Now playing Next Green News This Spanish town would have 21 minutes to evacuate before a tsunami Only seven tsunamis have hit Spain since 365 AD, but experts warn the big one is on its way in the next 30 years. 04/07/2024
Now playing Next No Comment Rapid storms cause chaos in Switzerland Thunderstorms caused flooding in Morges, Liestal, and Schaffhausen, Switzerland, prompting numerous firefighter operations. 26/06/2024
Now playing Next No Comment Valais residents evaluate flood damage after muddy waters recede Muddy waters flooded several buildings, prompting the evacuation of 230 residents as a precaution. 25/06/2024
Now playing Next No Comment WATCH: Historic floods hit Craon in western France On Friday 21 June, following unprecedented flooding in the town of Craon in western France, the river Oudon rose to 3.24 metres, exceeding expected levels. Mayor Bertrand de Guébriant, described the situation as "unprecedented". 21/06/2024
Now playing Next Green News Scientists predict Venice will be underwater by 2150 There is a system of flood barriers in place in Venice’s lagoon, but these won’t be enough to protect the city from continual sinking and sea level rise. 19/06/2024
Now playing Next No Comment WATCH: Florida's 2024 hurricane season arrives with a rainy deluge The storm system was pushing across Florida from the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, bringing extended periods of heavy rain across much of the state. 13/06/2024
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Palma de Mallorca airport hit by rainstorm rampage On June 11, heavy rains caused severe flooding across Mallorca, including Palma Airport, where several flights were grounded. 12/06/2024
Now playing Next no comment Clean-up underway in Austrian towns after severe storms Residents in several towns in Austria were cleaning up on Monday after severe thunderstorms over the weekend caused flooding and mudslides. 10/06/2024
Now playing Next no comment Slovakian capital prepares for worst as Danube water level rises Heavy rains in the region over the past few days have dramatically increased water levels in the Danube River. 05/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Bratislava braces for major flooding as Danube continues to rise A flood warning has been put in place for the Slovakian capital after heavy rainfall in Germany and Austria. 05/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Firefighter killed as flooding continues in southern Germany Bavaria’s state premier Markus Söder described the flooding as a "catastrophe" but praied cooperation between the police, fire service and Red Cross. 02/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Firefighter dies as heavy rains and flooding worsens in Germany Flooding, high river levels and heavy rain led to the death of a firefighter and disrupted train travel in southern Germany on Sunday. 01/06/2024
Now playing Next Climate Why a wetter Europe doesn’t necessarily mean more hydropower Despite increased potential in some countries, hydroelectric plants are having to contend with more extreme conditions. 30/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Green Week focuses on water management in the face of flooding risk According to a report published by the European Environment Agency earlier this month, 12 per cent of Europe's population lives in areas at risk of flooding. 29/05/2024
Now playing Next Nature Offshore drilling is putting Italy’s biggest delta at risk of sinking The Po Delta is also having to brace against a barrage of problematic, climate change-induced conditions. 29/05/2024
Now playing Next Afghanistan Heavy seasonal rain triggers flooding in Afghanistan, at least 68 dead At least 50 people have been reported dead in the hard-hit western province of Ghor, according to local authorities after unusually heavy seasonal rain. 18/05/2024
Now playing Next no comment Heavy floods cause chaos in northern Italy Torrential rain in northern Italy has prompted the closure of schools and offices, travel services were also severely disrupted. 16/05/2024
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Thousands evacuated from homes in Uruguay amid floods Uruguayan authorities say “the situation remains under control in the departments affected by the floods.” 14/05/2024
Now playing Next Green News London’s flood defences need to be raised due to climate change Sea levels are projected to rise by around a metre by 2100 and storms are becoming increasingly intense due to climate change. 08/05/2024
Now playing Next Green News Is climate change to blame for Pakistan’s wettest April in decades? April in Pakistan saw significantly above average rainfall and lightning which killed dozens of people. 06/05/2024