At least 14 injured as severe storm hits Sinaia, Romania
Violent storms ripped through parts of western Romania on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, injuring at least 14 people in the resort town of Sinaia where severe damage was reported.
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Storms leave behind stunning skies after flooding Washington D.C.
Severe thunderstorms swept across Washington D.C. on July 9, 2025, flooding streets and toppling multiple trees. The storms moved out of the region by evening, leaving behind stunning skies that went viral on social media.
At least 11 dead following Gambhira Bridge’s collapse in Vadodra, Gujrat, India
At least 11 people were killed after multiple vehicles fell into the Mahisagar River when a portion of the Gambhira Bridge collapsed near Padra in Gujrat’s Vadodra district on July 9, 2025.
EF-2 tornado rips through Ontario County, damaging homes and businesses in Phelps, New York
An EF-2 tornado struck Phelps in Ontario County, New York, on July 7, 2025, causing widespread damage. Trees were toppled, and several buildings sustained damage.
Satellite data confirm Southern Ocean has entered a new physical state
A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has revealed a significant shift in the Southern Ocean’s surface conditions. This shift is marked by a rapid increase in surface salinity and a corresponding decline in Antarctic sea ice extent. Based on satellite and ocean float data, the findings indicate that the Southern Ocean may have entered a new physical state not previously observed in the modern observational era.
Three dead, 85 rescued as record river crest triggers Flash Flood Emergency in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Deadly flash floods in Ruidoso, New Mexico claimed at least 3 lives including 2 children on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The fatalities occurred as the floodwaters swept the three downstream as the Rio Ruidoso river reached to record height on Tuesday.
Dog saves 67 lives from landslide becoming a hero amid deadly monsoon in Himachal Pradesh, India
A dog turned into an unexpected hero by saving 67 lives in Himachal Pradesh’s Siyathi village which was devastated by landslide on June 30, 2025. While monsoon continues to batter the region claiming at least 80 lives so far the dog’s contribution to saving lives has brought some good news to the affected people.
At least three dead as remnants of Chantal bring deadly floods and tornadoes to North Carolina, U.S.
At least 3 fatalities have been reported across North Carolina as deadly floods caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal continue across the state on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The storm has dropped reportedly over 254 mm (10 inches) of rain in some areas and spawned at least four tornadoes in the state.
At least 1 dead, nearly 30 missing as floods destroy Miteri Bridge on China-Nepal border
At least 1 fatality and nearly 30 people were reported missing as floods and landslide along the Nepal-China border destroyed the Miteri Bridge on July 8, 2025, halting trade along the key route connecting the two countries.
All 27 missing Camp Mystic campers confirmed dead after historic flooding in central Texas
All 27 individuals previously reported missing from Camp Mystic were confirmed dead on July 7, 2025, following historic floods that affected central Texas on July 4. The overall death toll has reached 90, with search and rescue operations still ongoing across the region.
