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Hurricane Newton proves deadly for Mexico
Hurricane Newton has given western Mexico a hammering but despite the first reported loss of life, the popular tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas knows it could have been a whole lot…Hurricane Newton has given western Mexico a hammering but despite the first reported loss of life, the popular tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas knows it could have been a whole lot…
Lightning strike kills 323 wild reindeer in Norway
A lightning strike in Norway has killed more than 300 reindeer.A lightning strike in Norway has killed more than 300 reindeer.
Tropical storm in Belize
Before hitting Belize, tropical storm Earl was classed as a hurricane.Before hitting Belize, tropical storm Earl was classed as a hurricane.
Torrential rain causes floods and havoc across China
Torrential rain across China has caused dramatic flooding in hundreds of towns and trapped many local residents.Torrential rain across China has caused dramatic flooding in hundreds of towns and trapped many local residents.
Lighting kills scores in India
At least 90 people have been killed by lightning strikes in India.At least 90 people have been killed by lightning strikes in India.
Severe flooding plagues Sydney as major storms hit
Torrential rain and high winds battered Australia’s east coast on Sunday, leaving up to 26,000 homes without power while flooding forced hundreds of people into evacuation…Torrential rain and high winds battered Australia’s east coast on Sunday, leaving up to 26,000 homes without power while flooding forced hundreds of people into evacuation…
Storm Katie batters Britain
Storm Katie has swept though southern England, battering buildings, causing travel chaos and, at its peak, leaving up to 100,000 homes without powerStorm Katie has swept though southern England, battering buildings, causing travel chaos and, at its peak, leaving up to 100,000 homes without power
Watch: Elderly couple's close call after being dragged out to sea
What started as a rainy day at the beach turned into the scene of a sea rescue in Portsall on France’s stormy coastline yesterday (FebruaryWhat started as a rainy day at the beach turned into the scene of a sea rescue in Portsall on France’s stormy coastline yesterday (February
Storm Imogen wreaks havoc across Europe
Spain Rescue workers in Spain are battling against strong winds and crashing waves to recover the body of a 20-month-old baby. The child was sweptSpain Rescue workers in Spain are battling against strong winds and crashing waves to recover the body of a 20-month-old baby. The child was swept
Gusty winds hit Europe - on both sides of the Channel
Brittany and Normandy took a battering on Monday as France’s north and west bore the brunt of a storm that has seen gusts of around 140 kilometresBrittany and Normandy took a battering on Monday as France’s north and west bore the brunt of a storm that has seen gusts of around 140 kilometres
Huge storms batter Biscay, Ireland, Norway
Salvage teams on Friday managed to reach a Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel, which had been drifting in the Bay of Biscay. Spanish rescue helicoptersSalvage teams on Friday managed to reach a Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel, which had been drifting in the Bay of Biscay. Spanish rescue helicopters
Eastern USA braces for "historic" snowstorm
The eastern seaboard of the United States is bracing itself for a great white storm forecasters are saying is of epic proportions. A metre of snow isThe eastern seaboard of the United States is bracing itself for a great white storm forecasters are saying is of epic proportions. A metre of snow is
Frank - the third storm in a week batters UK and Ireland
The power of the storms lashing parts of Britain has been caught on amateur videos. In one an 18th century stone bridge in the North Yorkshire townThe power of the storms lashing parts of Britain has been caught on amateur videos. In one an 18th century stone bridge in the North Yorkshire town
Ghastly weather across US
In the US state of Texas, at least 11 people were killed in the Dallas area over the weekend as floods and tornadoes flattened buildings andIn the US state of Texas, at least 11 people were killed in the Dallas area over the weekend as floods and tornadoes flattened buildings and
10 dead after US storms trigger tornadoes
Severe storms tearing across the United States have left at least 10 people dead. The weather system brought high winds and triggered more than 20Severe storms tearing across the United States have left at least 10 people dead. The weather system brought high winds and triggered more than 20
Storm Desmond wreaks havoc as it sweeps across UK
Homes were flooded, bridges collapsed and roads were shut in Scotland and northern England on Saturday as Storm Desmond swept across the UnitedHomes were flooded, bridges collapsed and roads were shut in Scotland and northern England on Saturday as Storm Desmond swept across the United
North Carolina braces for Hurricane Joaquin
Hurricane Joaquin strengthened to a dangerous category 4 storm as it battered the Bahamas with torrential rain and powerful winds on ThursdayHurricane Joaquin strengthened to a dangerous category 4 storm as it battered the Bahamas with torrential rain and powerful winds on Thursday
Costly clear up in China after Typhoon Dujuan hits Fujian
Chinese authorities face a huge clear up in the eastern province of Fujian after Typhoon Dujuan battered the coastal region. Super Typhoon DujuanChinese authorities face a huge clear up in the eastern province of Fujian after Typhoon Dujuan battered the coastal region. Super Typhoon Dujuan
US: Erika downgraded from tropical storm, but still poses flood threat
The US National Hurricane Center has downgraded Tropical Storm Erika. Its maximum sustained winds have dropped to 56km per hour, which is just belowThe US National Hurricane Center has downgraded Tropical Storm Erika. Its maximum sustained winds have dropped to 56km per hour, which is just below
Tropical Storm Erika threatens Haiti and Dominican Republic with mud slides
Tropical Storm Erika swirling across the Caribbean on Friday threatening Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The biggest risk over the weekend isTropical Storm Erika swirling across the Caribbean on Friday threatening Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The biggest risk over the weekend is
Florida braces for hurricane after deadly Tropical Storm Erika hits Dominica
Tropical Storm Erika has dumped torrential rain on the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica. At least four people are reported dead and 20 missingTropical Storm Erika has dumped torrential rain on the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica. At least four people are reported dead and 20 missing
Deadly storms in South of France cause travel chaos
Severe storms in the south of France have left three people dead and caused major travel chaos in Languedoc. A couple in their eighties were killedSevere storms in the south of France have left three people dead and caused major travel chaos in Languedoc. A couple in their eighties were killed
Torrential rains in south Japan trigger evacuations
Japanese authorities urged more than 300,000 residents to evacuate their homes on Thursday as torrential rains battered the south of the countryJapanese authorities urged more than 300,000 residents to evacuate their homes on Thursday as torrential rains battered the south of the country
Obama signs Texas disaster declaration after fatal flooding
President Obama has declared a state of emergency in parts of Texas stricken by floods following unprecedented rainfall. At least two dozen people inPresident Obama has declared a state of emergency in parts of Texas stricken by floods following unprecedented rainfall. At least two dozen people in
No rest for Texas: floods pound north of state
The north of Texas has become the latest part of the US state to be drenched in unprecedented rainfall and floods that have killed at least 21 peopleThe north of Texas has become the latest part of the US state to be drenched in unprecedented rainfall and floods that have killed at least 21 people
Tornadoes and record rainfall wreak havoc in northern Mexico and southern US
A freak tornado has ripped through a border city in northern Mexico, leaving more than a dozen people dead and many more injured. Flipping over carsA freak tornado has ripped through a border city in northern Mexico, leaving more than a dozen people dead and many more injured. Flipping over cars
US Great Plains on tornado watch
Oklahoma, Minnesota, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming hit by tornadoes, with more severe weather expected.Oklahoma, Minnesota, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming hit by tornadoes, with more severe weather expected.
Stormy weather damages homes in southern Germany
Stormy weather has lashed southern Germany, damaging houses in its path. Two people were taken to hospital after a lightning strike. The weatherStormy weather has lashed southern Germany, damaging houses in its path. Two people were taken to hospital after a lightning strike. The weather
US battered by severe storms and tornadoes
Towns in the US Great Plains have been battered by a series of tornadoes leaving at least six people dead.Towns in the US Great Plains have been battered by a series of tornadoes leaving at least six people dead.
At least 3 dead as storms batter Australia
At least three people have died in powerful storms battering Australia’s east coast. A woman and two men were killed as a result of floods in the NewAt least three people have died in powerful storms battering Australia’s east coast. A woman and two men were killed as a result of floods in the New