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US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Central New York, Weather Warnings Issued

Lake-effect snow affected central New York on Sunday, January 26. The National Weather Service issued Lake Effect Snow Warnings for the region, forecasting several inches of snow along with breezy winds.

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India launches weather satellite INSAT-3DS

STORY: India launches weather satellite INSAT-3DS SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:56 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate 2. various of the launching of new weather satellite INSAT-3DS STORYLINE: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Saturday launched new weather satellite INSAT-3DS into orbit, officials said. The meteorological satellite, aboard a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F14) rocket, took off from Sriharikota in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh at 5:35 p.m. local time. "The vehicle has successfully placed the satellite into the intended geosynchronous transfer orbit," ISRO said in a brief statement posted on social media. According to ISRO, the satellite is designed for enhanced meteorological observations, and monitoring of land and ocean surfaces for weather forecasting and disaster warning. "The satellite will augment the meteorological services along with the presently operational IN

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The First Zero-carbon Park in The Core Area of Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21, 2024 - A fitness environment forecasting system is seen at Nanguan Park in Beijing, China, January 21, 2024.

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Solar, wind Australia's cheapest electricity options, nuclear most expensive: report

STORY: Solar, wind Australia's cheapest electricity options, nuclear most expensive: report SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 22, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of solar panels 2. various of wind farm 3. various of electricity paper bill STORYLINE: Electricity generated by solar and onshore wind farms is the cheapest in Australia, a report from the national science agency has found. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) on Thursday published the draft of its annual GenCost report for 2023-24, forecasting the generation cost of electricity from various sources through to 2030. According to the report, a mix of wind and solar power in 2023 would generate electricity at a maximum cost of 134 Australian dollars (90.1 U.S. dollars) per megawatt hour (MWh), the lowest of any technology explored in the report. In 2030, the CSIRO projects that wind and solar generation will cost a maximum of 100 Australian dollars (67

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231214) -- BEIJING, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken by a mobile phone shows tourists visiting the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Zhang Chuanqi)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken by a mobile phone shows tourists visiting the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Zhang Chuanqi)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken by a mobile phone shows a turret of the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Zhang Chuanqi)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken by a mobile phone shows tourists visiting the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Zhang Chuanqi)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken by a mobile phone shows tourists visiting the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Zhang Chuanqi)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist poses for a photo in snow at the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members clear snow at the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members clear snow at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country. Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for photos in snow at the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Photo by Yang Weiliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk in snow at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country. Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist poses for a photo in snow at the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for group photos in snow at the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Photo by Yang Weiliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for a group photo in snow at the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member clears snow at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country. Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk in snow at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country. Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kids have a snowball fight at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country. Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk in snow at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country. Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist visits the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 13, 2023 shows the view of snowfall at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country. Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist poses for pictures at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country. Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist takes pictures of little snowmen at Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in north of the country. Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday due to the impending blizzard. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-SNOWFALL (CN)

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Palace Museum in snow in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. China's meteorological authority on Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for blizzards, forecasting intense snowfall in the north of the country. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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India bans sports events in New Delhi due to air pollution

STORY: India bans sports events in New Delhi due to air pollution SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 4, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of New Delhi 3. various of stubble burning 4. various of traffic STORYLINE: Local government in India's Delhi has banned all zonal sports tournaments and events as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached the severe plus category level. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), an institute monitoring air pollution, the overall AQI of Delhi was recorded at 504 on Friday, which fell into the "severe plus" category, the highest alert level of air quality. The prominent pollutants are PM 2.5 and PM 10. In its advisory, SAFAR has urged everyone to avoid all physical activity outdoors, wear anti-pollution masks, avoid burning wood, candles or incense, and clean rooms to reduce dust. On Thursday, the government invoked Stage III of the pollu

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Tunisian official stresses importance of preventive measures in tackling natural disasters

STORY: Tunisian official stresses importance of preventive measures in tackling natural disasters DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Arab-African Conference on Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction STORYLINE: Tunisian Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister Moncef Boukthir said on Monday that tackling climate change requires a range of preventive measures to deal with disasters, including earthquakes and floods. He made the remarks at the opening of the Arab-Africa Conference on Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction, which kicked off in Tunis on Monday under the theme "Towards a Resilient Future: Arab-Africa science, technology, policy & private sector nexus for disaster risk reduction." The minister said that reducing natural disasters requires the stepping up of scientific research into natural disaster forecasting and the reinforcement of national and international cooperation in sharing infor

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Major marine scientific observation platform completed in N China

STORY: Major marine scientific observation platform completed in N China DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: Technology SHOTLIST: 1. various of the platform STORYLINE: A multi-layer three-dimensional observation platform has been completed in China's Tianjin, said project contractor Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. on Sunday. The observation platform will provide data services for China's marine climate evolution research, marine disaster warning and forecasting, national marine rights and interests protection, and marine economic development, etc. The main structure of the observation platform includes a jacket, block, and observation tower, with a total design weight of 4,530 tons. The highest point of the tower is about 103 meters from the sea level. After completion, it will carry at least 66 kinds and 195 sets of observation equipment. The observation platform can realize all-round, comprehensive, long-term real-time high-resolution stereoscopic observati

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Press conference of Finance Ministry

24.08.2023, Tallinn. The ministry is forecasting a recession of 2 percent this year, but 2.7 percent economic growth next year. Inflation, meanwhile, is expected to slow to 9.6 percent this year, 4.6 percent next year and 2.5 percent in 2025. This forecast will be used by the Estonian government as the basis for drawing up the 2024 state budget bill. The prognosis was introduced by Minister of Finance Mart Võrklaev, Raoul Lättemäe, director of the ministry's Fiscal Policy Department and Kadri Klaos, director of the ministry's Public Finance Service. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Press conference of Finance Ministry

24.08.2023, Tallinn. The ministry is forecasting a recession of 2 percent this year, but 2.7 percent economic growth next year. Inflation, meanwhile, is expected to slow to 9.6 percent this year, 4.6 percent next year and 2.5 percent in 2025. This forecast will be used by the Estonian government as the basis for drawing up the 2024 state budget bill. The prognosis was introduced by Minister of Finance Mart Võrklaev, Raoul Lättemäe, director of the ministry's Fiscal Policy Department and Kadri Klaos, director of the ministry's Public Finance Service. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Press conference of Finance Ministry

24.08.2023, Tallinn. The ministry is forecasting a recession of 2 percent this year, but 2.7 percent economic growth next year. Inflation, meanwhile, is expected to slow to 9.6 percent this year, 4.6 percent next year and 2.5 percent in 2025. This forecast will be used by the Estonian government as the basis for drawing up the 2024 state budget bill. The prognosis was introduced by Minister of Finance Mart Võrklaev, Raoul Lättemäe, director of the ministry's Fiscal Policy Department and Kadri Klaos, director of the ministry's Public Finance Service. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Press conference of Finance Ministry

24.08.2023, Tallinn. The ministry is forecasting a recession of 2 percent this year, but 2.7 percent economic growth next year. Inflation, meanwhile, is expected to slow to 9.6 percent this year, 4.6 percent next year and 2.5 percent in 2025. This forecast will be used by the Estonian government as the basis for drawing up the 2024 state budget bill. The prognosis was introduced by Minister of Finance Mart Võrklaev, Raoul Lättemäe, director of the ministry's Fiscal Policy Department and Kadri Klaos, director of the ministry's Public Finance Service. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Xinhua Headlines: China uses AI for enhanced precision in forecasting extreme weather

(230819) -- BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows fishing boats taking shelter from the approaching Typhoon Khanun at a harbor in Daishan County, Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 31, 2023. (Photo by Yao Feng/Xinhua)