NATO has announced the deployment of ‘additional defensive land and air forces’ to the eastern part of the bloc and an increase in the readiness of all its forces ‘to respond to all contingencies,’ in light of the Russian military ‘operation’ in Ukraine, RT reported.”Russia’s actions pose a serious threat to Euro-Atlantic security, and they…Continue Reading

Heavy snow, high winds threaten U.S. East Coast, thousands of flights cancelled

A nor’easter with hurricane-force wind gusts battered much of the U.S. East Coast on Saturday, flinging heavy snow that made travel treacherous or impossible, flooding coastlines and threatening to leave bitter cold in its wake.Ramone Silva clears the snow around his home in New Bedford, Mass., on Saturday — a day when a powerful nor’easter…Continue Reading

Heavy rain in India leaves 17 dead, dozens missing as rescue teams look for survivors

At least 17 people have died and dozens have been reported missing in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after days of heavy rains, authorities said.Key points:The death toll rose on Friday when a building collapsed, killing three peopleFive districts are affected, with floods forcing the closure of a regional airportThe Andhra Pradesh emergency comes after…Continue Reading

Heavy rains lash Kerala, red alert declared in Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur by IMD

Pathanamthitta/Idukki:  With heavy rains lashing various parts of the state since Saturday night, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday declared a red alert in central Kerala districts of Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur for the day. The heavy rains led to water level in various dams in the state rising to the red alert mark,…Continue Reading

Orange alert issued for Telangana, heavy to very heavy rainfall likely

Hyderabad: An orange alert has been sounded by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), indicating the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall. There will be heavy rains on October 18 along with thunderstorms and lightning, IMD said. Heavy to very heavy rains are predicted in isolated places of Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Nirmal, Jagtial, Karimnagar,…Continue Reading