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How climate change is fuelling the rise of deadly cloudbursts

As climate change disrupts monsoons, cloudbursts are hitting vulnerable mountain regions with deadly force.

World News

Thousands of firefighters battle blazes in Spain and Portugal

A heatwave is continuing to affect the Iberian Peninsula. Thousands of firefighters have been deployed to battle ongoing blazes and towns have been evacuated. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited affected regions to meet with the heads of emergency teams.

Green News

Europe’s power grids under pressure amid record-breaking heatwaves

As Europe faces soaring temperatures and rising energy demand, power grids struggle to keep the lights on without worsening emissions.

Europe in Motion

How many tropical nights have occurred across Europe?

This year, high nighttime temperatures already broke records in the first two months of summer across many areas in Europe.

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Heatwave fuels rise in wild swimming across Amsterdam

Amsterdam residents sought relief from the summer heat on Wednesday by plunging into the city’s network of canals, rivers and docks.

USA

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.

Climate

Climate change made Nordic heatwave at least 10 times more likely

The period of persistent heat across the region brought overcrowded and overheated hospitals, wildfires, toxic algal blooms and a surge in drownings.

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Extreme heat grips southern Europe with red alerts issued

Tourists in Vienna are continuing to take traditional Fiaker carriage rides through the historic centre, as authorities study the impact of high temperatures on working horses.

Green News

Portugal's heatwave extends to ocean with warm waters in Algarve

According to IPMA data, sea temperatures in the Algarve will range between 23 and 24°C through Saturday.

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Typhoon Podul brings heavy rain and damage to southern Taiwan

Typhoon Podul made landfall in Taiwan’s southeast on Wednesday, forcing school and office closures as authorities warned of heavy rain and damaging winds across agricultural regions.

Nature

Extreme heat is driving a ‘staggering’ decline in tropical birds

Using climate attribution science, researchers have linked rising heat to declining bird populations around the world.

Taiwan

Thousands evacuated in Taiwan as Typhoon Podul makes landfall

More than 5,500 people had been evacuated in advance of the typhoon’s arrival on Wednesday, according to authorities.

Climate

What are dry storms? A deadly mix of lightning, wind, and heat

Dry storms are a curious meteorological phenomenon. The sky turns dark and thunders, but it doesn't seem to rain.

World News

New heatwave continues unabated in southern Europe

High alerts remain due to temperatures up to and above 40 degrees in parts of France, Spain and Portugal, with no end in sight until midweek.

World News

Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid record temperatures

France, Spain, Greece and Turkey are all battling wildfires as a new heatwave brings record temperatures surpassing 42 degrees Celsius.

Green News

Spain faces intense August heatwave with temperatures up to 43°C

The State Meteorological Agency warns that the extreme heat episode will continue for more than a week, with temperatures that could exceed 43°C and minimums above 25°C in many areas of the country.

Climate

Climate change drove ‘unprecedented’ wildfire in France, officials say

Hotspots across southern Europe have been scorched this summer, stoked by high temperatures and drought.

Climate

Global heat record streak ends in July, but risks still rising

Extreme heat, deadly floods and widespread wildfires hit Europe in July, despite the end of a record-breaking global temperature streak.

Moments

All the things that could ruin your European holiday this year

Be prepared by taking out the right travel insurance, staying up to date with weather warnings, and getting your head around tourist taxes.

Green News

Exhausted firefighters on the second day of Portugal's state of alert

In Vila Real, where there are several active fires, a man suspected of setting fires was arrested.