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NSW Braces for Severe Weekend Storms and Flooding

Sydney and surrounding regions face potential flash flooding and damaging winds as an intense East Coast Low develops, with emergency services on high alert and residents urged to prepare.

Philippines emergency as typhoon death toll hits 47

The Philippines government has declared a nationwide state of emergency following the devastating impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi, with the confirmed death toll climbing to 47 and rescue operations continuing across affected regions.

Met Office Amber Alert: 'Do Not Travel' Warning Issued

The Met Office has escalated weather warnings to amber level as a powerful storm system threatens to unleash 70mph winds and torrential downpours across Britain, with officials urging people to reconsider travel plans.

Valencia President faces manslaughter charges over floods

Exclusive: Carlos Mazón, President of Valencia's regional government, confronts involuntary manslaughter charges following devastating floods that claimed multiple lives, as judicial investigation deepens into emergency response failures.

Cyclone Tino ravages Philippines and Queensland

Severe tropical cyclone Tino unleashes devastating floods and destructive winds across the Philippines and Queensland, Australia, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread damage as emergency services battle the dual-front crisis.

Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica and Cuba

Category 4 hurricane Melissa leaves trail of devastation across Jamaica and Cuba, with flooding, power outages, and structural damage reported as storm continues its path.

Weather crew's home destroyed during hurricane broadcast

A Fox Weather broadcasting team experienced every journalist's nightmare when the very house they were reporting from was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa's fury during a live broadcast, capturing terrifying moments of the storm's devastating power.

Three dead as tornado tears through Louisiana

A devastating tornado has claimed three lives in Louisiana's rural Jackson area, leaving a trail of destruction and emergency responders searching for survivors amid severe weather warnings.

Hurricane Beryl: Earliest Category 5 Storm Hits Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 storm ever recorded in the Atlantic, has left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean with Jamaica and eastern Cuba facing imminent danger as it continues its devastating path.

Illinois Tornado Outbreak Prompts State of Emergency

Severe weather system unleashes multiple tornadoes across Illinois, causing widespread destruction in Springfield and Chicago suburbs. Emergency services respond as communities assess the damage.

Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK

A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.

Hurricane Melissa: Deadly Storm Hits Jamaica

Category 4 Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica with 150mph winds, claiming lives and causing catastrophic damage. Latest updates on the devastating storm's path and impact.

Hurricane Melissa: Share your storm experience

As communities across Britain begin the massive cleanup operation following Hurricane Melissa's devastating path, The Guardian invites readers affected by the storm to share their experiences and photographs.

Spring Storms Ravage Victoria and Queensland

Severe spring storms have wreaked havoc across Victoria and Queensland, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and widespread flooding that has left communities reeling and emergency services stretched to their limits.

Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing

A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.

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