Storm

On November 20, a powerful "bomb cyclone" storm struck Washington state, causing widespread disruption. The storm, with tropical-storm-force winds reaching 50 mph (80 km/h) and gusts up to 70 mph (110 km/h), knocked out power to over 600,000 homes and businesses across Washington, southwest Oregon, and Northern California. It caused at least two deaths and two injuries and led to school closures in western Washington. The storm’s rapid intensification, known as bombogenesis, resulted from a collision between cold polar air and warm tropical air. By November 22, heavy rainfall was expected to hit parts of southwestern Oregon and Northern California, potentially reaching 20 inches (50 cm). In response, Canadian utility workers assisted with power restoration efforts in western Washington. As the storm moved toward California, a second powerful windstorm was expected to impact the region. The Pacific Northwest faced ongoing power outages and severe weather warnings.

Over 6 mn to be evacuated as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton days after Helene

Revving up close on the heels of Hurricane Helene, Milton is projected to make a landfall by Wednesday US time as a Category 3 hurricane along the west coast of Tampa, Florida

64 dead and millions without power after Helene's deadly march across Southeast

Helene blew ashore in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane late Thursday with winds of 140 mph (225 kph).

Helene's winds batter Florida as Category 3 storm races toward coast

With forecasters also warning of tornadoes and mudslides, the governors of Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia have all declared emergencies, as did President Joe Biden for several of the states.

Tropical storm Yagi kills 7 in the Philippines

In a hilly community in Antipolo east of Manila, three people were killed, including two schoolboys and a 27-year-old pregnant woman, when a landslide hit two houses, according to Relly Bernardo, the city's disaster management chief.

Hurricanes and tornadoes may occur less but destroy more as climate changes

Climate change might make them less frequent but more destructive

Part of Guwahati airport ceiling collapses amid storm. Video shows flyers rushing to safety

Speaking about the incident, a shopkeeper at the Guwahati airport said, 'Due to heavy rain, water had collected in a portion of the roof, making the ceiling heavy. After some time, the part of the roof fell... Some stalls inside the airport have also been affected due to heavy rains.'

Cyclone Michaung: Airport to remain shut, streets flooded as rain batters Chennai

The Greater Chennai Corporation has advised people to stay indoors due to winds speeds ranging from 35 to 80 km per hour. The cyclone is set to strengthen as the day goes and will make a landfall in Andhra Pradesh on December 5

Thousands evacuated, flights suspended as Taiwan braces for Typhoon Haikui

Haikui, which is expected to make landfall late afternoon in Taiwan, is set to head towards China's Fujian province

In Pics | Violent storm kills at least 20 people in US

A violent storm with heavy rains ripped through Southern and Midwestern sections of the United States on April 1, leaving at least 22 dead and scores injured, according to officials and media reports.

Mississippi faces more extreme weather after tornado kills 25

Storm-ravaged Mississippi struggled on March 26 with the aftermath of a huge tornado that tore across the southern US state, killing at least 25 people, with devastated communities bracing for a fresh bout of extreme weather.

Joe Biden declares emergency as crews dig through storm wreckage

At least 25 people were killed and dozens of others were injured in Mississippi as the massive storm ripped through several towns on its hour-long path. One man was killed after his trailer home flipped several times in Alabama.

Mississippi tornado and storms kill at least 23

Four people were missing as search and rescue teams combed through the destruction looking for survivors after the storm struck Silver City, a town of 200 people in Western Mississippi

Western New York death toll rises to 27 from cold, storm chaos

Those who lost their lives around Buffalo were found in cars, homes and snowbanks. Some died while shovelling snow, others when emergency crews could not respond in time to medical crises.

Storm Fiona hammers east Canada coast, knocks out power to many

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said the centre of the storm, now called Post-Tropical Cyclone Fiona, was now in the Gulf of St. Lawrence after racing through Nova Scotia.

Videos: Massive storm wreaks havoc in US, home near Washington split into two

A huge storm ripped through Maryland on July 12, bringing with it heavy rain. Forty people are believed to be missing in the state.

Why the sky turned green in this US state

On social media, users described the event as "insane" and something straight out of a science fiction film.

Assam storm toll rises to 14

Strong winds along with heavy showers and lightning strikes, a seasonal annual phenomenon called 'Bordoisila' in Assamese, have also caused damage to houses, uprooted trees and snapped electric lines in many parts of the state.

At least 68 dead in Germany, Belgium as storms ravage Europe

In Germany, which is experiencing one of the worst weather disasters since World War II, desperate residents sought refuge on the roofs of their homes as rescue helicopters circled above.

Last decade witnessed 33 cyclones, among highest over the last fifty years

Amid the second wave of deadly pandemic, India braces for another violent cyclone along the eastern front in less than 10 days. Over 5 decades to 2020, the North Indian Ocean region has reported formation of 134 cyclonic storms.

Banihal: Marry the perfect one!

Banihal, means storm in Kashmiri, a match-making platform that takes a scientific approach. Young Turk's Megha Vishwanath caught up with this tech-savvy LoveGuru. Why do we call him that? Watch accompanying video to find that out.

Deadly storm threatens Northeast, Central US with snow, floods

Tornadoes, blizzards, ice and heavy rains pounded much of the middle of the country over the past week, killing at least 43 people.

UK flooding could cause $2.2 billion hit to economy

Torrential rain has hit towns and cities across northern England with authorities and residents struggling to protect homes and businesses from the flood water.

Crane collapse kills 107 at Mecca's Grand Mosque

The civil defence agency said on Twitter that emergency teams were sent to the scene after a "crane fell at the Grand Mosque," one of Islam's most revered sites.

Short term volatility to continue

It is the day after the big storm. Yesterday the first half was all euphoria, Sensex hitting 30,000 and second half was all panic, the Sensex going back to 29,500. Anuj Singhal of CNBC-TV18 has more details.