Sri Lanka Bracing for More Damage from Torrential Rain
A wave of torrential rain is sweeping across southern Asia, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The worst-hit areas include Indonesia, where over 300 people have lost their lives to catastrophic flash floods and landslides, and Thailand, where the death toll stands at 160 with hundreds more still missing.
The extreme weather has been linked to a rare cluster of tropical cyclones affecting swaths of southern Asia, including Cyclone Senyar, which hit Indonesia, and Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused severe rainfall and floods in Sri Lanka. The country's death toll from Sunday stood at nearly 200, with hundreds more still unaccounted for.
The region has seen over 1,300 deaths so far, with the number expected to rise as the weather continues to intensify. Millions of people have been affected by devastating floods and landslides, leaving many without access to basic necessities like food, water, and shelter.
While Sri Lanka struggles to cope with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, another part of Asia is experiencing a drought of unprecedented proportions. Iran has been grappling with one of its worst droughts in over 60 years, prompting authorities to shut down electricity production at the Karkheh dam hydroelectric power station due to critically low water levels.
As winter takes hold across much of North America, severe disruption to travel and daily life is expected. Parts of Michigan could see up to 1ft of snow this weekend, with widespread snowfall forecast for the northeast region over the next few days. Temperatures will be a chilly 10C (18F) below normal across much of the Midwest and Eastern states, highlighting the challenges posed by winter weather in the US.
Meanwhile, a different kind of extreme weather is bringing severe disruptions to daily life in states like Ohio, New York, Illinois, and Michigan. The "lake effect" snow phenomenon, where cold air from Canada blows over warmer lakes, has led to heavy snowfall and widespread travel disruption in parts of the Great Lakes region. As Thanksgiving travel plans were severely disrupted, it's clear that winter is bringing its own set of challenges for many Americans.
A wave of torrential rain is sweeping across southern Asia, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The worst-hit areas include Indonesia, where over 300 people have lost their lives to catastrophic flash floods and landslides, and Thailand, where the death toll stands at 160 with hundreds more still missing.
The extreme weather has been linked to a rare cluster of tropical cyclones affecting swaths of southern Asia, including Cyclone Senyar, which hit Indonesia, and Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused severe rainfall and floods in Sri Lanka. The country's death toll from Sunday stood at nearly 200, with hundreds more still unaccounted for.
The region has seen over 1,300 deaths so far, with the number expected to rise as the weather continues to intensify. Millions of people have been affected by devastating floods and landslides, leaving many without access to basic necessities like food, water, and shelter.
While Sri Lanka struggles to cope with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, another part of Asia is experiencing a drought of unprecedented proportions. Iran has been grappling with one of its worst droughts in over 60 years, prompting authorities to shut down electricity production at the Karkheh dam hydroelectric power station due to critically low water levels.
As winter takes hold across much of North America, severe disruption to travel and daily life is expected. Parts of Michigan could see up to 1ft of snow this weekend, with widespread snowfall forecast for the northeast region over the next few days. Temperatures will be a chilly 10C (18F) below normal across much of the Midwest and Eastern states, highlighting the challenges posed by winter weather in the US.
Meanwhile, a different kind of extreme weather is bringing severe disruptions to daily life in states like Ohio, New York, Illinois, and Michigan. The "lake effect" snow phenomenon, where cold air from Canada blows over warmer lakes, has led to heavy snowfall and widespread travel disruption in parts of the Great Lakes region. As Thanksgiving travel plans were severely disrupted, it's clear that winter is bringing its own set of challenges for many Americans.
what's up with all this extreme weather?! one minute it's torrential rain and floods, and the next it's snowing like crazy in the US 
i feel bad for people who lost their homes in Indonesia and Thailand 
and now Iran is dealing with a drought that sounds super severe 
hopefully everyone stays safe and warm through all this 
the weather is getting wilder by the minute and ppl should start taking it more seriously. on a related note, has anyone else noticed how climate change is just accelerating these disasters? like, it's one thing to plan for winter weather but these extreme events are unpredictable & devastating... we need to do better than just "weathering" the storm 
i feel bad for people who lost their homes in srilanka too the floods must be devastating on them 
hope everyone stays safe and warm this winter 
meanwhile in iran they're dealing with a drought like wow 60 years without any significant rain 
and usa is getting hit by lake effect snow too - michigan could get up to 1ft of snow this weekend 
especially in indonesia where over 300 people lost their lives 
and in sri lanka where they're still trying to cope with the aftermath of cyclone ditwah 
️ it's just crazy how extreme weather can be so devastating. like, one day you're dealing with floods and landslides, and the next day you're facing a drought that's been going on for years 
in iran they really need help ASAP 
and meanwhile, us americans are bracing themselves for winter 
but also kinda worried about everyone's safety. we should all just be sending love and positive vibes to those affected by these disasters 
. And don't even get me started on the devastation – who needs that much rain?! It's like the weather gods are just trolling us at this point 
. And meanwhile, in Iran, they're dealing with a drought that's been going on for ages 
. And on top of that, it's snowing in the States? Like, great, just what we needed – more reasons to be stuck inside this weekend 
. Seriously though, can't we all just get along with the weather?! 
winter in the us is bringing some chill vibes 
