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Massive sandstorm shrouds parts of Saudi Arabia in dust

A huge sandstorm swept across Saudi Arabia’s Al-Qassim province over the weekend, engulfing the city of Al-Rass and reducing visibility to nearly zero.

Eco-Innovation

Indian city uses smartwatches to track impact of deadly heat

Cities like Ahmedabad have always had hot summers, but now they're nearing the threshold beyond which exposure for more than a few hours can be fatal.

Climate

'Pain’ of climate change was clear in Europe last year, experts say

Storms and flooding across Europe last year affected a total of 413,000 people, led to the loss of at least 335 lives and are estimated to have cost at least €18 billion in damages.

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.

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Climate

Europe just experienced its hottest March on record

Early spring weather is starting to feel more and more like summer, say campaigners who want to see polluters pay.

Green News

These hurricanes were so deadly their names are being retired

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was the ninth in a row with above average activity, the WMO says.

Green News

US forecasts will worsen with fewer weather balloons, experts warn

Weather balloons are an “essential piece of the forecasting system.” But there will be fewer of them in tornado season this year.

Green News

Rising temperatures drove a surge in energy demand last year, IEA says

Despite some climate-related setbacks, the decoupling of emissions from economic growth is one promising trend.

Climate

1 in 5 felt impact of climate change every day of winter, study shows

Around 20 per cent of the world’s population experienced days with unusual heat made twice as likely by climate change this winter.

Climate

World hit by ‘spiralling weather and climate impacts’ in 2024

“The latest planetary health check tells us that Earth is profoundly ill,” the UK Met Office's chief scientist says.

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Floods in southern Spain, 365 homes evacuated near Málaga

Torrential rains in southern Spain have caused severe flooding, evacuating 365 homes near Málaga and closing roads and schools. Nineteen rivers are on high alert.

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Severe storms leave widespread destruction across eight US states

Tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires have swept across eight US states, causing at least 42 deaths and widespread destruction since Friday.

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.

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Flooding in southern Ecuador collapses bridge, damages buildings

Heavy rains in southern Ecuador caused the Malacatos and Zamora rivers to overflow, damaging buildings and collapsing a bridge.

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Cyclone Jude hits Mozambique, posing high risk to children

The arrival of Cyclone Jude in Mozambique has raised serious concerns for children, as flooding increases the risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, and malaria.

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.

Europe News

Italy: Clean up efforts underway in Messina after floods

Local officials reported a month's worth of rain fell in just four hours.

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Storm Ivo causes more major flooding in Redon, red alert declared

The depression Ivo caused renewed flooding in Redon, with the Vilaine reaching 5.3 metres. Three western départements are on red alert and 1,000 people have been evacuated.

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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.