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Portugal remains on alert as Storm Claudia moves towards UK

The rain and strong winds caused road accidents, landslides and fallen trees, which damaged houses, roads and vehicles.

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Red alert for rain in Spain: What to do and how to protect yourself

Storm Gabrielle has put Valencia, Castellón and Tarragona on red alert this Monday for torrential rains that could drop more than 180 litres of water per square metre in a few hours.

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Portugal Azores hit by rare Cyclone Gabrielle causing damage to homes

With the Azores archipelago lying outside the region of warm tropical water, which acts as its fuel, it is somewhat rare for cyclones to reach the Portuguese islands.

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Heavy rain and flooding in Tennessee kill at least four

At least four people died in Tennessee due to heavy rain and flooding, causing chaos and dramatic rescues. A family was killed by a fallen tree in East Ridge.

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Flash floods batter US midwest leaving thousands without power

Among the worst hit was the Milwaukee area, where up to 36 centimetres of rain had fallen in some areas by Sunday, according to the US National Weather Service.

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Floods and heatwave in Italy lead to two deaths amid extreme weather

An African anticyclone is sweeping its way across Europe, leading to record temperatures of up to 46 degrees Celsius on the continent.

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Severe storms lash southern Poland, causing widespread damage

Violent storms swept across southern Poland on Sunday, bringing heavy hail, strong winds and flash flooding.

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At least three people killed in severe weather episodes in Italy

The alert level remains high for the storm affecting the north and central parts of Italy: Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna are at risk of flooding due to the rising waters of the River Po.

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Wind power breaks records in Portugal thanks to Storm Martinho

According to energy company REN, wind production on Wednesday reached historic highs and supplied 56% of the country's total electricity consumption.

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Severe flooding in Bolivia destroys crops and homes

Heavy rainfall in Bolivia’s Viacha community has caused severe flooding, destroying crops, submerging homes, and impacting 6,000 people as rivers overflowed in the highlands.

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Displaced Gazans face new hardships as storms hit shelters

In the already challenging landscape of Gaza, turbulent weather conditions are exacerbating the plight of displaced residents. Strong winds, heavy rains, and dropping temperatures are making tents and shelters uninhabitable, adding to their misery.

World News

Western Europe suffering from aftermath of storms Herminia and Éowyn

Violent winds and torrential rain have hit western Europe, causing flooding in many regions, particularly in France, and leading to severe power outages in Ireland.

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Freezing temperatures and heavy snow cause disruptions across Europe

Southeastern Europe is experiencing much lower than expected temperatures this week, bringing heavy snowfall and flooding risks.

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Huge waves, strong winds batter Thailand`s southern coastal province

Severe storms and high tides have hit Thailand's southern coastal provinces, causing widespread damage to homes, resorts, and disrupting travel.

Travel News

Travel chaos in France as storm brings high winds and floods

Passengers in Île-de-France are warned to be vigilant and avoid travel as Storm Floriane brings violent winds.

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UK travellers can expect weather chaos over New Year

The brew of bad weather has caused all outdoor events of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations to be cancelled.

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Fog disrupts Dutch, British and Polish airports on a busy holiday week

Passengers faced continued disruptions throughout Friday and Saturday due to thick fog that caused flight delays and cancellations.

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Chaos at Schiphol Airport as storm causes flight cancellations

Storm Darragh is affecting severe travel disruptions at one of Europe's main airports

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Two people dead in Greece as Storm Bora sparks weather warnings

Greece's civil protection service says they have issued an emergency alert, warning of torrential rains and strong winds in the northeast, the centre, and the region around Athens.

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Spain floods: 89 people still missing after deadly disaster

Spanish authorities issued their first tally of the missing on Tuesday when a Valencia court said that 89 people are confirmed to be unaccounted for.