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Massive Sandstorm Hits Saudi Arabia, Qatar – Video

Posted on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021By Editor

The deteriorating weather conditions have resulted in a decrease of both civilian and military aviation activity in the area. … Read More >Massive Sandstorm Hits Saudi Arabia, Qatar – Video

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Biden declares ‘major disaster’ in Texas as state continues to battle power outages amid extreme cold

Posted on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021By Editor

President Joe Biden has declared that “a major disaster” status is in effect in Texas, unlocking federal money for counties that have been suffering from an unusual and deadly cold wave. … Read More >Biden declares ‘major disaster’ in Texas as state continues to battle power outages amid extreme cold

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Texas deploys National Guard as massive blizzard leaves 4.3mn without power in below-freezing temps

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021By Editor

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed 90 National Guardsmen and thousands of state troopers for disaster relief after a severe winter storm stranded over 4 million people without power – or heat – in sub-freezing temperatures. … Read More >Texas deploys National Guard as massive blizzard leaves 4.3mn without power in below-freezing temps

18 injured as ferocious storms, powerful tornado batter Turkey’s beleaguered Izmir (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021By Editor

The western Turkish province of Izmir was subjected to the full fury of mother nature overnight, as a tornado flung cars into the air, uprooted trees and toppled a crane, injuring at least 18 people. … Read More >18 injured as ferocious storms, powerful tornado batter Turkey’s beleaguered Izmir (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Glacier burst: At least 26 dead, up to 200 missing in India as search for survivors continues day after disaster (VIDEO)

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

Extensive rescue efforts are still underway in northern India after a glacier burst caused a major flood and damaged a power plant under construction. At least 26 people died in the incident while almost 200 are still missing. … Read More >Glacier burst: At least 26 dead, up to 200 missing in India as search for survivors continues day after disaster (VIDEO)

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Madrid declared a ‘disaster zone’ after storm Filomena hammers the Spanish capital

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021By Editor

The Madrid area has been declared a “disaster zone” by the national government after extreme weather and snowstorms left the city crippled. The move means the affected areas can receive financial aid to alleviate the storm damage. … Read More >Madrid declared a ‘disaster zone’ after storm Filomena hammers the Spanish capital

At Least 10 Dead in Japan Amid Record Snowfall, Reports Say

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021By Editor

The number of people dead as a result of heavy snowfall in Japan has risen to 10, while over 300 people have been injured, the NHK broadcaster reports. … Read More >At Least 10 Dead in Japan Amid Record Snowfall, Reports Say

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Spaniards SKIING & dog-sledding on Madrid streets as freak blizzards kill 3 (VIDEOS)

Posted on January 10, 2021January 10, 2021By Editor

Scores of people in Madrid neglected calls by the authorities to stay home and flocked outside to engage in winter activities, as the Spanish capital was paralyzed by the biggest snowfall in half a century, leaving three dead. … Read More >Spaniards SKIING & dog-sledding on Madrid streets as freak blizzards kill 3 (VIDEOS)