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Storm Martinho triggers flood warnings and damage across Spain

Storm Martinho causes widespread damage and flooding risks in Spain, with Madrid facing record rainfall and Galicia and Andalusia experiencing strong winds and disruptions.

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.

Climate

Atmospheric rivers are getting bigger, wetter and more frequent

Atmospheric rivers can bring much needed rain to drought-struck places, but may be dangerous when they are strong and last long.

Climate

‘A rare event’: Is climate change to blame for Cyclone Alfred?

The last time a cyclone struck so far south along Australia’s east coast was in 1974.

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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.

World News

Western Europe suffering from aftermath of storms Herminia and Éowyn

Violent winds and torrential rain have hit western Europe, causing flooding in many regions, particularly in France, and leading to severe power outages in Ireland.

Europe News

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.

Europe News

Storm Herminia batters countries across Europe

Weather warnings were in parts of Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, and Ireland as Storm Herminia brought strong winds, heavy rain, and powerful waves.

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Storm Herminia: Brittany hit by floods

Herminia has caused historic flooding in Brittany, severely affecting Ille-et-Vilaine. Emergency services are on high alert as the Vilaine rises.

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Storm Éowyn hits Ireland and the UK with gusts of 183km/h

Storm Éowyn hit Ireland and the UK with gusts of 183 km/h, causing school closures, power cuts and flight cancellations.

Travel News

Devastating Storm Eowyn grounds more than 1,000 UK and Ireland flights

Weather forecasters are saying they have never seen a storm this bad.

Travel News

Travel chaos in France as storm brings high winds and floods

Passengers in Île-de-France are warned to be vigilant and avoid travel as Storm Floriane brings violent winds.

Travel News

UK travellers can expect weather chaos over New Year

The brew of bad weather has caused all outdoor events of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations to be cancelled.

Europe News

France holds day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte

A minute of silence was observed on Monday at the Elysee Palace in Paris, where the French flag flew at half-mast after President Macron declared a national day of mourning for those lost in Cyclone Chido’s devastation of Mayotte.

Europe News

Two Russian oil tankers badly damaged in storm in Kerch strait

The Volgoneft-212 tanker has run aground and one of its 13 crew members has died. The others were rescued, Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said on Sunday.

Green News

Fact check: Are solar farms really ‘torn to shreds’ by storms?

No power infrastructure is immune from extreme weather, but solar has some advantages and means to improve.

Europe News

Two killed as Storm Darragh batters UK and Ireland

Gusts of up to 149 kilometres per hour were recorded as officials sent a rare emergency alert by phone to about three million households in Wales and southwest England early on Saturday.

Travel News

Chaos at Schiphol Airport as storm causes flight cancellations

Storm Darragh is affecting severe travel disruptions at one of Europe's main airports

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Storm Bora kills two and causes flash flooding on Greek islands

Two people died as Storm Bora swept across the Greek islands over the weekend, bringing heavy rain and flash flooding to several areas.