Category: Weather
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A Historic Three-Day Storm Brings Snow, Ice, and Extreme Cold to the U.S.
A powerful storm affecting the United States from coast to coast brings heavy snow, strong winds, and ice starting this Wednesday, placing more than two dozen states under weather alerts as travel conditions begin to deteriorate in some areas. More than 65 million people in 29 states, from the far west of California to Minnesota…
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Heavy Rains: Calamity in the North Coast of São Paulo
The intense and persistent rains hit the north coast of the state of São Paulo on Saturday and Sunday night, causing roadblocks, landslides, flooding, collapses, and affecting water supply in the region.
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Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: Death Toll Exceeds Seven Thousand
The death toll in Turkey and Syria, which continues to be updated, exceeded 7,200 on the afternoon of this Tuesday (7) as a result of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck both countries on Monday (6). There are over 35,000 injured, filling hospitals in the affected cities and nearby regions. Thousands of buildings have collapsed…
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Strong Earthquake Kills Thousands in Turkey and Syria
As of Monday afternoon (6), more than 2,000 people have died and thousands have been injured after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck Turkey and Syria on Monday morning local time. Authorities continue to update the death toll as rescue efforts persist. It is estimated that there are over 5,000 injured.…
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Happy Groundhog Day!
Do you like the cold? Then be happy. This Tuesday, a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil predicted that the cold will last for another six weeks and spring will not arrive early this year.But what’s this story about a groundhog making weather predictions?The Groundhog Day celebrated on February 2 is when we ask a groundhog named…
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The Last 8 Years Have Been the Hottest on Record, Says Report
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The last eight years have been the eight hottest years ever recorded, with 2022 being the fifth hottest year globally, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service of the European Union.
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Davos Forum: Cooperation in a Fragmented World
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The World Economic Forum began this Monday (16) in Davos, Switzerland, gathering leaders and government representatives with businesspeople and investors.
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Rain in California Causes Flooding and Evacuations
The relentless rains that began in California on Sunday (8) flooded parts of Los Angeles, killed at least 15 people across the state, and led to evacuation orders for tens of thousands of residents statewide. More than 34 million people were under flood watch on Tuesday (10), as rivers continued to rise. The National Weather…
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Heavy Rains Continue to Cause Damage in California
Heavy rains, strong winds, power outages, and evacuations were necessary in California on Thursday (6), when the second major storm of the week hit parts of the state and was responsible for at least two deaths. The storm caused significant damage across Santa Cruz County, south of San Francisco. Docks in popular coastal towns, including…
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Cold and Storms Leave Deaths in the U.S., Especially in Buffalo, NY
At least 28 people have died as of Tuesday morning (27) as a result of the storm that hit Erie County, New York, where the city of Buffalo was buried under up to 50.3 inches of snow. At least 24 other people in 10 states across the United States have died due to the weather…