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Heavy snow derails normal life in northern Japan

Heavy snow derails normal life in northern Japan

Nearly 7,000 people stranded at airport in northern Hokkaido prefecture as many flights were canceled due to severe weather

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Flash floods take cars into sea during severe weather in southeastern Australia
15.01.2026

Flash floods take cars into sea during severe weather in southeastern Australia

Heavy rainfall hit Victoria state as some areas record more than 6.7 inches in 7 hours, highest since 2000

Amazon wildfire smoke may boost rainforest growth, study finds
15.01.2026

Amazon wildfire smoke may boost rainforest growth, study finds

Researchers say phosphorus carried by smoke acts as natural fertilizer, increasing tree growth, carbon absorption in intact forest areas

El Nino and La Nina patterns linked to synchronized global droughts and floods: Study
13.01.2026

El Nino and La Nina patterns linked to synchronized global droughts and floods: Study

El Nino-Southern Oscillation-driven water extremes could reshape planning for food, trade, and disaster response, according to new study

Heavy rain triggers flooding across parts of Indonesia's capital: Report
12.01.2026

Heavy rain triggers flooding across parts of Indonesia's capital: Report

Dozens of neighborhoods and roads affected in southern, northern and eastern districts

6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, no tsunami warning issued
10.01.2026

6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, no tsunami warning issued

No immediate reports of casualties or major damage from quake