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Tropical Storm Ada Hits Philippines; Europe Faces Bitter Cold
1/20/2026
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- Tropical Storm Ada (Nokaen) formed on January 19.
- Ada moves north along the Philippines' east coast.
- Ada brings heavy rainfall up to 200 mm daily and wind gusts to 65 mph.
- Ada is expected to weaken into a tropical depression by January 21 due to the northeast monsoon.
- Europe experiences a cold spell in Poland, Ukraine, and the Baltics, with temperatures dropping to -18°C.
