Category Storm Alert

Severe storm kills five in South Punjab

Dust storm followed by heavy rain and hailstorm in some areas lashed Southern Punjab last night while at least five people were killed and many injured in rain-related incidents, disclosed reports received from different areas. The storm was so intense…

Severe storm topples trees and crush homes in Phuket, Thailand

A sudden gale that Phuket’s microclimate produces in the monsoon season toppled a banyan tree in Phuket City about 10pm last night, damaging two houses and a parked pickup. Resident Preecha Lakkeaw, who lives on the road behind Phuket Provincial…

Extreme Storm Floods Balkans, Serbia Declares Emergency

“biggest water catastrophe in Serbia’s history.” A massive storm has dumped record rainfalls on the Balkans, causing severe flooding, especially in Serbia, and parts of Bosnia. Schools have been closed in Serbia, where several people have drowned. Croatia is on…

Severe thunderstorm / hailstorm causes mayhem in Ohio, USA

Several tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm Warnings were issued during a major weather event that rolled through southern and central Ohio Wednesday.   High winds and hail were reported throughout the Scioto Valley, with reports of trees being damaged and…

Severe hailstorm causes mall roof to collapse – 6 confirmed dead, Thailand

A severe hailstorm has struck Surin province last night and has triggered a flood that lasted for 2 hours.  Surin Province has been battered by a hailstorm that lasted for an hour, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds at 5pm…

China Red Alert: Biggest storm hits Shenzhen with severe floods

A man carries a girl as he walks along a flooded street in Shenzhen, Guangdong province Meteorological authorities issued a red alert as the biggest storm ever since 2008 hit Shenzhen, flooded several districts and submerged more than 2000 vehicles,…

Severe storm destroys Karamea native trees, crops in New Zealand

It is a massive loss that will take decades to recover from   “Never experienced anything like that before,” says fruit grower Christopher Shaw New aerial footage has revealed the extent of the devastation wrecked by Cyclone Ita on the…

Hong Kong Issues Highest Storm Warning for Second Time in 2014

Rain dowsed Hong Kong yesterday causing street flooding and prompting the city’s weather service to raise a black storm warning, the second time the highest alert has been triggered this year. The Hong Kong Observatory also issued warnings for winds…

Severe storms, flooding rain hit North Texas, USA

A strong storm system has deluged North Texas with up to 4 inches of rain, triggered flash-flood warnings and prompted a high-water rescue of a group of children.   Dallas police say emergency personnel rescued five children trapped Thursday morning…