Storm Kristin has killed at least five people and left more than 850,000 residents of central and northern Portugal without electricity on Wednesday (28 January), as it toppled trees, damaged homes, and disrupted road and rail traffic before moving inland to Spain.
At least four people were killed on Tuesday as floods swept across Tunisia during the worst torrential rain for more than 70 years in some regions, and there were fears the death toll could rise, authorities said.
Strong winds and heavy rain battered tent camps in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Sunday, offering little protection to thousands of displaced Palestinians struggling to survive winter conditions in the war-ravaged enclave.
A fresh humanitarian emergency is unfolding across the Gaza Strip as torrential winter rains batter fragile encampments, leaving thousands of civilians vulnerable just months after the October ceasefire.
The death toll from catastrophic floods and landslides across South and Southeast Asia has climbed to over 1,200, with more than 800 people still missing, as rescue teams continue operations and emergency aid is delivered to affected communities.
The United Nations has warned that tropical cyclones occurring close to the Equator are rare, and when they do strike, their impacts are magnified due to limited local experience in coping with severe storms.
The death toll from floods and landslides following cyclonic rains in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to 604, the head of the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Monday up from a previous figure of 303.
Cyclone-induced landslides and floods cut off roads across western Indonesia on Monday as improved weather revealed the growing scale of a disaster that has killed nearly 800 people across Southeast Asia.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged the public to drastically reduce water consumption in the aftermath of an unprecedented drought across the country.
A tornado accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain struck the southern Brazilian state of Parana, killing six people, the state government said on Saturday.
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi that hit the central Philippines on Tuesday has risen to 39 on the island of Cebu, a local government official said.
Flooding in Nigeria has displaced 49,205 people this year, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
Despite its strength, the impact of the earthquake has been limited.
Strong winds have disrupted flights and trains in Beijing, with authorities urging millions to stay indoors.
Powerful tornadoes and severe weather have struck central and southern U.S. states, causing widespread destruction and leaving at least 32 people dead. With Missouri, Kansas, and Texas among the hardest-hit areas, authorities continue to assess damage as further storms are expected.
Heavy snowfall hit central Japan as a cold front swept through, prompting weather warnings and disrupting daily life.
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Manchester Airport has reopened after heavy snowfall caused earlier disruptions, with some delays and cancellations still affecting flights.
Saudi Arabia is battling severe flooding caused by torrential rains sweeping across cities and neighbourhoods, with weather alerts issued nationwide and emergency services on high alert to ensure public safety.
A powerful winter storm swept through the U.S. mid-Atlantic, bringing up to a foot of snow, forcing school and office closures, and causing widespread travel disruptions, power outages, and dangerously cold temperatures expected to linger throughout the week.
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