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Drought disaster zone in Thailand

All 15 districts of Nan province in the North of Thailand have been declared drought disaster zones, with the drought effecting 775 villages....

by Frans Poptie in Thailand on 07/02/2012

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Houseboat salvaged from Amsterdam Canal

Salvagers work to extract a sunken houseboat on the Zwanenburgwal. With every cold snap a couple of houseboats sink. Often due to hulls cracked by...

by Richard Wareham in Netherlands on 07/02/2012

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Wildlife on a semi frozen Alexandra Lake - East London

Wildlife had to share a small section of Alexandra Lake as most of was frozen as a few East Londoners took chance to walk on ice. London, UK. 5th...

by David Mbiyu in United Kingdom on 05/02/2012

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07/02/2012 - Drought disaster zone in Thailand - Thailand - All 15 districts of Nan province in the...
07/02/2012 - Houseboat salvaged from Amsterdam Canal - Netherlands - Salvagers work to extract a sunken...
05/02/2012 - Wildlife on a semi frozen Alexandra Lake - East London - United Kingdom - Wildlife had to share a small section...
05/02/2012 - Snow falls in London - United Kingdom - About four inches of snow fell in...
04/02/2012 - East London gets its share of snow - United Kingdom - Heavy snow began falling across much of...
04/02/2012 - Snow hits London - United Kingdom - As had been predicted by various...
04/02/2012 - Britain shudders as cold weather hits - United Kingdom - Fountains in Trafalgar Square turn to...
03/02/2012 - Heavy frost hits Czech Republic - Czech Republic - People across Europe are battling with...
22/01/2012 - Lunar New Year ushers in the year of the Water Dragon - Philippines - Chinese and non-Chinese Filipinos...
20/01/2012 - Oxford Street still closed after main water burst - London - United Kingdom - Part of Oxford Street was still closed...

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The Jordan Valley
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Bibby Tethra returns from the Swanland Wreck
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Two giant sculptures in Kensington Gardens - London
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Climate Championship Fair 2012 held by KVKV School - Rajkot
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Drought disaster zone in Thailand
All 15 districts of Nan province in the North of Thailand have been declared drought disaster zones, with the drought effecting 775 villages. Thailand. 7th February 2012
Houseboat salvaged from Amsterdam Canal
Salvagers work to extract a sunken houseboat on the Zwanenburgwal. With every cold snap a couple of houseboats sink. Often due to hulls cracked by the ice, in this case a broken water m...
Jean Anderson remains unbeatable in Ice Canoe Competition
Jean Anderson and his team won yet again at the Winter Carnival Ice Canoe race in Quebec City, in his 22nd victory as part of the Winter Carnival competition, and his overall 70th victo...
Holland is under a spell of cold - Almere
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RAJUK start demolishing shanties along Gulshan Lake
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Despite cleanups several waterways remain polluted - Manila
Several waterways across Metro Manila remain polluted despite the government's effort of cleaning them up. Another "Estero Blitz" has been launched which aims to rid wate...
Philippines hit by a 6.7 Magnitude Quake
At least seven people have died after a 6.7 magnitude quake struck the central Philippines, according to the government's disaster management body. Cebu City, central Visayas, Phil...
Wildlife on a semi frozen Alexandra Lake - East London
Wildlife had to share a small section of Alexandra Lake as most of was frozen as a few East Londoners took chance to walk on ice. London, UK. 5th February 2012
Snow falls in London
About four inches of snow fell in London, and many people have taken the opportunity to enjoy themselves in Kensington Gardens, London, UK. 5th February 2012
Record sub-zero temperatures in Poland
Archive Photos. Winter landscapes. Biezen, Poland. 31st January 2009
East London gets its share of snow
Heavy snow began falling across much of the UK. Streets in East London were deserted with minimal traffic, however 1,200 or so flights from Heathrow were cancelled. London, UK. 4th Feb...
Snow hits London
As had been predicted by various weather organisations including the Met office, London experienced a heavy shower of snow. London, UK. 4th February 2012
Britain shudders as cold weather hits
Fountains in Trafalgar Square turn to ice during the cold weather snap. London, UK. 4th February 2012