Tag: thunderstorm

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Bataan, other areas

(Eagle News) — Heavy rainshowers are expected in some parts of the country today, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Tuesday, Dec. 4. In its 9:20 a.m. advisory, PAGASA said apart from the heavy rainshowers, lightning and strong winds were expected in Bataan, Zambales, Laguna, Pampanga, Cavite and Tarlac within the next two hours. Angat, Norzagaray, San Jose del Monte, San Miguel, San Ildefonso and Dona Remedios in Bulacan; General Nakar in […]

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PAGASA warns of thunderstorms over at least five areas

(Eagle News)—A thunderstorm warning has been raised in some areas as “Ompong” headed toward Apayao and Ilocos Norte on Saturday morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected in Camarines Norte, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque and a portion of Camarines Sur, Romblon and nearby areas. PAGASA said this may persist within two to three hours. “All are advised to take […]

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“Nobody could have suspected what was happening” – First person account of a flash flood in Germany

  “Keiner hätte damit gerechnet, was sich tatsächlich draußen abspielte …” ein persönlicher Bericht über einen Sturzflut in Deutschland By Irene-Juliet Arzadon of Wuppertal, Germany, EBC Correspondent (Translation from German to English by Malou Francisco) Eagle News Service WUPPERTAL, Germany (Eagle News) — 29. Mai wurden wir in Wuppertal von einem heftigen Unwetter überrascht. (May 29 – We, in Wuppertal, were surprised by a violent storm.) So gegen 15:30 Uhr fing es mit einem starken […]

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Wild storms kill at least 70 in India

NEW DELHI, India (AFP) — At least 70 people have been killed and over 100 injured after a fresh wave of violent sandstorms and thunderstorms battered India, officials said Monday. Winds of over 100 kilometers (62 miles) per hour struck parts of the north, east and southern India late Sunday, uprooting trees, electricity pylons, and damaging houses, officials from federal and state disaster management agencies said. Forty people were killed by hail and thunderstorms that […]

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WATCH: Spectacular thunderstorm wows locals in east China

LIANCHENG COUNTY, China (CCTV) –A spectacular thunderstorm has wowed Chinese netizens and smart phone users with its vertical column of downpours in east China’s Fujian Province. The thunderstorm occurred Friday last week. Even amateur footage cannot hide the awesomeness of this half-hour awe-struck celestial phenomenon. Most viewers of the footage aspired for an explanation. “This spectacle occurred due to localized strong convection, judging by our radar returns. The wet microburst against sunshine made it all […]

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Spotting thunderstorms

QUEZON City, Philippines (June 15) – Raise your hand if your mom always reminds you to bring your “foldable” umbrella. Chances are, though, we do not follow our mom’s advice. While you’re in the middle of your commute, the sky darkens and a thunderstorm comes out of nowhere, leaving you drenched and stranded. As always, the start of the Philippine school year coincides with the start of the rainy season. Unlike the bygone days, today’s […]

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Thunderstorm hits Metro Manila

METRO Manila, Philippines, August 12 (Eagle News) — A sudden thunderstorm hits Metro Manila and nearby areas bringing heavy rains, strong winds, lightning and thunder, which severely reduces visibility and brought flash floods. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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