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Weather
Rain or shine — it's all about the climate.
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Shift Ranking of November 12: Countries that suffer most from extreme weather events
1. Honduras / 2. Myanmar / 3. Haiti / 4. Nicaragua / 5. Bangladesh / Source: Germanwatch KRI
Haiyan moves to Vietnam and China
Hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese were evacuated to avoid the devastation.
Haiyan devastates Philippines
One of the worst typhoons ever has raced across the central Philippines.
Super typhoon slams Philippines
The world's most powerful typhoon this year has hit the Philippines. Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes before Typhoon Haiyan made landfall. Weather experts say to expect 'catastrophic damage.'
Solar eclipse darkens skies
A solar eclipse has made its way from the US across the Atlantic ocean to Africa and parts of Europe. One of the best views was in Gabon, where people had the chance to experience a rare total blackout.
Deadly storms hit Europe
More than a dozen people have been killed as a result of storms that hit parts of northern Europe. The windy weather also caused major disruptions to transportation and left many without electricity.
Deadly flooding in India
Days of heavy rainfall have caused flooding in eastern India, killing dozens and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. Crops have been ruined, while road and rail transportation have been disrupted.
Fire fighters merge two blazes
Australian fire fighters have merged two massive blazes in an attempt to contain the destruction. The strategy comes as weather forecasts for Wednesday predict even hotter temperatures and stronger winds.
Winter comes early in Bavaria
Winter has come early in Bavaria. Unexpected heavy snowfall has brought traffic to a halt in southern Germany, as well as Austria and Switzerland, and left thousands of people without power.
'Fitow' rages across the east of China
With winds reaching up to 200 kilometers (124 miles) an hour, typhoon "Fitow" has ravaged the east coast of China. In the Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, around 750,000 people were evacuated ahead of time.
Is it climate change?
Is climate change responsible for all of the floods, destructive hurricanes and droughts?
Climate threat
Despite a temporary pause global warming, climate change is not a thing of the past.
Hurricane batters Mexico
Hurricane Manuel has made landfall in northwestern Mexico, hitting the country with a third major storm in less than a week. Flooding and landslides across the country have killed at least 97 people.
Colorado flood rescue continues
Rescue operations are continuing in Colorado, where major flooding has displaced thousands. Hundreds of people remain unaccounted for across the western US state as new flash floods threaten more evacuations.
Extreme weather crops
Populations in Europe have been resisting the introduction of genetically modified crops. Frank Ewert, Professor of Crop Science at the University of Bonn, says to his knowledge GM crops have no direct effects on human health.
'No time for resignation'
Climate impacts have overtaken international negotiations to mitigate climate change.
Financing German flood damage
Germany's state and federal governments will jointly fund flood aid of up to 8 billion euros ($10.7 billion). The deal opens a quick path to relief in areas damaged by the country's worst flooding in over a decade.
Rethink flood risk, says minister
Environment minister Peter Altmaier has reacted to Germany's record floods by calling for rivers to be given more room to buffer their floodwaters, if necessary through removal of riverside homes and relocation of dikes.
Thousands evacuate Magdeburg
German authorities have urged more than 15,000 people to evacuate the eastern city of Magdeburg as flood levels reached record levels. Meanwhile, people in Budapest are bracing as the surging Danube approaches.
#Floodwaters
Data from the web can help out in disaster management.
Weather or climate change?
Is climate change behind the heavy rains and flooding that have hit Germany?
Not so clean?
Solar power is booming around the world. But the renewable energy isn't entirely pollution-free.
Helping farmers in Nicaragua
Despite heavy rains, farmers in Nicaragua are using the sun’s warmth to dry their coffee harvests.
Europe's floods rage on
Heavy flooding has hit parts of Germany and central Europe, forcing authorities to issue disaster warnings and reinforce defenses. Several people have already been killed, with water levels expected to continue rising.
Flooding in Germany
Rainfall is threatening parts of the country, with the south and east particularly badly hit.
Heavy rainfall in Germany
Floods are threatening parts of the country, with the south and east particularly badly hit.
Deadly tornadoes hit Oklahoma
Oklahoma has been hit by a series of tornadoes, killing a mother and her baby, authorities said. The severe weather follows a deadly twister that hit the US state on May 20, killing 24 people.
Assessing the damage
Rescuers are going through buildings and rubble as they wind down the search for survivors of a deadly tornado outside of Oklahoma City. At least 24 people were killed when the massive storm hit the town of Moore.
Oklahoma counts tornado toll
Rescue efforts are proceeding after a deadly tornado tore through an Oklahoma City suburb, with dozens feared dead. The storm destroyed entire blocks of homes and trapped dozens of school children beneath debris.
Cyclone Mahasen makes landfall
At least 10 people have died since the Category 1 Cyclone Mahasen made its landfall in Bangladesh. Hundreds of thousands of people took refuge in shelters on Thursday as Cyclone Mahasen washed the Bangladeshi coast.
California battles early wildfire
Firefighters in southern California are battling a massive wildfire, about a half a year ahead of the normal fire season. A particularly dry winter has left the dry landscape ripe for burning.
Weather - A Booming Business
You can't change the weather, but you can make money from it. More and more companies are interested in receiving tailor-made weather forecasts. For instance, they could help a power supplier predict how much energy from renewable sources will be flowing through their power lines. This could help the firm avoid shortages.
Climate conundrum
A cold March in Europe is leading people to ask if climate change has reached a turning point?
Argentina hit by deadly floods
Scores of people have died in Argentina after flooding caused by days of torrential rain in the low-lying capital and province of Buenos Aires. The weather has devastated the region and left thousands without power.
Berlin Bathers Brave Icy Temperatures
Hardy Berliners braved freezing temperatures and thick snow for the traditional Good Friday dip in the city's biggest lake, the Wannsee.
'Locust'-like?
German private equity firms have proven relatively crisis-resistant but face some social stigma.
Snow chaos across Western Europe
A late season snow storm has caused travel chaos across Western Europe, shutting schools, airports and train stations, and stranding thousands of commuters. Some areas received more than 20 centimeters of snow.
Snow cancels planes, trains
A winter outbreak with freezing temperatures, winter storms with snow and ice are wreaking havoc across Europe. Frankfurt has shut down most of its runways and the Eurostar train service has been suspended.
Weather stations for Africa
Delft University is helping design an affordable network of 20,000 weather stations in Africa.
Italians prepare to vote amid bad weather
As Italians prepare to go to the polls, bad weather conditions look likely to play a role in the outcome of the vote. Some say elderly Burlesconi supporters may not brave inclement conditions to cast their votes.
Massive snowstorm hits US East Coast
A huge snowstorm is hammering the east coast of the US, knocking out power to more than half a million people, shutting down roads and forcing people to stay home. As much as a meter of snow could fall before it ends.
Plane crashes in Kazakhstan
A plane with roughly 20 people on board has crashed near Almaty in southeastern Kazakhstan. The plane belonged to the private SCAT airline. Rescuers were deployed but early indications were that no occupants survived.
Weather disrupts German travel
Heavy winter weather conditions have halted transportation across Germany. Frankfurt's main airport has been particularly badly affected, having to cancel hundreds of flights for a second consecutive day.
Weather slows Frankfurt airport
Frankfurt's main airport has been hit with further delays and cancellations as it deals with new snowfall following freezing rain. Recent heavy winter weather conditions have halted traffic at airports across Europe.
Flight delays in Europe
Snowfalls across western Europe have disrupted travel plans, with cancellations and closures at some major airports. Compounding aviation woes was a strike by security workers in Hamburg.
No room for doubt
A German professor says climate change's presence, as well as its causes, are beyond doubt.
Floods cripple Jakarta
Fatal floods have paralyzed the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, with much of the city underwater. Authorities are working on an evacuation program that could affect up to 100,000 people.
Toasty winters
Climate researcher Mojib Latif comments on Germany's unusually warm weather this December.
Russian cold kills
Medical officials say the past two weeks of bitter weather across Russia claimed at least 128 lives. About 900 others remain hospitalized. Siberia remains far below freezing but a thaw is forecast for the Moscow area.
Christmas heat wave
While the chance of Christmas sunburn remains pretty low, parts of Germany are experiencing the highest temperatures ever recorded on Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, in parts of Eastern Europe, brutal cold has killed dozens.
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