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Is Europe’s whiplash weather the new normal for summer?

The Balkans have been pounded by storms, while wildfires broke out in Türkiye, Greece, Spain and France in the last week.

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Violent storms strike central Europe following intense heatwave

After days of extreme heat, powerful storms swept through parts of Central and Eastern Europe, causing deaths and widespread damage.

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Public transport disrupted in Hungary as storms batter eastern Europe

Budapest Airport has been temporarily closed due to flooding while severe weather has also lashed Zagreb, Belgrade and Ljubljana.

Green News

‘Nobody saw this coming’: Did climate change fuel the Texas floods?

Deadly floods have devastated Texas. Experts say climate change is making disasters like these harder to predict.

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Rare 'tsunami' roll cloud phenomenon surprises beachgoers in Portugal

Mainland Portugal faces a heatwave with temperatures reaching 42°C. A rare roll cloud surprised sunbathers on beaches, while the risk of forest fires increases.

Climate

US gripped by sweltering weather as heat dome drives temperatures up

From Chicago to New York, cities across the eastern US are baking under a relentless heatwave, with temperatures well above average.

Climate

Why Hurricane Erick is quickly strengthening into dangerous storm

Erick’s explosive growth highlights rising rapid intensification of storms, with climate change a likely contributor.

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Seven injured as powerful storm lashes Croatia's western coast

A powerful summer storm swept across western parts of Croatia’s coast on Monday night, injuring seven people and causing widespread damage in the Istrian region.

Poland

Thousands in Poland cut off from power as storm wreaks havoc

It follows extreme weather events across the country, particularly in the southern region, where heavy rain, strong winds, and hailstorms caused damage to facades of residential and farm buildings.

Travel News

Nine injured after violent turbulence hits Ryanair flight in Germany

Severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan to make an emergency landing in Memmingen after violent turbulence injured nine people.

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Rescue vehicles in New Orleans blessed ahead of hurricane season

New Orleans honoured its first responders on Tuesday with a “Blessing of the Fleet,” marking the beginning of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season in a unique ceremony.

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Tornado leaves trail of destruction in Puerto Varas

Emergency teams and local authorities are assessing the aftermath of a rare tornado that struck Puerto Varas in southern Chile on Sunday afternoon.

Climate

Could cuts push US weather service to the brink this tornado season?

The Storm Prediction Center had tallied 883 local tornado reports this year as of Monday - 35 per cent higher than average for this time of year.

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Lanzarote after Storm Olivier?

European governments have updated their travel advice for tourists in the Canary Islands.

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.

USA

At least 18 killed as foods grip midwestern and southern US states

Flooding in the US south and midwest has claimed 18 lives and submerged homes and roads. Rescue teams are working to protect communities as water levels rise.

Green News

Climate change intensified severe Greek storms, new study finds

The research found that storms are up to 15 per cent wetter now than they would have been in the past.

Europe News

Severe storms cause destruction on Greek islands of Mykonos and Paros

Forecasters warned that further severe weather was on the way, with heavy rain to hit the Aegean islands, particularly the Cyclades, where a red warning was imposed until early Tuesday.

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Dozens evacuated after flooding hits central and northern Spain

In the municipality of Mejorada del Campo near Madrid 48 people were evacuated after storm Martinho brought heavy rains.

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Wind power breaks records in Portugal thanks to Storm Martinho

According to energy company REN, wind production on Wednesday reached historic highs and supplied 56% of the country's total electricity consumption.