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In pictures: Hurricane Milton batters southeastern United States

Hurricane Milton hit central Florida, causing power outages, home destruction and tornadoes. Now Category 1, it still poses strong winds and flash flood risks.

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Over 2.6 million without power as hurricane Milton slams into Florida

US President Joe Biden has asked thousands to evacuate from the incoming hurricane which has spawned multiple powerful tornadoes, with the extent of destruction still unclear.

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Watch live as Hurricane Milton begins to lash Florida

Hurricane Milton hurled rain, tornadoes and tropical storm-force winds at the U.S. coast Wednesday on the storm's steady, potentially catastrophic march toward Florida, where officials issued a final plea to residents to evacuate or face grim odds of survival.

Europe News

Countries on alert as tail-end of Storm Kirk reaches Europe

The storm has caused damage in Portugal and Spain and left other countries on alert.

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Aquarium animals relocated as Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton

While Florida recovers from Hurricane Helene, preparations for Hurricane Milton are underway, including the relocation of animals at the Florida Aquarium for their safety.

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Thousands evacuate as Florida braces for hurricane Milton

While the storm had previously weakened, the US National Hurricane Centre says hurricane Milton is once again a Category 5 storm.

Climate

Fact check: Can humans control extreme weather like Hurricane Milton?

Evacuation orders have been issued as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton.

Green News

What will Hurricane Kirk’s impact be on mainland Europe?

Euronews Green spoke to Chartered Meteorologist Lars Lowinski to find out the likely impact of the storm.

Climate

Why winter could be colder in parts of Europe this year

Western and central Europe are also set to be hit by the tail end of several storms coming off the Atlantic in the coming weeks.

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Severe flooding kills at least fourteen in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A severe rainstorm struck Bosnia overnight Friday, with at least fourteen people dead after floods and landslides hit several towns and villages in central and southern parts of the country.

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Natural disasters are causing destruction in the US and Southeast Asia

Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the US’ west coast, with Typhoon Krathon expected to make landfall in Taiwan on Wednesday.

Europe News

Attica working towards a flood-proof environment

Attica's governor is pursuing a dogged fight to make his region safe, battling bureaucratic hurdles and lack of funding.

Climate

Is climate change to blame for Central Europe’s catastrophic flooding?

The flooding has followed heavy rain and snow brought by Storm Boris over the weekend.

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Storm Boris leaves trail of devastation as it heads south to Italy

Italy braces itself for extreme weather as Storm Boris sweeping over Central Europe heads south.

Europe News

Hungary braces for what could be the worst floods in a decade

As Storm Boris continues to head south, Hungary remains on high alert for risk of flooding.

Green News

Weather heroes honoured in new list of 2024 storm names

They include the name of a former meteorologist who made “the most important forecast” the Met Office has ever produced.

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WATCH: Shanshan causes widespread disruption in Japan

A slow-moving tropical storm, Shanshan, has unleashed heavy rain across Japan, flooding roads and rivers in the south and causing widespread disruption.

Green News

Why has Grenada enacted the so-called hurricane clause?

In July, the country was pummelled by winds of up to 240 kilometres an hour which razed whole neighbourhoods and downed power lines.

Climate

Did record sea temperatures put the Sicily yacht in a fatal position?

One expert says the storm could be seen hours before and the risk should have been communicated, even in the middle of the night.

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Thunderstorms sweep vehicles away in Austrian ski resort villagee

A severe thunderstorm has hit St. Anton am Arlberg in the Tyrolean Alps, damaging buildings and vehicles, without injuring anyone.