Mudflows, floods and fires: the storm brought casualties and destruction to Los Angeles

On February 5, a storm of historic proportions dumped record amounts of rain on parts of Los Angeles, California. Landslides carried mud and boulders down hillsides, destroying residents' homes, AP reports. The storm was caused by an atmospheric river - a relatively narrow plume of moisture that forms over...

Snowfalls, floods and tornadoes in the USA: 4 people died, half a million homes were left without power

At least four people were killed and more than half a million homes were left without power after a series of powerful winter storms swept across the eastern United States and Canada, the BBC reports. Strong winds overturned cars and damaged homes in Florida, where...

Europe was hit by a powerful storm: 12 people died, among them a child from Ukraine

Storm Ciaran, which is sweeping Western Europe, has killed at least 12 people, including a five-year-old Ukrainian boy. The BBC reported in more detail. On the northwestern coast of France, wind speeds of 207 km/h were recorded. The storm hit the south of England, Belgium,...

Floods in Libya kill 5000 people: UN says most of the victims could have been avoided

The death toll from the devastating floods in northern Libya remains unclear due to the horrific scale of the disaster and political chaos. As survivors still desperately hope to find the bodies of their lost loved ones in rubble-strewn cities and towns, the United Nations...

A powerful earthquake occurred in Morocco: more than 800 people were killed, hundreds were injured

As a result of a powerful earthquake in Morocco, more than 800 people were killed and hundreds were injured; buildings were destroyed, residents of large cities hastily left their homes. This is the most destructive earthquake in the country in more than 60 years, writes the New York Post. Earthquake…

Several tornadoes swept through Michigan: 5 people died

At least two tornadoes touched down in Michigan as a result of a severe storm driven by winds up to 75 miles (120 km) per hour, which knocked down trees, ripped off the roofs of buildings and killed five people. Hurricanes left hundreds without power, officials say...

A resident of California died during the fires in Hawaii: she saved up for this vacation for many years

A California woman has become the first tourist to be identified as one of 115 confirmed wildfire victims on the island of Maui. She died just a day before she was due to fly home. The New York Post reported in more detail. 72-year-old Teresa ...

Tornadoes, hail and lightning: powerful storms hit the east of the USA

In the early hours of August 8, nearly 400 homes and businesses were left without power as severe thunderstorms hit much of the eastern United States. As a result, at least two people died, infrastructure was damaged, and dozens of people were stranded ...

Landslide hits Georgian resort, at least 12 dead

On August 3, a strong landslide occurred in the mountainous Georgian resort of Shovi. Currently, 12 dead are known, more than 20 people are considered missing. August 7 is declared a day of mourning in the country. The BBC published more details. The search operation continues in the buried gorge. Experts…

Shooter in Kansas City killed 3 people and wounded 5: some of the victims just had a birthday

At least three people were killed - two men and one woman - and five others were injured in a June 25 morning shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, according to CNN Around 4:30 am local time, police arrived at the scene ...

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