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India - Record rain in Chennai. The city was bracing for the hottest part of the year and had a sudden swing in weather on Wednesday, a rarity for April. For the first time in 70 years, Meenambakkam received 103.2 mm rainfall.
Kenya - At least three people have been confirmed dead after flash floods in Mandera swept away a Nairobi-bound bus.
Kazakhstan - Floods in Karaganda Oblast in Kazakhstan have affected 1,760 houses in 35 villages. A sharp rise in temperature caused melting of snow and triggered flooding in the Semey and Ayagoz districts. All of the residents of Aksu village in Shet district and Zhastlek in Bukharzhyrau district have been evacuated.
Utah, USA - A windstorm in Salt Lake City has claimed the life of a person and injured 25 others. Low visibility from blowing dust caused many crashes on Interstate 80 leaving a person dead and injured 25 others. Salt Lake City also recorded its largest snowfall with 15 inches of snow.
Brazil - A Sao Paulo suburb has been hit by severe flooding following heavy rains. Houses were destroyed and whole districts turned into rivers. The country’s southeastern region is experiencing its worst drought for 80 years but the floods – the latest of several this year – will do little to alleviate it. Across the state thousands have had to leave their homes because of floods and mudslides.
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