UK heatwaves: Amusement park guests forced to walk down after rollercoaster stops
London/IBNS: Amid severe heatwaves in the United Kingdom with soaring temperatures and power outages, people caught on a rollercoaster at Staffordshire's AltonTowers amusement park were forced to go down a flight of stairs to reach the ground after the ride stopped suddenly while being at the top.
Pakistan: Heatstroke in Karachi claims at least 65 lives, says Edhi Foundation
Karachi, May 22 (IBNS): At least 65 people have died so far this summer due to soaring temperatures in Pakistan's Karachi region, local Dawn News reported quoting the Edhi Foundation.
New York, Mar 23 (JEN): Hurricanes, monsoon floods and continuing severe drought made 2017 the costliest year ever for severe weather and climate events, according to a new report by the United Nations weather agency launched on the eve of World Meteorological Day.