world news At least 16 dead after Storm Eunice sweeps across northern Europe After passing over the British Isles, Storm Eunice struck France, the Benelux countries, Denmark, Germany and Poland — uprooting trees, taking out power lines and disrupting rail services. 19/02/2022
Travel News Storm Eunice: Brits braced for rail, road and air travel disruption Flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted Airports have been cancelled as pilots contend with gale force winds of over 90mph. 18/02/2022
world news O2 Arena damaged as storm batters UK and heads for northern Europe British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the army is on standby Friday as Storm Eunice is expected to bring gusts of wind of up to 130km/h. 18/02/2022
Europe News Storms kill four people and disrupt travel across northern Europe Gusts of up to 152 kilometres per hour were recorded in northern Germany as Storm Ylenia swept through. 17/02/2022
USA World record lightning bolt 'as long as London to Hamburg' distance It spread over an incredible 768 kilometres. 01/02/2022
world news Winter storm Malik hits northern Europe, kills at least four Storm Malik brought strong gusts of wind and extensive rain and snowfall to the Nordic countries after hitting Scotland and Germany particularly bad. 30/01/2022
Lithuania Snow storms wreak havoc between Poland and the Baltic states Blizzards have paralysed traffic on the main road between Poland and the Baltic States while gale force winds and snow have battered highways in Lithuania. 22/01/2022
Serbia Heavy snowfall wreaks havoc in Serbia and much of Balkans Heavy snowfall covered Belgrade and much of the Balkans on Sunday, disrupting transportation and cancelling flights. 12/12/2021
Turkey At least four people killed as storm pounds Istanbul A number of Turkish Airlines flights to Istanbul were also diverted to the cities of Ankara and Izmir. 29/11/2021
United Kingdom Two people killed by falling trees as Storm Arwen batters UK The country is now under amber or yellow alert depending on the area. 27/11/2021
Nature Honey harvest expected to decline dramatically in France Honey production this year in France will be less than half of that of 2020, due to the unfavourable climatic conditions of spring and summer. 24/10/2021
world news At least five people killed as storms sweep across central Europe A train driver in Germany and four others in Poland have died after storms swept across central Europe. 22/10/2021
France Strong winds cause damage, disruptions in western Europe A quarter of a million French homes were without electricity on Thursday and trains were also halted in Netherlands and Germany after powerful winds swept through Western Europe. 21/10/2021
Experiences Hundreds of hot air balloons light up the sky at the world’s largest festival Hot air balloons returned to the New Mexico skyline last week at the 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. 13/10/2021
Czech Republic Two people killed as strong thunderstorm hits Czech Republic Strong thunderstorms accompanied by high winds and torrential rains hit the southern Czech Republic on Thursday, leading to two deaths. 09/07/2021
Japan Dozens feared missing after mudslide tears through town in Japan A powerful mudslide has torn through dozens of home in Atami, 100 kilometres from Tokyo, after heavy rains deluged the town on Saturday. 03/07/2021
Germany Huge thunderstorms prompt accidents in Germany, France & Switzerland Hundreds of firefighters were deployed in southern and western Germany as well as in northern France on Monday evening. 29/06/2021
Czech Republic Deadly tornado rips through the Czech Republic The tornado formed on Thursday night during a series of thunderstorms across the entire country. 25/06/2021
China 21 die in extreme weather in Chinese cross-country race Freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude race, state media reported Sunday. 23/05/2021
France 'Historic' bout of frost decimates French winemakers' harvest About "80 per cent to 90 per cent" of the harvest for Côtes du Rhône wine has been lost, according to professionals. 10/04/2021
Good Morning Europe Heavy snowstorm in Greece leaves thousands without electricity In the suburbs of Athens, falling trees downed power cables, causing blackouts. 18/02/2021
no comment Europe's cold snap freezes Polish shoreline The shoreline in the coastal town of Międzyzdroje froze over, turning the normally sandy beach into an Arctic landscape of snow and ice. 15/02/2021
no comment Heavy snowfall leaves parts of Russia blanketed in snow The average temperature in Moscow and the region is about -13 degrees Celsius but by the end of the week, the temperature could drop to -30 degrees Celsius. 15/02/2021
world news Europe fights a big freeze while Greece enjoys spring-like conditions The heavy snow, rain and freezing conditions ushered in by Storm Darcy have led to severe disruption across Europe. It's been warmer in Greece but sub-zero conditions could arrive in the coming days. 12/02/2021
world news Flood waters recede in southern France but remain high in Paris Prime Minister Jean Castex has promised support for farmers and residents whose land was devastated. 06/02/2021
no comment Paris remains on flood alert as River Seine swells after heavy rain Paris remained on flood alert on Tuesday with the River Seine's water levels still on the rise following heavy spells of rain. 02/02/2021
