The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast three days of cloudy weather, thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across the country from Wednesday to Friday. The agency said northern, central and southern states are expected to experience varying degrees of rainfall and thunderstorms during the period, with heavier downpours likely later in the day. NiMet warned of...
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Mumbai Hit By Monsoon Rains After Two-Week Delay
India’s financial capital, Mumbai, has been battered by monsoon rains after the seasonal weather system arrived nearly two weeks later than usual, bringing relief from water shortages but also disrupting daily life across the city. Moderate rainfall lashed several parts of the metropolis as residents navigated waterlogged roads and slower traffic following the delayed onset...
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After Winter Storms, Fires Now Threaten Portugal’s Forests
In a forest of pine and eucalyptus trees in central Portugal, chainsaws and diggers hum away clearing paths blocked by trees uprooted in winter storms, but the threat now is a high risk of summer fires. A team of forest firefighters, civil protection officers and military personnel are out clearing trunks littering forest tracks that...
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Floods Hit Turkey’s North Region After Heavy Rain
Floods have swept through northern Turkey following days of heavy rainfall, leaving communities submerged and emergency teams scrambling to rescue stranded residents. Authorities say rivers burst their banks after torrential downpours triggered flash floods across several towns and villages. Homes, roads, and farmlands were inundated, while vehicles were swept away by strong currents. Emergency responders...