3 h. ago National disaster declared as thousands flee torrential rains that have killed at least 30

South Africa has declared a national disaster over torrential rains and floods

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5 h. ago South Africa declares a national disaster over flooding and severe weather

South Africa has declared a national disaster over torrential rains and floods

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38 h. ago UK snow: Horror blizzard maps show 58 cities smashed by major snowfall with

Weather maps suggest several areas of the UK could be hit by snow again at the end of this month, with some areas expecting up to 50cm of snow and freezing -13C temperatures - while the Met Office has also forecast the possibility of further snowfall

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55 h. ago Snow maps reveal 'four inch per hour' storm hitting UK cities across five days

Several cities face snow before the end of January as advanced weather maps reveal blizzards bringing four inches per hour could strike in an Arctic blast lasting five days

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2 d. ago Met Office issues immediate 11 hour weather warning for 18 areas

Several areas in England and Wales are impacted by yellow weather warnings tonight and tomorrow

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3 d. ago Toronto gets slammed by snowstorm – resulting in travel delays and school closures

The severe weather prompted both Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow to cancel public events

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4 d. ago Everything we know about UK's weather this week as severe warning issued

A severe weather warning for rain has been issued by the Met Office

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4 d. ago Met Office tells Brits 'prepare emergency kit' in new weather warning for 15 hours

The Met Office has issued new weather warnings this week, including one for rain spanning several areas such as the Southwest of England, as conditions remain unsettled

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5 d. ago Scots face more winter mayhem with fresh warnings in place as expert warns worst is yet to come

SCOTS are set to face more winter mayhem this week as fresh ice warnings have been issued across the country. Severe weather warnings have now been in place every day over the past two weeks – one of the longest continuous periods of disruptive conditions in recent years. The first yellow alert for snow and...

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5 d. ago Grim reality of Scotland’s severe weather revealed as ice alert in place tomorrow

SEVERE weather warnings for Scotland have now been in place for more than 14 days in a row – one of the longest continuous periods of disruptive conditions in recent years. The first yellow alert for snow and ice was issued on December 29 and fresh ones have been delivered by the Met Office in...

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6 d. ago Weather tracker: Canada issues warnings for freezing rain, heavy snow and strong winds

Severe weather, driven by two low-pressure systems merging, is expected to bring power outages and hazardous road conditionsAtlantic Canada is under widespread weather warnings for snow, freezing rain and strong winds as a winter storm moves across the region. In Newfoundland, up to 40cm of snow fell on Sunday, along with wind gusts of about 74mph, creating blizzard-like conditions.The storm began late on Sunday and is forecast to persist until Tuesday morning. Freezing rain warnings are in place across Nova Scotia, including Annapolis and Kings counties, while parts of New Brunswick could get up to 25cm of snow on Monday. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Thousands of tourists left stranded in Lapland as flights are cancelled during

Temperatures at Kittila Airport in Finland have dropped to -37C following several days of freezing weather in conditions that are causing problems de-icing aircraft, as well as for maintenance.

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6 d. ago Scotlandy warned of flood risks days after snow from Storm Goretti batters country

Severe weather was seen across the UK last week, with roads and schools closed, and thousands left without power after Storm Goretti tore through the country

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6 d. ago Scotland warned of flood risks days after snow from Storm Goretti batters country

Severe weather was seen across the UK last week, with roads and schools closed, and thousands left without power after Storm Goretti tore through the country

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7 d. ago Snow maps show huge blizzard in cities including London and Birmingham next week

Several major cities face more snow next week as advanced weather forecasting maps reveal a blizzard will sweep across the country just days after Storm Goretti

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9 d. ago The storm essentials everyone should officially have in their home and car

Severe weather could result in more electricity outages across the UK, so now is the time to ensure you have everything you need at your disposal should your home lose power.

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9 d. ago Mystery of Birmingham’s dazzling pink sky during Storm Goretti solved

Residents in and around Birmingham were left baffled on Thursday evening (8 January) as the sky turned neon pink during severe winter weather caused by Storm Goretti.

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9 d. ago Full list of train services across Wales suspended after heavy snow brought by Storm Goretti

Severe winter weather has brought much of the Welsh rail network to a standstill

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9 d. ago Storm Goretti leaves 57,000 homes without power as 'worst snow for a decade' hits central Britain, 100mph winds strike and skies turn pink

Birmingham Airport was forced to close overnight due to heavy snow on the runway, while Heathrow cancelled dozens of flights due to severe weather.

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9 d. ago Met Office weather map turns blue as one month's rainfall expected in three hours

The Met Office has several weather warnings in place, including two for rain, as some 60mm of precipitation is feared to lash across parts of the East of England and south Wales today

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