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AFGHANISTAN FLOODING KILLS MORE THAN 100 IN NORTH

An official says flooding in northern Afghanistan has killed more than 100 people and driven hundreds more from their homes. The Afghan National Army was using helicopters to rescue people trapped by the waters and ferry food and water to…

Tornadoes damage 200 homes in eastern North Carolina, USA

The National Weather Service is confirming multiple tornado touchdowns Friday in eastern North Carolina, where officials say 200 homes were seriously damaged. Meteorologists say they have confirmed EF-2 tornadoes touched down in Pitt and Beaufort counties. Their survey is continuing…

Severe hailstorm including a tornado destroys 17 houses in Myanmar

Hailstorms, strong wind, and thunderstorms hit Myanmar during Thingyan and 17 houses in Inle Lake area were destroyed by a tornado on April 17.  A hailstorm hit Taunggyi, Shan State on April 12. A strong wind and lightening hit Hpa-An,…

Severe Hail, Dust storm kills 17 in Northern India

At least 16 people were killed while scores others were critically wounded after hail and dust storms struck India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh, government sources said Friday.   The sources added that a three-year-old died after a wall of…

Severe storm causes major damage in Detroit, USA

It came through quick, but a spring storm early Saturday evening left its mark on parts of Metro Detroit. DTE Energy is reporting 62,000 customers — primarily in northern Oakland and Macomb counties — have lost power. Severe thunderstorms and…