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Spain: Powerful Calima Blankets Canary Islands, Prompting Warning 2

A powerful calima — a weather phenomenon in which strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic — has blanketed the Canary Islands prompting Spain's weather agency AEMET to issue a warning. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise, as poor air quality poses risks of respiratory problems and eye irritation.

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Spain: Powerful Calima Blankets Canary Islands, Prompting Warning

A powerful calima — a weather phenomenon in which strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic — has blanketed the Canary Islands prompting Spain's weather agency AEMET to issue a warning. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise, as poor air quality poses risks of respiratory problems and eye irritation.

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Philippines: Mayon Volcano on Alert Level 3 Triggers Ashfall in Camalig

Ashfall was reported in Camalig, Albay on Monday, February 9, 2026, according to the Albay Provincial Information Office. Authorities advised residents to wear face masks and stay indoors if necessary, while Mayon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3.

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Denmark: Heavy Snowfall Brings Much of Country to Standstill

Heavy snowfall brought much of Denmark to a standstill on Friday, February 6, following a severe weather warning for blizzards issued by the Danish Meteorological Institute on Wednesday. The storm forced authorities to close schools and cancel flights, with residents in Copenhagen and surrounding areas urged to stay indoors.

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Spain: Storm Leonardo Causes Floods, Evacuations Across Andalusia 2

Storm Leonardo has triggered a red alert in Andalusia, causing heavy rain, overflowing rivers, road and rail closures, and power outages. Over 3,500 people have been evacuated, and emergency services are monitoring rivers at extreme risk. Residents are urged to stay indoors and move to higher ground. Flooding is also affecting parts of Portugal.

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Spain: Storm Leonardo Causes Floods, Evacuations Across Andalusia

Storm Leonardo has triggered a red alert in Andalusia, causing heavy rain, overflowing rivers, road and rail closures, and power outages. Over 3,500 people have been evacuated, and emergency services are monitoring rivers at extreme risk. Residents are urged to stay indoors and move to higher ground. Flooding is also affecting parts of Portugal.

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Colombia: Heavy Rain Hits Medellín, Causing Floods and Damage 2

On January 28, 2026, heavy rainfall in Medellín triggered multiple flooding emergencies, especially in the southeastern area of El Poblado. Overflowing of the La Presidenta creek flooded streets and prompted authorities to advise using alternative routes. The storm also caused fallen trees and a collapsed wall, damaging vehicles and public spaces, though no injuries were reported. In addition, lightning strikes affected the city, temporarily suspending operation of all six Metro cable cars before service was restored. Residents were advised to stay indoors and report emergencies via local authorities.

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Colombia: Heavy Rain Hits Medellín, Causing Floods and Damage

On January 28, 2026, heavy rainfall in Medellín triggered multiple flooding emergencies, especially in the southeastern area of El Poblado. Overflowing of the La Presidenta creek flooded streets and prompted authorities to advise using alternative routes. The storm also caused fallen trees and a collapsed wall, damaging vehicles and public spaces, though no injuries were reported. In addition, lightning strikes affected the city, temporarily suspending operation of all six Metro cable cars before service was restored. Residents were advised to stay indoors and report emergencies via local authorities.

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UK: Storm Chandra Pounds Cornwall With Fierce Winds and Coastal Waves

Storm Chandra is sweeping across the UK with strong winds and heavy rain, causing flooding, travel disruptions, and dangerous coastal conditions. In Cornwall, massive waves have been crashing onto the shore, while inland areas in south-west England face road closures, rail disruptions, and localized flooding. Emergency services are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid travel where possible.

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US: Panic Buying as People Rush to Stock Up Ahead of Winter Storm 2

As a potentially historic winter storm dubbed “Fern” approaches the United States, residents from Texas to the Northeast are stockpiling essential goods. Fears of being trapped indoors by heavy snow, ice and extreme cold have triggered widespread panic buying, leaving grocery store shelves bare across many areas. This video was shot at Walmart in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

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US: Panic Buying as People Rush to Stock Up Ahead of Winter Storm

As a potentially historic winter storm dubbed “Fern” approaches the United States, residents from Texas to the Northeast are stockpiling essential goods. Fears of being trapped indoors by heavy snow, ice and extreme cold have triggered widespread panic buying, leaving grocery store shelves bare across many areas.

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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai 3

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai 2

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Danish Minister for Resilience and Preparedness Torsten Schack Pedersen, Icelandic Minister of Justice Thorbjörg Sigridur Gunnlaugsdottir, Finnish Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen, State Secretary Kristine Kallset from Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security Swedish Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin attend a press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness in Helsinki, Finland, on November 13, 2025. During their meeting the ministers discussed topical issues related to crisis preparedness in the Nordic countries. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Icelandic Minister of Justice Thorbjörg Sigridur Gunnlaugsdottir and Finnish Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen attend a press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness in Helsinki, Finland, on November 13, 2025. During their meeting the ministers discussed topical issues related to crisis preparedness in the Nordic countries. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Finnish Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen, State Secretary Kristine Kallset from Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security Swedish Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin attend a press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness in Helsinki, Finland, on November 13, 2025. During their meeting the ministers discussed topical issues related to crisis preparedness in the Nordic countries. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Danish Minister for Resilience and Preparedness Torsten Schack Pedersen, Icelandic Minister of Justice Thorbjörg Sigridur Gunnlaugsdottir and Finnish Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen attend a press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness in Helsinki, Finland, on November 13, 2025. During their meeting the ministers discussed topical issues related to crisis preparedness in the Nordic countries. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Danish Minister for Resilience and Preparedness Torsten Schack Pedersen, Icelandic Minister of Justice Thorbjörg Sigridur Gunnlaugsdottir, Finnish Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen, State Secretary Kristine Kallset from Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security Swedish Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin attend a press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness in Helsinki, Finland, on November 13, 2025. During their meeting the ministers discussed topical issues related to crisis preparedness in the Nordic countries. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Danish Minister for Resilience and Preparedness Torsten Schack Pedersen, Icelandic Minister of Justice Thorbjörg Sigridur Gunnlaugsdottir, Finnish Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen, State Secretary Kristine Kallset from Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security Swedish Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin attend a press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness in Helsinki, Finland, on November 13, 2025. During their meeting the ministers discussed topical issues related to crisis preparedness in the Nordic countries. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Finnish Christian Democratic Party MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen attends Finland's Supreme Court session in Helsinki, Finland on October 30, 2025 of her hate speech case. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Finnish Christian Democratic Party MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen (C) attends Finland's Supreme Court session in Helsinki, Finland on October 30, 2025 of her hate speech case. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Finnish Christian Democratic Party MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen (C) attends Finland's Supreme Court session in Helsinki, Finland on October 30, 2025 of her hate speech case. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Finnish Christian Democratic Party MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen (C) attends Finland's Supreme Court session in Helsinki, Finland on October 30, 2025 of her hate speech case. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Finnish Christian Democratic Party MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen (C) attends Finland's Supreme Court session in Helsinki, Finland on October 30, 2025 of her hate speech case. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Finnish Christian Democratic Party MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen (C) attends Finland's Supreme Court session in Helsinki, Finland on October 30, 2025 of her hate speech case. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Finnish Christian Democratic Party MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen attends Finland's Supreme Court session in Helsinki, Finland on October 30, 2025 of her hate speech case. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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China: Contrast Between Calm Cat and Raging Lightning Thunderstorm in Jiangxi

On September 9, a video captured a small cat sitting indoors while a thunderstorm raged outside a window in Nanchang, Jiangxi. Bright flashes of lightning illuminated the room, yet the cat sat perfectly still, showing no sign of fear or anxiety. The contrast between the storm’s chaos and the cat’s calm composure created a comical scene that quickly drew attention online.

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