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Weather
Rain or shine — it's all about the climate.
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First snow fall in Germany
Winter announced itself this weekend on the Zugspitze Mountain in Bavaria. About ten centimeters of fresh snow fell.
Climate change sets the world on fire
With wildfires in California, Greece and even the Arctic this year, it seems like much of the world is ablaze.
More hot years are coming
There's a high chance the world will be "anomalously warm" until at least 2022, a study finds.
German heatwave pauses with thunderstorms
After days of scorching temperatures, northern Germany saw strong winds and rain which disrupted travel.
German-owned campsite in France investigated after floods
An enquiry has been opened into the German-owned campsite in France after a flash flood swept through it.
Drought cripples Australia as climate action stalls
Amidst the worst drought in living memory, critics say too little is being done to prevent further global warming.
Australian state of New South Wales entirely in drought
All of the Australian state of New South Wales' 800,000 square kilometers of land area is now officially in drought.
10 photos to keep you cool in the searing heat
Here are some photos to focus your mind on keeping cool.
Thousands of fish in River Rhine fall victim to heat wave
Thousands of fish had taken shelter in 'cool pools' created by the fishery association to prevent fish fatalities.
Heat stays in Europe
Meteorologists warn there could be new records set around the Mediterranean.
Heat wave exposes WWII munitions in German waters
The extreme heat pummeling Germany has helped unearth World War II bombs as water levels drop.
Coping with drought
German scientists are experimenting with new ways of making crops more resistant to heat.
Berlin: Hottest day of the year
As the temperature soars off the scale in the German capital, people desperately seek ways to stay cool.
Growing calls for support of drought-hit European farmers
To cope with the tough situation brought about by intense heat and severe drought, farmers in Europe are demanding aid.
How climate change will affect farming
Alex Jones of UN Food and Agriculture Organization talks about the risk extreme weather poses to to food security.
Are these heat waves connected to climate change?
Climate change has made the extremely high temperatures in Europe more than twice as likely to occur, scientists say.
Soaring temperatures, wildfires scorch Europe
Record-breaking temperatures have caused deadly wildfires, water shortages and damaged crops across Europe.
Can German roads hold up against the heat?
This week, a runway at Hanover airport cracked because of extreme weather while some German roads have also buckled.
Climate change and agriculture: 'Act before it's too late'
The director of the FAO's climate division explains what increasing drought means for farmers around the world.
Drought puts German farmers under pressure
Much of the world is sweltering through a heat wave, and Germany is no exception. That's bad news for farmers in Brandenburg, who are still getting over heavy rains last year. Now, they're taking drastic action to save their crops from extreme weather.
Drought grips farmers
How farmers around the world are protecting their livestock and crops as the global temperature creeps ever higher.
Greece wildfires in pictures
The wildfires around Athens are the deadliest to hit Greece in more than a decade.
Japan record heat wave death toll soars
Japan has issued fresh health warnings amid temperatures of 40.3C (106F).
Climate change already affecting German farms
This summer has seen unusually prolonged high temperatures, meaning crop volatility and smaller livestock feed harvests.
Catching fog in Chile
Drought-hit farmers in Chile are using fog-catching nets as a source of water.
Extreme weather patterns in Nigeria
DW asked Professor Sani Abubakar Mashi what’s behind Nigeria's extreme weather. Is it caused by global warming?
Will extreme weather get deadlier?
Experts warn that human fatalities could increase as extreme weather events become more frequent and intense.
A sorry summer in Reykjavik
While a heat wave is expected to continue well into July all over Northern Europe, Iceland has a record rainy summer.
Germany's heat wave: Shining sun and burning fields
Germany's recent heat wave has been a boon for sunbathers, but there is a dark side to the hot weather.
An insurance plan for Mexico's coral reefs
Mass tourism is to fund a first-of-its-kind insurance plan to restore its reefs after hurricanes. But challenges remain.
Morocco: Insurance against extreme weather
Insurance protects Morocco's agricultural sector against the financial fallout from climate change.
Spain refuses docking to migrant rescue boat
Spain says it will not take the migrant rescue boat stranded in at sea after its rejection by Italy and Malta.
In Puerto Rico, storm season begins
Solar power is helping some Puerto Ricans pick up the pieces after Maria, as hurricane season comes round again.
Testing extremes - Ford's "Weather Factory"
Extreme weather at the push of a button: Ford's new environmental test center.
May and April 2018 hottest in Germany since 1881
Germany has experienced its hottest May and April since the late 1800s.
Thunderstorms, hail pummel western Germany
Half-a-meter of hail was recorded in the Mosel region.
Insuring the climate in the Caribbean
Could climate insurance help Caribbean islanders get back on their feet after tropical storms?
Saint Lucia: Insuring against bad weather
In the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, microinsurance could help people recover from storm damage.
Deadly flooding in Kenya
Dozens of people have died and some 260,000 have been displaced following weeks of heavy rain in Kenya.
Deadly dust storms hit northern India
Dust storms and squalls have killed more than 120 people, mainly in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Ski walkers die after night on mountain
Bad weather closed in on a group of ski tourers at 3,000 meters up a Swiss mountain. Four of them died as a result.
Germany records hottest April ever
The monthly average was 5 degrees higher than values recorded during the valid comparison period from 1961 to 1990.
Extreme weather and us
How have people coped with extreme weather events in the past, and how are they coping now?
Germany: Five years on from record floods
In 2013, historic floods hit the South German village Fischerdorf. Our reporter visited the area to see what's changed.
Spring snowstorm batters US Midwest
Knee-high snow, powerful winds and hail the size of chicken eggs blasted the region, also leaving baseball fans blue.
Welcome to eco@africa
On this week's eco@africa, we're focusing on extreme weather, from drought in South Africa to flooding in Germany.
Extreme weather: 'Africa is most vulnerable'
Education and fighting poverty are key to combatting the effects of extreme weather, says the WMO's Joseph Mukabana.
Searching for rain in Burkina Faso
A new forecasting system is going mobile to bring weather information to farmers in Africa.
Cape Town's water crisis
In the midst of a crippling drought, residents in Cape Town are being told to prepare for an even hotter, drier future.
Making it rain in Dubai's desert
The United Arab Emirates has an ambitious plan to ensure the future of their people for centuries to come.
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