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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.

Public urged to avoid parts of Jurong West due to risk of flash floods

Heavy rain is expected over southern, western and central areas of Singapore on the afternoon of Feb 5, PUB said.
Heavy rain is expected over southern, western and central areas of Singapore on the afternoon of Feb 5, PUB said.

Fewer storms, more heatwaves expected in Vietnam for 2026

Water floods a road next to residential buildings in Vietnam's Lam Dong province on Dec 5, 2025, following weeks of heavy rain.
Water floods a road next to residential buildings in Vietnam's Lam Dong province on Dec 5, 2025, following weeks of heavy rain.

First women's downhill training cancelled as heavy snow falls on Cortina

Feb 4, 2026; Cortina d'Ampezzo, ITALY; Construction crews work ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at the Cortina Sliding Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Feb 4, 2026; Cortina d'Ampezzo, ITALY; Construction crews work ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at the Cortina Sliding Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Greenland shatters temperature record, redrawing economy from fishing to minerals

A man looks at floating ice at the old harbour of Nuuk, Greenland, January 29, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
A man looks at floating ice at the old harbour of Nuuk, Greenland, January 29, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

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.

Delays at Frankfurt airport as runways shut due to snow

In windiest month of February, hazy conditions could arise from persistent hot spots: Experts

February also marks the dry phase of the north-east monsoon season.
February also marks the dry phase of the north-east monsoon season.

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