Costa Rica: The Rincon de la Vieja Volcano in northwestern Costa Rica about 20 miles from Liberia in the province of Guanacaste this Monday morning erupted with a column that rose at least 10000 feets above the height of the crater, which is about 30000 feets above sea level. So far, specialists have no reported materials released from the crater of the volcano fell into the rivers located on the upper parts of the volcano, or reports of ashfall or sulfur smell in the surrounding communities, even after the strong eruption. Costa Rica has active volcanoes, which is why it is important to be alert, have an emergency plan, know evacuation routes and safe places in case of a volcanic eruption, recommended the specialists of the Emergency Commission. (Read more.)

Moscow, Russia: Moscow flooded & city streets in gridlock as apocalyptic torrential thunderstorms & winds break Russia capital's record heatwave. First came intense, unprecedented heat, as Moscow baked in temperatures of 96° over the weekend. Then, on Monday afternoon, it was another story altogether, with flash rains flooding the city and causing traffic gridlock. On Pravda Street, in the northern suburbs, heavy winds caused the roof of a building to collapse onto the street, with debris landing on cars. In Shchelkovo, just to the east of Moscow, lightning struck a transformer substation in a residential area, causing a deafening bang and a fire. At Yasenevo Metro Station, in the south of the city, water poured down the steps, flooding the concourse. The station was forced to close. Just outside the city, heavy winds destroyed everything in their path, even bringing down a crane at a construction site. 👀