Forecasters Say California Storm Could Bring 'Historic' Rain - VOA

A powerful storm roared ashore Sunday in Northern California, flooding highways, toppling trees and causing mud flows in areas burned bare by recent fires as forecasters predict record-breaking rainfall.

Flights Cancelled, Schools Closed As Beijing Is Hit by Storm - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Hundreds of flights were cancelled in Beijing as schools and tourist sites were shut due to torrential downpours and gale-force winds on Monday.

Flooding Damages Roads, Homes in Vietnam; Deaths Rise to 15

Flash floods and landslides have damaged roads, homes and crops in northern Vietnam, where 15 people have died and authorities are searching for 11 more missing.

Deadly storms hit Bolivia and Argentina

At least six people have died in heavy flooding across the Andean nation of Bolivia, where days of rain have left thousands of people homeless, fields underwater and houses destroyed.

Lightning kills 10 persons in Bangladesh

At least 10 people were killed and several others injured by lightning during a tropical storm in two districts of Bangladesh on Saturday.

Two teenagers among five dead in storms in Poland

Five people, including two Girl Guides, have died in freak accidents as violent storms hit Poland amid a heatwave.

At least 4 dead after bad weather hits northern Italy

Heavy storms in northern Italy have led to at least four deaths and multiple emergency rescues in some of the country's most mountainous regions, local media reported Sunday.

Eight killed, thousands evacuated in Cape Town storm

Up to 10,000 people in the South African coastal resort of Knysna have been evacuated as wildfires fanned by strong winds ripped through the town, destroying homes and other properties, officials said.

At Least 13 Killed by Storms, Flooding in US South, Midwest

At least 13 people were killed in weekend storms that brought tornadoes and flooding to the South and Midwest and also dumped a rare late-season blizzard in western Kansas.

Transatlantic flights hit as eastern US braces for massive storm

A number of transatlantic flights from Ireland have been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions forecast for the eastern coast of the United States.

Winter storm hits northern US states

A winter storm brought a white Christmas to the northern areas in the United States on Sunday, with fierce blizzard conditions that threatened holiday travel plans, according to the US National Weather Service.

Australia: From hot to stormy, again

More than 21,000 homes were without electricity in Mildura, Victoria on Friday after a lightning storm ripped through the area, tearing down trees and power lines. There were also reports of a mini-tornado damaging buildings.

One man killed as storms continue to batter Australia

Severe weather has continued to batter southern parts of Australia, tearing down trees and power lines.

Caribbean to experience wetter, warmer season in 2016

The Caribbean region is predicated to experience in 2016 a rainy season that is wetter and warmer than usual, a regional meteorological outlook said Monday.

Heavy storms hit southern US state, killing 6

Heavy storms have swept the southern part of the United States, killing 6 people and forcing the evacuation of thousands of others.

Lightning strikes in Germany and France injure 46

Dozens of people including many children were injured on Saturday as freak lightning strikes hit a Paris park and a football pitch in Germany.

In Germany, 35 people were injured in the western village of Hoppstaedten when lightning struck the pitch at the end of a children's football match.

More storms roar across Houston area with road closures

More storms raged through the Houston region Friday night, bringing thunder, lightning and road closures.

Heavy storms hit parts of Texas, triggering emergency responses

Severe storms Thursday lashed parts of southeast Texas, including north of Houston, flooding roads, damaging homes and closing schools.

Bangladesh storm leaves dozens dead

A severe Nor'wester has left dozens of people dead, scores injured and a swathe of destruction in a number of Bangladesh districts late Thursday.

Severe storms rage through southern US states

Severe storms on Monday evening raged through the southern U.S. states of Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi, bringing hail and severe winds that damaged vehicles, homes and triggered power outage.