Snow Armageddon in Turkey
A snowstorm has hit central Turkey, causing emergencies in dozens of provinces. Local authorities say the storm continues to paralyze roads, schools are closed, and rescue operations are ongoing around the clock.
Natural disasters are large-scale events caused by natural processes that can result in significant loss of life, property damage, and environmental disruption. These events are often unpredictable and can occur with devastating force.
A snowstorm has hit central Turkey, causing emergencies in dozens of provinces. Local authorities say the storm continues to paralyze roads, schools are closed, and rescue operations are ongoing around the clock.
An atmospheric river (AR) is set to bring a potent mix of heavy rain and snowfall to California and neighboring regions, with significant impacts expected from November 25 to November 27. This weather system is classified as a moderate-to-strong AR event, with its intensity reaching AR 3 on the Ralph et al. scale in central areas, and persisting AR 2 conditions in Southern California.
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On November 20, 2024, a powerful bomb cyclone hit the northwestern US and Canada, causing chaos in the region. Hurricane-force winds, heavy rains, and snowfalls left 2 people dead and more than 1.8 million people without power. Forecasts show that storms will intensify in the coming days.
Typhoon Pepito has strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane, becoming the fifth major tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines in the past three weeks. According to PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Service), wind speeds at the typhoon’s epicenter reached 185 km/h (51 m/s) with gusts up to 220 km/h (61 m/s)
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Category 2 Typhoon Man-Yi continues to move through the South China Sea, threatening Hong Kong and neighboring regions with heavy rains, strong winds and a dangerous storm surge.