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Lightning storms kill 107 in India

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Stormy weather and lightning killed as many as 107 people in Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, The Times of India reports. Thunderstorms that arrived to the country with a summer monsoon struck as many local residents were out in the fields working. Despite warnings from emergency services, the people did not hide from the storms in their homes. In the eastern state of Bihar, 83 people were... 

Giant Tornado Sweep Over Romania, Reportedly Leaving 12 People Injured

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According to local media reports citing prefect George Jakob, a tornado ripped the roofs off ten houses in the village of Drazhna and turned over a passenger bus, injuring about 12 people. A giant tornado has swept over Romanian cities, causing damage to houses and cars, Storm News reported. A video of the vortex was captured by a passing car. Weather forecaster centres warned people about the “yellow”... 

Baseball-Sized Hail Storm Hits Nebraska

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Baseball-sized hail has pounded homes and cars across Nebraska, as powerful thunderstorms swept the Midwest, wreaking extensive damage, severe flooding and even reportedly tornado touchdowns in some areas. Hailstones the size of baseballs pummeled the state with devastating effect Tuesday, producing a social media storm flooded with images of the aftermath of the freak hail, showing cracked windshields... 

Severe thunderstorms leave Toronto underwater, 300K without power

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Severe thunderstorms hammered Toronto Monday, leaving cars stranded throughout the city and over 300,000 residents without power. The Canadian city was hit with a month’s worth of rain in just one day, with approximately 3.5 inches of rainfall beginning at 4:00 pm EST. Commuters were soon stranded in traffic, with public transit enduring long delays. Environment Canada, the national weather service,... 

Flood wreaks havoc on eastern Australia

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Flood wreaked havoc on the state of Queensland, Australia, in January 2011. Thousands of people in eastern Australia have been cut off from their homes by floodwaters, following thunderstorms and tornados that wreaked havoc to the region. Flooding, caused by heavy rain and stiff winds, continues in Australia. The State Emergency Service (SES) said Sunday that around 20,000 people had been cut off across... 

4 Waterspouts strike Avoca Beach, Australia

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The huge Avoca Beach waterspout was filmed from the air passing dramatically near built-up areas. Four colossal waterspouts swirled around off the coast of Sydney today amid dramatic thunderstorms. The gigantic twisters – created when tornadoes form above the sea – occurred near Avoca Beach, which lies just to the north of Australia’s capital. The amazing natural phenomena caused a huge stir... 
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