World News

Glacial conditions cause death and disruption in Europe

Heavy snow storms and glacial weather across a large area of Europe have brought unusual landscapes to some Mediterranean countries and caused disruption, hardship and…

7 January 2017

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Heavy snowfall in Bosnia and Kosovo

A cold snap and showers have hit much of central and eastern Europe in the last few days, including much of the Balkans.

6 January 2017

World News

Europe shivers in New Year big freeze

Severe weather has swept across Europe, with bone-chilling temperatures and storm damage by the sea.

6 January 2017

World News

Snow storms strike much of central and eastern Europe

Severe snow storms and strong winds have caused chaos across much of central and eastern Europe.

5 January 2017

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Thick smog shrouds cities in China

Beijing and other cities across northern and central China were shrouded in thick smog Monday and Tuesday prompting authorities to delay dozens of flights and close…

4 January 2017

USA

Storms ease along US East coast

The clear-up has begun in Alabama and along the US East coast following severe storms which left five people dead.

4 January 2017

Bolivia

Hundreds evacuated in deadly floods in Bolivia

At least eight people have died in massive floods caused by days of torrential rain in Bolivia.

2 January 2017

World

No Comment Review 2016 : extreme weather

A look back at some of the most terrifying and awe inspiring weather events from 2016

31 December 2016

Bolivia

Floods kill at least eight in Bolivia

Floods caused by torrential rain in Bolivia have killed at least eight people.

28 December 2016

Iran

In pictures: homeless Iranians find shelter from cold in empty graves

A series of dramatic photographs showing homeless people sheltering from the winter cold in a graveyard is stirring emotions in Iran.

27 December 2016

Philippines

At least six killed in Philippines typhoon

The typhoon that spoiled Christmas Day in parts of the Philippines has killed at least six people, officials say.

27 December 2016

World News

Storm Urd lashes Scandinavian coast

Furious winds and wild waves battered the coasts of Scandinavia as storm Urd rolled over Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

27 December 2016

Philippines

Typhoon Nock-ten roars through Philippines, killing four people

Storm warnings remained in place in the Philippines on Monday – although Typhoon Nock-ten, which caused at least four deaths over Christmas, had lost most of its…

26 December 2016

World News

Giant wave in European waters 'breaks world record'

A huge 19-metre-high wave has made a splash among weather experts after it was claimed as the biggest ever recorded.

14 December 2016

Bolivia

Bolivia's once second largest lake completely dry

Bolivia’s once second largest lake is now completely dry after the worst drought in a quarter of a century.

5 December 2016

Spain

Two dead as flooding brings chaos to southern Spain

Days of torrential rain in southern Spain have caused widespread chaos.

5 December 2016

Spain

Flash floods kill one woman and bring chaos to southern Spain

Severe flash flooding in southern Spain has has left one woman dead and forced authorities to issue a ‘‘red alert’‘, the country’s highest public safety…

4 December 2016

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China blinded by a blanket smog

Various parts of China are enveloped in thick fog and smog.

4 December 2016

World News

Freezing weather hits eastern Europe

Emergency teams in Poland are racing to restore power following high winds and heavy snow.

2 December 2016

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Italy: drone footage shows extent of landslide damage

Drone footage released on Sunday (November 27) shows the extent of the devastation caused by severe flooding and landslides in parts of Italy’s Liguria region.

28 November 2016