Category Flash Flooding Alert

Policeman does mouth-to-mouth on dog after pulling it from landslide in Colombia

A heartwarming video captured the moment police officers rescued a dog from certain death by pulling it from a landslide.   The animal was spotted by two officers who were on patrol in the town of Salgar, Colombia, which was…

Typhoon strikes Guam

People are cleaning up after Typhoon Dolphin. The storm passed over the northern part of the island Friday night.    Buildings made of wood and tin were hit the hardest by the typhoon. Strong winds also knocked down power lines…

Mega hailstorm causes mayhem and injures many in Germany

Residents described seeing large hailstones At least nine people have been injured and dozens of homes damaged in a hailstorm in southern Germany.   There were reports of hailstones the size of golf balls in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg.  …

Tornado hits northern Germany

Violent storms have swept the north of Germany, causing widespread damage and leaving at least one person dead.   A tornado caused severe damage in the town of Buetzow, near Rostock, hurling cars 70m (230ft) and damaging buildings.   In…

Powerful Typhoon Pounds Southern Japanese Islands

A powerful typhoon slammed into southern Japanese islands early Tuesday, bringing heavy rains, strong winds and high waves in the region, news reports said.   Typhoon Noul caused power outages on the island of Miyako and authorities advised thousands of…

Torrential rains lead to widespread flash flooding in North Texas, USA

Storms, Snow, Tornadoes Strike Many Parts Of America

It may be a lovely Mother’s Day in the Rose City, but for much of the rest of the U.S., it’s not quite so nice.   Another round of severe weather took aim at the Great Plains and the Midwest…

Severe hailstorm with damaging winds causes mayhem in Thailand

THERE WAS a surprise hailstorm in some parts of Bangkok yesterday, with hailstones even hitting the roof of Parliament house.   Hail was also reported to have hit Rajdamnoen Avenue and Si Ayutthaya Road. Witnesses said the hailstones were as…