“Status Red Warnings Issued by Met Éireann as Storm Debi Approaches” Met Éireann, the national meteorological service in Ireland, has issued two Status Red wind warnings in anticipation of the arrival of Storm Debi. The warnings are in effect for several counties throughout the country and will remain in place overnight. With wind speeds expected…
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#BCHydrooutages
“Tens of thousands in B.C. without power in wake of overnight storm” An overnight storm has left tens of thousands of people along B.C.’s South Coast without power. According to BC Hydro, just over 200 power outages were affecting 79,000 customers in the Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast as of noon Saturday, while another 3,200…
#Iceland
“Iceland volcano: Emergency declared over volcano Fagradalsfjall eruption concerns” Iceland has declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes raised fears of a volcanic eruption. Authorities have ordered overnight thousands living in the southwestern town of Grindavík to evacuate as a precaution. The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) said there was a considerable risk…
#BengaluruWeather
“World Cup 2023, NZ vs SL Bengaluru weather forecast: Will rain hinder play?” In the midst of a heated battle for a semi-final spot, New Zealand cricket team will be eagerly anticipating their clash against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. However, one factor that could potentially impact the match outcome is the Bengaluru weather forecast. Both…
#Tree-Planting-Holiday
“Kenya makes 13 November nationwide tree planting day a public holiday” The Kenyan government has announced a surprise public holiday on 13 November for a nationwide tree planting day, part of its ambitious plan to plant 15bn trees by 2032. The interior minister, Kithure Kindiki, made the announcement via an official notice posted to social…
#EarthquakeJamaica
“Jamaica shaken by 5.4 magnitude quake – USGS” Oct 30 (Reuters) – An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck near Hope Bay, Jamaica, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said on Monday, with no immediate reports of serious damage. The quake was at a depth of 10 kilometers, the USGS said. The island’s prime minister Andrew Holness…
#StormCiaran
“Storm Ciaran to Bring Unsettled Weather as October Ends and November Begins” As October comes to a close and November begins, the weather is expected to take a turn for the worse with the arrival of Storm Ciaran. This powerful storm is set to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds, leading to potentially hazardous conditions….
#Acapulco
“Hurricane Otis Batters Mexico’s Acapulco after Hitting as Category 5 Storm” Hurricane Otis made a devastating impact on the popular Mexican beach destination of Acapulco, hitting the area as a powerful Category 5 storm. The hurricane, named Otis, made landfall early Wednesday morning, causing severe damage to hotels and resorts and forcing tourists to flee…
#NewnewPolarBear
“Finland Confirms Gas Pipeline Damage Likely Caused by Ship Dragging Anchor” Finland has confirmed that the damage to a Baltic Sea gas pipeline, which occurred earlier this month, is likely the result of a ship dragging a large anchor along the seabed. The incident has disrupted the flow of gas and poses environmental risks in…
#CycloneLola
“Tropical Cyclone Lola: Vanuatu residents warned to prepare, stock up food” Tropical Cyclone Lola has strengthened to category 4 with wind gusts of 180km/h, the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department says. The cyclone is expected to hit Vanuatu’s second-largest city, Luganville, at midday. Evacuation centres have been set in Lugainville as authorities tell communities to stock…
#Earthquake-BayArea
“Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake in Northern California Triggers ShakeAlert, Days Before Great ShakeOut Drill” “A Magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Northern California on Wednesday, causing a stir in the region and activating the ShakeAlert system. This seismic event occurred just a day prior to the global Great ShakeOut earthquake preparedness drill, further emphasizing the importance of readiness….
#Corkflooding
“Government to provide funding for Corkflooding aftermath caused by Storm Babet” Cork city and county faced a devastating flooding situation as Storm Babet unleashed torrential rain across the region. The severity of the flooding led the government to step in and announce funding to assist in the recovery efforts. The entire area of Cork was…