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.

US: Massive Dust Storm Hits Amarillo, Texas 2

Winds kicked up dust and caused low visibility in Amarillo, Texas on Sunday, March 24.

China: Good Samaritans Bring Warmth And Food To Stranded Drivers Amid Snowstorm

In a video recorded on February 4, 2024, in Jinzhai, Lu’An, Anhui, heavy snowfall caused a massive traffic jam on the highway, leaving many drivers stranded for over a day without food. During this challenging time, kind-hearted local villagers climbed up the snowy slope to reach the stranded drivers, bringing them hot water and instant noodles to provide warmth and sustenance. Their selfless generosity brought relief and comfort to those stuck on the road. The video owner mentioned that one of the Samaritans said his son and daughter-in-law would come back for the Chinese New Year, and he didn’t know if they could under these difficult conditions. He should have felt the same so he also helped those stuck on the highway rush home for the holiday.

New York records 27 deaths from blizzard with total casualties in U.S. topping 50

STORY: New York records 27 deaths from blizzard with total casualties in U.S. topping 50 DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of a storm-hit area in Buffalo, New York 3. various of pictures taken in Erie County, New York 4. various of pictures taken in Chicago STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent "New York recorded at least 27 deaths from the ongoing winter storm as of the morning of Dec. 26, bringing the total casualties in the United States to over 50. Erie County in the western part of New York State confirmed 25 deaths from the massive storm, which has killed at least 55 people across the country, according to NBC News. The snow is still dropping in the Buffalo area until Dec. 27 and up to eight to 12 inches of additional snowfall is expected in some areas, said county official. It's still a dangerous situation to be out and it's way too early to say it's ove

GLOBALink | Pakistan accelerates green development with CPEC's Karot hydropower project

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Life in quake-hit Ofunato

Life in quake-hit Ofunato

OFUNATO, Japan - A woman walks by her destroyed home amid snowfall in the quake-hit city of Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on March 16, 2011. The area was devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunami on March 11. (Kyodo)