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US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow 2

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

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US: Powerful Winds Whip Up Dust, Reducing Visibility in Wyoming

A powerful windstorm battered Southeast Wyoming on Thursday, March 12, toppling semitrailers, downing power lines, and damaging trees and buildings. Wind gusts reportedly reached up to 109 mph, with dozens of trucks overturned across the state, including more than 10 between Cheyenne and the Colorado state line. Officials said sustained winds around 60 mph and powerful gusts created hazardous conditions, forcing truck drivers to stop and wait out the storm.

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US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

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China: Rare Pre-Dawn Hailstorm Startles Residents in Kunming

On March 6, 2026, an unusual pre-dawn hailstorm struck Kunming, Yunnan, jolting residents awake with a sudden roar. Countless ice pellets hammered the ground and rooftops, their sharp clatter echoing through the silent early morning streets. The storm lasted roughly 20 minutes, blanketing surfaces in white.

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Colombia: Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Cause Severe Flooding in Bogotá

A heavy hailstorm and intense rain hit Bogotá on Monday, March 9, causing severe flooding across the city and travel disruptions. Authorities issued emergency alerts for extreme weather throughout the capital.

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US: Highways Turn to Rivers After Powerful Storms Batter North Texas

Severe thunderstorms tore across North Texas on the night of Wednesday, March 4, causing widespread damage and historic rainfall totals. Roofs were ripped apart, highways were submerged, and neighborhoods were left reeling in the aftermath. Torrential downpours led to dangerous flash flooding, especially along Interstate 45 in Hutchins. Footage shared online shows sections of the freeway transformed into what appears to be a flowing river, with multiple vehicles stranded.

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China: Fierce Blizzard Sweeps Through Inner Mongolia, Reducing Visibility for Pedestrians

Chinese residents battled a fierce blizzard that left streets and sidewalks nearly invisible. Filmed on February 20, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, strong winds drove thick snow across the roads, making it difficult for pedestrians to see or move, as the whiteout continued unabated.

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US: Dogs Play in Snow-Covered New Jersey Yard After Historic Blizzard

Dogs were seen playing in a snow-covered backyard in New Jersey on February 25, one day after the historic Blizzard of 2026 buried much of the U.S. Northeast under record snowfall. The powerful storm disrupted travel, downed power lines, and left communities digging out from towering snowdrifts. In the aftermath, residents across the region began clearing their properties while taking moments to enjoy the rare winter landscape.

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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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Arctic Blast Turns Niagara Falls Into Icy Winter Spectacle 3

Visitors flocked to Niagara Falls to witness the rare sight of the iconic waterfalls partially frozen, with extreme cold and an Arctic blast coating railings, rocks and surrounding areas in thick ice.

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Arctic Blast Turns Niagara Falls Into Icy Winter Spectacle 2

Visitors flocked to Niagara Falls to witness the rare sight of the iconic waterfalls partially frozen, with extreme cold and an Arctic blast coating railings, rocks and surrounding areas in thick ice.

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Arctic Blast Turns Niagara Falls Into Icy Winter Spectacle

Visitors flocked to Niagara Falls to witness the rare sight of the iconic waterfalls partially frozen, with extreme cold and an Arctic blast coating railings, rocks and surrounding areas in thick ice.

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China: Car Wash Gone Wrong as Extreme Cold Coats Vehicle in Ice

On January 19, 2026, in Shenyang, Liaoning, a video showed a man attempting to wash his car in temperatures near −30°C, only for the water to freeze instantly. Ice quickly coated the vehicle’s body, windows, and mirrors, turning it into what viewers called a “frozen candy car.” The video ended with the car fully covered in ice, as the owner laughed at the irony that the wash had made it even messier once it thawed.

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China: Watch Tap Water Freeze Instantly in Bitter Cold

On January 22, 2026, in Donghai County, Jiangsu, a video showed a blogger pouring water from a kettle into the open air, where it froze almost instantly. The footage highlighted the severe cold as the stream quickly turned into solid ice on contact.

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Russia: Kamchatka Residents Dig Snow Tunnels to Reach Homes After Blizzard

Residents in Kamchatka Krai, Russia, were seen digging tunnels through massive snowdrifts after a powerful blizzard buried neighborhoods and blocked access to homes on January 20, 2026.

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China: Soap Bubbles Freeze Within Seconds in Extreme Cold

A Chinese blogger captured soap bubbles freezing almost instantly in minus 15°C temperatures on December 26, 2025, in Mohe, Heilongjiang.

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US: Blowing Snow and Gusty Winds Sweep Iowa

Strong gusts caused blowing snow and low visibility in Iowa on Wednesday, January 21. The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold warnings for most of the state until Friday.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - Extreme ice and fog weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - A tourist is playing in extremely cold weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - Snow carvers carve snow sculptures in extremely cold weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - A sanitation worker clears snow on roads in extremely cold weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - Snow carvers carve snow sculptures in extremely cold weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - A sanitation worker clears snow on roads in extremely cold weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - Extreme ice and fog weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - Snow carvers carve snow sculptures in extremely cold weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - Sanitation workers clear snow on roads in extremely cold weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermath - Sri Lanka

People repair a collapsed bridge affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Badulla District, Sri Lanka, Dec. 13, 2025. According to Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center, the country recently suffered severe damage due to the extreme weather triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, which left more than 600 people dead, affected more than 2 million people, destroyed more than 4,000 houses and partially damaged more than 60,000 houses nationwide. Photo by Ajith Perera /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermath - Sri Lanka

This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025 shows a damaged house affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Badulla District, Sri Lanka. According to Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center, the country recently suffered severe damage due to the extreme weather triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, which left more than 600 people dead, affected more than 2 million people, destroyed more than 4,000 houses and partially damaged more than 60,000 houses nationwide. Photo by Ajith Perera /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermath - Sri Lanka

Residents clean mud from a damaged house affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Badulla District, Sri Lanka, Dec. 12, 2025. According to Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center, the country recently suffered severe damage due to the extreme weather triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, which left more than 600 people dead, affected more than 2 million people, destroyed more than 4,000 houses and partially damaged more than 60,000 houses nationwide. Photo by Ajith Perera /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermath - Sri Lanka

People repair a collapsed bridge affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Badulla District, Sri Lanka, Dec. 13, 2025. According to Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center, the country recently suffered severe damage due to the extreme weather triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, which left more than 600 people dead, affected more than 2 million people, destroyed more than 4,000 houses and partially damaged more than 60,000 houses nationwide. Photo by Ajith Perera /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermath - Sri Lanka

This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025 shows damaged houses affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Badulla District, Sri Lanka. According to Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center, the country recently suffered severe damage due to the extreme weather triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, which left more than 600 people dead, affected more than 2 million people, destroyed more than 4,000 houses and partially damaged more than 60,000 houses nationwide. Photo by Ajith Perera /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Chicago Sees Another Round of Snow as Season Totals Surge

Overnight snowfall early Sunday, December 7, pushed Chicago’s seasonal total past 17 inches—the fastest since 1978. More than 200 city trucks cleared roads before dawn, helping residents manage slick travel conditions.

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US: Winter Storm Hits Pennsylvania, Dropping Several Inches of Snow 3

A winter storm swept through Pennsylvania on Tuesday, December 2, dropping 3–4 inches of snow across much of the Pittsburgh region. Some communities reported up to 5 inches, while a few saw only 1–2 inches.

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US: Winter Storm Hits Pennsylvania, Dropping Several Inches of Snow 2

A winter storm swept through Pennsylvania on Tuesday, December 2, dropping 3–4 inches of snow across much of the Pittsburgh region. Some communities reported up to 5 inches, while a few saw only 1–2 inches.

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US: Winter Storm Hits Pennsylvania, Dropping Several Inches of Snow

A winter storm swept through Pennsylvania on Tuesday, December 2, dropping 3–4 inches of snow across much of the Pittsburgh region. Some communities reported up to 5 inches, while a few saw only 1–2 inches.

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Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

Rescuers distribute bottled water to people affected by flooding in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Dec. 1, 2025. The death toll from extreme weather conditions hitting Sri Lanka has risen to 410, while 336 people remain missing, the country's Disaster Management Center said Tuesday, on December 2, 2025. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

Flood-affected people are transported to safe areas by boat in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Dec. 1, 2025. The death toll from extreme weather conditions hitting Sri Lanka has risen to 410, while 336 people remain missing, the country's Disaster Management Center said Tuesday, on December 2, 2025. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

A rescue boat is transported by a crane truck through a flooded street in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Dec. 1, 2025. The death toll from extreme weather conditions hitting Sri Lanka has risen to 410, while 336 people remain missing, the country's Disaster Management Center said Tuesday, on December 2, 2025. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

People wade through a flooded area in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Dec. 1, 2025. The death toll from extreme weather conditions hitting Sri Lanka has risen to 410, while 336 people remain missing, the country's Disaster Management Center said Tuesday, on December 2, 2025. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

This photo taken on Dec. 1, 2025 shows a flooded area in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The death toll from extreme weather conditions hitting Sri Lanka has risen to 410, while 336 people remain missing, the country's Disaster Management Center said Tuesday, on December 2, 2025. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Blizzard Conditions Sweep Michigan as Lake-Effect Snow Intensifies

An early-season winter storm is bringing blizzard conditions and heavy lake-effect snow across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and northern Lower regions through Thanksgiving, creating hazardous travel conditions.

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Greece: Finikounda Ravaged by Storm Adel–Spawned Tornado 2

A tornado spawned by Storm Adel tore through Finikounda, Messinia, on Thursday, November 27, causing extensive damage, including ripped-off roofs, uprooted trees, destroyed hotels and businesses, and fallen power poles. No injuries were reported.

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Greece: Finikounda Ravaged by Storm Adel–Spawned Tornado

A tornado spawned by Storm Adel tore through Finikounda, Messinia, on Thursday, November 27, causing extensive damage, including ripped-off roofs, uprooted trees, destroyed hotels and businesses, and fallen power poles. No injuries were reported.

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a flooded area in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka's Central Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows an excavator working at the site of a landslide in Badulla District, Sri Lanka's Uva Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the site of a landslide in Kandy District, Sri Lanka's Central Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows buildings destroyed in a landslide in Kandy District, Sri Lanka's Central Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows rescue personnel working at the site of a landslide in Badulla District, Sri Lanka's Uva Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a flooded road in Badulla District, Sri Lanka's Uva Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a police officer wading through floodwater in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka's Central Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM