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Severe Weather Devastates South Africa, Greece, and US

2/23/2025

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Severe weather wreaked havoc across South Africa this week, unleashing thunderstorms, flooding, and a tornado that left homes in Pretoria North in ruins. As heavy rains continued, Storm Coral blanketed Greece and Turkey in snow, paralyzing transport. Meanwhile, the US braced for a bitter chill, with temperatures plunging below -30C and heavy snow blanketing the Midwest.

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Story summary

Severe weather wreaked havoc across South Africa this week, unleashing thunderstorms, flooding, and a tornado that left homes in Pretoria North in ruins. As heavy rains continued, Storm Coral blanketed Greece and Turkey in snow, paralyzing transport. Meanwhile, the US braced for a bitter chill, with temperatures plunging below -30C and heavy snow blanketing the Midwest.