Storms

Snowstorm in central US wreaks havoc

A powerful snowstorm hit the US Midwest, blocking roads and causing hundreds of flight cancellations that threatened travel plans for many people who intended to fly or drive to Thanksgiving feasts this week.

Serious flooding in Mozambique in wake of Cyclone Kenneth

Residents of Mozambique search for safe places after floods rages the cyclone-hit country.

Eight killed as storms & wild fires rage in South Africa

As Cape Town recovers from heavy storms with gale force winds and flash floods, authorities evacuate at least 10,000 people from Knysna as wild fires being accelerated by strong winds wreak havoc.

Storms in southern US kill at least 18

Meteorologists have warned of more storms in northern Florida, Alabama and South Carolina.

Severe storms in Australia kill four, force hundreds to flee

Storms in Australia damage property while causing coastal erosion.

Storms in Uruguay kill seven people, leave 3,600 displaced

Storms and floods hit Uruguay, killing seven and leaving 3,600 people displaced