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NewsBytes:

A lightning strike in Burundi has claimed the lives of at least seven students and injured 51 others. The lightning bolt hit a classroom where the high school students were sheltering from a severe storm. Heavy rains have destroyed more than 500 houses in the area.

Mudslides in Catamarca, Argentina have claimed the lives of at least five people. Heavy rainfall caused mudslides in El Rodeo and Siján areas. Five women and three children are still reported to be missing.

Australia - The Bureau of Meteorology says a cyclone could form off the Pilbara coast as early as next week. A low is developing in the South East Timor Sea and expected to cross into Australian waters tomorrow. Forecasters predict the low to move off the West Kimberley coast on Australia Day and then track parallel to the Pilbara on Monday.

Forecasters are warning of more heavy rain across parts of the UK, bringing further risk of flooding to some areas left struggling by recent storms. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for rain in south-west England on Sunday between 06:00 GMT and 14:00. Rain and strong winds are also forecast for parts of the South East, Northern Ireland, Wales and much of Scotland. On Saturday, storms battered the Midlands region, with buildings struck by lightning and trees uprooted.

US - Another round of extreme winter weather, including subzero temps and whiteout conditions, has hit some areas of the United States, which is being dubbed by some as “Polar Vortex Part 2.”