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Video shows destructive flash flood submerging Texas Hill Country bridge in minutes

Reet Kaur — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:52:29 +0000

Severe flash flooding struck central Texas from July 4 to 6, 2025, after extreme rainfall of up to 517 mm (20.3 in) fell within hours, causing rivers to surge by more than 9 m (30 feet) and resulting in extensive damage and loss of life.

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At least 4 dead in Taiwan following Typhoon Danas’ historic landfall

Rishav Kothari — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:12:19 +0000

At least four people died after Typhoon Danas made landfall along Taiwan’s central western coast on July 6, 2025, causing widespread flooding and damage. It was the first typhoon to strike the region since 1986.

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Major eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki sends ash to 19.6 km, triggers ashfall in nearby villages, Indonesia

Teo Blašković — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:38:24 +0000

A major explosive eruption occurred at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, Indonesia, on July 7, 2025, producing an ash column that rose to over 19 km (63 000 feet) above sea level (a.s.l.). The Aviation Color Code was raised to Red, resulting in the cancellation of multiple flights to and from Bali. Heavy ashfall is falling over the nearby villages.

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Deadly flooding in central Texas leaves at least 51 dead, 27 missing

Rishav Kothari — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 17:31:00 +0000

At least 51 people died and 27 remain missing from Camp Mystic after major flooding affected Kerr, Travis, Burnet, and Kendall counties in central Texas between July 3 and 6, 2025. The floods were caused by extreme rainfall brought by the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry.

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At least 24 dead, dozens missing after catastrophic flooding along Guadalupe River, Texas

Rishav Kothari — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:16:36 +0000

At least 24 fatalities have been reported following severe flooding in Central Texas after the Guadalupe River reached historic heights on July 4, 2025. Dozens remain missing as search and rescue operations continue. A State of Disaster has been declared for 15 counties.

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Multiple fatalities reported as historic floods strike Kerrville, Texas

Rishav Kothari — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:35:37 +0000

Catastrophic flash floods struck parts of Texas including Kerrville, causing multiple fatalities as the Guadalupe River the reached its second-highest level on record on July 4, 2025. Flash flood emergencies have been issued across multiple counties as the flooding continues to ravage the region.

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Madre Fire explodes to over 14 000 ha (35 500 acres) in one day, becoming California’s largest wildfire of 2025

Reet Kaur — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:54:57 +0000

The Madre Fire in California's San Luis Obispo County ignited around 13:00 LT on July 2, 2025, and burned through 14 370 ha (35 531 acres) by early July 3. Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued for multiple zones as strong winds and high temperatures continue to fuel rapid fire growth. This is the largest wildfire in California in 2025 to date.

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At least 3 dead, over 400 000 affected as record floods sweep through Hunan, China

Reet Kaur — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:08:23 +0000

Torrential rainfall affecting Hunan’s Xiangxi and Zhangjiajie regions since June 18, 2025, triggered the province’s most severe floods since 1998, with water levels surpassing historical records, leaving at least three people dead and over 400 000 affected.

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Historic flash floods in San Antonio leave 11 dead after a month’s worth of rain falls in 1 hour

Teo Blašković — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 08:54:33 +0000

Record-breaking rainfall triggered severe flash flooding in San Antonio, Texas, on June 12, 2025, leaving at least 11 people dead, dozens injured, and causing widespread infrastructure damage. Several people are still missing.

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At least 49 people dead after strong cold front and floods in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Teo Blašković — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:44:40 +0000

At least 49 people have died following severe flooding and an extreme cold front that affected South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province from June 7 to 10, 2025, provincial officials confirmed on June 11.

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