Mass death caused by a weather event known in Mongolia as dzud has devastated herds, leaving thousands of families short of food.
Tag: Snow and Snowstorms
Snow and Rain Disrupt China’s Lunar New Year Travel Rush
Hundreds of flights and trains have been canceled as China’s most important holiday approaches, and more bad weather is in the forecast.
They Took Their Horses to the Swiss Alps for Snow Polo. They Got Slush Instead.
In St. Moritz, a ski resort town that revolves around winter tourism, high temperatures made full matches impossible and raised concerns about the future.
As Switzerland’s Glaciers Shrink, a Way of Life May Melt Away
Rising temperatures and retreating glaciers threaten Europe’s water tower, forcing local farmers to adapt and presaging larger troubles downstream.
As Switzerland’s Glaciers Shrink, a Way of Life May Melt Away
Rising temperatures and retreating glaciers threaten Europe’s water tower, forcing local farmers to adapt and presaging larger troubles downstream.
Heavy Snow and Freezing Rain Ground Hundreds of Flights in Germany
About 700 flights were canceled on Wednesday at Germany’s largest airport because of severe weather. Departures resumed later in the day.
2 Planes Collide at Japan Airport Amid Heavy Snow, Weeks After Tokyo Episode
Nobody was injured in the episode on Tuesday, which took place on the country’s northern island of Hokkaido amid heavy snow.
Winter Without Snow Is Devastating Indian Kashmir’s Ski Tourism
A dry winter has been devastating to Gulmarg, one of Asia’s highest ski resorts, in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Winter Storm Traps Hundreds of Motorists Overnight in Sweden
Truck drivers and other motorists were locked in blankets of snow on a major roadway overnight after nearly 10 inches of snow fell within 24 hours.
Munich Airport Resumes Operations After Major Snowfall
Heavy snow in Southern Germany on Saturday prompted authorities to shut the airport and rail station. Service at both remained limited on Sunday.