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Saudi Arabia to see torrential rain, thunderstorms and flooding in Makkah region
Extreme weather to hit most cities as National Centre of Meteorology issues 'yellow' warning
Gulf
September 04, 2023, 12:34 PM
UAE launches new cloud-seeding campaign to boost rainfall
The country's weather centre has teamed up with a US climate research company
Environment
August 30, 2023, 7:57 AM
Lightning hits Makkah clock tower as heavy rain floods holy city
Pilgrims seek shelter from thunderstorm as schools stay closed due to unstable weather
Gulf
August 23, 2023, 4:52 AM
At least 40 killed in heavy rain and landslides in India's Himachal Pradesh
An eight-year-old boy was among those killed in the northern state
Asia
August 14, 2023, 7:42 AM
Soggy summer leaves UK's seaside businesses floundering
Sixth-wettest July on record has meant many businesses have missed out on tourist spending over crucial summer spell
Business
August 11, 2023, 6:03 PM
UAE weather: Heavy rain and hail in Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah
Showers and dusty conditions predicted to last over the weekend
UAE
August 11, 2023, 6:06 AM
UAE weather: Heavy rainfall and dust storms after yellow alert issued
Weather bureau calls for public to exercise caution during downpours and avoid flooded areas
Environment
August 10, 2023, 11:02 AM
China issues rare red flood alert as Typhoon Doksuri approaches capital
Thousands evacuated from Beijing as city awaits record-breaking rain
World
July 30, 2023, 9:03 AM
Sixteen killed and dozens trapped after rain triggers landslide in India's Raigad
Houses destroyed and trees uprooted as rescuers scramble to help those buried under rubble
Asia
July 20, 2023, 5:42 AM
Torrential rain kills one and injures three in India's Himachal Pradesh
'Heavy to very heavy' rainfall forecast for Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh over next five days
Asia
July 17, 2023, 8:05 AM
Thousands flee rising waters in Delhi as Yamuna river overflows
Rescue teams sent out to help people living in low-lying areas
Asia
July 13, 2023, 7:29 AM
Nearly 20 dead in rain-related incidents as monsoon covers India
Weather agency says annual rainfall had affected almost 80 per cent of the country by Monday
Asia
June 27, 2023, 7:01 AM
How drones could make cloud seeding more precise
Research in the US shows that the potential of unmanned missions on seeding efforts
UAE
June 26, 2023, 10:45 AM
At least 300 tourists stranded in remote Himalayan village after landslide
Several parts of the country are experiencing heavy rain
Asia
June 01, 2023, 2:35 PM
April 2023 was UAE's coolest in 25 years, data shows
Atmospheric pressure systems that reduced temperatures could be caused by climate change, say experts
UAE
May 25, 2023, 1:32 PM
Two killed in Bengaluru floods
India's Silicon Valley lashed by three days of pre-monsoon storms
Asia
May 24, 2023, 1:35 PM
Rwanda floods and landslides kill more than 100
Rescue efforts continue as meteorological agency warns of heavy rains throughout the month of May
World
May 03, 2023, 11:22 AM
Couple killed in Oman floods
Heavy weather across Sultanate expected to last until weekend
Gulf
April 27, 2023, 5:31 AM
UAE weather: Cloudy skies and light rain expected
Maximum temperature of 32°C in Abu Dhabi and 30°C in Dubai on Monday
UAE
April 23, 2023, 11:59 AM
Florida mops up after floods close Fort Lauderdale airport
Water was seen coming through door at one terminal as virtual river rushed down tarmac between planes
US
April 13, 2023, 4:00 PM
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