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For the second time this month, a severe thunderstorm pummelled Texas on Thursday (May 16).&nbsp;

As per reports, the torrential rains have already claimed four lives. Additionally, the storms have reportedly shattered windows in high-rise buildings and downed trees, and caused power outages for nearly 900,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area.

<h2>Fatalities</h2>

In a conversation with The Associated Press, Mary Benton, chief of communications and senior advisor to the mayor, confirmed the fatalities.&nbsp;

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Houston has issued a rare 4 of 4 high risk for heavy rainfall, flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings. As per reports, damaging winds and possible tornadoes are predicted into the evening.

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NWS also urged residents to seek shelter and move to the lowest floors of buildings.&nbsp;

"Take shelter now if you're in the path of this storm. Head to the lowest floor" said the weather service on X.

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Due to the torrential rains, streets were flooded, and downed trees and power lines created hazards throughout the region.

City officials advised residents to stay off the roads, as many were impassable, and traffic lights were out.&nbsp;

Houston's two major airports have also grounded flights due to the storm, with sustained winds of over 60 mph (97 km/h) recorded at Bush Intercontinental Airport.

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Over 870,000 customers in and around Harris County, which includes Houston and has a population of over 4.7 million, lost electricity, according to poweroutage.us.&nbsp;

The Houston Independent School District has also cancelled classes for all its 274 campuses on Friday.

Earlier in May, heavy storms led to numerous high-water rescues in the region, including some from the rooftops of flooded homes.

ABC affiliate KTRK reported tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings on Thursday evening, with flood alerts for areas near and north of the Interstate 10 corridor until 7 am Friday.

(With inputs from agencies)

For the second time this month, a severe thunderstorm pummelled Texas on Thursday (May 16). As per reports, the torrential rains have already claimed four lives.

For the second time this month, a severe thunderstorm pummelled Texas on Thursday (May 16). As per reports, the torrential rains have already claimed four lives. Additionally, the storms have reportedly shattered windows in high-rise buildings and downed trees, and caused power outages for nearly 900,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area. Fatalities In a conversation with The Associated Press, Mary Benton, chief of communications and senior advisor to the mayor, confirmed the fatalities. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Houston has issued a rare 4 of 4 high risk for heavy rainfall, flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings. As per reports, damaging winds and possible tornadoes are predicted into the evening. Also read | In historic move, US unveils proposal to reclassify Marijuana as 'low-risk drug' NWS also urged residents to seek shelter and move to the lowest floors of buildings. "Take shelter now if you're in the path of this storm. Head to the lowest floor" said the weather service on X. 735pm: Severe storms continue to roll across our coastal counties. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds. Tornado is possible. Take shelter now if you’re in the path of this storm. Head to the lowest floor! pic.twitter.com/cgWfOKok2W — NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) May 17, 2024 × Due to the torrential rains, streets were flooded, and downed trees and power lines created hazards throughout the region. City officials advised residents to stay off the roads, as many were impassable, and traffic lights were out. Houston's two major airports have also grounded flights due to the storm, with sustained winds of over 60 mph (97 km/h) recorded at Bush Intercontinental Airport. Also read | 'I f***ing hope Trump ends up in prison:' Trump's defence plays Cohen's recording, questions his credibility Over 870,000 customers in and around Harris County, which includes Houston and has a population of over 4.7 million, lost electricity, according to poweroutage.us. The Houston Independent School District has also cancelled classes for all its 274 campuses on Friday. Earlier in May, heavy storms led to numerous high-water rescues in the region, including some from the rooftops of flooded homes. ABC affiliate KTRK reported tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings on Thursday evening, with flood alerts for areas near and north of the Interstate 10 corridor until 7 am Friday. (With inputs from agencies)

Torrential rains kill 4 in Houston, over 900,000 without power; Tornado alert sounded

Storm Isha is set to batter “everybody” in the United Kingdom, forecasters said, warning gusts of wind of up to 128 km/h amid a “rare” weather cycle. The storm has prompted several severe weather warnings across many parts of the UK which could also disrupt travel, potentially causing power cuts and loss of mobile phone signal.&nbsp;

<h2>Warnings ahead of new storm</h2>

Storm Isha has prompted amber weather warnings for wind in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, on Sunday (Jan 21). Most parts of the UK have also been placed under a yellow alert for rain.&nbsp;

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An amber alert – the second highest level – will be in place from 6:00 pm (local time) on Sunday until 09:00 am (local time) on Monday, as the storm increases in severity.&nbsp;

The Met has issued three amber warnings starting with parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, northern England and south-west England.&nbsp;

The second warning is to cover other parts of Scotland and a third one for parts of Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex. While each of these warnings starts at a different time, they all end on Monday.&nbsp;

Officials have said that there is a risk of power cuts, damage to infrastructure, travel disruption, and even injuries and danger to life due to large coastal waves and loose debris flying.&nbsp;

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The country’s Department of Infrastructure said that it expects all parts of Northern Ireland to be affected by the strongest winds early Monday.&nbsp;

“After Storm Isha tomorrow there’s more wet and windy weather on the way on Tuesday, with a yellow warning for wind already in place,” the Met Office said on Saturday (Jan 20).

<h2>‘Exercise extreme caution’</h2>

The Department of Infrastructure has also asked Britons who need to travel to “exercise extreme caution” and warned about debris on roads, fallen trees, and the possibility of flooding.&nbsp;

The UK government has also said that recent strike action could hamper recovery efforts. Last week, thousands of public sector workers took to the streets, staged pickets, and marched across Northern Ireland in the biggest strike in living memory.

The Department of Infrastructure has also advised drivers to reconsider their travels as strong winds were forecast from 11:00 am (local time) on Sunday to 4:00 am (local time) on Monday.

East Midlands Railway said it expected “significant disruption” on Sunday and Monday marked by delays and alterations to services. While police in Scotland advised people to avoid unnecessary travel.&nbsp;

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The Met Office also noted that it was “relatively rare” for the whole of the country to be affected by storm warnings. The UK weather agency also said that heavy rain could lead to flooding this week. As many as 52 flood alerts have been issued, as of Saturday evening.&nbsp;

<h2>Red alert in Ireland</h2>

Ireland has also issued a number of severe weather warnings across the country, including three red alerts – the highest level – have been issued by the Irish weather service Met Eireann for three counties.

The island nation’s weather agency has also issued warnings for large coastal waves, difficult travel conditions, fallen trees, and widespread power outages due to damage to power lines. The wind alert will come into effect at 5:00 pm (local time), on Sunday.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Storm Isha is set to batter “everybody” in the United Kingdom, forecasters said, warning gusts of wind of up to 128 km/h amid a “rare” weather cycle. The storm has prompted several severe weather warnings across many parts of the UK which could also disrupt travel, potentially causing power cuts and loss of mobile phone signal.

Storm Isha is set to batter “everybody” in the United Kingdom, forecasters said, warning gusts of wind of up to 128 km/h amid a “rare” weather cycle. The storm has prompted several severe weather warnings across many parts of the UK which could also disrupt travel, potentially causing power cuts and loss of mobile phone signal. Warnings ahead of new storm Storm Isha has prompted amber weather warnings for wind in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, on Sunday (Jan 21). Most parts of the UK have also been placed under a yellow alert for rain. WATCH | UK hit by more than 600 flood warnings after storm Henk downpours An amber alert – the second highest level – will be in place from 6:00 pm (local time) on Sunday until 09:00 am (local time) on Monday, as the storm increases in severity. The Met has issued three amber warnings starting with parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, northern England and south-west England. The second warning is to cover other parts of Scotland and a third one for parts of Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex. While each of these warnings starts at a different time, they all end on Monday. Officials have said that there is a risk of power cuts, damage to infrastructure, travel disruption, and even injuries and danger to life due to large coastal waves and loose debris flying. ALSO READ | UK: Storm Gerrit plunges thousands of homes into darkness The country’s Department of Infrastructure said that it expects all parts of Northern Ireland to be affected by the strongest winds early Monday. “After Storm Isha tomorrow there’s more wet and windy weather on the way on Tuesday, with a yellow warning for wind already in place,” the Met Office said on Saturday (Jan 20). ‘Exercise extreme caution’ The Department of Infrastructure has also asked Britons who need to travel to “exercise extreme caution” and warned about debris on roads, fallen trees, and the possibility of flooding. The UK government has also said that recent strike action could hamper recovery efforts. Last week, thousands of public sector workers took to the streets, staged pickets, and marched across Northern Ireland in the biggest strike in living memory. The Department of Infrastructure has also advised drivers to reconsider their travels as strong winds were forecast from 11:00 am (local time) on Sunday to 4:00 am (local time) on Monday. East Midlands Railway said it expected “significant disruption” on Sunday and Monday marked by delays and alterations to services. While police in Scotland advised people to avoid unnecessary travel. ALSO READ | Severe floods hit UK after heavy rain causes major rivers to overflow The Met Office also noted that it was “relatively rare” for the whole of the country to be affected by storm warnings. The UK weather agency also said that heavy rain could lead to flooding this week. As many as 52 flood alerts have been issued, as of Saturday evening. Red alert in Ireland Ireland has also issued a number of severe weather warnings across the country, including three red alerts – the highest level – have been issued by the Irish weather service Met Eireann for three counties. The island nation’s weather agency has also issued warnings for large coastal waves, difficult travel conditions, fallen trees, and widespread power outages due to damage to power lines. The wind alert will come into effect at 5:00 pm (local time), on Sunday. (With inputs from agencies)

Storm Isha: UK braces for strong winds, heavy rains amid ‘rare’ weather cycle

China's capital Beijing on Friday upgraded its weather warning to "red", which in&nbsp;the nation's colour-coded alert system is the highest level. As per the city, most parts of the Chinese capital can potentially roast in temperatures of up to a high of 40-degree Celsius or about 104 Fahrenheit.

<h2>Weather warning</h2>

The China Meteorological Administration, the nation's meteorological agency, also warned that it expects the high temperatures to persist across much of the country’s north for the next eight to ten days.

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It expects high-temperature monitoring and warnings to continue on a rolling basis in many locations, including the capital Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shandong, Henan and Inner Mongolia, added the agency. On Thursday, in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin, which boasts a population of over 13 million, smashing local records, the temperature reached 41.2C.

<h2>What's the temperature right now?</h2>

As per Reuters, on Thursday, the maximum temperature in Beijing breached 41C. The city of nearly 22 million people shattered its record for the hottest day in June.

Previously the hottest day in June or the June high was logged on June 10th, 1961 at 40.6C. On Thursday, a weather station in Beijing's southern suburbs, considered to be the city's main temperature gauge, recorded 41.1C in the afternoon.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Thursday's daily temperature also happens to be the city's second-highest logged temperature overall. China's Beijing logged its highest temperature on 24 July 1999, when the city recorded just below 41.9C. On Thursday, people on the streets of Beijing, as per AFP, were seen wearing masks, hats and visors to protect themselves from the sun.

On Friday morning, across the nation, 185 red alerts were issued across swathes of northern and eastern China.&nbsp;

<h2>China's weather system</h2>

In China, the weather-warning system has four tiers; red, orange, yellow and blue. Here, red stands for the most severe heat, orange is comparatively less heat, it is then followed by Yellow and blue.&nbsp;

The red alert indicates that within 24 hours the temperatures are going to rise above 40C.

Local authorities on Friday also issued warnings regarding the high temperatures and the detrimental effect on health. They warned that the extended period of high temperatures could lead to an increased risk of stroke. They have advised people to drink at least 1.5 litres of water daily and try to limit their time outdoors.

(With inputs from agencies)

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China's capital Beijing on Friday upgraded its weather warning to "red", which in the nation's colour-coded alert system is the highest level. As per the city, most parts of the Chinese capital can potentially roast in temperatures of up to a high of 40-degree Celsius or about 104 Fahrenheit.

China's capital Beijing on Friday upgraded its weather warning to "red", which in the nation's colour-coded alert system is the highest level. As per the city, most parts of the Chinese capital can potentially roast in temperatures of up to a high of 40-degree Celsius or about 104 Fahrenheit. Weather warning The China Meteorological Administration, the nation's meteorological agency, also warned that it expects the high temperatures to persist across much of the country’s north for the next eight to ten days. Also read | El Nino’s 2023 return to give ‘off the charts’ rise in global temperatures It expects high-temperature monitoring and warnings to continue on a rolling basis in many locations, including the capital Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shandong, Henan and Inner Mongolia, added the agency. On Thursday, in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin, which boasts a population of over 13 million, smashing local records, the temperature reached 41.2C. What's the temperature right now? As per Reuters, on Thursday, the maximum temperature in Beijing breached 41C. The city of nearly 22 million people shattered its record for the hottest day in June. Previously the hottest day in June or the June high was logged on June 10th, 1961 at 40.6C. On Thursday, a weather station in Beijing's southern suburbs, considered to be the city's main temperature gauge, recorded 41.1C in the afternoon. Also read | China's 'artificial sun' breaches another frontier, sustains plasma for nearly 7 minutes Thursday's daily temperature also happens to be the city's second-highest logged temperature overall. China's Beijing logged its highest temperature on 24 July 1999, when the city recorded just below 41.9C. On Thursday, people on the streets of Beijing, as per AFP, were seen wearing masks, hats and visors to protect themselves from the sun. On Friday morning, across the nation, 185 red alerts were issued across swathes of northern and eastern China. China's weather system In China, the weather-warning system has four tiers; red, orange, yellow and blue. Here, red stands for the most severe heat, orange is comparatively less heat, it is then followed by Yellow and blue. The red alert indicates that within 24 hours the temperatures are going to rise above 40C. Local authorities on Friday also issued warnings regarding the high temperatures and the detrimental effect on health. They warned that the extended period of high temperatures could lead to an increased risk of stroke. They have advised people to drink at least 1.5 litres of water daily and try to limit their time outdoors. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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India Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rainfall in many regions of Himachal Pradesh. Manmohan Singh Director IMD, Himachal Pradesh told news agency ANI, “Rainfall is expected in many regions of the state between 6 to 8 May. Thunderstorm and strong wind warning for May 7 and 8 have been issued for Shimla, Solan, Hamirpur, Mandi, Kangra and Una districts.”

IMD has issued a five-day weather warning on Sunday. Over the next two days, thunderstorm accompanied with squall and hail is likely to hit Himachal Pradesh. Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Chandigarh, Delhi and Bihar are also likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied with the squall. Uttrakhand is also going to be affected by thunderstorm, squall and hail, whereas dust storm is likely to hit Rajasthan.

Isolated areas of Sub–Himalayan Region of West Bengal, Sikkim and Bihar are likely to be hit by thunderstorm accompanied with the squall. Gusty winds are likely to blow across Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal and over northern plains on Sunday.

Over the next five Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region is likely to be affected by heatwave conditions. If we move down south heavy rains are expected in Tamil Nadi, South interior Karnataka and Kerala. Heavy rainfall is also expected in isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura.

Isolated areas of Sub–Himalayan Region of West Bengal, Sikkim and Bihar are likely to be hit by thunderstorm accompanied with squall.

India Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rainfall in many regions of Himachal Pradesh. Manmohan Singh Director IMD, Himachal Pradesh told news agency ANI, “Rainfall is expected in many regions of the state between 6 to 8 May. Thunderstorm and strong wind warning for May 7 and 8 have been issued for Shimla, Solan, Hamirpur, Mandi, Kangra and Una districts.” IMD has issued a five-day weather warning on Sunday. Over the next two days, thunderstorm accompanied with squall and hail is likely to hit Himachal Pradesh. Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Chandigarh, Delhi and Bihar are also likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied with the squall. Uttrakhand is also going to be affected by thunderstorm, squall and hail, whereas dust storm is likely to hit Rajasthan. Isolated areas of Sub–Himalayan Region of West Bengal, Sikkim and Bihar are likely to be hit by thunderstorm accompanied with the squall. Gusty winds are likely to blow across Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal and over northern plains on Sunday. Over the next five Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region is likely to be affected by heatwave conditions. If we move down south heavy rains are expected in Tamil Nadi, South interior Karnataka and Kerala. Heavy rainfall is also expected in isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura.

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