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:53:58 +0000 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/507416-Powerful-microbursts-damage-buildings-topple-trees-across-Philadelphia-Pennsylvania Cleanup crews fanned out across Philadelphia on Sunday after a series of powerful microbursts tore through the region, toppling trees, damaging buildings and blocking streets with massive trunks and branches. The National Weather Service said at least four distinct microbursts struck a narrow corridor from southern Montgomery County into far eastern Delaware County, West Philadelphia and South Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon. The storms produced estimated wind gusts of 60-70 mph along a path about 12 miles long and 4-5 miles wide. No fatalities or injuries were reported in the NWS damage survey, but destruction from the storm was widespread. The agency said dozens of reports of wind damage to trees and buildings were reviewed, along with radar data, photos and videos from during and after the storm. Investigators determined the damage was caused by severe microbursts and straight-line winds, not a tornado. https://www.sott.net/article/507416-Powerful-microbursts-damage-buildings-topple-trees-across-Philadelphia-Pennsylvania Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:33:53 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507414-Lightning-strike-kills-60-sheep-a-dog-and-buffalo-in-Jammu-Kashmir-India A lightning strike in the early hours of Tuesday killed dozens of livestock and injured three members of a family in the Dhoke Kalkhata area of Ranjati in Surankote, Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said. Officials said the incident occurred in the higher reaches of Dhandidhara, where lightning struck an animal shed belonging to Shoket Hussain, son of Murad Baksh and a resident of Dhandidhara, presently residing at Dhoke Kalkhata, Ranjati. The lightning strike killed 60 sheep, one buffalo and one dog on the spot, causing heavy losses to the family. Three family members also sustained injuries and were administered first aid by the Indian Army. No human fatalities were reported in the incident. The administration has been informed, and an assessment of the damage is underway. (GNS) https://www.sott.net/article/507414-Lightning-strike-kills-60-sheep-a-dog-and-buffalo-in-Jammu-Kashmir-India Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:50:58 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507396-Typhoon-Bavi-brings-heavy-rain-triggers-floods-in-northern-and-eastern-China Although downgraded to a tropical storm, it still brought heavy rainfall and triggered serious flooding in the country's northern and eastern provinces. Read more about Typhoon Bavi: https://sc.mp/8471a5 After making landfall in eastern China on Sunday, Typhoon Bavi has made its way into northern China, where the storm has triggered heavy rainstorms and floods. https://www.sott.net/article/507396-Typhoon-Bavi-brings-heavy-rain-triggers-floods-in-northern-and-eastern-China Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:08:44 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507395-Severe-flash-floods-triggered-by-torrential-rainfall-hit-northern-Tajikistan On July 11, 2026, catastrophic flash floods and mudflows devastated parts of northern Tajikistan, with Darg Village in the Ayni District of the Sughd Region being the hardest-hit area. Triggered by torrential mountain rainfall, massive torrents of mud and rock swept through residential areas, carrying away vehicles, severing power lines, and destroying local roads and bridges. Authorities have not yet released an official toll for casualties or injuries as emergency teams continue assessing the situation. https://www.sott.net/article/507395-Severe-flash-floods-triggered-by-torrential-rainfall-hit-northern-Tajikistan Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:53:39 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507381-Severe-flash-flooding-in-Sichuan-China-Cars-and-animals-swept-away-record-breaking-rain-of-8-8-inches-in-just-6-HOURS Severe flash floods have inundated the streets of Sichuan, China. Torrential rainfall has transformed urban roadways into rushing rivers, carrying enough force to sweep away multiple vehicles and threaten local infrastructure. https://www.sott.net/article/507381-Severe-flash-flooding-in-Sichuan-China-Cars-and-animals-swept-away-record-breaking-rain-of-8-8-inches-in-just-6-HOURS Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507361-Myanmar-Burma-hit-by-deadly-floods Rescuers in Myanmar warned of rising water levels on July 11 as deadly floods swept across the country's western Rakhine and Chin states. At least three people have been killed in the deluge, according to the latest toll released on July 9 by the humanitarian services of the Arakan Army, an ethnic minority rebel group controlling the affected territory. "Our concern is what happens if the water levels rise any further, especially when it comes to evacuating the elderly, the sick, pregnant people and those living in low-lying areas," local rescuer Bo Aung Thein told AFP in She Ta Lay village in Kyauktaw Township. Gripped by civil war since a military coup in 2021, Myanmar has faced a litany of transport and communication difficulties, and more than a third of the population suffers from food insecurity, according to the United Nations. "Our village has around 200 houses, and only one or two left unsubmerged. The rest have been flooded. All the padi fields are submerged too," said... https://www.sott.net/article/507361-Myanmar-Burma-hit-by-deadly-floods Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:42:51 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507360-Dangerous-flash-flooding-in-southern-Missouri-prompts-Kehoe-to-declare-state-of-emergency-over-a-foot-of-rain-in-less-than-12-hours Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency Friday after dangerous flash flooding swept through Reynolds and Iron counties in southern Missouri, prompting more than 90 water rescues and a search after a campground building reportedly collapsed into floodwaters on Friday afternoon. As of Friday evening, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a woman in her 20s is still missing from Davisville in nearby Crawford County — which also experienced flash floods. The National Weather Service said between 6 and 11 inches of rain fell Thursday night into Friday morning in the Lesterville and Annapolis areas, causing flooding along the Black River near Johnson's Shut-Ins and Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. Multiple agencies responded to the aftermath of the intense storms, including Missouri Task Force 1, which has deployed 50 members with specialized equipment and rescue boats. "Activating the State Emergency Operations Plan allows our agencies to move quickly, coordinate resources, and... https://www.sott.net/article/507360-Dangerous-flash-flooding-in-southern-Missouri-prompts-Kehoe-to-declare-state-of-emergency-over-a-foot-of-rain-in-less-than-12-hours Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:30:29 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507359-Heavy-downpours-batter-South-Korea-one-missing-amid-floods-10-4-inches-of-rain-within-24-hours Heavy monsoon rains pounded central and other parts of the nation Thursday, damaging more than 200 facilities and forcing over 600 people to leave their homes, authorities said, Yonhap reports. As of 5 p.m., the downpours had damaged 256 facilities and prompted 662 people to temporarily evacuate across the nation, particularly in the central provinces of South and North Chungcheong, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters. Heavy rains battered the two Chungcheong provinces, with the central city of Cheonan receiving 266.6 millimeters of rain from Wednesday through 5 p.m. Thursday, while nearby Daejeon recorded 239.5 mm of rain over the period. Authorities reported damage to 225 public facilities and 31 private properties, including flooded homes and roads. Among the 662 people who evacuated, 621 have taken shelter at town halls and senior centers. https://www.sott.net/article/507359-Heavy-downpours-batter-South-Korea-one-missing-amid-floods-10-4-inches-of-rain-within-24-hours Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:05:11 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507310-Torrential-rains-wreak-havoc-across-Gujarat-India-as-Surat-floods-leave-26-dead-record-19-inches-of-rainfall-in-24-hours-heaviest-in-85-years-UPDATE At least nine people have died in Surat over the past two days in monsoon-related incidents as intense rain triggered widespread flooding across the city. Five weather systems active simultaneously over Gujarat have intensified the monsoon, pushing South Gujarat and parts of Saurashtra into a severe flood situation. Heavy rainfall has been forecast at isolated places in Surat, Tapi, Narmada, Chhota Udepur, Dahod, Amreli and Bhavnagar. The impact of the active weather systems was visible across the state on Wednesday morning. Between 6 am and 10 am on July 8, rainfall was recorded in 59 talukas, with Kaprada in Valsad district receiving the highest 1.26 inches, followed by Nanapondha with 1.14 inches. Even as rainfall eased in some areas, the threat shifted from the skies to overflowing rivers and reservoirs. Continuous heavy rain in Valsad district triggered a sharp rise in inflows into the Madhuban Dam. Authorities have appealed to people living downstream to remain alert. The... https://www.sott.net/article/507310-Torrential-rains-wreak-havoc-across-Gujarat-India-as-Surat-floods-leave-26-dead-record-19-inches-of-rainfall-in-24-hours-heaviest-in-85-years-UPDATE Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:36:41 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507349-Floods-cut-off-60-settlements-in-Russias-Dagestan Heavy rains triggered floods, mudslides and rockfalls that have cut off 60 settlements from transport links in Russia's southern Republic of Dagestan, Russian authorities said. According to Associated Press around 36,000 people in 62 settlements were left without electricity, Russia's Emergency Ministry said on Thursday. No casualties were reported. A dam was completely breached after the water level in the Ulluchay River rose sharply. Numerous roads were severely damaged. https://www.sott.net/article/507349-Floods-cut-off-60-settlements-in-Russias-Dagestan Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:22:15 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507322-Landslides-kill-30-as-record-rains-hit-southern-Bangladesh-16-2-inches-of-rainfall-in-24-hours-UPDATE At least 18 Rohingya, most of them children, were killed by landslides triggered by record rainfall in Cox's Bazar, local authorities said on Wednesday, as conditions in refugee camps are deteriorating amid decreasing humanitarian support. About 1.3 million Rohingya shelter in 33 camps in the coastal district of southeastern Bangladesh, turning it into the world's largest refugee settlement. It is also one of the most climate-vulnerable ones. The Chattogram region, of which Cox's Bazar is a part, recorded on Tuesday the highest rainfall in the last four decades — over 412 millimeters in 24 hours — according to Bangladesh's met office data. In the camp area, the ground is waterlogged and hillsides unstable, resulting in more than 200 landslides and flash floods, which since Monday have destroyed thousands of shelters and infrastructure, especially in the hilly camps of Ukhiya and Teknaf. At least eight children were killed on Wednesday alone when a landslide struck a mosque and... https://www.sott.net/article/507322-Landslides-kill-30-as-record-rains-hit-southern-Bangladesh-16-2-inches-of-rainfall-in-24-hours-UPDATE Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:56:01 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507348-Landslides-kill-15-in-Philippines-as-biggest-typhoon-in-decades-nears-Taiwan Typhoon Bavi is expected to pound Taiwan's north and east, as well as Japan's remote southwestern islands, on Friday and Saturday before smashing into China, which has been hit by deadly storms this week. Two landslides triggered by heavy rains driven by Bavi killed at least 15 people and left six others missing on the Philippines' southern island of Mindanao, authorities said. Locals in Taiwan's port city of Keelung, which is expected to be one of the hardest hit areas on the island, stocked up on food, taped windows, and stacked sandbags along shop fronts, heeding warnings from authorities to take precautions. "They're saying it's going to be huge; of course that's scary, right?" Keelung grocery store owner Chang Shih-huo, 76, told AFP. https://www.sott.net/article/507348-Landslides-kill-15-in-Philippines-as-biggest-typhoon-in-decades-nears-Taiwan Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:38:54 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507347-Waterspout-spotted-off-the-coast-of-Negros-Oriental-Philippines-amid-heavy-rains A waterspout was spotted formed over the sea of Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental amid the heavy rains brought by Typhoon Inday. Around 6:35 a.m. on July 10, 2026, residents found a waterspout in the waters near Guba, Pasil, and the town proper of Sta. Catalina. Recently, Manwel Barrot, a Facebook user, shared a video of waterspout while Negros Oriental was experiencing continuous rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon, locally known as Habagat, which has been strengthened by Typhoon Inday. Since early morning, many parts of the province had been affected by cloudy skies and periods of heavy rain. https://www.sott.net/article/507347-Waterspout-spotted-off-the-coast-of-Negros-Oriental-Philippines-amid-heavy-rains Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:19:33 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507278-Chinas-Nanning-on-top-alert-as-Typhoon-Maysak-triggers-catastrophic-flooding-over-2-FEET-of-rain-in-24-hours-39-killed-in-the-region-UPDATE Nanning, the capital of China's south-western Guangxi region, raised its flood-control response to the highest level as rivers and reservoirs swelled with the passage of Typhoon Maysak, Chinese state media said on July 6. Now a slower-moving tropical storm, Maysak no longer has winds of more than 80.5kmh that lashed Vietnam and China's southern island province of Hainan over the weekend. But as the storm heads inland and weakens, it will dump the water it sucked up on its way across the South China Sea, triggering catastrophic flooding, Chinese meteorologists say. The authorities in Nanning, a city of nearly nine million people, raised the flood-control emergency response level to I from III due to "extremely heavy rain", China Central Television reported. https://www.sott.net/article/507278-Chinas-Nanning-on-top-alert-as-Typhoon-Maysak-triggers-catastrophic-flooding-over-2-FEET-of-rain-in-24-hours-39-killed-in-the-region-UPDATE Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:54:28 +0000