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Thunderstorms kill one in Spain; Tropical Storm Dujuan set to hit Japan

Intense rainfall across eastern Spain causes severe flooding in Valencia and Barcelona; typhoon warning issued for Japan.

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What to know

  • Slow-moving thunderstorms in eastern Spain brought torrential rainfall exceeding 100mm in hours, causing severe flooding in Valencia and Barcelona that killed at least one person.
  • Mediterranean Sea temperature records are increasing atmospheric moisture, making extreme rainfall and flooding more likely in the region during autumn months.
  • Tropical Storm Dujuan is forecast to intensify into a category one typhoon and approach Japan's southeast coast, potentially affecting Tokyo and surrounding areas.

Joint Typhoon Warning Centre Weather forecasting authority

Thunderstorms kill one in Spain; Tropical Storm Dujuan set to hit Japan
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    La Liga match postponed due to stadium flooding in Valencia — Wednesday's fixture between Levante and Athletic Club at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia was postponed because of flooding at the venue.

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    Body of man found after car swept away in flood waters west of Barcelona — On Thursday, rescuers discovered the body of a man near Olivella, west of Barcelona, after his vehicle was swept away by flood waters. This death brought the confirmed toll to at least one person from the storm.

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    Intense thunderstorms strike eastern Spain, causing severe flooding

    Slow-moving thunderstorms broke out Wednesday afternoon over Castilla-La Mancha before moving to Spain's east coast. Torrential rainfall, strong winds, and large hail hit Valencia and Barcelona overnight, with weather stations recording over 100mm of rain in a few hours and 70mm in 30 minutes in some areas. Cars and roads were submerged, and flights were cancelled across the region.

    “With the Mediterranean Sea reaching record temperatures, this is providing extra fuel and moisture to thunderstorms, making flooding more likely.”
    — The Guardian, Weather reporting outlet · source
    1. 2 outlets Weather tracker: Thunderstorms hit Spain as Japan braces for typhoon

      first by Guardian, 5d ago · also The Guardian

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    Extreme rainfall disrupts half marathon in New Jersey — On Sunday, the Racefaster half marathon in New Jersey was disrupted when 50mm-100mm of rain fell, partly submerging the course and forcing runners to wade through chest-deep water. Despite conditions, 250 people finished the race. Flooding also affected Connecticut and Rhode Island, where up to 190mm of rain fell in a 36-hour period.

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    Tropical Storm Dujuan forecast to intensify into typhoon, threaten Japan — Tropical Storm Dujuan, currently over the open west Pacific Ocean, is forecast to move northwest toward Japan and intensify into a category one typhoon on Friday. The joint typhoon warning centre predicts it will skirt past Japan's southeast coast, potentially affecting Tokyo and surrounding areas.