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Which US state is most at risk from the climate crisis?

New research uses extreme heat, drought, inland and coastal flooding and wildfires to rank the safety of US states.

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Severe flooding after heavy rainstorm in Bosnia kills 15

The road and railway connecting the capital Sarajevo with Mostar and the Adriatic Sea have been inaccessible, with domestic media reporting entire sections swept away or blocked by debris.

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Saharan dust and extreme heat fuel retreat of Swiss glaciers

In August, Swiss glaciers faced the 'greatest loss of ice recorded since measurements began’.

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Denmark cleans up damage after floods wreak havoc

51 of the country's 98 municipalities have been told to draw up flood protection plans by the Danish coastal authority, amidst fears that flooding will worsen in the future.

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‘A tough year’: Is French wine doomed by unpredictable weather?

Frost, fungus and record rainfall have left winemakers in France 'exhausted'.

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Greek wildfire kills two people and forces villages to evacuate

The flames were fanned on by strong winds blowing through forests left tinder-dry by a warm spring and hot summer.

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This Polish reservoir spared two cities from devastating floods

Some have suggested the reservoir should be named after famous Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.

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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.

World News

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.