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Hurricane threat grows as Tropical Storm Fiona aims at Puerto Rico

Puerto Ricans braced for severe wind and extreme rain as Tropical Storm Fiona bore down amid expectations it would grow into a hurricane before striking the US territory's southern coast on Sunday afternoon. Forecasters said historic levels of rain were expected to produce landslides and heavy flooding, with up to 20 inches forecast in isolated areas. It's time to take action and be concerned, said Nino Correa, Puerto Rico's emergency management commissioner. Fiona was centred 150 miles (240 kilometres) southeast of Ponce, Puerto Rico, late on Saturday. It had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph) and was moving west-northwest at 8 mph (13 kph). The storm was forecast to pummel cities and towns along Puerto Rico's southern coast that are still recovering from a string of strong earthquakes that hit the region starting in late 2019, with several schools still shuttered and debris to be removed. More than 100 people had sought shelter across the island by Saturday night, the ..

Hurricane threat grows as Tropical Storm Fiona aims at Puerto Rico
Updated On : 18 Sep 2022 | 11:21 AM IST

S Korea halts flights, ferries as 'strongest typhoon' Hinnamnor approaches

Super Typhoon Hinnamnor has gradually moved northward to reach waters off South Korea's southern island of Jeju as the country braces for what could be the most powerful storm ever

S Korea halts flights, ferries as 'strongest typhoon' Hinnamnor approaches
Updated On : 05 Sep 2022 | 9:03 AM IST

Tropical storm Danielle strengthens; soon to emerge as a hurricane in US

Tropical Storm Danielle picked up strength in the and was forecast to become the first hurricane of an unusually quiet storm season later on Friday. The storm is not currently a threat to any land. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 65 mph (100 kph). Additional strengthening is forecast, the US National Hurricane Centre said. The storm is centred about 925 miles (1,485 kilometres) west of the Azores and is moving east near 2 mph (4 kph). The hurricane centre said the storm is expected to meander in the Atlantic over the next few days. The tropical storm comes amid what had been a calm hurricane season. It is the first time since 1941 that the Atlantic has gone from July 3 to the end of August with no named storm, Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach had told The Associated Press earlier.

Tropical storm Danielle strengthens; soon to emerge as a hurricane in US
Updated On : 02 Sep 2022 | 2:42 PM IST

Tropical Storm Meari hammers Japanese island with heavy rainfall, wind

Tropical Storm Meari unleashed heavy rains on Japan's main Honshu island as it headed northward toward the capital, Tokyo, according to Japanese weather officials

Tropical Storm Meari hammers Japanese island with heavy rainfall, wind
Updated On : 13 Aug 2022 | 2:52 PM IST

Tropical storm Darby forms far off Mexico's Pacific coast as Bonnie fades

A new tropical storm formed far off Mexico's Pacific coast on Saturday while another faded after a long march from ocean to another

Tropical storm Darby forms far off Mexico's Pacific coast as Bonnie fades
Updated On : 10 Jul 2022 | 9:13 AM IST

Amid heavy rainstorms in several parts, China renews yellow alert

China's National Meteorological Center on Monday renewed its yellow alert for rainstorms in several parts of the country, reported Xinhua

Amid heavy rainstorms in several parts, China renews yellow alert
Updated On : 27 Jun 2022 | 12:25 PM IST

11 killed, 33 missing after Hurricane Agatha makes landfall in Mexico

At least 11 people were killed and 33 were missing after Hurricane Agatha made landfall in the Mexican state of Oaxaca on Monday

11 killed, 33 missing after Hurricane Agatha makes landfall in Mexico
Updated On : 02 Jun 2022 | 7:18 AM IST

Delhi Jama Masjid's dome damaged in evening storm on Monday, 2 injured

Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari said that two people were injured by stones as they became loose and fell down from one of the minarets and other parts of the mosque.

Delhi Jama Masjid's dome damaged in evening storm on Monday, 2 injured
Updated On : 30 May 2022 | 10:38 PM IST

Sandstorm in parts of Middle East; many hospitalised, flights disrupted

A sandstorm blanketed parts of the Middle East on Monday, including Iraq, Syria and Iran, sending people to hospitals and disrupting flights in some places.

Sandstorm in parts of Middle East; many hospitalised, flights disrupted
Updated On : 24 May 2022 | 7:40 AM IST

Storms kill at least 8 in Canada, leave half a million without power

The storms, which lasted more than two hours Saturday afternoon and packed the power of a tornado, left a trail of destruction in parts of Ontario and Quebec

Storms kill at least 8 in Canada, leave half a million without power
Updated On : 23 May 2022 | 6:53 AM IST

Bihar: 33 killed in storm; CM Nitish announces ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh

As many as 33 people in the 16 districts of Bihar died on Friday due to the storm and lightning.Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a financial aid of Rs 4 lakh to kin of people who lost their lives in the incidents. The chief minister's office said that after assessing the crop and house damage, instructions will be given to provide assistance to the affected families.The storm that occurred in the city on Thursday evening, has destroyed several houses and caused immense damage to the state.The locals in Katihar were affected by the destruction due to the natural calamity. for the first time. The intensity of the storm was such that even the roofs of several houses were blown away, while some electric poles fell off and trees were uprooted.Expressing grief over the loss of lives due to storms, Kumar said"the government will grant ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of those who died due to the storm and lightning." (He tweeted in Hindi)Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted ..

Bihar: 33 killed in storm; CM Nitish announces ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh
Updated On : 21 May 2022 | 4:33 PM IST

At least 1 killed, 23 hurt as tornado tears through northern Michigan

A tornado tore through a northern Michigan community, killing at least one person and injuring 23 others as it flipped vehicles, tore the roofs off of buildings, and downed trees and power lines.

At least 1 killed, 23 hurt as tornado tears through northern Michigan
Updated On : 21 May 2022 | 10:19 AM IST

Strong storm brewing in Bay of Bengal; fishing suspended near Andaman

The present weather system was expected to further intensify into a cyclonic storm on Sunday over east central Bay of Bengal and continue to move north-eastwards till May 10

Strong storm brewing in Bay of Bengal; fishing suspended near Andaman
Updated On : 07 May 2022 | 4:42 PM IST

18 killed Assam due to storms and lightning in April, says official

At least 18 people died in Assam in the month of April due to lightning and storms that struck different parts of the state, an official said. Houses and other infrastructure have also been damaged owing to the inclement weather condition, he said. The northeastern state has been receiving heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorms since the beginning of April, leaving a trail of destruction, the official said. An Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin, updated till late Saturday, said three persons were killed by lightning on Friday in Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Dhubri districts. As many as 14 people were killed in lightning and storms within a span of three days since April 15. Among the deceased were at least two minors, the official said. Altogether, 4,630 people in 325 villages have been affected by torrential rain and storms over the last three days, the ASDMA bulletin said. More than 1,000 houses were damaged during the month along with several schools an

18 killed Assam due to storms and lightning in April, says official
Updated On : 01 May 2022 | 7:31 PM IST

At least four more deaths as 2nd major storm hits northern Europe

The weather system, known as Storm Zeynep in Germany, is now pushing into the European mainland, prompting high wind warnings in Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany

At least four more deaths as 2nd major storm hits northern Europe
Updated On : 19 Feb 2022 | 8:35 AM IST

Overnight storms knock out power, damage trees in parts of southern US

A line of severe storms damaged homes, knocked out power and downed trees in parts of the southern United States late Saturday into Sunday morning. Authorities closed roads in Hazel Green, Alabama, after power lines came down and homes suffered damage. The Madison County Sheriff's Office shared photos online including one of a snapped power pole. The weather also caused damage to businesses in Hazel Green, including a Walmart, local news outlets reported. The community is located about 15 miles (24 kilometers) north of Huntsville. Huntsville Utilities said service has been restored to parts of Hazel Green, but work continues with multiple downed power poles in the area. The same system brought down trees in the nearby town of Triana, roughly 20 miles (32 kilometers) southwest of Huntsville. Mayor Mary Caudle told WAFF-TV that about 280 residents took cover in a storm shelter Saturday night. Madison, Morgan Cullman, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb, Limestone, Franklin and Lawrence counti

Overnight storms knock out power, damage trees in parts of southern US
Updated On : 03 Jan 2022 | 7:46 AM IST

Heavy overnight rains leave 2 dead in submerged car in California

Heavy overnight rains in Northern California left two people dead in a submerged car

Heavy overnight rains leave 2 dead in submerged car in California
Updated On : 24 Dec 2021 | 10:55 AM IST

December 15 storms that swept north-central US classified as derecho

A line of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that swept across the north-central US last week was the result of a serial derecho the first on record in December

December 15 storms that swept north-central US classified as derecho
Updated On : 21 Dec 2021 | 10:02 AM IST

Storms sweep through Central US, leave over 510,000 without power

A powerful storm system swept through the central US with high winds that kicked up dust storms, fueled wildfires and knocked down power lines, leaving more than 510,000 customers without power

Storms sweep through Central US, leave over 510,000 without power
Updated On : 17 Dec 2021 | 7:58 AM IST

Storm drenches Southern California with heavy rain; rescue efforts on

A powerful storm charged south through California, drenching the drought-stricken state with desperately needed rain but also triggering rescue efforts on a swollen river

Storm drenches Southern California with heavy rain; rescue efforts on
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 9:06 AM IST