Weather & ScienceChile declares 'state of catastrophe' as wildfires leave at least 18 deadChile's president warned the death toll cold rise in the Ñuble and Biobío regions.See moreMore News'We might never know' Storm Goretti's tree toll The total number of trees lost in Cornwall might never be known, councillor says.Watch: Artificial avalanche tumbles down Russian mountainAuthorities deliberately triggered the avalanche on Mount Elbrus to release a build up of snow.Zoo storm damage could cost 'hundreds of thousands of pounds'The enclosure at Dudley Zoo was badly damaged during Storm Goretti.Heavy rain sparks flood alerts in South EastA yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued by the Met Office.Restaurant reopens after storm devastationWoman calls for financial help after storm damageScores of homeless offered beds during cold snapCricket club damaged in Storm Goretti fire Golf club 'closed for foreseeable' after stormSevere weather explainedThe deadly dust storms sweeping across the worldDust storms are becoming more common globally, harming the health of millions of people. 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