According to travelmole.com, “Heavy snow and icy conditions are causing delays and disruption to flights in some parts of the UK with more wintry weather expected over the weekend. Flights are delayed to and from Leeds Bradford Airport after the airport was closed earlier today due to adverse weather conditions. The airport, which was also closed due to bad weather earlier this week, is advising passengers to check the status of their flight…” Read Article
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According to heraldscotland.com, “Dumfries and Galloway has been worst-hit by the treacherous conditions, with police in the area advising motorists to stay off the roads. The force said drivers could face severe delays of up to several hours. Up to 10 inches of snow has already fallen in exposed parts of the region, where more […]
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According to thelocal.se, “Snow is expected to hit on Monday night and meteorologists have predicted over 25 centimetres will fall in some areas by Tuesday morning. SMHI issued a class 2 warning for the Skåne province, meaning weather conditions could put the public in danger, cause material damage, or disrupt vital public services.” Read Article
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In Rio de Janeiro, at least 13 people were killed by heavy rains telesurtv.ne reported that the governor of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Cabral, reported that at least 140 families were moved to safe houses, which are outside the areas of risk, while the mayor of Petrópolis declared a state of emergency. Heavy rains in […]
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Eluniverso.com erported about 18:00 on Saturday, technicians Guadalupe Observatory Geophysical Institute (IG) alerted the sharp increase of the activity of the Tungurahua volcano. Therefore, the Emerging Operations Committee (COE) Baths met in the evening to take action. Banos mayor and president of COE, José Luis Freire, reported that among the main resolutions were closing the […]
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Plane Services return to normal A total of 19 departments remained on orange alert for snow and ice on Wednesday morning, with temperatures falling to as low as -13°C in the north. Cross-Channel Eurostar services have resumed however. We will provide regular updates throughout the day. Read Article
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France24.com reported that unseasonably severe weather struck much of France on Tuesday, leaving tens of thousands of homes temporarily without electricity and paralysing travel across Europe. Just when many in France allowed themselves hope that spring may be around the corner, a fresh flurry of heavy snowfall struck much of the country, leaving tens of […]
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costaricantimes.com reported that for all those people that have noticed a few more mosquitoes than normal during dry season, they are not a figment of the imagination. No rains have come, however there is talk of an epidemic of dengue in Puntarenas and even a recent death of a woman infected with the virus. dengue-costa_rica […]
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According to reuters.com, “The U.S. capital shut down on Wednesday ahead of a fierce snowstorm that had blanketed the Midwest, cut power to about 50,000 homes and businesses and forced hundreds of flights to be canceled…The Washington area could get slammed by its biggest snowfall in about two years, with 6 to 12 inches expected, […]
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According to euroweeklynews.com, “A 26 year old German tourist died after suffering serious injuries from a rockfall caused by the severe weather conditions in the Canary Islands. The tourist was walking in La Gomera yesterday when the incident occurred. He was taken to the hospital in Tenerife where he later died form his injuries.” Read […]
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