Severe winter storm puts much of US on high alert

Tens of millions of Americans are bracing for a huge winter storm that could bring the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures in over a decade.

Seven dead after storms lash France, Switzerland and Italy

 Ferocious storms and torrential rains that lashed France, Switzerland and Italy this weekend have left at least seven people dead, local authorities said on Sunday. 

India, Bangladesh Brace for Year's First Cyclone

Bangladesh and India braced for the first cyclone of the year as a storm with wind speeds of up to 120 kmh (75 mph) is set to make landfall late on Sunday, India's weather department said.

Red Cross official says 10,000 people missing after deadly floods in eastern Libya

The head of delegation for Libya for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said on Tuesday that 10,000 people are missing after devastating flooding in the North African country, warning that the death toll could reach thousands.

‘Extremely dangerous’ tornado tears across US South as storms hit, at least six killed

A “large and extremely dangerous tornado” ripped across central Alabama on Thursday, part of a line of storms that have slammed the southeastern United States.

California city issues evacuation order amid powerful storm

A deluge of rain and strong winds prompted officials in Santa Barbara, California to issue an evacuation order Monday for nearly 10,000 people in Montecito and surrounding communities.

Five killed as violent storm batters Corsica

Five people have died on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica as fierce storms lashed the area, including a 13-year-old girl killed when a tree fell onto her campground bungalow, police said.

Powerful storm in California triggers mudslides, power outages - FRANCE24

 A powerful storm drenched wildfire-scarred Northern California on Sunday, triggering mudslides and flooding, while heavy winds toppled utility poles and downed trees in what meteorologists called a "bomb cyclone."

Death toll from winter storm in US Texas rises to 210 - China.org.cn

The death toll from the severe winter storm in U.S. Texas reached 210 statewide, local media reported Wednesday.

Texas weather: President Biden declares major disaster - BBC News

President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in Texas, clearing the way for more federal funds to be spent on relief efforts in the US state.

Les intempéries liées à la mousson font au moins 94 morts en Inde

Au moins 94 personnes sont mortes à la suite de violents orages liés à la mousson dans l'est et le nord de l'Inde, ont indiqué des sources officielles des Etats de Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh et Jharkand.

All roads in New York shut down as storm pummels East Coast

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo imposed a travel ban on the nation’s largest city as a fast-moving storm climbed up the East Coast on Saturday, dumping more than a foot of snow in Washington and stranded motorists for hours on icy interstates in Pennsylvania and Kentucky.

Storms, errors sunk Eastern Star

A six-month investigation into a cruise ship that capsized on the Yangtze River in June found that heavy storms and management errors were the main causes of the tragedy.

Des tornades menacent 53 millions d'Américains. -«Soyez prêts. Nous sommes face à une situation très dangereuse et cela ne fait que commencer» (video CBC ca)

Le National Weather Service a mis en garde les résidents du Midwest américain, les sommant de rester chez eux car des tornades très dangereuses étaient annoncées. A minuit, heure française, près de 50 tornades étaient signalées faisant déjà deux morts et plus de 40 blessés.

Les informations sont aussi alarmantes que confuses. 10 États du Midwest américains, soit 53 millions de personnes, étaient dimanche sous la menace de vents très puissants et de tornades extrêmement rapides et violentes. A minuit, heure de Paris, le premier bilan signalait deux morts dans l'Illinois et une quarantaine de blessés.

Hong Kong braces for Typhoon Utor. The Hong Kong Observatory has issued No.8 storm signal ...

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By CCTV reporter Li Jiejun
The Hong Kong Observatory has issued No. 8 storm signal, its third highest weather alert as Typhoon Utor approaches Hong Kong. Forecasters say the alert will remain in force for most of the day today.
Strong winds and heavy downpours lashed Hong Kong overnight. After ravaging through the Philippines and displacing thousands of residents, Typhoon Utor turned towards Hong Kong Wednesday morning.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued storm signal No. 8 early in the morning. This is the Observatory’s third highest alert level. According to the forecast, Utor will be closest to the city during the day, skirting around 250 kilometres to the southwest of Hong Kong.