Category Damage Reports

Wildfire causes 100’s to evacuate their homes in Arizona, USA

As one of hundreds of evacuees in Arizona’s raging wildfire, Serena Chesmore valued family over home.   She ensured the safety of the most precious things in the world: her family and pets.   Her house in Kachina Village, after…

Damaging cyclone strikes Siliguri in West Bengal

A cyclone hit Siliguri in West Bengal in the wee hours of Saturday, damaging houses, uprooting trees and injuring ten people. Heavy rains lashed Maynaguri block in Jalpaiguri district and over 1000 houses, acres of farmland and trees were washed away in…

Damaging storm strikes New Zealand with snow in the mix

Fallen power lines, highways blocked by slips and an abandoned oyster festival have so far resulted from a predicted southerly blast across New Zealand.   Snow is predicted to low levels in the south on Sunday night, which will be…

Severe lightning storm causes 3 fires in Indianapolis, USA

Thunderstorms packing hail, gusty winds and dangerous lightning have swept across central and southern Indiana. An Indianapolis Fire Department spokeswoman says lightning strikes Wednesday were blamed for three fires, including a two-alarm blaze that caused an estimated $250,000 damage to…

Severe hailstorm, heavy rain lashes Bangalore

Heavy downpour accompanied by hailstorm threw life out of gear in many parts of the City, mainly South Bangalore, on Wednesday evening.    Several trees and electric poles were uprooted, leading to disruption in power supply and traffic jams and…