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Nine injured after violent turbulence hits Ryanair flight in Germany

Severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan to make an emergency landing in Memmingen after violent turbulence injured nine people.

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Rescue vehicles in New Orleans blessed ahead of hurricane season

New Orleans honoured its first responders on Tuesday with a “Blessing of the Fleet,” marking the beginning of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season in a unique ceremony.

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Tornado leaves trail of destruction in Puerto Varas

Emergency teams and local authorities are assessing the aftermath of a rare tornado that struck Puerto Varas in southern Chile on Sunday afternoon.

Climate

Could cuts push US weather service to the brink this tornado season?

The Storm Prediction Center had tallied 883 local tornado reports this year as of Monday - 35 per cent higher than average for this time of year.

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Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Lanzarote after Storm Olivier?

European governments have updated their travel advice for tourists in the Canary Islands.

Green News

La Niña has ended. What does it mean for this year’s weather?

Longer-term weather forecasts are more difficult to establish when the phenomenon is not present.

USA

At least 18 killed as foods grip midwestern and southern US states

Flooding in the US south and midwest has claimed 18 lives and submerged homes and roads. Rescue teams are working to protect communities as water levels rise.

Green News

Climate change intensified severe Greek storms, new study finds

The research found that storms are up to 15 per cent wetter now than they would have been in the past.

Europe News

Severe storms cause destruction on Greek islands of Mykonos and Paros

Forecasters warned that further severe weather was on the way, with heavy rain to hit the Aegean islands, particularly the Cyclades, where a red warning was imposed until early Tuesday.

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Dozens evacuated after flooding hits central and northern Spain

In the municipality of Mejorada del Campo near Madrid 48 people were evacuated after storm Martinho brought heavy rains.

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Wind power breaks records in Portugal thanks to Storm Martinho

According to energy company REN, wind production on Wednesday reached historic highs and supplied 56% of the country's total electricity consumption.

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Storm Martinho triggers flood warnings and damage across Spain

Storm Martinho causes widespread damage and flooding risks in Spain, with Madrid facing record rainfall and Galicia and Andalusia experiencing strong winds and disruptions.

USA

At least 32 killed as massive storm system rips through the US

Violent tornadoes swept through parts of central and southern US killing dozens and causing widespread damage.

Climate

Atmospheric rivers are getting bigger, wetter and more frequent

Atmospheric rivers can bring much needed rain to drought-struck places, but may be dangerous when they are strong and last long.

Climate

‘A rare event’: Is climate change to blame for Cyclone Alfred?

The last time a cyclone struck so far south along Australia’s east coast was in 1974.

Nature

Meet the Irish tree surgeons picking up the pieces after Storm Eowyn

Dubbed the storm of the century, Storm Eowyn left 750,000 homes without electricity.

Climate

EU countries rank among the worst hit by extreme weather events

Extreme weather events linked to the climate crisis caused more than 765,000 deaths worldwide between 1993 and 2022.

World News

Western Europe suffering from aftermath of storms Herminia and Éowyn

Violent winds and torrential rain have hit western Europe, causing flooding in many regions, particularly in France, and leading to severe power outages in Ireland.

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Italy and France battered by Storm Herminia

Residents in the French city of Rennes have been forced to evacuate after the town's streets were hit by flash flooding.

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Storm Herminia batters countries across Europe

Weather warnings were in parts of Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, and Ireland as Storm Herminia brought strong winds, heavy rain, and powerful waves.