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Severe flooding causes mayhem in Northwestern Italian city of Genoa

At least one person died when flood waters swept through the northwestern Italian city of Genoa overnight, smashing shop windows, washing away cars and leaving many streets knee deep in muddy water.   One of Genoa’s biggest rivers, the Bisagno,…

Super Typhoon ‘Ompong’ (Vongfong) Stirs Northern Seas

Philippines–Forecasters of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) expect Typhoon “Ompong” (international name: Vongfong)—by far the year’s strongest cyclone—to exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) by Saturday afternoon.   Forecaster Buddy Javier said that as of…

Reminder: Severe cyclonic storm Hudhud is forecast to strike India at about 16:00 GMT on 11th October 2014

Tropical storm Hudhud is forecast to strike India as a severe cyclonic storm at about 16:00 GMT on 11 October. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will…

Tornadoes, floods and gales batter Britain as drivers are stranded in roads swamped with water with more on the way

Stormy weather led to huge waves crashing into the harbour in Porthcawl, South Wales Tornadoes, floods and gales of up to 75mph are continuing to batter Britain, with drivers becoming stranded on roads swamped with water. Forecasters have warned there…

Severe Flash Flooding and Landslides Kill 59 People In Meghalaya, India

Fifty nine people died in flash flood and landslide triggered by cloud burst in Meghalaya, the state government said today.   “The number of deaths due to flash floods and landslides is 59 while five persons are still missing,” Deputy…

Typhoon Phanfone Lashing Japan; Tokyo, Osaka in Cyclone’s Path

Typhoon Phanfone is lashing southern Japan with strong wind, high waves and torrential rain as millions brace for what looks to be a direct impact.   At one point on Saturday, the U.S. military’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center analyzed 150…

Severe storm causes mayhem in Northern Texas, USA

A fast-moving storm blew through North Texas on Thursday afternoon, leaving thousands without electricity and causing structure fires, downed trees and the collapse of a building in the heart of the Stockyards.   The University of Texas at Arlington had…

Landslide, flash floods hit several areas in Klang Valley, Malaysia

A landslide and flash floods occurred in several areas in the Klang Valley following an hour of heavy downpour this afternoon.   Head of Kuala Lumpur fire and rescue operation centre Samsol Maarif when contacted said the landslide occurred at…