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Dominican Republic: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding Across Greater Santo Domingo

Heavy rainfall of exceptional intensity struck Greater Santo Domingo in the early hours of Wednesday, April 8, with the highest accumulation of 314 millimeters recorded in the Ensanche Julieta area, according to the Dominican Institute of Meteorology. Flooding affected several sectors of the city, disrupting traffic.

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US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

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Brazil: Massive Hailstorms Hit Southern Region, Prompting Emergency Situation 2

Severe hailstorms struck cities in Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo, southern Brazil on Sunday, November 23, leaving significant damage. In Erechim, more than a hundred people were injured and thousands of families affected, with officials declaring an emergency situation.

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Brazil: Massive Hailstorms Hit Southern Region, Prompting Emergency Situation

Severe hailstorms struck cities in Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo, southern Brazil on Sunday, November 23, leaving significant damage. In Erechim, more than a hundred people were injured and thousands of families affected, with officials declaring an emergency situation.

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Brazil: Cyclone Hits Paraná, Brings Tornado, Strong Winds, Heavy Rain

An extratropical cyclone and a cold front brought heavy rain and strong winds across Paraná from the afternoon of Friday, November 7, into early Saturday, November 8. In Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, a tornado killed at least six people and injured around 750, causing extensive damage.

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Evacuations in Corme Aldea - Spain

A firefighter observes the fire, on August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso in A Coruña has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" on a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Evacuations in Corme Aldea - Spain

Command post, August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" in a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Evacuations in Corme Aldea - Spain

A person tries to put out the fire, on August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso in A Coruña has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" on a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Evacuations in Corme Aldea - Spain

Command post, August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" in a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Evacuations in Corme Aldea - Spain

Several firefighters on August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" on a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Evacuations in Corme Aldea - Spain

View of the fire, on August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" on a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Evacuations in Corme Aldea - Spain

Several firefighters on August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" on a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Evacuations in Corme Aldea - Spain

View of the fire, on August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" on a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Evacuations in Corme Aldea - Spain

View of the fire, on August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" on a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Evacuations in Corme Aldea - Spain

View of the fire, on August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" on a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Corme Aldea Evacuations - Spain

A person observes the fire, on August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" on a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Corme Aldea Evacuations - Spain

Two people flee from the fire, on August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso in A Coruña has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" on a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Corme Aldea Evacuations - Spain

View of the smoke, on August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" on a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Corme Aldea Evacuations - Spain

Several people try to extinguish the fire, on August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso in A Coruña has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" in a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Corme Aldea Evacuations - Spain

Several people try to extinguish the fire, on August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso in A Coruña has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" in a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Corme Aldea Evacuations - Spain

View of the fire, on August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" on a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ponteceso Fire Forces Corme Aldea Evacuations - Spain

Several people try to extinguish the fire, on August 5, 2025, in Ponteceso, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A new fire in the municipality of Ponteceso in A Coruña has forced Tuesday to evict residents of the parish of Corme Aldea. Sources of the Consellería do Medio Rural explain to Europa Press that in the area can not act aerial means "due to weather conditions" in a day of strong wind from the northeast, which would be "a risk" for workers. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Severe Weather Causes Damage in Brianza - Italy

Brianza, damage from the severe weather that hit Brianza on the evening of July 7. Images released by the Fire Department. This is a private photo published on social networks or on television media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership of copyright or license in the material. By posting this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or accusation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Severe Weather Causes Damage in Brianza - Italy

Brianza, damage from the severe weather that hit Brianza on the evening of July 7. Images released by the Fire Department. This is a private photo published on social networks or on television media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership of copyright or license in the material. By posting this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or accusation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Severe Weather Causes Damage in Brianza - Italy

Brianza, damage from the severe weather that hit Brianza on the evening of July 7. Images released by the Fire Department. This is a private photo published on social networks or on television media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership of copyright or license in the material. By posting this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or accusation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Severe Weather Causes Damage in Brianza - Italy

Brianza, damage from the severe weather that hit Brianza on the evening of July 7. Images released by the Fire Department. This is a private photo published on social networks or on television media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership of copyright or license in the material. By posting this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or accusation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Severe Weather Causes Damage in Brianza - Italy

Brianza, damage from the severe weather that hit Brianza on the evening of July 7. Images released by the Fire Department. This is a private photo published on social networks or on television media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership of copyright or license in the material. By posting this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or accusation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Severe Weather Causes Damage in Brianza - Italy

Brianza, damage from the severe weather that hit Brianza on the evening of July 7. Images released by the Fire Department. This is a private photo published on social networks or on television media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership of copyright or license in the material. By posting this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or accusation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Severe Weather Causes Damage in Brianza - Italy

Brianza, damage from the severe weather that hit Brianza on the evening of July 7. Images released by the Fire Department. This is a private photo published on social networks or on television media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership of copyright or license in the material. By posting this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or accusation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Severe Weather Causes Damage in Brianza - Italy

Brianza, damage from the severe weather that hit Brianza on the evening of July 7. Images released by the Fire Department. This is a private photo published on social networks or on television media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership of copyright or license in the material. By posting this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or accusation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Severe Weather Causes Damage in Brianza - Italy

Brianza, damage from the severe weather that hit Brianza on the evening of July 7. Images released by the Fire Department. This is a private photo published on social networks or on television media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership of copyright or license in the material. By posting this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or accusation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Severe Weather Causes Damage in Brianza - Italy

Brianza, damage from the severe weather that hit Brianza on the evening of July 7. Images released by the Fire Department. This is a private photo published on social networks or on television media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership of copyright or license in the material. By posting this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or accusation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Severe Weather Causes Damage in Brianza - Italy

Brianza, damage from the severe weather that hit Brianza on the evening of July 7. Images released by the Fire Department. This is a private photo published on social networks or on television media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership of copyright or license in the material. By posting this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or accusation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Severe Weather Causes Damage in Brianza - Italy

Brianza, damage from the severe weather that hit Brianza on the evening of July 7. Images released by the Fire Department. This is a private photo published on social networks or on television media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership of copyright or license in the material. By posting this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or accusation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Severe Weather Causes Damage in Brianza - Italy

Brianza, damage from the severe weather that hit Brianza on the evening of July 7. Images released by the Fire Department. This is a private photo published on social networks or on television media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to the user, any ownership of copyright or license in the material. By posting this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or accusation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Lana Del Rey’s Boston Concert Delayed Amid Thunderstorm Warning

Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park in Boston on Thursday, June 20, was delayed due to bad weather forcing fans to take shelter inside the concourse. Lana announced on her Instagram that she will either do a one-hour show or move the concert to Saturday.

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Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 5

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Begin To Douse Tokyo In Pink 3

The cherry blossoms, or sakura, are blooming and starting to bathe the capital city Tokyo in pink. The trees' blooming was officially announced on March 29 for central Tokyo and is expected to reach full bloom around April 4. Dependent on the weather, locals and tourists alike are expected to visit famous parks and viewing locations to do "hanami", literally "viewing of flowers" in Japanese.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Begin To Douse Tokyo In Pink 2

The cherry blossoms, or sakura, are blooming and starting to bathe the capital city Tokyo in pink. The trees' blooming was officially announced on March 29 for central Tokyo and is expected to reach full bloom around April 4. Dependent on the weather, locals and tourists alike are expected to visit famous parks and viewing locations to do "hanami", literally "viewing the flowers" in Japanese.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Begin To Douse Tokyo In Pink

The cherry blossoms, or sakura, are blooming and starting to bathe the capital city Tokyo in pink. The trees' blooming was officially announced on March 29 for central Tokyo and is expected to reach full bloom around April 4. Dependent on the weather, locals and tourists alike are expected to visit famous parks and location to do "hanami", literally "viewing the flowers" in Japanese.

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Displaced Gazans look for second-hand clothes to prepare for cold weather

STORY: Displaced Gazans look for second-hand clothes to prepare for cold weather SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of second-hand clothes in store 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DIAB OUDA, Local resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDUL RAHMAN GHANEM, Displaced Gaza resident 4. various of Gaza-related footage STORYLINE: Displaced Gazans are forced to buy second-hand clothes to keep warm as the weather is getting colder in the coastal enclave, which has been mired in a bloody conflict with Israel since Oct. 7. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DIAB OUDA, Displaced Gaza resident "We live in a very dire situation in Gaza. There is no work, no money, no goods. We have nothing here. When we go to buy something, traders here treat us as tourists, not as displaced people who do not have money. We left our houses without taking anything. We only tried to escape the deadly attacks." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDUL RAHMAN GHANEM, Displace

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BRAZIL-BAHIA-FOREST FIRE

(230923) -- BAHIA, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters combat fire in the Serra do Coco forest area in Riachao das Neves, Bahia state, Brazil, Sept. 22, 2023. According to the National Center for Prevention and Combat of Forest Fires, the fires are being fanned by strong winds, high temperatures, and dry weather. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-BAHIA-FOREST FIRE

(230923) -- BAHIA, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A plane drops water on a fire in the Serra do Coco forest area in Riachao das Neves, Bahia state, Brazil, Sept. 22, 2023. According to the National Center for Prevention and Combat of Forest Fires, the fires are being fanned by strong winds, high temperatures, and dry weather. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-BAHIA-FOREST FIRE

(230923) -- BAHIA, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A plane drops water on a fire in the Serra do Coco forest area in Riachao das Neves, Bahia state, Brazil, Sept. 22, 2023. According to the National Center for Prevention and Combat of Forest Fires, the fires are being fanned by strong winds, high temperatures, and dry weather. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-BAHIA-FOREST FIRE

(230923) -- BAHIA, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters combat fire in the Serra do Coco forest area in Riachao das Neves, Bahia state, Brazil, Sept. 22, 2023. According to the National Center for Prevention and Combat of Forest Fires, the fires are being fanned by strong winds, high temperatures, and dry weather. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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"Oppressive" heat wave continues scorching U.S. Texas

STORY: "Oppressive" heat wave continues scorching U.S. Texas DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Houston STORYLINE: An "oppressive" heat wave is continuing scorching the south central U.S. state of Texas, where triple digit temperatures are expected to last for the next several days, forecasters said on Wednesday. Meteorologists expect that temperatures will soar into 100s and 110s degrees Fahrenheit throughout June across Texas and are likely hit heat records for at least the next several days. "No clear end in sight to this oppressive heat," weather service AccuWeather said on Twitter. "Continue to do what you can to keep cool!" The second largest U.S. state has been baking with heat over the last few days. The temperature in San Angelo, a city in central Texas, soared to an all-time high of 114 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, data from the weather service showed. Much of the state now is under an ex

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Zambian union expects to work with Chinese investors in tapping alternative energy

STORY: Zambian union expects to work with Chinese investors in tapping alternative energy DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese workers in Zambia 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH CHEWE, President of MUZ STORYLINE: A mining industry union of Zambia is seeking to work with Chinese investors to develop alternative energy. Joseph Chewe, the president of the Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ), says Zambia will need the technological and technical experience as well as resources of Chinese firms in its efforts of promoting alternative energy resources. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH CHEWE, President of MUZ "China is an all-weather partner in terms of development. They remain resolute to be with the community. So this is the friendship that we need. The Chinese are demonstrating to the whole world and particularly Zambia that they can do projects within a short time and empower the community." He says the involvement of Chinese firms in the develo

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Sunflowers bloom out of season on wide farmland in Toyama

TOYAMA, Japan - Large sunflowers are captured in their full glory on a 1,000-square-meter area of farmland in Toyama Prefecture Dec. 10, 2009. Warm weather apparently had something to do with the flowering of the gorgeous summer plants in early winter. Local people are stunned by the out-of-season spectacle that emerged against the backdrop of trees bearing autumn fruit and a snow-clad mountain.

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Guarding forest on fire watchtower

STORY: Guarding forest on fire watchtower DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the birdview of Rongjiang County in southwest China's Guizhou Province 2. various of Rongjiang County's watchtower in the forest 3. various of Huang Tongwei on duty 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUANG TONGWEI, Forest ranger STORYLINE: Huang Tongwei, 54, is a forest ranger. He has been stationed in Rongjiang County in southwest China's Guizhou Province for three decades. His routine is to monitor possible fire risks on a watchtower. Despite the hardship, Huang thinks his responsibility is crucial. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUANG TONGWEI, Forest ranger "As long as I am on duty, I have responsibilities to guard the forest. Recently, the weather is dry. I feel a bit uneasy if I am not standing upon the watchtower. Usually, when there is fog in the early morning, the air is moist, and a forest fire is less probable. At this time, I usually just do something ar

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Rising prices affecting sheep and cattle farmers in Spain

STORY: Rising prices affecting sheep and cattle farmers in Spain DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cattle and sheep 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JOSE, Shepherd 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): BERNA, Cattle farmer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): ANA COBO, Cattle farmer STORYLINE: Rising costs have impacted sheep and cattle farmers in Spain, though inflation dropped to 9 percent in September from 10.5 percent in August. Rising energy costs are believed to be responsible for pushing up food prices in all parts of the supply chain. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JOSE, Shepherd "It's getting more expensive because the raw materials to feed the animals are more expensive than ever. The weather hasn't helped either. We are going to get to a point where it isn't sustainable. I don't know what measures we can take. But if we don't do anything, we won't be able to keep the farm running." Spain has also been affected by one of the worst droughts on record, which has also