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The Guardian
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Guardian
Weather tracker: Nigeria hit by deadly flooding described as ‘worst in 60 years'
Significant flooding affected Nigeria last week, with more than 150 deaths reported so far. Heavy rain struck the north of the country on Wednesday night and continued into Thursday, leading to flooding along the Niger River, displacing thousands and destroying hundreds of homes. The district head said it was the region's worst flood in 60 years. Heavy rain is not unusual at this time of year in Nigeria. The country has a tropical climate and is influenced by the west African monsoon, with the wet season running from April until October. This type of seasonality is linked to land-sea temperature differences, alongside the shifting intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), a band of low pressure roughly around the equator that shifts north and south with the angle of the sun. From March to September, the sun favours the northern hemisphere, meaning there is greater incoming solar radiation here during this time. As land heats up faster than water, this creates surface low pressure over west Africa as air ascends over the region, which then allows moister air to move in from the Atlantic to later fall out as rain. Additionally, the ITCZ moves northwards during the northern hemisphere summer, meaning this region of low pressure is now situated over north Africa, allowing for more precipitation there. In contrast, during the northern hemisphere winter, the ITCZ shifts southwards, leading to drier conditions in west Africa under higher pressure. This week, Niger and Nigeria will continue to experience rainfall but also below-average temperatures. These will fall about 10C below normal early this week, with daytime maximums in the mid to high 20s compared with a climate average of mid- to high 30s Celsius. Northern Africa also had some extreme weather, with a severe summer storm hitting Alexandria in Egypt on Saturday. The city was battered by heavy rain, strong winds and hail, which flooded the streets and caused power outages. Sign up to Down to Earth The planet's most important stories. Get all the week's environment news - the good, the bad and the essential after newsletter promotion The conditions were attributed to a cold front linked to an area of low pressure that moved into Egypt over the weekend. The cold front introduced moisture and forced the warm air to rise, which later condensed, forming storm clouds. Although storms are common there in the winter and spring, they occur less frequently closer to summer.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man and woman found dead in Mount Pearl home, say police
Police say they are investigating after a man and woman were found dead in a Mount Pearl home over the weekend. In a statement, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary say they received a 911 call on Saturday at around 6:18 p.m. NT. "Police entered the home and found a male and female deceased in the residence," said the statement released Sunday. The cause of death was not specified. It is being investigated by the RNC's major crimes unit and the chief medical examiner's office is involved. CBC News has asked the RNC for an interview. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Click here to visit our landing page.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man and woman found dead in Mount Pearl home, say police
Police say they are investigating after a man and woman were found dead in a Mount Pearl home over the weekend. In a statement, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary say they received a 911 call on Saturday at around 6:18 p.m. NT. "Police entered the home and found a male and female deceased in the residence," said the statement released Sunday. The cause of death was not specified. It is being investigated by the RNC's major crimes unit and the chief medical examiner's office is involved. CBC News has asked the RNC for an interview. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Click here to visit our landing page.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
GBI investigating the deaths of two people in the small city of Aragon, GA
Police in west Georgia are getting assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The agency confirmed via email Wednesday that they are conducting an investigation into the deaths of two individuals. On Tuesday, at about 2 p.m., the GBI was requested by Aragon Police Department to respond to the scene. 10 years later: Georgia siblings help send their sexual abuser to prison for life The investigation is active and ongoing. Based on preliminary information, there is no threat to the public. No information has been released on the deceased. Aragon is a city of just around 1,400 residents, according to the Census. It's about 18 miles south of Rome and about 34 miles west of Kennesaw in Polk County Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@ This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: GBI helping Aragon, GA police with two deaths
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
N.B. coroner's inquest rescheduled
A coroner's inquest into the deaths of Wesley Geneau and Jarrett Lunn, inmates in a New Brunswick correctional centre, has been rescheduled for September. The inquest was originally scheduled for June 9-13 but will now take place Sept. 15-19, a news release from the provincial government says. Jury selection will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 15 at the Edmundston courthouse in Carrefour Assomption. The inquest will begin immediately after the selection. An inquest is a formal court proceeding that allows the public presentation of evidence relating to death. Geneau and Lunn were inmates at the Madawaska Correctional Centre who both died at the Edmundston Regional Hospital on Feb. 6 and April 9, 2022, due to combined drug toxicity, according to the release. Deputy chief coroner Emily Caissy and a jury will hear evidence from witnesses to determine the facts surrounding the deaths. The jury will have the chance to make recommendations aimed at preventing deaths with similar circumstances. The New Brunswick Coroner Service is an independent fact-finding agency that may not make any finding of legal responsibility. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
