Category Lightning Alert

5,000 birds killed by storm in Jessore, Bangladesh

Roughly 5,000 birds of different species were killed as a nor’wester wreaked havoc at Tirerhat village in Jessore Sadar upazila on Wednesday night.   Locals said they found around 5,000 birds, including Doel, Shalik, Masranga, Bulbuli and Ghughu, lying dead…

Flooding continues as cyclone heads towards Fiji

Cyclone Zena forecast map. Photo: Fiji Met Service As another tropical cyclone bears down on Fiji, the Fiji Metservice says continued heavy rain and flooding is of most concern.   As of 6am Cyclone Zena was located approximately 740km west…

Severe Storm Katie Batters Parts Of The UK

A kayaker is feared dead, scores of flights have been cancelled and 100,000 homes were hit by power cuts as Storm Katie battered Britain.   The kayaker’s vessel capsized in strong currents on the River Wey, which the Environment Agency…

Freak Hail Storm, Gusty Winds Causes Mayhem In San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA

Hail and rain slammed the Bay Area Sunday, bringing with it gusty winds, high surfs and light rain that may continue through Monday.   A wind advisory was issued until Monday, with warnings of gusts approaching 45 mph. Damage to…