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Apocalyptic Flooding Ravages Over 2,000 Houses In Kaduna, Nigeria

At least 2,000 houses in some parts of Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria, have been submerged by flood as a result of a heavy rainfall.   The flood was said to have been caused by an unusual heavy downpour that lasted…

Severe Heavy flooding, landslide after torrential rains pound north-eastern Turkey

Massive Landslide Near Shoghi Blocks Shimla-Kalka National Highway, India

The Shimla-Kalka national highway was blocked for almost 14 hours due to a massive landslide near Shoghi, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded on either side of the blockade.   The landslide occurred around 5 AM and normal supply of newspapers,…

Train and vehicle collide killing 15 in South Africa

According to the province’s transport department spokesman, Kwanele Ncalane, the minibus taxi left the Shaka’s Head bridge near Ballito and veered down an embankment before crashing into an oncoming train.   “Initial reports indicate that the driver of the minibus…

Flash Flood, Mudslide Close Northern Arizona Highway, USA; Rare Tornado Struck Too

Arizona Highway 89A north of Flagstaff closed by mudslide Aug. 9, 2015; PHOTO: AZ Department of Transportation A storm system brought a tornado and hail to northern Arizona on Sunday, with flash flooding closing a portion of the U.S. 89A…

Typhoon Soudelor kills dozens in China

At least a dozen people have died and five are missing in the eastern Chinese city of Wenzhou in the wake of Typhoon Soudelor, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency, which cited local disaster management officials.   It was…

Red Alert Issued For Approaching Super Typhoon Soudelor to China

Typhoon Soudelor made landfall in the town of Hsiulin in eastern Hualien county at 4..40am (0640 AEST) Saturday morning, bringing fierce winds and torrential rain.    Forecasters had predicted the storm would have maximum sustained winds at landfall of about…

Typhoon Soudelor threatens China after leaving 6 dead and 4 missing in Taiwan

A man passes a damaged structure from Typhoon Soudelor in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. Soudelor brought heavy rains and strong winds to the island Saturday with winds speeds over 170 km per hour (100 mph) and gusts over…