Extreme weather is hitting countries around the world this weekend, with deadly consequences. The US, France, Germany, Afghanistan, India, Chile and Italy are all facing the effects.
Deadly tornadoes in Texas, fatal flooding in Afghanistan, scorching heat in India and record-breaking cold in Chile - the world is facing the effects of dangerous and extreme weather this weekend. In the US, tornadoes swept through areas of Houston, killing at least seven people and knocking out the power to nearly one million homes and businesses. Fierce storms with winds of up to 100mph blew out windows and now, the area faces a smog warning and temperatures climbing to 32.2C .
The extreme temperatures in northern India coincide with a six-week-long general election, with experts worried the heatwave could increase health risks as people wait in long queues to cast their vote or candidates campaign aggressively outdoors. One minister fainted due to heat last month while addressing an election rally in the state of Maharashtra. Satish Kumar, a 57-year-old rickshaw driver in the capital, said his work was suffering because of the heat.
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