India: Massive Dust Storm Hits Rajasthan, Bringing Traffic to a Standstill

A massive dust storm swept across Rajasthan's Churu district on Monday, June 15, as strong winds and thick clouds of dust reduced visibility to near zero, bringing traffic on major highways to a standstill. Authorities urged commuters to exercise caution, and the storm was reported as part of a series of intense pre-monsoon weather events that have affected several parts of Rajasthan in recent weeks.

US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 5

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.

INDIA-PUNJAB-AMRITSAR-PRE-MONSOON WEATHER

INDIA-PUNJAB-AMRITSAR-PRE-MONSOON WEATHER

(230614) -- AMRITSAR, June 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors walk at the premises of the Golden Temple as pre-monsoon clouds are seen overhead in Amritsar district of India's northern Punjab state, June 14, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

INDIA-PUNJAB-AMRITSAR-PRE-MONSOON WEATHER

INDIA-PUNJAB-AMRITSAR-PRE-MONSOON WEATHER

(230614) -- AMRITSAR, June 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A volunteer cleans the sacred pond of the Golden Temple as pre-monsoon clouds are seen overhead in Amritsar district of India's northern Punjab state, June 14, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

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

STORY: Pakistan accelerates green development with CPEC's Karot hydropower project DATELINE: June 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Karot Hydropower Plant 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUHAMMAD ALI MAHMOOD, Assistant manager, Karot Hydropower Plant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUHAMMAD ALI MAHMOOD, Assistant manager, Karot Hydropower Plant STORYLINE: The extreme weather conditions in Pakistan including this month's pre-monsoon rains, abrupt snowfall and melting of glaciers have already started taking a toll on the lives of the people. To mitigate the adverse effects of the changing weather patterns in Pakistan, one of the 10 most vulnerable countries affected by climate change in the world, the Pakistani government is taking action. The measures include massive tree plantations, a policy to start operations of electric vehicles, and shifting the energy load from fossil fuels to hydro and renewable energy. Karot Hydropower Plant, under the China-Pakist