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Tornadoes, floods, heatwaves and freezes - the extreme weather around the world this weekend

Sky News Saturday, 18 May 2024 ()
Deadly tornadoes in Texas, fatal flooding in Afghanistan, scorching heat in India and record-breaking cold in Chile - the world is facing the effects of dangerous and extreme weather this weekend.
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Texas Texas U.S. state

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More Severe Weather , Forecast for Texas Following , String of Extreme Storms. 'The Independent' reports that nearly a quarter of a million people remain without power in Texas following a series of severe storms. . The National Weather Service has warned that more heavy rain and dangerous winds are forecast for the area. . According to utility company Oncor, work to restore power remains ongoing. . Heavy rain, thunder, lightning and flooding are impacting several of the communities where Oncor teams are working to restore these outages, Oncor website, via 'The Independent'. Storms on May 28 killed a 16-year-old worker in the Houston suburb of Magnolia. . In Houston, streets remain flooded from the same storm, as more severe thunderstorm watches were put into effect on the morning of May 31. . According to National Weather Service meteorologist Josh Weiss, the May 31 storm system , "does look like it's going to be encompassing Texas again.”. Weiss added that other areas are also at risk of experiencing severe storms and potential flash flooding. Southern Arkansas, northern Louisiana, Mississippi are likely to see strong winds and hail, Josh Weiss, National Weather Service meteorologist, via 'The Independent'. At the same time, the weather service has issued a heat advisory for several areas, including Corpus Christi, Laredo and McAllen

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Severe Weather Causes Thousands of Americans to Lose Power [Video]

Severe Weather Causes Thousands of Americans to Lose Power

Severe Weather Causes , Thousands of Americans to Lose Power. The past few days have brought deadly tornadoes and storms across the country, BBC reports. Over Memorial Day weekend, at least 23 people were killed, and hundreds more were injured. Approximately 200,000 people still have no power, BBC reports. . Kentucky had the most outages, leaving over 80,000 homes without power. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency, referencing the "devastating storms that hit almost the entire state.". Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that over a third of the state's counties were in a state of disaster from the extreme weather. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that severe weather may continue until May 29. Flash flooding, "significant damaging wind and large hail" is expected throughout northern and central Texas, as well as southern Oklahoma. Flash flooding, "significant damaging wind and large hail" is expected throughout northern and central Texas, as well as southern Oklahoma. The East Coast, particularly New York to Maryland, could experience thunderstorms and heavy rain. These disasters come as forecasters predict an "extraordinary" Atlantic hurricane season commencing in June.

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Afghanistan Afghanistan Country in Central Asia

Afghan Air Force Helicopter Crash: 1 Fatality, 12 Injuries in Ghor Province | Oneindia News [Video]

Afghan Air Force Helicopter Crash: 1 Fatality, 12 Injuries in Ghor Province | Oneindia News

Tragic Incident: One person dead and twelve injured as Afghan Air Force Mi17 helicopter encounters technical issues during a rescue operation in central Afghanistan's Ghor province. #AfghanAirForce #Afghanistan #AfghanNews #AfghanistanNews #AfghaniAirForce #AfghanHelicopterCrash #GhorProvince #AfghanGhorProvince #Mi17Aircraft #Oneindia ~HT.99~PR.274~ED.155~

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Disturbing Videos of Afghanistan Flash Floods Show Flood Water Crashing Through Villages | Watch [Video]

Disturbing Videos of Afghanistan Flash Floods Show Flood Water Crashing Through Villages | Watch

The death toll from flooding in northern Afghanistan rose to 315, with over 1,600 injured, according to the Taliban's Ministry for Refugees. The UN's World Food Programme reported similar figures, with Baghlan province being the worst-hit, witnessing over 1,000 homes destroyed. The floods, caused by heavy rains, affected several provinces including Badakhshan, Ghor, and Herat. Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban's spokesperson, described the floods as calamitous, resulting in significant financial losses and a substantial number of casualties. Relief efforts, including the distribution of fortified biscuits, are underway to aid survivors. #AfghanistanFlashFloods #FlashFloodsAfghanistan #AfghanistanFloodVideo #Afghanistan #FlashFloods #VillagesDestroyed #NaturalDisaster #EmergencyResponse #ClimateCrisis #DisasterFootage #WatchNow #GlobalAwareness #FloodAlert ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~

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Afghanistan's 'Deadliest' Flash Flood:Hundreds of Houses Wiped Out Within Seconds in Harrowing Video [Video]

Afghanistan's 'Deadliest' Flash Flood:Hundreds of Houses Wiped Out Within Seconds in Harrowing Video

Devastating floods in Baghlan, Afghanistan, caused by heavy rains, left over 100 injured and at least 50 dead. The death toll could rise further, with over 150 people stranded. Rescue efforts face challenges due to a shortage of night vision lights in helicopters. The floods submerged homes and properties across multiple districts. #Afghanistan #Afghanistanfloods #AfghanistanRains #Baghlan #Floods #FloodsinAfghanistan #Worldnews #Afghanistannews #Oneinda #Oneindianews #oneindianews #oneindiaenglish #breakingnews #worldnews #englishnewslive #englishnews #latestnews #news ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.155~

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Floods kill "hundreds" in northern Afghanistan Taliban official says [Video]

Floods kill "hundreds" in northern Afghanistan Taliban official says

Flash floods in northern Afghanistan have killed hundreds of people the Taliban authorities said on Saturday, without giving a more precise figure.

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Afghanistan Hit by Tragic Flash Floods, 33 Lives Lost Due to Heavy Rains | Oneindia News [Video]

Afghanistan Hit by Tragic Flash Floods, 33 Lives Lost Due to Heavy Rains | Oneindia News

Severe flooding in Afghanistan, triggered by seasonal rains, has claimed 33 lives and injured 27 in three days, according to a Taliban spokesperson. Flash floods hit Kabul and multiple provinces, damaging over 600 homes, killing about 200 livestock, and impacting 800 hectares of farmland and 85 kilometers of roads. #Afghanistan #Afghanistanfloods #Afghanistanflashfloods #Afghanistannews #Taliban #Afghanistannews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.103~

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Chile Chile Country in South America

Maite Alberdi on Making Academy Award Winning Documentary 'The Eternal Memory' | THR News Video [Video]

Maite Alberdi on Making Academy Award Winning Documentary 'The Eternal Memory' | THR News Video

Maite Alberdi, the director who made Oscar history as the first Chilean woman to be nominated for an Academy Award, chats with The Hollywood Reporter about making her documentary 'The Eternal Memory.'

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WATCH: Thousands protest in Chile demanding social reform [Video]

WATCH: Thousands protest in Chile demanding social reform

Thousands of Chileans demonstrated in Santiago on Thursday.

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