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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.

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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.

Europe News

Two people dead in Greece as Storm Bora sparks weather warnings

Greece's civil protection service says they have issued an emergency alert, warning of torrential rains and strong winds in the northeast, the centre, and the region around Athens.

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Pilot performs go-around at UK airport as Storm Bert disrupts landing

Over 100 flood warnings were issued across parts of the UK after Storm Bert brought heavy rain and winds, while Monday's footage showed a plane attempting to land before the pilot performed a go-around for safety.

Green News

More snow and storms for Europe? Experts predict a warmer winter

Climate is changing the winters of Europe. But can we expect the same ‘white Christmases’ of our childhood?

Europe News

Thousands across the UK battle floodwaters caused by Storm Bert

Among the hardest-hit areas were parts of Wales, where authorities issued over 40 flood warnings after floods were reported in several towns over the weekend.

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Málaga floods wreak havoc as storms lash Spain again

Spain is grappling with another wave of extreme weather, only weeks after flash floods devastated Valencia and other regions, killing over 220 people.

Philippines

At least 126 dead in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines

The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides wrought by Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines has reached nearly 130.

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One dead after tropical storm Trami hits the Philippines

Tropical storm Trami brought heavy rainfall to the eastern Philippines, causing severe flooding that left one person dead and seven others missing.

Cuba

Hurricane Oscar causes havoc amid massive power outage in Cuba

Cuba's capital is facing massive blackouts and protests after Hurricane Oscar left six dead and worsened the nation's energy crisis, causing widespread unrest.

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No Comment: lakes back in the Moroccan desert

Lake Yasmina, in Merzouga, Morocco, has not had such a high water level since the 1970s and 1980s. Long years of drought had almost caused it to disappear completely.

Green News

What impact did climate change have on Hurricane Milton?

At least 11 people were killed during Hurricane Milton’s landfall and authorities are warning the cleanup could take up to a year.

Europe News

'Kirk' causes flooding and damage in France and Belgium

The worst of the low pressure system seems to have passed, but officials remain alert as further rainfall and high water levels remain.

Climate

How Hurricane Milton became the ‘most intense’ storm of its kind

Warm waters and westerly winds combined to make Milton the 'perfect storm'.

Culture news

Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton lead donations for hurricane relief

Music superstars are contributing to the hurricane relief effort following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and the ongoing destruction of Hurricane Milton. Taylor Swift has donated $5 million towards helping those affected, while Dolly Parton has also made a significant contribution.