Storm systems sweeping across parts of the Midwest and South have left at least 21 dead, including nine people killed after what appeared to be a devastating tornado in southeast Kentucky. In Kentucky, some 14 people were killed by severe weather, and the death toll is likely to rise, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. Earlier,…
A tornado warning was issued for several cities in Minnesota on Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service (NWS) has asked the residents of Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, and Blaine to stay alert. The warning, which remained active until 2:45 PM CDT, was part of a larger tornado watch issued earlier in the day, which affected central…
AI image for representation NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a widespread weather alert for severe thunderstorms, lightning strikes, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall across several regions in India. Residents in the affected areas have been advised to take precautions and avoid non-essential travel.In a post on X, the IMD warned of a…
A refinery in New Mexico that the federal government has accused of some of the worst air pollution in the country. A chemical plant in Louisiana being investigated for leaking gas from storage tanks. Idaho ranchers accused of polluting wetlands. Under President Biden, the Environmental Protection Agency took a tough approach on environmental enforcement by…
WASHINGTON: Scientists found that frequently used flu antivirals do not work well against the H5N1 avian influenza virus in cows’ milk. Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, maybe the most effective way to protect…
One person died on Sunday in Australia’s north Queensland state in heavy flooding, authorities said, urging thousands of people to move to higher ground due to torrential rains. Queensland authorities said major flooding was underway in coastal Hinchinbrook Shire, a locality of around 11,000 people located about 500 km (310 miles) north of state capital…
NEW DELHI: The capital experienced near-zero visibility conditions till close to noon on Wednesday, the season’s most delayed lifting of dense fog that hit normal life and wreaked havoc on air, rail and road traffic in the region. The foggy and humid conditions led to a sharp spike in air pollution, which crossed the ‘severe’…
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LONDON: Parts of the United Kingdom were flooded Wednesday as heavy rains and powerful winds continued to disrupt New Year’s celebrations. Several communities in the Manchester area were flooded, with several homes evacuated and cars submerged up to their roofs on roads and in parking lots after nearly a month’s worth of rain fell in…
HOUSTON: A strong storm system threatened to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast on Sunday, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi. Strong storms moving across the Southeast are expected to continue producing “gusty, damaging winds,” hail and tornadoes through Sunday,…