Deadly floods hit Iraq as thunderstorms sweep across the region
Two killed in Iraq floods; Bruna forecast to bring winds to Portugal; further snow expected in Japan; Peru temperatures above average
Two people were killed and the city of Erbil suffered extensive damage as flash floods hit northern Iraq on Saturday, with an estimated 80mm of rain falling, exceeding expectations of 30mm. Severe thunderstorms also swept across neighbouring Iran, while Storm Bruna is forecast to bring strong winds to Portugal, further snowfall is expected in Japan and Peru is experiencing air temperatures 5-10C above the seasonal average.