Tornado touches down in East New Orleans causing significant damage

Tornado touches down in East New Orleans causing significant damage

Amateur footage shows a tornado causing damage in East New Orleans on Tuesday (7 February). Buildings were badly damaged and emergency crews responded to the havoc. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said in a statement: The storm system brought strong winds and at least six tornadoes, which caused severe damage, including multiple injuries, dozens of damaged homes and businesses, and thousands left without power. Feb 8, 2017
Avalanches kill more than 100 in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Avalanches kill more than 100 in Afghanistan and Pakistan

The death toll has risen to more than 100 after heavy snowstorms triggered avalanches in parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan over the weekend. Most of the key highways in Afghanistan have been closed due to severe weather conditions. Meanwhile, At least 13 people were also killed in an avalanche in Pakistan’s Chitral district, with many more still missing. Feb 6, 2017