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Storm, rough seas kill one, injure two in Cyprus as Israel prepares for unusual summer storm

According to the Cyprus Meteorological Department, the weather had reached almost all of Cyprus, and waterspouts were already recorded at sea off Larnaca, raising concerns over possible tornadoes.

A man and a woman walk along a street during a storm in Nicosia on August 29, 2026
Lightning illuminates the sky over the Upper Galilee, during a rain storm on April 27, 2026.

Israel braces for unusual weekend storm as authorities warn of flooding, strong winds

People gather at a landfill after a landslide, triggered by heavy overnight rains, killed several people in Dar es Salam in Conakry, Guinea, August 23, 2026.

30 dead after landslide at landfill in Guinea, govt. decided to close site due to danger week prior

Firefighters evacuate workers from a flooded factory following heavy rains in Wenling city, Taizhou eastern China's Zhejiang province on August 12, 2026. (Illustrative)

China's torrential rains kill 10 in southwest as thousands evacuated


From rain to dew: Prayer and the meaning of uncertainty - opinion

The shift from rain to dew in prayer reveals a deeper message about resilience, fear, and spiritual growth.

Rain falls in mid-August in the upper Galilee

WHO warns ‘black rain’ in Iran after oil strikes could cause respiratory problems

The UN health agency, which has an office in Iran and works with authorities on health emergencies, said it has received multiple reports of oil-laden rain this week.

An Iranian Kurdish man in traditional outfit walks past an anti-US billboard displayed on a building in Tehran's Valiasr Square on February 4, 2026

At least 46 dead and 21 missing after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva offered his condolences in a post on X as specialized teams have mobilized to respond to incidents and search for missing people.

Firefighters and their dog search for victims of a landslide caused by heavy rains in the Barrio Parque Jardim Burnier neighbourhood in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, on February 24, 2026.

Kinneret remains below red line despite above average rainfall this winter

The lake is currently 4.43 meters from its maximum level of 208.80 meters below sea level, according to the Kinneret Authority, and 23 centimeters below the bottom red line.

An aerial view of the Kinneret. To the casual observer, the lake, also known as the Sea of Galilee, appears to be a rare environmental success story in an era of climate uncertainty.

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 34 with 32 still missing

The landslide hit Pasir Langu village in Bandung Barat region early on Saturday, triggered by heavy rains starting a day earlier.

Indonesian rescue members search for victims at the site of a landslide following heavy rains in Pasir Langu village, West Bandung regency, West Java province, Indonesia, January 27, 2026.

Indonesia resumes search for 80 after landslide kills 17 in West Java

Rescue teams in Indonesia resumed efforts to find 80 people missing after a landslide killed at least 10 in West Java, as heavy rain continues to batter the region.

Indonesian rescue members carry a body bag containing the remains of a victim from the site of a landslide after it hit Pasirlangu village, West Bandung, West Java province, Indonesia, January 24, 2026.

Winter Storm Fern grounds thousands of US flights, strains power grids nationwide

A sweeping winter storm has canceled thousands of US flights, triggered emergency declarations in multiple states, and placed severe strain on power grids as extreme cold spreads nationwide.

A de-icing crew works during winter storm Fern on a Southwest Airlines flight at Nashville International Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, US, January 24, 2026.

At least six missing after landslide at New Zealand campsite, authorities confirm

A landslide triggered by heavy rains at Mount Maunganui has left six people missing in New Zealand's Tauranga, with search teams continuing their efforts despite unstable conditions.

A resident from Tairua helps clean up a land slip following the recent storm that struck New Zealand’s North Island, January 23, 2026.

One Israeli killed, another missing as winter storm sweeps Israel

A woman in her 50s from east Jerusalem was killed after a heavy object struck her as floodwaters rose in her home, and emergency services are searching for a boy near Modi'in Illit.

Heavy flooding inundates a road in the village of Abu Gosh, outside Jerusalem, as vehicles and heavy machinery make their way through floodwaters following winter rains.

Israel braces for storm with wind gusts up to 110 km/h, red alert in Center, Northern Israel

The storm, described as unusually strong, is expected to bring westerly winds of around 50 km/h, with gusts up to 110 km/h along the coastal plain.

View of floods in the central city of Yavne, as storm "Byron" hits Israel. December 11, 2025.