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What is El Ni'o, and how does it affect the weather and temperatures?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1113+ words) Indonesia was hit by extreme fires during the 2015-16 El Ni'o A natural weather pattern called El Ni'o - which could bring extreme weather to many parts of the world - has begun, US scientists say. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)…...
Sri Lanka declares all Wednesdays off to conserve energy
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (671+ words) Snaking queues are seen around petrol stations in Sri Lanka as motorists scramble for fuel Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a holiday for public institutions to conserve fuel as the island nation grapples with possible shortages in the wake…...
Brazil floods and landslides kill at least 20 in Minas Gerais
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (841+ words) Rescue operations are ongoing to locate missing residents At least 20 people have died in the south-eastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais after heavy rains on Monday evening caused floods and several landslides. Most deaths were reported in the city of…...
Record-breaking snow causing problems for millions in the US
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (446+ words) Watch: US TV reporters battle snowy conditions as a major storm hits east coast A huge snowstorm has hit parts of the US bringing record-breaking snow with it. Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses have been hit with power…...