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Tag: Weather
Hurricane Melissa Could Hit as One of Jamaica’s Strongest Storms Ever
Direct landfalls from big hurricanes are rare for Jamaica. Melissa could pummel the island as an “upper-end” Category 4 hurricane, forecasters said.
Deadly Tornado Hits Suburbs of Paris
A rare tornado near Paris blew through several towns north of the capital of France, toppling cranes and killing one person.
Heavy Rain, Floods and Landslides in Mexico Kill at Least 41
The downpours also damaged thousands of homes and cut off power to entire towns. More rain was expected this weekend.
Mount Everest Just Recorded Some of Its Most Intense Snowfall Ever
A storm buried tents and stranded people on the mountain last weekend. Some experts think it might have set a record.
Typhoon Matmo Makes Landfall in Southern China
The tropical cyclone disrupted transportation, forced more than 151,000 evacuations and raised fears of flooding as it barreled toward Guangdong Province.
Typhoon Bualoi Slams Into Central Vietnam, Adding to Death Toll
At least 13 people were killed and dozens more injured in central Vietnam, where 2 million were without power. Bualoi’s deadly path had started with 10 deaths in the Philippines.
Typhoon Ragasa Tears Through a Taiwan Town, Killing 14
Hundreds of firefighters and soldiers dispatched to Guangfu have gone door to door to check for trapped residents.
Europe’s Extreme Summer Weather Could Cost It Billions
Heat waves and flooding could cost the European Union $50 billion in damage to buildings and crops as well as a loss of productivity, a new study found.