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Extreme weather

Another cold blast to grip US North-east, testing power demand

Temperatures are forecast to fall to -15 deg C late on Feb 7 in New York City.
Temperatures are forecast to fall to -15 deg C late on Feb 7 in New York City.

Heavy snowfall forecast in Japan on weekend, election day, could reach warning levels on Feb 8

A man walks through the snowfall amid piled-up snow at the Tottori Sand Dunes in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan, on Jan 22.
A man walks through the snowfall amid piled-up snow at the Tottori Sand Dunes in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan, on Jan 22.

Storm Leo pounds Iberian Peninsula with torrential rains

People walk in a shopping area amid rain as storm Leonardo hits parts of Spain, in Ronda, Spain, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Jon Nazca
People walk in a shopping area amid rain as storm Leonardo hits parts of Spain, in Ronda, Spain, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Jon Nazca

Japan warns of avalanches as number of snow deaths rises to 35

By Feb 4, extreme snowfall had killed 35 people and caused 393 injuries across the country since January 20, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.
By Feb 4, extreme snowfall had killed 35 people and caused 393 injuries across the country since January 20, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.

Tropical Cuba registers freezing point for first time

A strong cold front caused flooding in Havana. Cuba registered freezing point for the first time on Feb 3.
A strong cold front caused flooding in Havana. Cuba registered freezing point for the first time on Feb 3.

Storm warnings for Portugal, Spain a week after Kristin destruction

A view of debris after the passage of storm Kristin, in Praia da Vieira, Leiria, Portugal, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
A view of debris after the passage of storm Kristin, in Praia da Vieira, Leiria, Portugal, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Death toll from heavy snow in Japan hits 30

A shop employee shovels the snow in front of a shop in Aomori prefecture on Jan 30, 2026.
A shop employee shovels the snow in front of a shop in Aomori prefecture on Jan 30, 2026.

Wintry weather halts over 1,200 flights across US as storm pulls away

A man removes a bike from a bikeshare station in the snow in Midtown Manhattan in New York City on Feb 1, 2026.
A man removes a bike from a bikeshare station in the snow in Midtown Manhattan in New York City on Feb 1, 2026.

India faces hotter, drier February, threatening winter crops

Indian farmers had planted wheat and rapeseed on a record 33.42 million ha and 8.94 million ha, respectively, by Jan 23.
Indian farmers had planted wheat and rapeseed on a record 33.42 million ha and 8.94 million ha, respectively, by Jan 23.

Thailand’s 2026 summer forecast to reach temperatures over 42 deg C

Provinces forecasted to experience temperatures exceeding 42 deg C include  Mae Hong Son, Lampang and Tak.
Provinces forecasted to experience temperatures exceeding 42 deg C include  Mae Hong Son, Lampang and Tak.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.