All articles tagged with #bad weather
A plane crash near Kenya's coast has resulted in the deaths of 10 European tourists and a local pilot, with investigations ongoing into the cause, possibly related to bad weather conditions.
Hopes are diminishing for Natalia Nagovitsyna, an injured climber stranded on Kyrgyzstan's Victory Peak for 12 days after a failed rescue due to severe weather, with her condition uncertain and a rescue attempt that resulted in the death of fellow climber Luca Sinigaglia.
Coffee prices have surged to a record high due to adverse weather conditions affecting major producers Brazil and Vietnam, leading to an 80% increase in Arabica bean prices this year. As a result, coffee brands like Nestlé and Lavazza are considering raising prices to cope with the increased costs. The coffee industry faces challenges as demand remains high, but inventories are low, and the trend of rising prices is expected to continue.
Helldivers 2's latest update introduces new weather hazards like blizzards and sandstorms, a level cap increase, and gameplay balancing, but also quietly adds huge AT-AT-like robot enemies and flying Automaton gunships, which players have discovered despite not being mentioned in the patch notes. The new enemy, known as Factory Strider, is heavily armed and spawns Devastators, while the gunships are heavily armored and equipped with missiles and rapid-fire lasers, adding a new challenge to the game.
Bad weather conditions have delayed the recovery of a car that drove off the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier, with adverse water conditions and concerns for diver safety making the operation impossible. The car crashed through the end of the wooden pier, and authorities are working to devise a new plan for a safe and effective recovery operation while preserving any evidence.
A pilot ejected from a $100 million F-35 fighter jet over South Carolina, claiming to have lost the plane in bad weather. Experts suggest that the pilot likely bailed out before activating the jet's tracking system, making it difficult to locate. The pilot landed safely in a residential neighborhood and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Military officials have referred to the incident as a "malfunction" but have not provided specific details. The F-35, despite its issues, remains highly sought after and in high demand worldwide.
Ukrainian soldiers are facing a new challenge as the weather worsens, with shorter days, heavy rain, and snow hindering their efforts to make progress against entrenched Russian troops. The counteroffensive has gained urgency as summer ends, adding to the existing struggle on the battlefield.
A plane carrying 12 tourists, along with a pilot and co-pilot, has crashed in Barcelos, Brazil, resulting in the death of all 14 people on board. The crash was attributed to bad weather, with heavy rain reported during landing. The nationalities of the deceased individuals have not been disclosed at this time.
A Cessna 208 plane crashed into a hangar at a skydiving center in Chrcynno, Poland, during bad weather, killing the pilot and four others who were seeking shelter. Eight people were injured, including a child. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Flight delays and cancellations continue to plague airports across the US due to bad weather and equipment problems. Raleigh-Durham International Airport had 48 canceled flights and 64 delays by Monday afternoon. On Sunday, 8,000 flights were delayed and nearly 900 were canceled due to thunderstorms. Severe storms threaten 90 million people in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, including major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.
An IndiGo flight from Amritsar to Ahmedabad entered Pakistan airspace due to bad weather and went up to Gujranwala before heading back to Indian airspace safely. The deviation was coordinated with Pakistan by Amritsar ATC via telephone and the crew was in continuous contact with Pakistan on R/T. The flight landed in Ahmedabad safely post the deviation. The incident was not unusual as it was "internationally allowed" in bad weather conditions.
An IndiGo flight from Amritsar to Ahmedabad was briefly diverted to Pakistan airspace near Lahore due to bad weather before heading back into Indian airspace after 30 minutes without any mishap. The diversion was coordinated with Pakistan by Amritsar Air Traffic Control via telephone and the crew was in continuous contact with Pakistan. The incident is not unusual as such maneuvers are “internationally allowed” during bad weather conditions.
The second round of The Masters was suspended due to bad weather as three trees fell near spectators at Augusta National Golf Club, but no one was injured. Play will resume on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. ET. Several players are yet to finish, including second-placed Jon Rahm. Tiger Woods completed 11 holes of his second round before play was suspended.