Now playing Next Brazil Drought concerns force Brazil to cancels carnivals A host of cities in Brazil have been forced to cancel their carnivals amid concerns over an ongoing drought. In a country known for sunshine and 05/02/2015
Now playing Next Spain Cold snap to hit Spain and last for a week: weather warnings issued Spanish forecasters have issued a cold weather warning that is likely to last until Tuesday February 10. The country is bracing itself for the 05/02/2015
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Now playing Next USA Wintry weather hits US northwest for a second time in less than a week Wintry weather has left several states in the north east of the United States under a blanket of deep snow yet again following a similar storm less 03/02/2015
Now playing Next USA US battered by second snow storm in a week A second major snow storm in a week has hit the US, causing travel chaos across 1600 km stretching from Nebraska to Pennsylvania. A huge winter 02/02/2015
Now playing Next United Kingdom Snow in UK causes airport closure and other disruptions Heavy snow has caught many by surprise in the north of England. Manchester airport was closed, affecting dozens of incoming and outgoing flights 29/01/2015
Now playing Next USA High alert in northeastern US as millions await crippling blizzard The northeastern United States is on high alert for a crippling blizzard. A powerful storm is forecast to hit the area between Monday night and 26/01/2015
Now playing Next USA Massive snowstorm forecast for northeast United States New Yorkers and others along the northeast coast of the United States are bracing themselves for a huge snowstorm that is set to cause major disruption. 26/01/2015
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Now playing Next Jordan Children among victims of winter storm hitting Middle East A winter storm of snow, freezing conditions and rain continues to hit large parts of the Middle East. In Gaza two babies have died from the cold as 10/01/2015
Now playing Next world news Fires rage in southern Australia as temperatures soar Fire fighters are battling to control fires in three states in southern Australia as temperatures soar to 40 degrees Celsius and winds are expected 02/01/2015
Now playing Next Italy Blanket of snow and icy conditions across Italy for New Year Southern Italy is experiencing unusually wintry weather. In Rome, arctic-inspired winds brought temperatures as low as minus eight degrees Celsius 31/12/2014
Now playing Next Philippines Dozens die as Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines battered by heavy rains Floods and mudslides force thousands to evacuate across southeast Asia 31/12/2014
Now playing Next France Traffic chaos continues in French Alps, snow chains made compulsory Traffic remained heavy in the French Alps on Sunday after a night which saw 15,000 people stranded by snow and forced to seek emergency shelter. Many 28/12/2014
Now playing Next world news Thousands of cars stranded by snow in French Alps Thousands of drivers became stranded by heavy snow in the French Alps as night fell on Saturday. At one stage 15,000 vehicles were stuck on main 27/12/2014
Now playing Next France Snow and ice in France disrupts travel Heavy snow has fallen in parts of northern and eastern France on Saturday. The French met office has issued an orange alert for snow and ice in 27/12/2014