Extreme weather is hitting countries around the world this weekend, with deadly consequences. The United States, France, Germany, Afghanistan, India, Chile and Italy are all facing repercussions.
by Mickey Carroll, news reporter
Saturday 18 May 2024 16:29, UK
The world is facing the effects of dangerous extreme weather this weekend, including deadly tornadoes in Texas, deadly flooding in Afghanistan, scorching heat in India, and record cold in Chile.
inside we, A tornado hit the Houston areaat least seven people died and about 1 million homes and businesses lost power.
The region is currently facing a smog warning as severe storms with winds of up to 160 mph battered windows and temperatures soared to 32.2 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Celsius).
in AfghanistanAt least 68 people were killed in Friday’s floods in the country’s west, Taliban officials said.
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At least 68 people killed in flash floods in Afghanistan
In the hard-hit Ghor province, hundreds of hectares of farmland were destroyed, including the provincial capital Feroz Kho.
The flooding comes a week after more than 300 people died in floods in the northern province of Baghlan.
in India, scorching temperatures led to a severe weather warning covering the capital New Delhi and areas in the northwest. Temperatures of up to 47.1C (116.8F) have been reported in parts of New Delhi.
Extreme temperatures in northern India are 6 weeks of general electionsexperts are concerned that the heatwave could increase health risks as people wait in long lines to vote or actively campaign for candidates outdoors.
One of the ministers fainted due to the heat while addressing an election rally in Maharashtra last month.
Satish Kumar, 57, a rickshaw driver in the capital, said his work was hampered by the heat.
“People aren’t coming out. [the markets] “It’s almost empty,” he said.
At the other end of the spectrum, Chile is preparing for its coldest autumn in 70 years.
Temperatures have plummeted this week, with the capital Santiago experiencing the coldest May the country has seen since 1950.
Chile’s The government has issued a cold weather warning for much of the country and stepped up support for homeless people struggling to endure frigid temperatures on the streets.
Heavy rains also caused flash floods across Europe, with parts of Italy, France and Germany partially submerged.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz People toured flooded areas on Saturday after homes and basements were flooded, roads filled with water and some cars submerged.
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The German Meteorological Office subsequently lifted its weather warning, predicting that the rain would gradually ease.
Saarland authorities said such flash floods only occur once every 20 to 50 years.