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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hindustan Times
At least 18 people have died across four states due to severe tornadoes and storms in the central US, with the Storm Prediction Center warning of more violent weather. The hazardous conditions led to the cancellation of Jack Harlow's inaugural Gazebo Festival in Kentucky, with refunds being issued to ticket holders.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
The United Arab Emirates is grappling with the aftermath of the heaviest recorded rainfall in its history, causing widespread flooding, airport disruptions, and infrastructure damage. The storm, which dumped over 5 inches of rain in 24 hours, overwhelmed drainage systems and led to road closures and flight cancellations. The UAE's hereditarily ruled, autocratic nation typically sees little rainfall, but the recent deluge has prompted calls for studying infrastructure conditions and climate-proofing the region's future. Neighboring Oman also experienced intense floods, with the death toll rising to at least 21.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates caused flash floods, leading to at least one fatality and significant damage to homes and businesses. The country experienced record rainfall, with disruptions at airports and warnings for residents to avoid travel. In neighboring Oman, heavy rains resulted in 19 fatalities, including school children, with more rain expected. Social media posts showed flooded roads and submerged vehicles, while the government ordered remote work for employees and schools to remain closed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Heavy rains caused flooding in the UAE, leading to abandoned vehicles and disrupted flights, with over 120 millimeters of rainfall in Dubai. Schools closed, and government employees worked remotely as tanker trucks pumped away water and some homes were flooded. Rain also fell in Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. In Oman, the death toll from heavy flooding rose to 18, including 10 schoolchildren, prompting condolences from regional leaders.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Lightning and heavy rains have killed at least 36 people, mostly farmers, across Pakistan in the past three days, prompting authorities in the country's southwest to declare a state of emergency. The deaths occurred when lightning struck farmers harvesting wheat and rains caused houses to collapse in eastern Punjab province. The heavy April rainfall is unusual, with an environmental expert attributing it to climate change, which had also caused heavy flooding in 2022.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by kjas.com
Newton County Sheriff's Department has rescued three people from floodwaters on Cow Creek, with two men reported missing and later found safe, and a driver of an eighteen-wheeler also rescued. Sheriff Burby urges caution on roads, warning that they may appear passable but still pose dangers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Officials have closed a scenic stretch of California's Highway 1 after a giant section collapsed into the ocean due to heavy weekend rains, with more storms approaching. The closure led to evacuations in the coastal community of Big Sur and the temporary closure of an elementary school and preschool. Crews are working to repair the damage, and the famous route has a history of frequent closures due to severe weather.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Following heavy weekend rains, a section of iconic Highway 1 in California collapsed into the ocean, prompting officials to close the road and issue evacuation warnings for parts of the coastal community of Big Sur. The closure led to the shutdown of an elementary school and preschool, with convoy passage for vehicles through the area being repaired canceled due to forecasted rain. The collapse near Rocky Creek Bridge temporarily stranded around 1,600 people, but a single lane was reopened to allow most to leave.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Weather
A possible tornado struck an RV park in Hanging Rock, Ohio, causing significant damage to several campers. Mindy Broghton, a resident, captured the shocking aftermath and described the frightening experience, expressing her fear of dying during the intense storm that lasted about 15 seconds. Fortunately, there were no injuries as the damaged campers were unoccupied, and the National Weather Service will assess the area to determine the cause of the damage.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WLWT Cincinnati
Torrential rain caused flooding across Cincinnati, submerging homes, cars, and roads in several neighborhoods. Residents in Columbia Tusculum and Mount Lookout square are dealing with extensive flooding, with one mother of five finding her valuables destroyed and her dog floating in her home. The flooding was attributed to a sewer issue blowing the cap off a drain. The aftermath of the severe weather has left many residents with significant cleanup and damage assessment tasks.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WKRC TV Cincinnati
Greater Cincinnati experienced severe storms and floods, leading to damages to homes, cars, and neighborhoods. Multiple tornado warnings were issued, and some residents are cleaning up after flooding damaged their properties. The storms caused power outages, knocked down power lines, and led to the closure of a major highway. The historic Kirker Bridge near West Union was also destroyed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WKYT
Emergency officials in Anderson County, Kentucky confirmed that an EF-1 tornado caused property damage to homes, barns, and farms on Willisburg Road, with no reported injuries. The National Weather Service surveyed the damage, while a tornado was also confirmed in neighboring Nelson County, though it's unclear if it was the same tornado.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WCVB Boston
Roads along New Hampshire's Seacoast, including stretches of Route 1 and Route 1A near Hampton Beach, were flooded during high tide, prompting closures and a coastal flood warning from the National Weather Service. This marks the second instance of severe flooding in the area within two months, with the previous incident leading to an emergency declaration and evacuations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian US
A dangerous winter storm is battering the western US with gale-force winds, blizzard conditions, and a forecast of record snowfall, prompting warnings for residents to shelter in place and prepare for power outages. The Sierra Nevada region faces perilous conditions with near-zero visibility and high avalanche risk, leading to closures of national parks and ski resorts. In Texas, ferocious winds are hampering firefighters as they struggle to contain the state's worst-ever blaze, which has already razed 1 million acres and claimed two lives.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC4 WCMH-TV
Five tornadoes, including an EF-1 in Madison County, Ohio, were confirmed by the National Weather Service, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure. Security camera footage captured the tornado passing over Wilson Road Southeast, with wind speeds reaching up to 110 mph. Several counties in central and southwestern Ohio were under tornado warnings, leading to school delays and power outages. The intense storms also caused damage at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.