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Quimperlé in Brittany faces severe flooding, evacuations underway

Flooding in Quimperlé, Brittany, has forced evacuations and trapped residents after heavy rain. Water levels surpassed 4.4 metres, and more rain is expected.

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Severe weather in Greece claims lives of coastguard officer and woman

Greece woke up to severe weather on Wednesday as heavy rain and strong winds swept across much of the country.

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A timeline of disaster: How extreme weather battered Europe this year

Europe’s extreme weather has caused thousands of deaths and shaken the economy. Will it be 2025’s grim legacy?

USA

California storm eases but flooding and avalanche risks remain high

Powerful weather system brought Los Angeles its wettest Christmas in 54 years, killing two people and prompting evacuation warnings in the mountains.

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Winter storm brings flooding, mudslides and near-whiteout snow to California

A powerful winter storm hit California, causing hazardous travel conditions and flash flooding.

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Torrential rain caused widespread flooding in southern France

Torrential rain caused widespread flooding across the Hérault department in southern France, forcing evacuations and disrupting transport and power supplies.

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Morocco struggles with floods as Safi mourns victims

Deadly floods in Safi, Morocco, have killed 37 people and damaged homes and roads, as authorities work to drain water and restore services after heavy rainfall.

Climate

Copernicus: 2025 on track to be joint-second warmest year

The rising temperatures reflect the ‘accelerating pace of climate change’, says Copernicus.

Climate

How climate change has become the property market’s biggest threat

From plummeting house prices to insurable homes, climate change is impacting the property market around the world.

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Asia floods highlight the deadly impacts of ‘rampant’ deforestation

As renewed rainfall threatens even more devastation across parts of Asia, calls to fight deforestation are getting louder.

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Indonesia flood death toll rises to 702 as search efforts intensify

Indonesia’s flood and landslide disaster on Sumatra has left at least 702 people dead and hundreds missing, with severe weather from a tropical cyclone worsening the crisis.

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Sri Lanka: Aerial video shows extent of flooding with over 365 dead and 367 missing

Aerial footage shows severe flooding across Sri Lanka, where more than 365 people have died and authorities continue searching for hundreds still missing.

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Indonesia floods cause severe damage to infrastructure

Floods in East Aceh’s Idi Town have caused major damage to roads and public facilities, leaving residents without electricity, water and internet while emergency aid remains limited.

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Death toll from Indonesian floods and landslides rises to 442

According to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), some 402 people were still missing after initial rescue efforts were hampered by a lack of heavy equipment.

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Aerial footage shows destruction left by floods and landslides that killed over 400 in Indonesia

Rescuers in Indonesia are struggling to reach flood- and landslide-hit areas where more than 400 people have died.

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Aerial footage shows devastation from flash floods and landslides in Indonesia

Heavy rainfall in western Sumatra, Indonesia, has triggered deadly floods and landslides, leaving many people missing. Thousands of homes have been submerged, and rescue operations are still under way.

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More than 40 dead as heavy rains trigger landslides and floods across Sri Lanka

Severe rains in Sri Lanka have triggered deadly landslides and floods, killing more than 40 people, cutting off major roads, and forcing emergency rescues in several regions.

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At least 90 dead as floods and landslides hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Severe floods and landslides in West Sumatra have left at least 90 people dead, displaced hundreds of families, and caused widespread damage across multiple villages.

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Climate change threatens Spain’s ‘resilient’ economy, warns report

Despite steady GDP growth, a new report warns Spain is among the European countries most 'exposed' to climate change.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka closes schools and offices due to floods and landslides

Heavy rains triggered floods and landslides across many regions in the island nation. Authorities say the central mountainous tea-producing regions of Badulla and Nuwara Eliya were the worst-hit, with at least 25 people killed there alone.