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Cuba warns about effects of climate change

Published on: May 15, 2022
09:05

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Tehran, May 15 (Prensa Latina) Climate change and the effects of drought and other natural phenomena are a brake on the projections of island countries such as Cuba, Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Ricardo Cabrisas said.

Haze from Sahara and squall complicate weather in Spain

Published on: March 16, 2022
15:03

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Madrid, Mar 16 (Prensa Latina) Large areas covered with dust from the Sahara desert, in an atmospheric phenomenon called haze, on Wednesday dominate the atmosphere in Spain, where widespread rains are also expected to be accompanied by squall Celia.

Forecast for north China indicates heavy snow

Published on: February 11, 2022
12:00

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Beijing, Feb 11 (Prensa Latina) The National Meteorological Center of China forecasted a weekend with intense snowfall for the north of the country stemming from the passage of a storm, as well as the venues of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

Waterspout affects eastern Havana towns

Published on: February 9, 2022
12:54

By: Juan M. Garcia

Havana, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) An atmospheric phenomenon known as a waterspout surprised the inhabitants of eastern Havana coastal towns on Wednesday, but there are not preliminary reports of human losses or injuries.

Global warming and extreme weather to impact LatAm and the Caribbean

Published on: August 18, 2021
07:19

By: Prensa Latina

United Nations, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Latin America and the Caribbean will be one of the regions most affected by global warming in the near future if current trends in climate change continue, a UN agency warned.

China declares maximum alert for downpours and typhoons

Published on: July 20, 2021
08:22

By: Prensa Latina

Beijing, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) China declared the maximum alert for most of its territory due to the danger posed by the continuation of torrential downpours and the arrival of two typhoons, accompanied by electrical discharges and gales.

UN highlights importance of accurate weather information

Published on: July 9, 2021
07:15

By: Prensa Latina

United Nations, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Thursday highlighted the importance of having accurate, timely weather and climate information, which is vital to save lives.

PAHO calls to be ready for meteorological challenges in the Americas

Published on: July 1, 2021
07:12

By: Prensa Latina

Washington, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Wednesday called on its member states to get ready for the challenges posed by summer and winter in the region, amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

At least 21 runners killed in China due to adverse weather conditions

Published on: May 23, 2021
09:16

By: Prensa Latina

Beijing, May 23 (Prensa Latina) At least 21 runners died as a result of an abrupt change in weather conditions while they were running in a rural area in northwestern Gansu province, local authorities confirmed on Sunday.

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