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China: Towering Wall of Dust Engulfs Highway as Driver Passes Through Sandstorm in Qinghai

Filmed in Haixi, Qinghai, on September 19, 2025, this video shows a driver entering a massive sandstorm on a remote desert highway. A towering wall of dust engulfs the road, reducing visibility to near zero and turning the surroundings orange as vehicles proceed slowly with their lights on. After several minutes inside the storm, the driver emerges beneath clear blue skies, capturing the dramatic contrast between the sandstorm and the calm conditions beyond.

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China: Massive Sandstorm Approaches School Football Field in Harbin

On May 31, 2026, a massive sandstorm swept toward a school football field in Harbin, Heilongjiang, with a towering wall of dust advancing rapidly under strong winds. As the storm drew closer, several students remained on the playground to take photos, capturing the dramatic scene as the sandstorm approached.

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China: Reddish-Orange Sandstorm Engulfs Tourist Site Near Flaming Mountain in Xinjiang

A severe sandstorm swept over Turpan, Xinjiang, blanketing the Wanfo Palace tourist site in a thick wall of reddish-orange dust blown from the nearby Flaming Mountain. Visibility dropped to near zero as sand swallowed surrounding hills and parked vehicles.

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US: Wall of Dust Engulfs Montana as Powerful Winds Sweep Through

Strong winds swept across Montana on Wednesday, May 13, bringing dangerous dust storms, downed trees, and power outages. In the northeastern part of the state, gusts of over 80 mph created a massive wall of dust and dirt known as a haboob near Havre, forcing highway closures and reducing visibility to near zero in some areas.

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China: Massive Sandstorm Engulfs City in Xinjiang, Turning Day Into Darkness

This is the shocking moment that a towering wall of sandstorm swept across a city in China, rapidly engulfing buildings and streets as strong winds pushed the dense dust forward. On April 17, 2026, in Xinjiang, China, the video captured a powerful sandstorm advancing toward an urban area, forming what appeared to be a massive moving wall of dust. The sky quickly darkened as the storm rolled in, with visibility dropping sharply. Buildings in the distance were gradually swallowed by the thick haze, while the fast-moving sand created an overwhelming sense of pressure and urgency. The footage showcased how the sandstorm surged forward in waves, covering roads, infrastructure, and entire neighborhoods within moments. According to the local meteorological bureau, wind speeds during the event had reached up to 25.2 meters per second, contributing to the intensity and rapid spread of the sandstorm. The video ended with the city almost completely obscured by the dust, leaving only faint outlines of buildings visible through the thick, swirling sand.

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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 Batters North East, Disrupting Travel With Heavy Rain and Snow

Heavy wind and rain continue to lash the UK, with a yellow ice warning in place for Wednesday, January 28. LNER services face cancellations and delays, including reduced speeds on the East Coast Mainline between Alnmouth and Edinburgh. In Tyne and Wear, strong gusts have caused severe damage to the South Shields sea wall and pier. Heavy debris has washed up at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth after days of relentless storms, while flood alerts remain active across the region.

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RECAP: Wall of Dust Engulfs Arizona, Disrupting Travel and Power

On August 25, a massive dust storm, known as a haboob, swept across Arizona, plunging cities into near-total darkness and sending residents scrambling for safety. Fierce winds toppled trees, disrupted power across Maricopa County, and caused widespread flight delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, while the swirling clouds of dust infiltrated homes, cars, and streets, creating an apocalyptic scene across the state.

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UK: Sheep Take Shelter as Strong Winds from Storm Floris Hit North Wales

Storm Floris brought unseasonably strong winds to Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and northern England on Monday, August 4. Amber alerts were issued across much of Scotland, while yellow warnings were in place for parts of northern England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and other areas of Scotland. This video shows a flock of sheep taking shelter beside a stone wall amid strong winds in Eryri, Gwynedd, North Wales.

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China: Ominous Wall of Clouds Engulfs Sky Over Liuzhou, Guangxi

A massive wall of dark clouds rolled over Liuzhou, Guangxi, on June 23. The video captures the intense moment as thick black clouds suddenly engulfed the sky above the city. The dramatic scene stunned many viewers, with the sky resembling something out of a disaster movie.

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US: Massive Shelf Cloud Caught on Time-Lapse Video Over Orland Park, Illinois

Severe thunderstorms swept through Chicago on Wednesday, July 16, bringing wind gusts up to 67 mph. The storm caused damage, including downed trees, power outages, and flight disruptions. This video captures a massive shelf cloud looming over the sky in Orland Park.

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US: Massive Low-Hanging Cloud Spotted Amid Violent Storm in Wichita

A large, low-hanging cloud was captured southwest of Wichita on the morning of Tuesday, June 17, as a violent storm caused damage across the city and surrounding areas.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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US: Rotating Cloud Spotted Amid Oklahoma Tornado Warnings 3

Multiple tornado warnings were issued across Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 3, as another storms and tornadoes rolled through the state. At least 2 tornadoes were confirmed.

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US: Rotating Cloud Spotted Amid Oklahoma Tornado Warnings 2

Multiple tornado warnings were issued around the Oklahoma City metro on Tuesday, June 3, as another round of severe storms moved through the Midwest. A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma.

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US: Sirens Blare as Tornado Touches Down in Norman, Oklahoma

This video captures tornado sirens blaring in Norman, Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 3 as a tornado was confirmed near the city.

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US: Tornado Confirmed Near Norman, Oklahoma 3

A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 3. It is not yet known if the storm has caused any damage as of writing.

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US: Tornado Confirmed Near Norman, Oklahoma 2

A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 3. It is not yet known if the storm has caused any damage as of writing.

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US: Tornado Confirmed Near Norman, Oklahoma

A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 3. It is not yet known if the storm has caused any damage as of writing.

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US: Rotating Cloud Spotted Amid Oklahoma Tornado Warnings

Multiple tornado warnings were issued around the Oklahoma City metro on Tuesday, June 3, as another round of severe storms moved through the Midwest, bringing the potential for hail, damaging winds and a risk of tornadoes.

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Pakistan: Dust Storm Hits Rawalpindi, Reducing Visibility and Disrupting Traffic

A powerful dust storm struck Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Thursday, May 1, reducing visibility and disrupting traffic. Strong winds and rain were also reported in the city.

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Saudi Arabia: Massive Dust Storm Engulfs Rass, Qassim Province

A dust storm swept through the city of al-Rass, al-Qassim Province, on Saturday, May 3, covering the sky and significantly reduced visibility.

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Jerusalem: Protesters March Against Benjamin Netanyahu

Thousands of anti-government protesters marched toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, blocking the city's main entrance. The protest, which occurred on Wednesday morning, March 19, was driven by opposition to Netanyahu's decision to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet domestic security service and his move to resume the war in the Gaza Strip.

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Canada: Winter Storm Dumps Snow, Creates Snow Wall In Corner Brook, New Foundland

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to parts of Newfoundland on Friday, February 14, continuing through Saturday. This video shows a snow wall right outside a basement door in the Curling neighborhood of Corner Brook on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow Prompts State Of Emergency Declarations In Northeast Ohio

Lake-effect snow buried northern parts of the U.S. over the weekend, bringing below-freezing temperatures. Much of Ohio experienced several inches of snowfall, leading to snow warnings across the region. Following a severe winter storm on Sunday, December 1, a state of emergency was declared in several northeastern counties.

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Paiporta - Valencia a Month After The DANA - Spain

A man stands next to a mud-stained wall on November 28, 2024, in Paiporta, Valencia (Comunidad Valenciana). Last October 29, the DANA devastated several areas of Spain, being the province of Valencia the most affected, where the storm left more than 220 dead in its path. Within Valencia, Paiporta was one of the most affected municipalities. The repair and reconstruction of the infrastructures damaged by the floods and their management has been estimated at more than 2,600 million euros by the Regional Ministry of the Environment, Infrastructures and Territory, in addition to the amount of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which has so far allocated 123 million euros to restore mobility in Valencia and 185 million euros to repair the suburban and high-speed rail network. Paiporta, Valencia, Spain on November 28, 2024. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paiporta - Valencia a Month After The DANA - Spain

A woman walks by a mud-stained wall on November 28, 2024, in Paiporta, Valencia (Comunidad Valenciana). Last October 29, the DANA devastated several areas of Spain, with the province of Valencia being the most affected, where the storm left more than 220 people dead in its wake. Within Valencia, Paiporta was one of the most affected municipalities. The repair and reconstruction of the infrastructures damaged by the floods and their management has been estimated at more than 2,600 million euros by the Regional Ministry of the Environment, Infrastructures and Territory, in addition to the amount of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which has so far allocated 123 million euros to restore mobility in Valencia and 185 million euros to repair the suburban and high-speed rail network. Paiporta, Valencia, Spain on November 28, 2024. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Weeks After DANA Storm - Valencia

Sandbags placed by the Aldaia City Council in the surroundings of the ravine, as a retaining wall against the possible arrival of rains due to the announced DANA, starting tomorrow, November 12, 2024, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Last October 29th a DANA devastated the province of Valencia. The result to date of the worst "cold drop" of the country in the century is 214 fatalities, according to the statistical balance with the historical accumulated of the Data Integration Center (CDI). Meanwhile, the ante mortem offices set up by the National Police and the Civil Guard in collaboration with forensic doctors have counted 23 missing persons. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Weeks After DANA Storm - Valencia

Sandbags placed by the Aldaia City Council in the surroundings of the ravine, as a retaining wall against the possible arrival of rains due to the announced DANA, starting tomorrow, November 12, 2024, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Last October 29th a DANA devastated the province of Valencia. The result to date of the worst "cold drop" of the country in the century is 214 fatalities, according to the statistical balance with the historical accumulated of the Data Integration Center (CDI). Meanwhile, the ante mortem offices set up by the National Police and the Civil Guard in collaboration with forensic doctors have counted 23 missing persons. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Flooding Death Toll Climbs To 217 - Valencia

Muddy hands of a wall and a banner of a missing person in the context of the several damage caused by DANA storm in Valencia, Spain, November 4, 2024. The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Valencia, Spain, has reached 217, officials announced Sunday, as the search for survivors, and bodies, continued in devastated cities and towns left caked in mud and strewn with debris. Sánchez said the government is sending 10,000 soldiers and police to the eastern region of Valencia, about 200 miles east of Madrid, to assist local authorities. Photo by David Cruz Sanz/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Disaster Death Toll Reaches 214 - Valencia

A wall full of mud, on November 2, 2024, in Alfafar, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). More than 200 Civil Protection volunteers from all over Spain are participating in the emergency tasks as a result of the DANA that affected the province of Valencia on October 29. The death toll from the storm is more than 210, and since yesterday, November 1, access with private vehicles to the affected municipalities has been restricted. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taiwan: Aftermath Of Deadly Typhoon Kong-Rey 2

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeastern Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31, causing extensive damage and leaving at least two people dead. The video shows the collapsed wall of a restaurant in Taipei's Beitou district.

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Taiwan: Aftermath Of Deadly Typhoon Kong-Rey

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeastern Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31, causing extensive damage and leaving at least two people dead. The video shows the collapsed wall of a restaurant in Taipei's Beitou district.

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Hurricane Helene has unleashed tropical winds across South Florida as it strengthens on a path to the state's west coast, where the massive storm threatens to push a wall of water onshore and rake the region with tree-snapping power. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Hurricane Helene has unleashed tropical winds across South Florida as it strengthens on a path to the state's west coast, where the massive storm threatens to push a wall of water onshore and rake the region with tree-snapping power. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Hurricane Helene has unleashed tropical winds across South Florida as it strengthens on a path to the state's west coast, where the massive storm threatens to push a wall of water onshore and rake the region with tree-snapping power. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Hurricane Helene has unleashed tropical winds across South Florida as it strengthens on a path to the state's west coast, where the massive storm threatens to push a wall of water onshore and rake the region with tree-snapping power. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Hurricane Helene has unleashed tropical winds across South Florida as it strengthens on a path to the state's west coast, where the massive storm threatens to push a wall of water onshore and rake the region with tree-snapping power. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Hurricane Helene has unleashed tropical winds across South Florida as it strengthens on a path to the state's west coast, where the massive storm threatens to push a wall of water onshore and rake the region with tree-snapping power. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Hurricane Helene has unleashed tropical winds across South Florida as it strengthens on a path to the state's west coast, where the massive storm threatens to push a wall of water onshore and rake the region with tree-snapping power. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Hurricane Helene has unleashed tropical winds across South Florida as it strengthens on a path to the state's west coast, where the massive storm threatens to push a wall of water onshore and rake the region with tree-snapping power. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Hurricane Helene has unleashed tropical winds across South Florida as it strengthens on a path to the state's west coast, where the massive storm threatens to push a wall of water onshore and rake the region with tree-snapping power. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Hurricane Helene has unleashed tropical winds across South Florida as it strengthens on a path to the state's west coast, where the massive storm threatens to push a wall of water onshore and rake the region with tree-snapping power. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Massive Storm Cloud Looms Over Oklahoma

A huge intense storm cloud was observed over Oklahoma City on Tuesday, September 24, as a severe storm swept through the region.

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US: Massive Storm Cloud Looms Over Oklahoma 2

A huge intense storm cloud was observed over Oklahoma City on Tuesday, September 24, as a severe storm swept through the region.

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Poland: Residents Of Wrocław Form Lines To Build Sandbag Wall

Storm Boris pummeled Central and Eastern Europe, causing massive flooding. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared a state of natural disaster in flooded areas. Tens of thousands of people were called for evacuation in the southwestern region, including Nysa. This video shows residents of Wrocław forming lines to build a sandbag wall.

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2 killed as cyclone Remal ravages parts of India's West Bengal

STORY: 2 killed as cyclone Remal ravages parts of India's West Bengal SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team conducting rescue efforts 2. various of waterlogging in Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal STORYLINE: At least two people were killed and three others injured in India's eastern state of West Bengal in the aftermath of cyclone Remal, officials said Monday. The cyclonic storm left a trail of widespread damage and destruction to infrastructure and property across the state after making landfall between the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh on Sunday night. According to officials, a 51-year-old man was killed when a wall collapsed on him due to the incessant downpour on Sunday evening at the Bibir Bagan area of Entally area of Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal. Likewise, an elderly woman was killed after a tree collapsed on he

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US: Derecho Pummels Kansas With Damaging Winds And Hail 3

Powerful storms blasted Kansas on Sunday, May 19, bringing damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes. A derecho produced the storms that prompted tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flash flood warnings and left a trail of damage such as downed trees, blocked roads and widespread power outages in parts of the state. This video shows a huge shelf cloud approaching Dickinson County.

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US: Derecho Pummels Kansas With Damaging Winds And Hail 4

Powerful storms blasted Kansas on Sunday, May 19, bringing damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes. A derecho produced the storms that prompted tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flash flood warnings and left a trail of damage such as downed trees, blocked roads and widespread power outages in parts of the state. This dashcam video shows a huge shelf cloud approaching Dickinson County.