A storefront awning of a convenience store in Pasir Gunung Selatan, Cimanggis subdistrict, Depok, West Java, collapsed despite fine weather on Monday, damaging at least four motorcycles parked in front of the store.No casualties were reported in the incident.Dian Yanuar, a witness, said the awning collapsed at around 12 p.m, but did not know what caused the collapse as the weather was good at the time.“I thought there was an earthquake. The noise was extremely loud,” Dian said in Depok, adding that three workers inside the store panicked and ran straight into the stockroom.Wantoro, who is the secretary of community unit (RW) 007 in Pasir Gunung Selatan, said the store was around 14 years old, which is possibly why the awning collapsed.“It was built in 2005. The building’s base is no longer strong. Also, there were some parabolic [TV] antennas installed on the roof,” he said.Wantoro said the store’s parking attendant had previously told him that he … [Read more...] about Storefront awning collapses despite good weather in Depok
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Two dead, one missing as freak weather hits Italy, France
ROME: Two people died and another person went missing on Sunday (May 5) as high winds and heavy rain pummelled Italy and neighbouring France.In Sicily, an unexpected gust of wind killed a 65-year-old German kitesurfer on the Islands of the Stagnone nature reserve, smashing him against a parked car as he tried to go into the sea, Italian media reported.He was not wearing a buoyancy device or helmet despite the authorities recently making them mandatory for kitesurfers.A Romanian man was missing in the waters of the canal between Mincio and Pozzolo in northern Italy after he and four of his countrymen ended up in the water during a fishing trip.The anglers' car rolled into the water early on Sunday morning after they sought shelter from the bad weather and fell asleep reportedly without the handbrake on.Emergency services scoured the waters in boats despite heavy rain after all but one of the men was rescued.In France meanwhile, a German tourist in her sixties was swept away by … [Read more...] about Two dead, one missing as freak weather hits Italy, France
Homa leads by one as weather halts Wells Fargo play
Sport American Max Homa held a one-stroke lead in the third round when a passing storm forced a weather delay at the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday. 05 May 2019 04:05AM Bookmark REUTERS: American Max Homa held a one-stroke lead in the third round when a passing storm forced a weather delay at the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday.The former U.S. collegiate champion was at 12 under through nine holes when play was halted at 3:37 p.m. local time (1937 GMT)Overnight leader Jason Dufner was a stroke back.Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy, celebrating his 30th birthday, was tied for sixth at seven-under at the turn.(Reporting by Gene Cherry in Salvo, North Carolina, editing by Pritha Sarkar) … [Read more...] about Homa leads by one as weather halts Wells Fargo play
Weather warnings for northern and central storms
From May 3-6, a high pressure system from China will extend to upper Thailand and the South China Sea, it said. The southwesterly prevailing winds in upper Thailand will strengthen and the weather continue to be hot over upper Thailand, the agency added. “Thunderstorms, lightning strikes with gusty winds and hail are forecast first in the northeast on Friday. The north, east and central regions, including Bangkok, will be affected the next day,” the forecasters said. Source: Thethaiger.com … [Read more...] about Weather warnings for northern and central storms
Firefly flight aborts Seletar landing due to bad weather
SINGAPORE: A Firefly flight was forced to abort its landing at Seletar Airport on Monday (Apr 29) due to bad weather, the airline said on Tuesday.Flight FY3132, which was carrying 25 people, took off at about 5.15pm from Subang Airport, according to flightradar24.com. The flight was later diverted to Johor’s Senai Airport after Seletar Airport declared that visibility was not suitable for landing.“Safety is very key to us,” said a Firefly spokesman.Firefly currently uses a visual approach when landing at Seletar Airport. Malaysia’s transport minister Anthony Loke previously said that the carrier is working towards retrofitting its entire fleet with instruments for GPS-based approach procedures.Taxis were provided for 10 passengers on board the diverted flight, said the spokesman. The remaining passengers booked Grab vehicles to their destinations, which will be reimbursed.A return flight to Kuala Lumpur from Singapore was also affected.The 35 … [Read more...] about Firefly flight aborts Seletar landing due to bad weather