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Tornado Causes Extensive Damage in Stevensville, Maryland — 24th July 2017

Concise Takeaway A powerful tornado struck Stevensville, Maryland on 24th July 2017, causing extensive structural damage, uprooting trees, and leaving residents shaken. The early‑morning storm tore through neighbourhoods with little warning, prompting emergency crews to respond immediately. Event Overview The…

Severe thunderstorms leave thousands without power in parts of America

A severe storm passed through the region Saturday night, leaving thousands without power in the metro-east, according to Ameren Illinois.   In St. Clair County, 1,809 households didn’t have power as of 7:30 a.m., according to Ameren’s outage map. In…

Thousands ordered to evacuate as heavy rains hit northeast Japan

Tens of thousands of people in northeast Japan were told to evacuate their homes on Sunday as heavy rain caused major flooding and cut some rail links, authorities said.   The storm follows freak rains in southwestern Japan earlier this…

Major Flooding Hits Christchurch, New Zealand — 23rd July 2017

Concise Takeaway Severe flooding struck Christchurch, New Zealand, on 23rd July 2017, after intense rainfall overwhelmed rivers, roads, and drainage systems. Emergency services responded quickly as homes, businesses, and transport routes were affected across multiple suburbs. Flooding Overview Heavy rain…