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The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Horror golfball-sized hail & thunderstorm supercell pummels Austria shattering windows and flooding Alpine resort
A THUNDERSTORM unleashed golf ball-sized hail and torrential rain across Austria - after a trail of destruction in France. The terrifying supercell storm whipped through towns, shattering windows, flooding streets and causing nearly £8m worth of damage to agriculture. Advertisement 4 Thunderstorms dropped golf ball-sized hail on Austria Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 The regions hardest hit were Styria, Tyrol and Lower Austria Credit: X/@manu_oberhuber 4 It comes after weather chaos across central Europe Credit: X/@WeatherMonitors Powerful thunderstorms battered Austria on Thursday, with the national weather agency Ubimet issuing the highest-level warnings in some areas, according to Austrian newspaper Die Presse. The hardest-hit regions were reportedly Styria, Tyrol, and Lower Austria. In Innsbruck, western Austria, hailstones up to 1.6 inches fell, while Tannheim in the Tyrolean Alps recorded over 60 litres of rain per square metre. Lightning strikes also caused fires in some places - in Wörgl, lightning set a family home ablaze, Die Presse reports. Advertisement Read more world news The Tyrol fire department responded to around 150 calls, mostly due to fallen trees and water damage. Fügen, in the Zillertal valley, experienced a severe hailstorm that flooded streets. Wind gusts reached 70 mph in Micheldorf, Upper Austria. Kurt Weinberger, chairman of the Austrian Hail Insurance, said the storms caused major damage to agriculture, according to Die Presse. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Exclusive Exclusive He said: 'Based on initial assessments by our experts, the total agricultural damage from yesterday's storm amounts to nine million euros (£7.7m).' Austrian meteorologist Manuel Oberhuber posted a video of the intense storm in Tyrol on X, Two dead including child as France smashed by storms with Paris hit with flash floods & 39,000 lightning strikes "A 'right-moving' supercell produced 2-inch hail, torrential rain and severe wind gusts, as seen here in the Fügen area. "Many windows were shattered." Advertisement In a separate post, Oberhuber explained: "The hail analysis shows the path of the supercell." "You can clearly see that it veers sharply to the right, heading east, compared to the thunderstorm just north of it. "A deviation from the normal movement direction can occur with strong wind shear and often leads to especially intense storms…" Meanwhile, in France, at least two people - including a child - Advertisement The storm produced 39,000 lightning strikes across the country. In the Dordogne region of southwest France , huge hailstones damaged roofs during the peak of the storms. Around 70 buildings were damaged in the commune of Belvès alone, The Telegraph reports. Tragically, in southern France, a falling tree killed a 12-year-old boy. Advertisement 4 A supercell is a powerful thunderstorm with a rotating updraft that can lead to large hailstones Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Time of India
29-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
South Korean navy patrol plane crashes in Pohang; explosion reported, rescue underway
South Korea plane crash (Video credits: X @WeatherMonitors) A South Korean navy patrol plane with four people on board crashed during a training flight on Thursday, the navy informed AP. The aircraft took off from its base in the southeastern city of Pohang at 1.43 PM but went down for reasons that remain unclear, according to an official statement. The navy said it is currently working to confirm the condition of the four individuals aboard and to determine the cause of the crash. Rescue workers and fire trucks were dispatched to the crash site after residents reported seeing an unidentified object falling from the sky followed by an explosion. Pohang's Nambu police station confirmed the aircraft involved was a navy patrol aircraft. However, authorities said it was too early to confirm whether there were any casualties or injuries.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Swiss village engulfed by landslide, 1 person missing
A mass of rock and ice engulfed part of a mountain village in Switzerland on Wednesday, authorities said. A local spokesman said one person was currently missing after the landslide near Blatten, in the southern Lötschental valley in the canton of Valais. The massive landslide was caused after a glacier partially collapsed in the Swiss Alps. "An unbelievable amount of material thundered down into the valley," said spokesperson, Matthias Ebener. Authorities had warned days ago that up to five million cubic meters of rock and debris could break off at any moment. The village's roughly 300 inhabitants were evacuated on May 19 after assessments from geologists established that a rockslide was imminent. Buildings and other infrastructure in Blatten were hit hard by the rockslide, Ebener said. BREAKING: Massive Glacier Collapse in Blatten, Valais (Switzerland) – May 28, 2025Over 3.5 million m³ of ice, rock, and snow collapsed from the Birch Glacier, putting 9 million tons of pressure on the entire village of Blatten (approx. 300 people) was evacuated in… — Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) May 28, 2025 Video shared widely on social media showed the moment the glacier partially collapsed, creating an enormous cloud that obscured part of the mountain as rock and debris came thundering down into the outskirts of the village. Drone footage showed the rubble of shattered wooden buildings on the flanks of the huge mass of earth in the drone footage. Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter expressed her support for those impacted by the landslide. "It's terrible to lose your home. I feel for the residents of Blatten at this time," Keller-Sutter said on X. Es ist schlimm, wenn man seine Heimat verliert. Ich fühle in diesen Stunden mit den Bewohnerinnen und Bewohnern von Blatten. — Karin Keller-Sutter (@keller_sutter) May 28, 2025 Edited by: Zac Crellin
Al Bawaba
23-04-2025
- Climate
- Al Bawaba
Massive wildfires near Jerusalem force evacuation
Published April 23rd, 2025 - 06:24 GMT Fueled by extreme heat and strong winds, the fires have raged uncontrollably since noon, especially near Beit Shemesh and the Eshtaol Forest. ALBAWABA- Massive wildfires have broken out west of Jerusalem, prompting widespread evacuations, highway closures, and emergency alerts across central Israel. Fueled by extreme heat and strong winds, the fires have raged uncontrollably since noon, especially near Beit Shemesh and the Eshtaol Forest. Today, Large-scale fires are raging near Beit Shemesh in Jerusalem and nearby areas. As a result, Route 6 in both directions and the southbound side of Route 38 near Bab Al-Wadi have been closed off. — Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) April 23, 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video posted on his X account, said: "I've arrived at the Fire Management Department to personally thank the brave teams working tirelessly to extinguish the fire. Our top priority is to prevent any loss of life. I urge the public to stay away from the affected areas and follow safety instructions." הגעתי לחפ״ק ניהול השריפה וביקשתי להודות לצוותים הפועלים לכיבוי האש. המשימה העליונה שלנו היא למנוע אובדן חיים. אני מבקש מהציבור לא להתקרב לאש. Also Read War without end? Netanyahu's speech sparks political backlash — Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) April 23, 2025 Israeli media report that firefighters are struggling to contain the flames, with at least 21 firefighting crews and two aircraft deployed in the area. Despite their efforts, fires continue to burn near Highway 1 — the main artery connecting Tel Aviv and Jerusalem — as well as Route 6 and Route 38 near Bab Al-Wadi, all of which have been shut down due to the escalating danger. Evacuations are underway in multiple communities west of Jerusalem, and the Israeli military has begun removing settlers from threatened areas. Trains have also been halted as the fire continues to encroach on homes and critical infrastructure. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Photos: Blizzard conditions across Quebec prompt flight delays, travel concerns
A rare blizzard warning was issued for Montreal on Sunday afternoon, as a major winter storm swept through southern Quebec. A Colorado low tapped into ample Gulf moisture as it trekked east of the Great Lakes and towards southern and eastern portions of Quebec. Prime, heavy snowfall fell through much of the morning on Sunday, before really ramping up in intensity during the afternoon. Parts of the Eastern Townships could see snowfall rates of 2-4 cm/h lasting through the evening hours. Driving conditions are severely impacted as well. Near whiteout conditions have been reported across southern Quebec, creating hazardous driving and slowdowns. As the snow continues throughout the day on Sunday, conditions will continue to worsen, so do not travel unless you have to. DON'T MISS: Flight delays and cancellations have impacted Montreal as well. over 140 flights have been cancelled on Sunday, with delays likely to continue throughout the duration of the storm. As of 1 p.m., over 16 cm of snow was reported to have accumulated in Montreal, with more to follow as snowfall rates reach 5cm/hr as the storm progresses. The majority of the snow will end overnight Sunday, with some flurries continuing into Monday. Conditions will remain blustery after the storm—beware blowing snow and low visibility, especially in open areas, even after the snow tapers off Sunday night. See images from the storm below: Current visuals from #Montréal, #Québec, #Canada. expecting up to 40cm of snow. Stay warm and stay safe! 🇨🇦@WeatherMonitors — (@sustainme_in) February 16, 2025 Guys... I think it's out for a walk, and in some places there's snow up to my knees where there wasn't any to Québec. 😅🌨️❄️ — Moxyris (@Moxyris) February 16, 2025 Second snow storm in four days. Mon pays c'est l'hiver. #Montreal #photos #photography #Quebec #Canada @meteomedia @weathernetwork #snow #neige #snowstorm @Monmontreal @Montreal — Daniel Béland (@danielbeland) February 16, 2025 Second winter storm with blizzard in Montreal🇨🇦. Rapid accumulation of snow totalling 25 to 40 centimetres.@kfc, @kfc_canada, — Gopal Sengupta (@senguptacanada) February 16, 2025 Brutal snow storm in Montreal — Kyle Matthews (@kylecmatthews) February 16, 2025 Fellow #Montreal #Canadian lets see your snow photos... our tempo tent is almost covering the doorway with this snow storm. #Canada #canadiansnow — I͢t͢s͢A͢i͢r͢p͢l͢a͢n͢e͢J͢a͢n͢e͢✈ (@ItsAirplaneJane) February 16, 2025 This snowstorm in Montreal right now is insane. Can't even see 20 feet in front of you. SHUT DOWN THE DAMN CITY LOL — K e n n 🇨🇦 (@Kenn_Kaii) February 16, 2025 Stay with The Weather Network for the latest forecast updates on this developing storm. Click here to view the video
