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Weather
Rain or shine — it's all about the climate.
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Sydney residents asked to evacuate homes amid heavy rains
Sydney has already reached its annual average rainfall in the first three months of 2022.
April showers, spiders and dew: German weather lore
Rain or shine? Before you could simply consult a weather app, ancient weather lore had the answer for millennia.
Just ask! Where does the wind come from?
This week's Tomorrow Today viewer question comes from Bismark Mutuma.
Australia's record-breaking east coast floods
Clinging to their rooftops and wading neck deep in rivers that were once roads, people in Australia's east are struggling through some of the worst floods on record — in some places peaking at 14.4 meters high. The flooding comes as the world's foremost authority on climate science, the IPCC, released its latest report describing Australia as highly vulnerable to extremes as temperatures rise.
Why India needs to climate-proof, fast
A recent landmark study found that 80% of India's population are vulnerable to extreme weather events. In a country of 1.4 billion people, that means hundreds of millions live directly in the crosshairs of cyclones, floods and droughts. From the shores of Puri on India’s northeast coast, we hear how a changing climate will impact those in risk zones and the kind of weather-proofing they'll need.
India's climate crisis, how to fuel change, rights to repair
We get a sobering breakdown on the extreme weather events facing most Indians amid the unfolding climate crisis. A climate scientist tells us what "positive tipping points" are and how understanding them can help us get out of this mess. Plus, what's going on with France's new electronics right to repair regulations?
Storm Ylenia causes transport chaos in Germany
High winds sweep across northern Germany, wreaking havoc and causing at least two fatalities. Follow DW for the latest.
Storms wreak havoc across Germany
"Ylenia" was one of three storms which made their presence felt across Germany.
Europe weighs death and destruction from extreme weather
The EU is seeking to prepare better for freak occurrences, which are expected to become more frequent.
Cultivating weather-resistant grapevines
Many wines will soon no longer exist. Some winemakers are using ancient Roman grapevines to adapt to climate changes.
Deaths reported as Storm Malik pounds Northern Europe
Strong winds have struck the United Kingdom, Denmark, Poland and Germany, leaving hundreds of thousands without power.
Germany's queen of the skies
A 64-year-old German woman pilots single-engine propeller planes from Europe to the United States.
Cold snap shocks Turkey and Greece
The extreme weather caused major disruption to the Greek captial Athens, and forced the closure of Istanbul airport.
How does a weather forecast work?
We explain how meteorologists look into the future.
Tomorrow Today - The Science Magazine
Could a super volcano in Europe be about to erupt? And: are invasive species always a problem?
Natural disasters cost $280 billion in 2021: German firm
German reinsurance giant Munich Re has said that the climate crisis is behind the bulk of the costs.
Over 20 die in Pakistan as cars stranded in snow
Pakistan's military has been deployed to rescue people trapped in a huge traffic jam at a popular resort town.
2021's biggest climate moments
Another year of record temperatures and catastrophic weather contrasted with landmark court rulings to cut emissions.
Cost of weather disasters surged in 2021
UK charity Christian Aid has reported over $170 billion in damage from the 10 most expensive weather disasters in 2021.
Hard winters in the Atlas Mountains
Heavy snowfall isolates the remote Moroccan village of Timahdite in the Atlas Mountains for months.
Philippines: Typhoon Rai — in pictures
At least 375 people have been killed and more than 50 are missing following the most powerful typhoon this year.
Deadly floods hit Iraqi Kurdistan
Rains have slammed the Kurdish autonomous region after one of the driest years in decades.
Australians warned against surge in snakes and spiders
A weather phenomenon in the Pacific means people in New South Wales are being plagued by snakes.
UN adds record Siberia heat to extreme weather archive
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is sounding "alarm bells" over a record high temperature in Siberia.
Kentucky tornadoes: Governor warns death toll likely to rise
Andy Beshear said the death toll had now increased to "74" but many remain missing after severe storms over the weekend.
The global climate crisis - How to tackle the floods?
Extreme weather is occurring more frequently worldwide. Rising sea levels and heavy rain are causing devastating floods.
Kentucky is 'ground zero' in the aftermath of deadly US tornadoes
Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds are still missing after several tornadoes tore through six US states.
US tornadoes: Joe Biden declares major disaster in Kentucky
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said about 50 had died in his state alone.
Long-term forecasts help farmers in India
How a climate expert in Germany has helped an Indian farmer cope with unpredictable monsoon rains.
Denmark snow strands people overnight at IKEA
Due to heavy snows, 25 employees and six customers at an IKEA in Denmark spent the night at the store.
2 dead after Storm Arwen batters northern UK
Storm Arwen brought with it snow, ice and wind gusts of almost 100 miles (160 kilometers) per hour.
India battles floods amid extreme weather
Experts say a surge in weather-related catastrophes on the subcontinent is due to human-induced climate change.
Australia forecasts La Nina in the Pacific for second year
Australia's weather bureau said the weather phenomenon known as La Nina has developed in the Pacific.
Deadly storm hits Canada
Torrential rains have triggered floods and landslides in the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Canada: Thousands evacuated amid torrential rain
Rescuers used a helicopter to save motorists after their cars were trapped by mudslides on a highway in western Canada.
Saving India's crops with better weather forecasts
Climate scientists in Germany are taking some of the guesswork out of planning for Indian monsoons.
New monsoon forecasts in India
A new monsoon forecast system will enable farmers to plan ahead — and hopefully enjoy superior harvests
Global 3000 – The Globalization Program
Carbon capture; monsoon forecasts helping Indian farmers; sustainable fishing techniques in Tunisia
German astronaut's ISS launch delayed by poor weather
Matthias Maurer will be the first German in space in three years, but he has to wait for three more days to get there.
Indonesia: The impact of deforestation and extreme weather
Climate change is already a grave reality. DW met villagers in West Java suffering the impact of extreme weather.
Cold weather work-outs
Three tips on staying motivated to get regular exercise during the winter months.
Climate change 'needs a narrative'
Have scientists failed to tell the story of climate change? Do fiction writers do it better?
Are you through the wind? German nature idioms
German has many idioms referring to natural and weather phenomena. Grease that lighting and beware the eaves in rain!
In Taiwan, tea harvest suffers as the climate changes
Drought and heavy rainfall: The tea plantation of Chien Shun-yih in Taiwan is severely affected by climate change.
After the flood in Erftstadt-Blessem
Flash floods in July caused severe damage and swept away several homes in Erftstadt-Blessem, leaving a huge crater.
Storm Kompasu leaves trail of death in Philippines
Fatalities have been reported in several regions after Tropical Storm Kompasu barreled across the Philippines.
What climate neutrality will cost Germany
Decarbonizing the economy will cost trillions. Not acting will cost more.
In pictures: Deadly extreme weather shocks the world
From the Mediterranean to California, extreme weather events are dominating the news. Is the climate crisis to blame?
Can solar geoengineering cool the planet?
Modifying solar radiation to slow global warming: a final chance for humanity? Or mad and dangerous?
Disasters are more connected than we think
A United Nations University report finds that seemingly disparate disasters are connected.
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