Storm warnings issued, people stock up as heavy weekend snow bears down on mid-Atlantic
Storm warnings as snow bears down on mid-Atlantic Winter warnings for Mid-Atlantic as storms flooding South Florida head north bearing snow
Storms flood Fla., bear snow for mid-Atlantic USDA issues disaster declaration for much of Louisiana due to drought, heavy rains
Fed disaster declaration lets La. farmers seek aid Lull in the storms: 2009 hurricane season ends as one of calmest since 1990s
Hurricane season ends with barely a whimper Saudi official says death toll from heavy flooding has reached 106
Death toll from floods in Saudi reaches 106 Pilgrims cast stones on 3rd day of hajj as Muslims also open Eid al-Adha holiday
Muslims cast stones on 3rd day of hajj MINA, Saudi Arabia — Vast crowds of pilgrims cast stones at walls representing the devil on the third day of the annual hajj on Friday as Muslims around the world began celebrating Eid al-Adha, the most important holiday of the Islamic calendar. Hajj pilgrims pray at desert mountain after heavy rains kill 77 in Saudi Arabia
Saudi floods kill 77 while Muslims perform hajj Hajj pilgrims pray at desert mountain under hot sun after heavy rains ease
Muslim pilgrims pray under scorching sun at hajj Islam’s annual hajj: millions face fears of swine flu, soaking rains
Islam’s hajj: rain and fears of swine flu JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Muslim pilgrims circled Islam’s holiest site Wednesday in their traditional white robes, with a few additions — umbrellas and face masks — as the opening of the annual hajj was complicated by torrential rains and fears of swine flu. Heavy rains in Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil kill 12; over 20K forced to evacuate homes
S. America floods kill 12; thousands evacuate Rainstorms snarl Islam’s annual hajj, soaking millions of pilgrims
Rains soak pilgrims at Islam’s hajj JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia — The heaviest rain to hit Islam’s annual hajj pilgrimage in years soaked the faithful and flooded the road to Mecca, snarling traffic as millions of Muslims headed for the holy sites. The downpours add an extra hazard on top of intense concerns about the spread of swine flu. Rare rainstorms snarl Islam’s annual hajj, soaking millions of pilgrims
Rare, heavy rains soak pilgrims at Islam’s hajj UK police, army check safety of 1,800 bridges after northern Britain battered by record storms
UK checks safety of 1,800 bridges after storms Helicopters, boats rescue over 200 from floods in UK’s Lake District; Ireland also hard hit
Floods devastate UK Lake District; much of Ireland Helicopters, boats rescue scores from floods in UK’s Lake District; Ireland also hard hit
Floods devastate UK Lake District; Many rescued Nestle says poor weather hurt harvest, canned pumpkin for pie may run short for holidays
Rain may put pumpkin pie in peril, Nestle says Storm hits California; residents warned of possible debris flow near wildfire-ravaged areasLOS ANGELES — Homeowners filled sandbags and crews erected concrete barriers to guard southern California property against possible landslides Tuesday as a major Pacific storm threatened to inundate foothills recently denuded by wildfire. Tropical storm warning issued for southern Baja California in Mexico as Patricia approaches
Authorized book on Britain’s domestic spy service shows that MI5 kept file on Harold WilsonLONDON — A new book shows that Britain’s domestic spy agency kept a secret file on former Prime Minister Harold Wilson — a leader who had Eastern European contacts and who had long believed MI5 was bugging him. Targeted by suicide bomb, Afghan Cabinet minister threatens to quit post, deplores insecurityKABUL — A powerful member of President Hamid Karzai’s Cabinet threatened to quit after a suicide car bomb attack targeted him Sunday, killing five people, in the latest Taliban attempt to destabilize Afghanistan’s struggling government. Two Americans were among six NATO troop deaths elsewhere. Philippine storm death toll reaches 100, with 32 missing as massive cleanup startsMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers pulled the dead from swollen rivers Monday and thousands were without drinking water, food and power as the death toll from the worst flooding in the northern Philippines in more than four decades climbed to 100. Yamuna river crosses danger mark in DelhiNEW DELHI - The rain-swollen Yamuna river crossed the danger mark Sunday, increasing the risk of floods in the low-lying areas along its banks, an official said. NASA looks to land space shuttle Friday on either coast, another delay because of bad weatherCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Bad weather in Florida has stalled space shuttle Discovery’s landing once more. Stray bullet kills college student walking with friends on Atlanta campus; 2nd student injuredATLANTA — One of the nation’s largest historically black academic centers mourned Thursday for a 19-year old student killed by a stray bullet as she walked on campus with friends. Taiwan awaits foreign aid for storm relief as villagers mourn deathsSHIAO LIN, Taiwan — Taiwan awaited desperately needed aid from the United States, China and other countries Sunday as villagers mourned the hundreds who were killed in the worst storm to strike the island in 50 years. Haryana wants centre to foot power billCHANDIGARH - Having drawn power from other states and agencies to meet the increased requirement of its farming community during paddy plantation this year, the Haryana government now wants the central government to foot the bill of Rs.1,000 crore. Powerful storms knock out power, uproot trees in Denver area; minor injuries reportedDENVER — More than 50,000 homes and businesses lost power in the Denver area after a powerful storm brought high winds, heavy rain and hail. Heavy rains disrupt normal life in Mumbai, yet again
Farmers need not worry when rains are tardyNEW DELHI - India needn’t gamble or fret about the timing of the monsoon any more, but only if it plays smart. An international science and research body for the tropics has suggested some useful strategies for farmers when the rains are tardy. Summer selling season looks like a washout as rainy weather, economic woes chill salesNEW YORK — As consumers get ready to celebrate July Fourth, many merchants already have dismissed summer as a washout. |
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MUMBAI - Normal life was disrupted in Mumbai, Thane and the surrounding areas following heavy rains since Tuesday night which continued virtually unabated till Wednesday morning.Several low-lying areas of the city were flooded with two to four feet of water, including Charni Road, Mumbai Central, Mazagaon, Byculla, Parel, Worli, Matunga, Sion, Dadar in the southern parts of the city.
