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Weather
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Brazil floods displace hundreds of thousands
Waters are starting to recede in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, but the damage will cost billions to repair.
US faces harsh summer tornado, hurricane season
A near-record warm ocean means that the Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be more intense than usual.
Mexico: Heat wave kills several people, hotter days ahead
The so-called "heat dome" has trapped hot air, causing temperatures to soar to 45 degrees Celsius in some areas.
Pakistan and India grapple with extreme heatwave
Authorities are advising people to stay indoors, as temperatures top 45 degrees Celsius.
Explained: What causes a tornado?
A deadly tornado hit the US state of Iowa on Tuesday. How do tornadoes form and why are they so difficult to predict?
US: Iowa tornado leaves trail of wreckage and death
The tornado "devastated a good portion of," of the small town of Greenfield.
A bird's eye view of the flooding in Brazil
Weeks of torrential rainfall have caused catastrophic flooding and reconstruction will be a mammoth task for the region.
Germany: Lightning strike in Dresden injures 10
Three women and seven men were injured and were taken to nearby hospitals after lightning hit the banks of the Elbe.
Chancellor Scholz visits inundated southwest Germany
In the southwestern German state of Saarland, heavy rainfall has triggered the worst flooding in three decades.
Germany: Scholz visits Saarland amid flooding
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged federal "solidarity" after the western state of Saarland was hit by flooding.
How Karachi could stop another deadly heatwave
Pakistan's largest city has been struggling to cool down its streets ever since the devastating 2015 heatwave.
What are the key lessons from East Africa's floods?
Experts have warned African governments to establish urgent proactive actions as climate-related disasters intensify.
Taliban's poor response to flash floods criticized
International aid organizations are once again facing a familiar dilemma: cooperate with the Taliban or not?
The race to fix Africa's poor weather forecasting
Most of Africa's 1.3 billion people have little advance knowledge of the weather. Knowing the forecast could save lives.
Indonesia: Floods, mudslides on Sumatra leave scores dead
Heavy rainfall on the Indonesian island of Sumatra has triggered flooding and landslides on the slopes of Mount Marapi.
Afghanistan: Thousands in need of aid after deadly floods
Experts say the unusually heavy rains are linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon.
Brazil floods: More rain expected as people await rescue
Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul is expecting more rain, even as it grapples with the fallout of recent flooding.
Afghanistan: Flash floods near Kabul kill dozens
Several homes and properties in Baghlan have been destroyed in flash floods with a death toll that is still rising.
Gaza: US emergency aid pier ready to go, weather permitting
The costly project comes with tricky logistics and major concerns, but could help ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Brazil floods: Rescuers race against time as toll rises
Authorities are scrambling to rescue people from flooding in Brazil's south, where over 100 people are still missing.
Brazil flooding leaves dozens dead
At least 60 people have been killed as southern Brazil endures its worst flooding in more than 80 years.
Why managing Africa's natural disasters is taking on urgency
Africa is particularly vulnerable to suffering natural disasters, such as floods, severe storms and droughts.
Kenya: Cyclone Hidaya threatens flood-hit region
Kenyan President William Ruto warned that weather reports paint a "dire" picture, as a powerful cyclone nears the coast.
Brazil: Dozens dead in severe flooding
Dozens have died in floods in Brazil. Aid is proving difficult.
Deadly dam failures: Cause, effect and prevention
No dam is flood-proof, as flooding after days of heavy rains in southern Brazil has shown. Here's what you need to know.
Brazil floods: State of emergency in Rio Grande do Sul
The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil's southernmost state is rising, and more downpours are expected.
Keeping record: The Śnieżka weather station
The Śnieżka weather station has been gathering data for over 140 years.
What's driving Europe's crazy weather?
Freak storms, flooding and devastating droughts, Europe's weather seems to be crazier than ever. But why?
Tunisia’s olive farmers adapt to extreme weather
Tunisian olive farmers are switching to new irrigation techniques and organic farming methods.
Kenya flooding leaves dozens dead after dam collapse
The disaster has also damaged infrastructure and caused schools to be shut down.
Tornadoes ripping through US Midwest turn deadly in Oklahoma
The US Midwest region has faced over 100 tornadoes this weekend, with first deaths reported in Oklahoma.
Tornadoes tear through US Midwest
Police say residential areas have been hit in Nebraska, with other US states also impacted by tornadoes and cyclones.
European farmers battling 'devastating' spring frost
A late spring cold snap has fruit growers and winemakers in Germany and Europe worried for this year's harvest.
El Nino exacerbates hot season in South and Southeast Asia
Extreme temperatures have led to school closures, power outages and heat-related deaths.
Climate change puts Alpine villages at risk
Landslides and floods are making life in the French alpine valleys increasingly dangerous.
Changing weather, changing times
An ancient method for collecting rainwater, why freak storms are becoming common in Europe, and why weather forecasters.
Flooding in Kenya wreaks havoc in Nairobi
Flooding in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, has left at least four people dead. Some residents were left stranded on rooftops.
Heavy rain, floods swamp south China
At least four people have already died and tens of thousands have been evacuated amid heavy rain and landslides.
Climate change: Asia worst hit from disasters in 2023 — UN
A World Meteorological Organization report says floods and storms were the leading cause of climate-related hazards.
Heavy rains trigger deadly flooding in China's Guangdong
At least four people have been killed and 10 others are missing after days of torrential rainfall in southern China.
Africa's El Nino crises demand action and funding
The El Nino weather pattern is causing extreme weather events in East Africa, as well as crippling drought in the south.
Copernicus report shows year of weather extremes in Europe
Last year, Europe experienced drought, wildfires, floods and record heat, according to the EU's Copernicus program.
Storms, floods hit Pakistan ahead of monsoon season
Unusually heavy downpours have claimed dozens of lives, triggering fears of another devastating rainy season.
Floods in the United Arab Emirates: Dubai sinks into chaos
Heavy rainfall has flooded the countries bordering the Persian Gulf. Dubai is particularly affected.
UAE reels from unprecedented storm
The United Arab Emirates has seen record rainfall, with more rain in 24 hours than at any time since records began.
Devastating floods ravage Kazakhstan and Russia
Tens of thousands of people were displaced following devastating floods in northern Kazakhstan and Russia.
Afghanistan: Dozens killed as heavy rains trigger floods
More than 30 people have died as a result of flash floods across Afghanistan, including in the capital Kabul.
Bogota starts rationing water as reservoirs run low
Amid hot, dry weather, residents in the Colombian capital have been urged to cut water consumption to a minimum.
Malawi, Kenya and Mali in the path of climate change
Many countries are being hit by the effects of climate change, including extreme drought, floods and a heat waves.
Weathering: How racism impacts the body on a cellular level
We know health outcomes frequently differ based on race in the US. The 'Weathering theory' could help explain why.
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