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Severe flooding hits hard in Cumbria, UK

Homes and businesses in at least two Cumbria villages have been “hammered” by flooding for the second time this month.   Appleby, where Prince Charles met victims of the previous floods yesterday, has been deluged by three to four feet…

Avalanche Buries People Under Snow In Norway

One person was killed and nine others injured after an avalanche smashed into homes in Norway.   The deluge of snow tore houses from their foundations, turned over cars and buried a number of people under metres of snow, in…

State Of Emergency Declared Due To Devastation Caused By Typhoon Nona In The Philippines

President Benigno Aquino III on Friday declared a state of national calamity following the devastation caused by Typhoon Nona.   Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said President Aquino issued Proclamation No. 1186 “declaring a state of national calamity to hasten…

Typhoon Melor Slams into Philippines

Severe thunderstorm brings hail to South Island, New Zealand

Photo By RUSSELL SIMES A cold snap had seen temperatures plunge in the south, with Christchurch dropping by more than 10 degrees to sit at 6.5C – “feels like” 4C – by 2pm.   A dark, black cloud has rolled…

Tornado severely damages at least 50 homes in Lindale, Texas, USA

Lindale Mayor Robert Nelson has declared the city a disaster area, following a suspected tornado that damaged an estimated 50 homes Saturday afternoon, according to Smith County officials.    The American Red Cross has set up shelters at The First…

‘Tsunami’ Flood Hits Devastated Glenridding Village, UK

The flood-devastated village of Glenridding is underwater for the second time in four days, with residents urged to stay indoors for their safety.   There was yet more torrential rain overnight in Cumbria, with up to 67mm falling on already…

Floods Surge Across Northern England, UK

Storm Desmond floods: violent mudslide plunge down mountain as thousands evacuated from homes, UK