Indonesia races to evacuate Sumatra residents as flood deaths soar to 34
Torrential rain and a rare cyclone triggered floods and landslides in North Sumatra, killing at least 34, evacuating thousands, and cutting roads and communications.
Weather tracker: sandstorm turns Iraqi skies orange and empties the streets
Iraq's sandstorm disrupted travel and health, while New Zealand faced severe damage from ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam, highlighting climate-related weather challenges.