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Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos 5

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

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Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos 4

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

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Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos 3

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

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Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

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Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos 2

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

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US: Winter Storm Creates Rare Snow Rollers in New York Suburb

Dozens of rare “snow rollers” appeared overnight in the Rochester suburb of Chili, New York, after a winter storm brought strong winds and fresh snow. The unusual snow formations develop only under specific conditions, when wind, moisture and temperature combine to allow snow to roll and grow naturally.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 7

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 6

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 5

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 4

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 2

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 3

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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China: Perfectly Round Ice Disk Forms Over Barrel Opening in Winter Cold

A man in China’s Sichuan Province discovered a perfectly round, giant ice disk sealing the opening of a large barrel on Tuesday, December 23. The barrel had been left outdoors overnight, causing the surface to freeze into a thick and smooth circular ice sheet.

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Netherlands: Winter Weather Warning Across Country, Over 500 Flights Affected

A Code Yellow warning is in effect until Sunday, January 4, as heavy snow blankets the Netherlands. Fresh overnight snowfall has created treacherous driving conditions and widespread travel disruptions, including over 500 flight cancellations at Schiphol Airport.

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Argentina: Massive Power Outage Strikes Buenos Aires Amid Heatwave Ahead of New Year’s Eve 4

A massive power outage hit Buenos Aires and surrounding suburbs late Tuesday, December 30, leaving tens of thousands users without electricity during an intense heatwave. The blackout was caused by a failure at Edesur’s Bosques substation and triggered widespread complaints under the hashtag #SinLuz, raising concerns as temperatures were forecast to climb near 39°C. Power was gradually restored overnight, with more than half of affected customers regaining service by early Wednesday

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Argentina: Massive Power Outage Strikes Buenos Aires Amid Heatwave Ahead of New Year’s Eve 3

A massive power outage hit Buenos Aires and surrounding suburbs late Tuesday, December 30, leaving tens of thousands users without electricity during an intense heatwave. The blackout was caused by a failure at Edesur’s Bosques substation and triggered widespread complaints under the hashtag #SinLuz, raising concerns as temperatures were forecast to climb near 39°C. Power was gradually restored overnight, with more than half of affected customers regaining service by early Wednesday

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Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Cártama, Málaga

In Cártama, in Málaga’s Guadalhorce Valley, torrential rain caused flooding on Saturday evening, December 27. The rapidly rising Guadalhorce River flooded streets and homes in the Aljaima, Doña Ana and Estación de Cártama districts, forcing residents to stay on alert overnight and take measures to protect their properties. Some residents were relocated after their homes were inundated. The river reached a record level overnight, peaking at 5.7 meters with a flow of more than 1,000 cubic meters per second, triggering a red alert. Water levels fell by more than 60 percent by Sunday morning, easing conditions locally, although yellow alerts remain in place upstream. Several other rivers in the province also saw rising levels but have since moved out of danger thresholds as emergency services and residents work to return to normal.

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China: Vehicles Stranded in Xinjiang Amid Heavy Snow and Strong Winds

On December 12, 2025, heavy snow and strong winds left several vehicles stranded on icy roads in Xinjiang, China, after which rescue teams worked overnight to clear the area.

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Winnipeg storm

Winnipeg storm

A person clears snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

Winnipeg storm

A person scrapes their windshield after an overnight snow storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

Winnipeg storm

Crews clear snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

Winnipeg storm

People clear snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

Winnipeg storm

People clean up after an overnight snow storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

Winnipeg storm

Crews clear snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

Winnipeg storm

A person shovels snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

Winnipeg storm

People clear snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

Winnipeg storm

A person clears snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

Winnipeg storm

A person clears snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: First Major Snow of Season Blankets New York City 2

New York City experienced its first significant snowfall of the season overnight into Sunday, December 14, as snow spread across the Tri-State area. The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for New York and New Jersey through Sunday afternoon, while winter storm warnings were in effect for much of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. Across the region, snowfall totals ranged from a couple of inches to as much as six inches.

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US: First Major Snow of Season Blankets New York City

New York City experienced its first significant snowfall of the season overnight into Sunday, December 14, as snow spread across the Tri-State area. The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for New York and New Jersey through Sunday afternoon, while winter storm warnings were in effect for much of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. Across the region, snowfall totals ranged from a couple of inches to as much as six inches.

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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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Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Winter Storm Brings Overnight Snow to Kentucky

Many parts of Kentucky saw overnight snowfall from Monday night, December 1, into Tuesday morning, December 2.

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RECAP: Hundreds Dead in Sri Lanka’s Worst Flooding in Decades

Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after Cyclone Ditwah triggered catastrophic flooding across the country. At least 410 people have been killed and 366 remain missing. Floodwaters in Colombo peaked overnight, and while levels have begun to recede, large parts of the capital and surrounding areas remain buried in mud, with the full extent of the damage still unclear. More than 148,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, and the military has deployed helicopters and boats for rescue operations and aid delivery. The disaster is Sri Lanka’s worst since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Overnight Snow to Kentucky 2

Many parts of Kentucky saw overnight snowfall from Monday night, December 1, into Tuesday morning, December 2.

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Massive fire in southwestern Japan

OITA, Japan, Nov. 19 Kyodo - People watch smoke rising from a residential area of the southwestern Japan city of Oita on the morning of Nov. 19, 2025, following a massive fire overnight that left a man in his 70s missing and more than 170 buildings damaged. (Kyodo)

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France: Paris Area Sees Snow After Storm, Driving Restrictions Stay in Place 2

Paris and surrounding areas woke up to several centimeters of snow on Sunday, November 23. Météo France lifted the related orange alert, though speed limits and driving restrictions remained in effect.

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France: Paris Area Sees Snow After Storm, Driving Restrictions Stay in Place

Paris and surrounding areas woke up to several centimeters of snow on Sunday, November 23. Météo France lifted the related orange alert, though speed limits and driving restrictions remained in effect.

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