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After mega tornado, Kentucky desperate for Christmas salve

After mega tornado, Kentucky desperate for Christmas salve

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Storm Barra: Thousands of homes left without power in Ireland

The storm is also threatening further destruction in some parts of Britain that had just about finished repairing the damage caused by Storm Arwen in late November.

United Kingdom

Storm Arwen: 30,000 people still without power in the UK

Regional authorities say the storm damage is the "most significant" they have ever had to deal with.

Turkey

At least four people killed as storm pounds Istanbul

A number of Turkish Airlines flights to Istanbul were also diverted to the cities of Ankara and Izmir.

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United Kingdom

Two people killed by falling trees as Storm Arwen batters UK

The country is now under amber or yellow alert depending on the area.

Climate

How one couple found Hope during the fatal Canadian storm

Enda Brophy was displaced by the storm in British Columbia this week. Here he describes the community's extraordinary response.

Climate

This flamingo paradise in France is threatened by rising sea levels

The rise in sea level will cause irreversible changes to the Camargue's unique ecosystem.

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Storms in Italy: red alert in Sicily and Calabria

Storms in Italy: red alert in Sicily and Calabria

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At least five people killed as storms sweep across central Europe

A train driver in Germany and four others in Poland have died after storms swept across central Europe.

Greece

Dozens evacuated on Greek island of Evia after storms and floods

Evia suffered devastating fires over the summer, leaving the area more vulnerable to flash floods.

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Scaffolding collapses in Hong Kong amid storms

Storms hit Hong Kong hard on Friday, causing damage and flooding across the territory. A giant wall of traditional bamboo scaffolding and netting was blown off the side of an apartment block in the storms.

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Rubbish litters Marseille beaches a day after heavy storms

Several beaches in the center of Marseille are littered with garbage, the day after heavy rains.

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Thai authorities rush to repair flood levees

Thai authorities rush to repair flood levees

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Manville residents' painful losses after Ida's impact

The whole town was flooded as a result of the remnants of Hurricane Ida, and it took 24 hours for the waters to recede. It caused significant damage to homes, businesses and vehicles

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Torrential rain causes devastating flooding in the Catalan town of Alcanar

The meteorological depression, known as DANA, brought lightning strikes and heavy rains to the center and northeast of Spain. The storm has affected the Ebro delta in a tremendous way

USA

Biden blames 'climate crisis' as Ida kills at least 49 in US Northeast

President Joe Biden called for greater public resolve to confront climate change as storm Ida devastated the US Northeast, leaving at least 49 dead.

Spain

Flash floods hit eastern Spain after torrential rain

Authorities across Spain remain on high alert after storms brought more than 9,000 lightning strikes on Wednesday.

Climate

Why does Greece want to start naming heatwaves?

Greek scientists say that naming and categorising extreme heat events could help the public and policymakers.

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Storm Henri approaches the northeastern shores of the United States

On the eastern tip of Long Island, in Montauk, winds lash against the coastline, but many businesses remain open to the public and some dog-owners risk facing the elements to take their four-legged friends for a walk.

USA

Henri makes landfall in northeastern United States as tropical storm

Tropical Storm Henri made landfall in Rhode Island. Just prior, it was packing maximum sustained winds of nearly 100 kilometres per hour .