In Pics: What happened across the world on Feb 19

Bengaluru, Feb 19: Turkey's largest city Istanbul has been hit by a storm that has dumped up to a 60 centimeters (24 inches) of snow in some areas since Tuesday, wreaking havoc on roads.

Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister Sushama Swaraj called on Oman's Deputy Prime Minister Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said during her two day visit to the Gulf nation on Wednesday.

OneIndia News brings to you news from across the world in pictures.

Explosion in California

A structure is damaged after an explosion in a processing facility at the ExxonMobil refinery in Torrance, California.

Nice carnival in France

A reveler parade during the flower parade of the 131st Nice carnival in Nice, southern France. The Carnival, running from Feb. 13 until March 1, 2015, celebrates the "King of Music".

Istanbul covered with snow

Turkey's largest city Istanbul has been hit by a storm that has dumped over half a meter of snow in some areas since Tuesday

Snow wreaks havoc in Turkey

A woman walks during heavy snowfall in central Istanbul, Turkey.

Sushma in Oman for two-day trip

External Affairs Minister Sushama Swaraj call on Oman's Deputy Prime Minister Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said during her two day visit to the Gulf nation.