Extreme weather

Storm Leo pounds Iberian Peninsula with torrential rains

People walk in a shopping area amid rain as storm Leonardo hits parts of Spain, in Ronda, Spain, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Jon Nazca

Japan warns of avalanches as number of snow deaths rises to 35

By Feb 4, extreme snowfall had killed 35 people and caused 393 injuries across the country since January 20, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.

Tropical Cuba registers freezing point for first time

A strong cold front caused flooding in Havana. Cuba registered freezing point for the first time on Feb 3.

Storm warnings for Portugal, Spain a week after Kristin destruction

A view of debris after the passage of storm Kristin, in Praia da Vieira, Leiria, Portugal, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Death toll from heavy snow in Japan hits 30

A shop employee shovels the snow in front of a shop in Aomori prefecture on Jan 30, 2026.

Wintry weather halts over 1,200 flights across US as storm pulls away

A man removes a bike from a bikeshare station in the snow in Midtown Manhattan in New York City on Feb 1, 2026.

India faces hotter, drier February, threatening winter crops

Indian farmers had planted wheat and rapeseed on a record 33.42 million ha and 8.94 million ha, respectively, by Jan 23.

Thailand’s 2026 summer forecast to reach temperatures over 42 deg C

Provinces forecasted to experience temperatures exceeding 42 deg C include Mae Hong Son, Lampang and Tak.

Snowstorm disrupts travel in southern US as blast of icy weather widens

Students walk across the historic Horseshoe as snow falls at the University of South Carolina on Jan 31.

Southern US winter storm snarls air travel for a second weekend

Much of the eastern US has also been gripped by snow and severe cold.

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