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How is Gaza coping with another severe winter?

Severe thunderstorms and heavy downpours could hit much of the North Island, with an orange rain warning for parts of Bay of Plenty.

Auckland lies under a 26-hour heavy rain watch while Bay of Plenty is under a warning.

The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) classified Neffy as a Schedule II product across Canada, which means it can now be sold over the counter.

Separately, one BJP MLA claimed that bursting crackers wards off diseases, while a minister suggested spraying a mixture of rose water and water to control air pollution.

As Deepavali celebrations continued overnight, X users reported worsening conditions, noting a strong smell of smoke, poor visibility, and breathing difficulties

A thick blanket of smog engulfed Delhi after Deepavali celebrations, with air quality deteriorating sharply across the capital. Several monitoring stations recorded severe pollution levels, with AQI crossing 400 in parts of the city. PM2.5 concentrations also surged to hazardous levels, far exceeding World Health Organisation guidelines.

Illegal fireworks during Diwali celebrations have impacted New Delhi's air quality level. DW has the latest.

Delhi’s air quality plunged to the edge of the “severe” category on Monday as post-Deepavali pollution surged, with AQI readings above 400 across the capital and smog spreading to Mumbai, Lucknow and other major cities.

Downpours up to 40mm per hour are expected for around half of the North Island, MetService says.

Downpours up to 40mm per hour are expected in parts of the upper North Island, MetService says.

Downpours up to 40mm per hour are expected in parts of the upper North Island, MetService says.

The Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) has forecast that Delhi's air quality is likely to slip into the 'severe' category from November 9 and remain there for the subsequent few days

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Jahangirpuri recorded the highest AQI at 450, followed by RK Puram at 448, according to the Sameer app.

Radar detected severe thunderstorms near Culverden and Hanmer Springs at 3.22pm.

As the dry season approaches, nephrologists have warned that severe dehydration can reduce blood flow to the kidneys and trigger acute kidney injury, urging Nigerians to maintain adequate fluid intake. Read More: https://punchng.com/severe-dehydration-may-trigger-kidney-injury-say-nephrologists/

The storm knocked out power, disrupted travel and caused flooding.

Many parts of the national capital, including IIT Delhi, ITO, Dwarka, Rohini, Punjabi Bagh, Alipur, Bawana, and Jahangirpuri, witnessed “severe” level air pollution

MetService’s warning said the thunderstorms were expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.

MetService’s warning said the thunderstorms were expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.

Three-quarters of the world's displaced people live in countries facing severe exposure to climate-related hazards, the United Nations said, calling for urgent action to protect them.

Flash flooding and slips are possible during such heavy downpours, Auckland Emergency Management says.

Over 1100 lightning strikes have been detected so far today.

Flash flooding and slips are possible during such heavy downpours, Auckland Emergency Management says.

OPINION: Bigger fines and a loss of licence might be more of a deterrent.

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The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 379 (very poor) at 9 a.m. on November 4, 2026, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data

At least eight counties in Florida are dealing with widespread flooding after a major rain event. Jason Allen has the story.

Two people were killed -- one of whom died in a vehicle -- and hundreds of others were rescued amid severe flooding in Palm Bay, Florida.

Flash floods, torrential rain and tornadoes have disrupted midterm election day in several US states.

Flash flooding, heavy rain and tornadoes have forced election officials in three different regions across the U.S. to move polling locations, scrambling Election Day plans in hot-button races.

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 330 (very poor) at 8 a.m. on November 3, 2026, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data

The storms are predicted to form less than 24 hours after parts of Queensland were battered.

The landfall is happening close to Ongole, with gale-force winds of 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph; he same wind speed is likely to prevail till morning along and off the coast near the landfall point.

The State government’s preparedness efforts are focused on the five districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput, and Kandhamal

SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Monday that marathon races...

The system may continue to move northwestwards and cross south Andhra Pradesh coast

Celebrities have been embracing the scariest day of the year by dressing up as sport stars, dismembered limbs and unsold concert tickets.

The TV personality went viral in 2022 when she arrived at a party encased in a slithering worm costume.

President Rodrigo Paz warned of severe droughts and flooding as El Nino intensifies, with at least 78,000 families already affected by drought.

The supermodel and TV host provided a gory new shock at her New York event.

Is it really Halloween without Heidi Klum? The supermodel, who has become known for her over-the-top costumes, has returned for another year of her annual Halloween party, this time opting to dress as a realistic-looking severed human hand. At last year’s party, Klum dressed as the mythological monster Medusa, which featured a headpiece decorated with […]

The depression over Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by November 2; landfall is expected between Narsapur and Nellore on November 3, with maximum wind speed of 120 kmph

Repeated bans across four major weather alerts since June have caused cumulative losses exceeding ₹36 crore

There's no evidence that Starship will launch traditional satellites, either.

<p>Turkey has been hit by powerful thunderstorms and a fatal tornado this week with more heavy rain expected</p><p>Heavy rain and strong winds will continue to affect parts of south-eastern Europe and Turkey over the next few days, as an area of low pressure in the region has allowed for the formation of powerful thunderstorms. During a particularly intense

NZTA warned winds could affect bridge travel from 3pm to 7pm.

The incident occurred before the regular opening of the Johannismühle Wildlife Park south of Berlin, during a zookeeper day for children.

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A "small transient tornado" hit parts of Canterbury, MetService says.

Hail could be larger than 20mm in diameter.

Residents shocked as thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes sweep across Canterbury.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 &mdash; The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning acr...

IMD experts said the landfall process may go on for a long time, and they can indicate the tentative landfall point only after the process is over

The drought assessment found that the kharif crop area in 18 of the State’s 33 districts had been affected

Oblesh is the sole breadwinner of his family, and his condition has left him unable to work.

The cyclonic storm is set to make landfall on Wednesday, with 400,000 people in need of evacuation.

The system may continue to move west-northwestwards till October 27 evening, and thereafter the system may cross the coast, close to Yanam, by October 28, 2026 forenoon.