France: Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to Occitanie 3

Météo-France issued an orange alert on Monday, May 19, for 11 southwestern French departments, including Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, Dordogne, Aveyron, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, Ariège, Aude, and Cantal due to heavy rain and thunderstorms accompanied by severe hailstorms. 6-7 cm of hailstones were reported in the Haute-Garonne department in Occitanie.

France: Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to Occitanie 4

Météo-France issued an orange alert on Monday, May 19, for 11 southwestern French departments, including Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, Dordogne, Aveyron, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, Ariège, Aude, and Cantal due to heavy rain and thunderstorms accompanied by severe hailstorms. 6-7 cm of hailstones were reported in the Haute-Garonne department in Occitanie.

UK: Widespread Flooding Hits Greater Manchester Forcing Hundreds To Evacuate 6

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Greater Manchester on New Year's Day, forcing at least 13,000 people to evacuate. Emergency services declared a major incident. The River Mersey reached its highest levels in 66 years and burst its banks. Around 400 homes were evacuated, and 500 people, including asylum seekers, were rescued from the Britannia Country Park Hotel.

Film promoting Saitama to start screenings

Film promoting Saitama to start screenings

SAITAMA, Japan - Saitama Prefecture's dove mascot ''Kobaton'' poses for photos with actress Marie Ono (3rd from L) and singer Uri Nakayama (L) during a screening of the film ''Nemuriba'' (place to sleep) in the city of Saitama on Oct. 12, 2010. The film, mainly produced by the prefectural government and United Cinemas Co., will commence screenings in five local theaters from Oct. 23.

Film promoting Saitama to start screenings

Film promoting Saitama to start screenings

SAITAMA, Japan - Saitama Prefecture's dove mascot ''Kobaton'' poses for photos with actress Marie Ono (3rd from L) and singer Uri Nakayama (L) during a screening of the film ''Nemuriba'' (place to sleep) in the city of Saitama on Oct. 12, 2010. The film, mainly produced by the prefectural government and United Cinemas Co., will commence screenings in five local theaters from Oct. 23. (Kyodo)