Weather
US braces for record-breaking winter storm hitting 40 states, with 180 million Americans affected
The US National Weather Service warned that heavy snow, freezing rain, and sleet are expected throughout the weekend, while more than 10,000 flights nationwide were disrupted.
At least six missing after landslide at New Zealand campsite, authorities confirm
Heavy rains in eastern Australia spark flash floods, 20 rescued
Helicopter falls out of towing harness, crashes near houses in West Bank
Dozens rescued in severe flooding as Storm Byron wreaks havoc on Israel
14 Israelis rescued from vehicles across Yavne • Two students injured as tree collapses in Rishon Lezion • Netanya man found dead with severe hypothermia • 19-year-old from Bnei Brak still missing
Bracing for Byron: Ways to prepare for major storm making landfall in Israel
Currently, the storm has made landfall in northern Israel and is expected to progress through the region over the next few days after causing heavy rains and floods in Greece over the past week.
Storm Byron expected to reach Israel Wednesday, flash floods and heavy rain anticipated
Israel will expect between 100 and 150 mm of rain, with the storm hitting mainly the coastal areas, while rain is also expected in the north and the Negev.
Two weeks instead of five days: Google's breakthrough in weather forecasting
Google's new model promises more accurate forecasts for up to two weeks. It is eight times faster than the previous version and adds hour-by-hour predictions.
Largest Israeli humanitarian mission since October 7 heads to Jamaica
Aid provided by the six organizations includes a wide range of help, from providing food and water to maintaining educational centers for children unable to attend school.
Thousands of Australians without power after tropical cyclone hits Northern Territory
Tropical Cyclone Fina swept through Australia’s Northern Territory, leaving thousands without power in Darwin and causing property damage as authorities assess the impact.
In October weather balloon strike, United pilots were showered with glass, probe shows
WindBorne Systems last month said it believes one of its balloons struck United Flight 1093, a Boeing 737 MAX.
Landslide kills 6 bus passengers in central Vietnam
The bus carrying 32 people was en route from Da Lat to Nha Trang when the incident happened, online newspaper VnExpress reported.
Jerusalem heat reaches November record, center weather station reports
The next two days could see Israel's capital city set a historical record, last reached in 1941.
Hurricane Melissa leaves 49 dead in Caribbean, churns north
Dozens confirmed as killed across the Caribbean as the Category 5 hurricane sweeps across the region.
