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Family of five rescued from roof in Thailand floods

A family of five was rescued from the roof of their flooded home in Hat Yai, Thailand, as the city faced severe flooding. Drone footage captured the event.

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Severe weather causes casualties and evacuations in Albania and Greece

Torrential rain in Albania has killed a 75-year-old and evacuated hundreds due to flooding. Severe weather has also hit Greece, causing widespread damage.

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Poland prepared for heavy snow and avalanche danger

Heavy snowfall, sleet, and negative temperatures affect southern and eastern Poland. Up to 20 cm of snow expected in some areas, with level 2 avalanche danger in the Tatra Mountains.

Climate

Europe could face higher death toll if historic heatwaves struck today

Applying historical heatwave patterns to current climate conditions shows a worrisome death toll, a new study reveals

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Storm Claudia batters Europe with powerful winds and widespread disruptions

Storm Claudia caused severe weather in Portugal, with the Faro District experiencing heavy rain and strong winds. Thousands of homes lost power amid widespread flooding.

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Flooding forces Thai man to live on his roof for weeks

In Ayutthaya, Thailand, 70-year-old La-iad has been living on the roof of his flooded house for nearly three weeks as the Noi River overflows, affecting over 1,000 homes.

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Footage shows the extent of devastation left by Fung-wong in Taiwan

Residents in Taiwan are clearing debris after tropical depression Fung-wong flooded homes and roads, injuring 95 people and forcing thousands to evacuate.

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Tropical Storm Fung-Wong nears Taiwan with strong winds and heavy rain

Fung-Wong, now a tropical storm, nears Taiwan with strong winds and rain. Schools and offices closed, residents evacuated due to flood and landslide risks.

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Scenes of destruction after Super Typhoon Fung-wong hits the Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-wong hit Aurora province with 185 kph winds, causing floods, power outages, and landslides, leading to a state of emergency.

Climate

A decade after Paris, how much hotter has our planet become?

The past decade has seen record temperatures, soaring emissions and extreme heat becoming the new normal.

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Powerful typhoon Fung-wong wreaks havoc in the Philippines, leaving 8 dead and 1.4 million displaced

Fung-wong has killed at least 8 and displaced 1.4 million in the Philippines, with severe floods and landslides prompting mass evacuations and power cuts.

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Typhoon Kalmaegi: 5 dead as powerful storm batters central Vietnam

Typhoon Kalmaegi hit central Vietnam, causing strong winds and heavy rain. At least five people died, and many are missing. Over a million households faced power outages.

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188 dead in Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi

In central Philippines, families mourned 188 Typhoon Kalmaegi victims. President Marcos Jr. declared a national emergency with another typhoon approaching.

Earth News

Europe’s new AI tool that can forecast heatwaves much earlier

The researchers trained their AI on reconstructions of ancient climates from the year 0 to 1850.

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Flights cancelled at El Prat due to heavy rain in Catalonia

Severe rainstorms led to flooding and chaos in the region, hitting Barcelona hardest with cancelled flights at El Prat airport and numerous emergency responses.

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How to make sure you’re covered if extreme weather hits your trip

Travellers are generally advised to take out insurance as early as they can, and there’s a good reason for doing that when it comes to extreme weather.

Climate

Climate change boosted Hurricane Melissa's destructive winds and rain

Melissa was one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes to make landfall and brought destructive weather to Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Cuba.

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Heavy rains cause flooding in various parts of Tuscany

Italy faces unstable weather over Halloween, with heavy rain in the north and thunderstorms expected in the south.

Climate

How did Hurricane Melissa become a 'beast of a storm'?

When Melissa came ashore, it tied strength records for Atlantic hurricanes making landfall, both in wind speed and barometric pressure, a key measurement used by meteorologists.

Climate

New research could explain extreme Mediterranean flooding

A new study looks at the conditions that contribute to extreme flooding in Italy