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Tourists swept away in flash flood after torrential rain in Tuscany

The floods in Tuscany and the Veneto come days after the Emilia Romagna region was struck, with some areas submerged for the third time in just over a year.

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Volunteers and authorities unite to clean up flood-stricken Romania

Over 7,000 households in Romania's Galati county were severely hit by floods that devastated the region.

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Attica working towards a flood-proof environment

Attica's governor is pursuing a dogged fight to make his region safe, battling bureaucratic hurdles and lack of funding.

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Floods in Romania wash away homes and leave thousands displaced

Gendarmes and volunteers are helping local people clear mud from their homes and recover from the devastating impact of the extreme weather.

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Around a thousand people evacuated as flooding hits northern Italy

At least a thousand people were evacuated as flooding hit northern Italian regions. The extreme weather has continued to affect other Central European countries as well, like Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic.

Climate

Is climate change to blame for Central Europe’s catastrophic flooding?

The flooding has followed heavy rain and snow brought by Storm Boris over the weekend.

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Myanmar floods have affected 631,000 people and caused 226 deaths.

A week after Typhoon Yagi and monsoon rains triggered severe flooding in Myanmar, residents in the capital, Naypyitaw, have begun cleaning their homes.

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Czechs left without electricity and drinking water following the flood

The flooding in the Czech Republic is easing, but South Bohemia is still at risk, with many households continuing to lack electricity and drinking water.

Climate

WMO: Global heating likely to hit 3C by 2100 - what’s the solution?

The latest multi-agency United in Science report outlines a key role for AI.

Europe News

Storm Boris leaves trail of devastation as it heads south to Italy

Italy braces itself for extreme weather as Storm Boris sweeping over Central Europe heads south.

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Floods devastate Polish town of Stronie Śląskie

Severe floods have destroyed the town of Stronie Śląskie in southwest Poland, following the overflow of a nearby dam.

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Polish PM calls for EU relief funding as thousands forced to evacuate

Prime Minister Donald Tusk has declared a month-long state of natural disaster as Poland braces for further flooding.

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Mud, damage and displacement: Poland battles with severe flooding

Severe floods continue to affect parts of Central Europe, with some areas already past the peak and others still facing danger.

Climate

Spain is moving from a Mediterranean to desert climate, study says

Summer has increased by an average of 36 days across Spain over the last 50 years.

Climate

Extreme weather to strengthen rapidly over next 20 years

Very few studies have so far explored the impact that extreme weather will have on different countries.

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Severe floods in Nigeria leave residents displaced

Residents have been forced to flee their homes in northeastern Nigeria after a dam collapsed unleashing severe flooding.

Climate

Is climate change to blame for Typhoon Yagi’s destructive power?

It is also the second most powerful tropical cyclone in the world so far this year after Hurricane Beryl.

Europe News

Severe drought in Bosnia and Poland brings record low water levels

Lakes and rivers across Europe are drying up as the hottest summer on record comes to an end. In Poland and Bosnia, this has caused critically low water levels.

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Steel bridge collapses in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi; 3 rescued

A steel bridge over the Red River in northern Vietnam collapsed after Typhoon Yagi's heavy rain and winds. Three people were rescued with no reported casualties. The typhoon has killed at least 59 and injured 299 people.

Climate

‘I’ve lost my work’: Deep scars remain after Athens wildfire

‘We can’t just blame politicians’ for Athens wildfire devastation, one local says.