About 20 minutes before landing at Ben Gurion Airport, in the midst of stormy weather, a plane carrying Maccabi Tel Aviv football players was struck by lightning, causing panic among the passengers. The flight landed safely with zero casualties
Such temperatures have not yet been reached in Europe this winter, with the Arctic storm is expected to freeze the continent. These are the temperatures predicted for major cities that were recently painted white
Storm Goretti continues to affect the UK with heavy snow, strong winds, and heavy rain. Amber and Yellow warnings are in place, with travel and daily life disruption expected. "Drivers need to be considering if it’s safe to get behind the wheel"
Strong winds and harsh winter conditions are causing a significant reduction in activity at Amsterdam Airport, with hundreds of flights canceled and more expected
Snow and icy conditions are limiting flights at Schiphol Airport, causing delays and cancellations. Train traffic across the Netherlands is also suspended. "Our snow crews are working around the clock. If your flight has been cancelled, please do not come to the airport."
The Met Office warns of snow, sleet, and ice in the UK from Monday into Tuesday, with travel disruptions expected on roads, railways, and flights; the UK Health Security Agency has issued amber warnings in place until January 9
Extremely low temperatures, snow and possible flight disruptions: the new year kickstarts with the most significant storm of the season in Europe. The forecast for the frozen continent and the central city is expected to be -7 degrees
A new study reveals that climate change in South Asia has intensified storms, leading to deadly floods and landslides across many countries, with a 160% increase in rainfall intensity. What is happening on the ground is worse than models predict
Cyprus Meteorological Service issued a 24-hour yellow awareness level for severe rain as Storm “Byron” brings heavy downpours and isolated thunderstorms; precipitations are expected tο range between 35 and 55 millimeters per hour
The Greek government has decided not to take any chances and shut down schools in Athens following more than half a day of heavy rain and damage; the storm continues east to Rhodes, making its way to Turkey soon
