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Turkey: Orange Alert Storm Hits Bodrum, Causing Massive Flooding

Heavy rainfall, issued with an orange alert by the meteorology department, caused severe flooding in Bodrum, Turkey, on Friday, December 5, leaving buildings inundated and vehicles stranded.

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VEHICLES STUCK IN SNOW SWEDEN

LANDSKRONA 2025-11-20 mA car is towed from highway 17 outside Landskrona, southern Sweden November 20, 2025. Major problems with traffic in the snow and strong winds in southern Sweden on Thursday evening. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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VEHICLES STUCK IN SNOW SWEDEN

LANDSKRONA 2025-11-20 mMore than 20 vehicles - cars, a bus and a truck - are stuck in the snow drifts and slippery road outside Landskrona,southern Sweden November 20, 2025. The past days the temperature has dropped and winter has arrived to southern Sweden.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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Saudi Arabia: Weather Alerts Issued as Heavy Rain Hits Multiple Regions

Saudi Arabia is experiencing days of unstable conditions with heavy thunderstorms, hail, strong winds and flash-flood risks across regions including Medina, Ha'il, Rafha and Al-Soudah. National Centre for Meteorology issued a weather alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible flash floods from Friday, November 14 to Tuesday, November 18.

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Emperor attends meteorology ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito makes a speech during a ceremony in Tokyo on June 2, 2025, marking the 150th anniversary of meteorological services in Japan. (Pool photo)

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Emperor attends meteorology ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito makes a speech during a ceremony in Tokyo on June 2, 2025, marking the 150th anniversary of meteorological services in Japan. (Pool photo)

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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Causes Major Flooding in Bekasi 6

Bekasi, West Java, experienced severe flooding on Tuesday, March 4, following heavy rainfall, with water levels reaching 350 centimeters by the morning. Several roads were closed due to the flooding, and authorities urged residents to remain alert for further rising water levels.

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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Causes Major Flooding in Bekasi 5

Bekasi, West Java, experienced severe flooding on Tuesday, March 4, following heavy rainfall, with water levels reaching 350 centimeters by the morning. Several roads were closed due to the flooding, and authorities urged residents to remain alert for further rising water levels.

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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Causes Major Flooding in Bekasi 4

Bekasi, West Java, experienced severe flooding on Tuesday, March 4, following heavy rainfall, with water levels reaching 350 centimeters by the morning. Several roads were closed due to the flooding, and authorities urged residents to remain alert for further rising water levels.

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Australia: Hundreds Of Thousands Lose Power After Severe Thunderstorms Hit NSW

Wind gusts of more than 100 km/h hit New South Wales, and hundreds of thousands lost power across the state and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on Wednesday, January 15. This prompted a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for widespread areas, including the Sydney Metropolitan area.

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Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

People walk on a flooded road after heavy rain in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2024. Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology said on Friday in its forecast that the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in the southwestern part of the country due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

People walk on a flooded road after heavy rain in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2024. Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology said on Friday in its forecast that the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in the southwestern part of the country due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

People walk on a flooded road after heavy rain in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2024. Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology said on Friday in its forecast that the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in the southwestern part of the country due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

People are seen on a flooded road after heavy rain in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2024. Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology said on Friday in its forecast that the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in the southwestern part of the country due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

People walk on a flooded road after heavy rain in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2024. Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology said on Friday in its forecast that the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in the southwestern part of the country due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

People walk on a flooded road after heavy rain in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2024. Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology said on Friday in its forecast that the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in the southwestern part of the country due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saudi Arabia: Heavy Rains, Intense Lightning Hit Makkah Region, Causing Flooding

Severe thunderstorms brough torrential rains and lightning strikes, causing flooding in the Makkah region on Monday, September 2. Authorities increased its safety guidelines in response to severe weather warnings issued by the National Center for Meteorology.

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YEMEN-SANAA-AIRPORT-MAINTENANCE CENTER-REOPENING

(240812) -- SANAA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man walks outside the Sanaa International Airport in Sanaa, Yemen, on Aug. 11, 2024. The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology of Yemen, along with Yemeni Airlines, announced the reopening of the aircraft maintenance center at the Sanaa International Airport on Sunday. (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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YEMEN-SANAA-AIRPORT-MAINTENANCE CENTER-REOPENING

(240812) -- SANAA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An engineer checks an aircraft at the aircraft maintenance center of the Sanaa International Airport, in Sanaa, Yemen, on Aug. 11, 2024. The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology of Yemen, along with Yemeni Airlines, announced the reopening of the plane maintenance center at the Sanaa International Airport on Sunday. (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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YEMEN-SANAA-AIRPORT-MAINTENANCE CENTER-REOPENING

(240812) -- SANAA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Engineers check an aircraft at the aircraft maintenance center of the Sanaa International Airport, in Sanaa, Yemen, on Aug. 11, 2024. The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology of Yemen, along with Yemeni Airlines, announced the reopening of the plane maintenance center at the Sanaa International Airport on Sunday. (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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YEMEN-SANAA-AIRPORT-MAINTENANCE CENTER-REOPENING

(240812) -- SANAA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aircraft destroyed by airstrikes during the war is seen at the Sanaa International Airport, in Sanaa, Yemen, on Aug. 11, 2024. The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology of Yemen, along with Yemeni Airlines, announced the reopening of the plane maintenance center at the Sanaa International Airport on Sunday. (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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YEMEN-SANAA-AIRPORT-MAINTENANCE CENTER-REOPENING

(240812) -- SANAA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Engineers check an aircraft at the aircraft maintenance center of the Sanaa International Airport, in Sanaa, Yemen, on Aug. 11, 2024. The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology of Yemen, along with Yemeni Airlines, announced the reopening of the plane maintenance center at the Sanaa International Airport on Sunday. (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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YEMEN-SANAA-AIRPORT-MAINTENANCE CENTER-REOPENING

(240812) -- SANAA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An engineer checks an aircraft at the aircraft maintenance center of the Sanaa International Airport, in Sanaa, Yemen, on Aug. 11, 2024. The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology of Yemen, along with Yemeni Airlines, announced the reopening of the plane maintenance center at the Sanaa International Airport on Sunday. (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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YEMEN-SANAA-AIRPORT-MAINTENANCE CENTER-REOPENING

(240812) -- SANAA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Engineers check an aircraft at the aircraft maintenance center of the Sanaa International Airport, in Sanaa, Yemen, on Aug. 11, 2024. The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology of Yemen, along with Yemeni Airlines, announced the reopening of the plane maintenance center at the Sanaa International Airport on Sunday. (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Ultra-Localized Rain Amazes Onlookers In Mianyang, Sichuan

Ultra-localized rain was observed in a housing estate in Mianyang, Sichuan on July 7, 2024. The rain only fell on a small portion of a street while the surrounding area remained dry. Ms. Yang was walking on the road when she unexpectedly encountered the rain. At first, she thought that nearby residents were pouring water from a building above. However, she soon realized that the rain was actually a localized phenomenon after she looked up, as she wasn't close to any buildings.

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Water levels of major rivers in Mongolia exceed warning threshold

STORY: Water levels of major rivers in Mongolia exceed warning threshold SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flooded rivers in Mongolia STORYLINE: The water levels of major rivers across Mongolia have exceeded the warning threshold due to continuous downpours, the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring said Sunday. As of Sunday morning, several major rivers, including Terelj, Tuul, Kherlen, Selbe and Sugnugur, have surpassed warning levels by 10 cm to 82 cm, the agency said, adding that water levels of these rivers are expected to rise in the coming days. Heavy rains have been hitting large parts of the country, including western, central and eastern regions, since midweek. In some areas, such as the national capital Ulan Bator, it snowed on Friday, an unusual occurrence for summer. The agency has warned the public, especially herders living along the rivers and tourists, t

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LIBYA-TRIPOLI-WEATHER-HEAT

(240516) -- TRIPOLI, May 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy leisure time at the seaside in Tripoli, Libya, May 15, 2024. The hot air is affecting most regions of the country according to the National Center of Meteorology in Libya. (Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua)

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LIBYA-TRIPOLI-WEATHER-HEAT

(240516) -- TRIPOLI, May 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy leisure time in the sea in Tripoli, Libya, May 15, 2024. The hot air is affecting most regions of the country according to the National Center of Meteorology in Libya. (Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua)

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LIBYA-TRIPOLI-WEATHER-HEAT

(240516) -- TRIPOLI, May 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy leisure time in the sea in Tripoli, Libya, May 15, 2024. The hot air is affecting most regions of the country according to the National Center of Meteorology in Libya. (Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua)

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LIBYA-TRIPOLI-WEATHER-HEAT

(240516) -- TRIPOLI, May 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy leisure time at the seaside in Tripoli, Libya, May 15, 2024. The hot air is affecting most regions of the country according to the National Center of Meteorology in Libya. (Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua)

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Heatwave hits taxi drivers' wallets in Myanmar

STORY: Heatwave hits taxi drivers' wallets in Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:33 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of taxi in Yangon, Myanmar 2. various of streets in Yangon, Myanmar STORYLINE: The scorching temperatures gripping many parts of Myanmar have significantly impacted people's daily lives, particularly affecting the livelihoods of taxi drivers. The reports released by Myanmar's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology showed that many areas in the Southeast Asian country have experienced temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in recent days. As the mercury has soared across Myanmar, the Ministry of Health has issued advisories, urging citizens to take necessary precautions to safeguard their well-being and providing guidelines for staying safe during extreme heat and minimizing exposure to harmful ultraviolet radiation. In Yangon, the temperatures have been above 40 degrees Celsius in recent days, according to the cou

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Scorching heatwave hits Myanmar

STORY: Scorching heatwave hits Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:09 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the people in Yangon 2. various of intense heat waves STORYLINE: Myanmar is bracing for a scorching summer as temperatures steadily rise nationwide. According to the Meteorology and Hydrology Department, Friday saw daytime temperatures in Sagaing region and eastern Shan state soaring 5 degrees Celsius above April averages. Similarly, temperatures in other regions, including Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay, Magway, northern and southern Shan state, Chin state, and Kayah state, surged 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above their usual averages. The Ministry of Health issued health guidelines on Friday to address heat-related disorders as temperatures climb across the Southeast Asian nation. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yangon, Myanmar. (XHTV)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240325) -- BEIJING, March 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a damaged mosque in Tambak village of Bawean Island, East Java, Indonesia, March 24, 2024. An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck off Indonesia's province of East Java on Friday without triggering a tsunami, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-BAWEAN ISLAND-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH

(240324) -- BAWEAN ISLAND, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A damaged house is pictured after earthquake in Tambak village of Bawean Island, East Java, Indonesia, March 24, 2024. An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck off Indonesia's province of East Java on Friday without triggering a tsunami, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-BAWEAN ISLAND-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH

(240324) -- BAWEAN ISLAND, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a damaged mosque in Tambak village of Bawean Island, East Java, Indonesia, March 24, 2024. An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck off Indonesia's province of East Java on Friday without triggering a tsunami, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-EAST JAVA-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH

(240323) -- EAST JAVA, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Family members take care of patients in Bawean Island, East Java, Indonesia, March 23, 2024. An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck off Indonesia's province of East Java on Friday without triggering a tsunami, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-EAST JAVA-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH

(240323) -- EAST JAVA, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A health worker takes care of patients at Bawean Island, East Java, Indonesia, March 23, 2024. An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck off Indonesia's province of East Java on Friday without triggering a tsunami, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-EAST JAVA-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH

(240323) -- EAST JAVA, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Health workers transfer a patient to a vehicle to get medical treatment in East Java, Indonesia, March 23, 2024. An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck off Indonesia's province of East Java on Friday without triggering a tsunami, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240323) -- BEIJING, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People gather outside a hospital in case of aftershocks in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, on March 22, 2024. An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck off East Java on Friday without triggering a tsunami, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-EAST JAVA-SURABAYA-EARTHQUAKE

(240322) -- SURABAYA (INDONESIA), March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People gather outside a hospital in case of aftershocks in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, on March 22, 2024. An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck off East Java on Friday without triggering a tsunami, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-EAST JAVA-SURABAYA-EARTHQUAKE

(240322) -- SURABAYA (INDONESIA), March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A damaged area is seen after an earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale at a hospital in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, on March 22, 2024. An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck off East Java on Friday without triggering a tsunami, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-EAST JAVA-SURABAYA-EARTHQUAKE

(240322) -- SURABAYA (INDONESIA), March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People gather outside a hospital in case of aftershocks in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, on March 22, 2024. An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck off East Java on Friday without triggering a tsunami, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-EAST JAVA-SURABAYA-EARTHQUAKE

(240322) -- SURABAYA (INDONESIA), March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People gather outside a hospital in case of aftershocks in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, on March 22, 2024. An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck off East Java on Friday without triggering a tsunami, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

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Extreme Weather Hits North Sumatra - Indonesia

Officers cut trees that fell due to extreme weather in Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 20, 2024. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that extreme weather in the form of rain with moderate to heavy intensity will still occur until Eid 2024. Deputy BMKG Meteorology Division, Guswanto said the extreme weather is expected to occur from 5 to 11 April 2024. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Extreme Weather Hits North Sumatra - Indonesia

Officers cut trees that fell due to extreme weather in Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 20, 2024. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that extreme weather in the form of rain with moderate to heavy intensity will still occur until Eid 2024. Deputy BMKG Meteorology Division, Guswanto said the extreme weather is expected to occur from 5 to 11 April 2024. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Extreme Weather Hits North Sumatra - Indonesia

Police personnel standing guard while the officers cut trees that fell due to extreme weather in Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 20, 2024. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that extreme weather in the form of rain with moderate to heavy intensity will still occur until Eid 2024. Deputy BMKG Meteorology Division, Guswanto said the extreme weather is expected to occur from 5 to 11 April 2024. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Extreme Weather Hits North Sumatra - Indonesia

Officers cut trees that fell due to extreme weather in Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 20, 2024. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that extreme weather in the form of rain with moderate to heavy intensity will still occur until Eid 2024. Deputy BMKG Meteorology Division, Guswanto said the extreme weather is expected to occur from 5 to 11 April 2024. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Extreme Weather Hits North Sumatra - Indonesia

Police personnel standing guard while the officers cut trees that fell due to extreme weather in Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 20, 2024. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that extreme weather in the form of rain with moderate to heavy intensity will still occur until Eid 2024. Deputy BMKG Meteorology Division, Guswanto said the extreme weather is expected to occur from 5 to 11 April 2024. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Extreme Weather Hits North Sumatra - Indonesia

Police personnel standing guard while the officers cut trees that fell due to extreme weather in Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 20, 2024. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that extreme weather in the form of rain with moderate to heavy intensity will still occur until Eid 2024. Deputy BMKG Meteorology Division, Guswanto said the extreme weather is expected to occur from 5 to 11 April 2024. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Extreme Weather Hits North Sumatra - Indonesia

Officers cut trees that fell due to extreme weather in Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 20, 2024. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that extreme weather in the form of rain with moderate to heavy intensity will still occur until Eid 2024. Deputy BMKG Meteorology Division, Guswanto said the extreme weather is expected to occur from 5 to 11 April 2024. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM