At least 3 people have been killed as a deadly Pacific storm batters California. This is the second "pineapple express" storm to sweep the west coast in less than a week. The storm has unleashed torrential rain, triggering flooding and mudslides throughout the region. Watch to know more!

Storm batters California, record rain triggers floods

A powerful 'atmospheric river' storm system is expected to bring life-threatening and damaging flooding, wind, snow and waves to California. Flood watches are issued from Saturday night to Tuesday (Feb 6) in central and southern California due to the upcoming heavy rain, raising concerns about urban flooding.

US: Life-threatening storm approaches California, posing severe flooding and mudslide threat

The storm along with high winds and torrential rain, wreaked havoc across significant portions of England and Wales.

UK: Heavy rain & flooding across England

Heavy rain and floods are unleashing chaos in at least two countries of Africa. The province of Kwazulu-Natal in South Africa is reeling from a catastrophic flood event that unfolded on Saturday evening. In the Democratic Republic Congo's capital Kinshasa. The rising waters of the swollen Congo river are displacing hundreds of people from their homes.

Floods in South Africa, DR Congo as river swells to record levels | World Of Africa

At least two people have been killed after cyclone Belal wreaked havoc on the French island of La Reunion and Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. The island nation had issued a maximum cyclone alert warning, which was removed later on Tuesday (Jan 16) as the officials moved to assess the devastation.

At least two killed after Cyclone Belal batters France’s Reunion and Mauritius

The French island of La Reunion in the Indian Ocean issued its maximum-level cyclone alert, on Monday (Jan 15) morning, urging citizens to stay indoors, cut power, and not use tap water, placing hundreds of thousands of people under a strict lockdown as Cyclone Belal ripped through the territory.

Video | Cyclone Belal: France’s Reunion island declares highest weather emergency, one killed

January is more than just the month for New Year resolutions and fresh starts. It also marks a growing movement - Veganuary - that is slowly but steadily gaining momentum.

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In Pics | Severe floods hit UK after heavy rain causes major rivers to overflow

Atlantic storm ravages Northwestern Europe, triggering flooding. Watch the video to know more.

Atlantic storm ravages Northwestern Europe, triggering flooding

In South Africa, severe rains and flash floods have resulted in at least six fatalities and more unaccounted for deaths. Over the past few days, there have been numerous periods of intense rain in the western regions of the nation, causing considerable weather instability.

South Africa rains: Several dead after rain triggers flash floods

At least two people have been killed and more than 110,000 homes have been left without power as thunderstorms and strong winds hit eastern Australia, said officials on Tuesday (Dec 26).

Australia: At least two killed, 110,000 homes without power as storm hits east coast

Floods in Tamil Nadu leave hundreds stranded. Flash Flood left Tamil Nadu with inundating roads, affecting train services and authorities scrambling to rescue those stranded. Heavy monsoon downpour kills 10 people.

Tamil Nadu: Flood waters begin to recede

Tamil Nadu floods: Monsoon fury brings more rain to Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Floods: Floods in Tamil Nadu leave hundreds stranded. Heavy rain has flooded several parts of Tamil Nadu. Flood left Tamil Nadu with inundating roads, affecting train services and authorities scrambling to rescue those stranded.

Tamil Nadu Floods: Many evacuated, relief materials distributed

Some 800 train passengers have been stranded in the state's Thoothukudi district. Villages, towns, highways and railroads in several regions of southern Tamil Nadu now resemble rivers.

Tamil Nadu rains: Rescue operations underway, IAF air-drops relief material

Spewing lava and smoke in an awe-inspiring yet frightening display, a volcano in Southwest Iceland erupted late on Monday after weeks of intense earthquake activity, Iceland's Meteorological Office said.

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In the aftermath of former Tropical Cyclone Jasper, heavy rain has triggered floods, cutting off tourist-popular towns in Australia's northeast along the Great Barrier Reef.

'Just about the worst': Cyclone Jasper brings heavy rains, flooding and crocodiles to Queensland. Watch!

Wildfires wreak havoc on forests and vegetation, but as per a new study, they can also release a toxic, cancer-causing chemical into the air we breathe. New research released on Wednesday found that wildfires in the US may be transforming a benign form of chromium into a cancer-causing 'Erin Brockovich' chemical.

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Several parts of Chennai city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are still heavily water-logged after cyclone Michaung.

Chennai reels under waterlogging and rains

Several parts of Chennai City in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are still heavily water-logged after cyclone Michaung. In Chennai, weather officials predicted moderate rainfall with thunderstorms in several districts of Tamil Nadu and light rain in some others. Relief operations are currently underway while schools and colleges remain shut for the fifth day.

Cyclone Michaung aftermath: Chennai schools and colleges shut for 5th day

Rescue and relief operations continue in flooded or waterlogged parts of Chennai city and adjoining regions as of Thursday afternoon, despite it being more than 60hours since the last spell of rain, as a result of the severe cyclonic storm Michaung. The city has been experiencing bright and sunny weather since Tuesday. Teams of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force(IAF), Indian Navy(IN), Indian Coast Guard(ICG) and National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) continue have been rendering humanitarian aid and assistance to the people, on the request of the Tamil Nadu government.

Cyclone Michaung updates: Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh reel under floods

Flood-hit residents of Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are grappling with stagnant water and power disruptions two days after Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc in the capital and neighbouring district. Normal life came to a standstill in Chennai.

Cyclone Michaung floods: Tamil Nadu declares holiday for schools in Chennai

The Southern Indian city of Chennai and its adjoining districts of Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur have been witnessing very heavy rainfall and gusty winds over the last 12 hours, owing to the impact of Cyclone Michaung, in the Bay of Bengal.

Cyclone Michaung: Chennai, nearby districts lashed by over 25 cms of rain; airport arrivals closed for 14 hrs

France has committed to spending €1 billion ($1.07 billion or £880 million) in polar research by 2030. The step, as per reports, is in response to growing scientific concern over the accelerating melting of the world's ice caps and glaciers.

France commits a billion Euros to polar research amid ice caps, glaciers' melting concerns

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