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Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun as they arrive to cast stones at pillars in the symbolic stoning of the devil, the last rite of the annual hajj,

Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun as they arrive to cast stones at pillars in the symbolic stoning of the devil, the last rite of the annual hajj,

Who or what is responsible for Hajj deaths?

Are the authorities, the weather or gate-crashers to blame for the high death toll at the hajj in Saudi Arabia?

An aerial view shows Mecca's Grand Mosque with the Kaaba, Islam's holiest site, with many people

An aerial view shows Mecca's Grand Mosque with the Kaaba, Islam's holiest site, with many people

Hajj in Saudi Arabia: Extreme heat in Mecca

Extreme temperatures claimed hundreds of lives during the Hajj, turning the pilgrimage into a drama for many families.

Members of Civil Protection work on a slope flooded by heavy rains in Monterrey, Mexico on June 19, 2024.

Members of Civil Protection work on a slope flooded by heavy rains in Monterrey, Mexico on June 19, 2024.

Several killed as Storm Alberto hits Mexico

Tropical Storm Alberto is expected to strengthen a little before weakening on Thursday.

A building collapses due to flooding in a screen grab in Meizhou city.

A building collapses due to flooding in a screen grab in Meizhou city.

China: Rains and landslides leave several dead

Authorities have launched rescue efforts, and several people have been evacuated.

A flooded street in Dongping Township of Zhenghe County, Nanping City, southeast China's Fujian Province

A flooded street in Dongping Township of Zhenghe County, Nanping City, southeast China's Fujian Province

China hit by deadly flooding and extreme heat at same time

Southern regions have been hit by torrential rain and flooding while high temperatures bake northern parts.

Members of the Hellenic Red Cross hand over bottles of water to tourists who line up to visit the Acropolis hill

Members of the Hellenic Red Cross hand over bottles of water to tourists who line up to visit the Acropolis hill

US tourist found dead in Greece, 3 more missing

It is the latest in a number of cases in which tourists on the Greek islands have died or gone missing.

Paramedics carry a Muslim pilgrim for a medical check after he fell down due to a heat stroke at pillars, in Mina, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Paramedics carry a Muslim pilgrim for a medical check after he fell down due to a heat stroke at pillars, in Mina, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: 19 Hajj pilgrims die as temperatures rise

Temperatures have been rising as the ritual "stoning of the devil" gets underway and Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha.

A drone view shows a smoke from a fire rising into the air as trees burn amongst vegetation in the Pantanal

A drone view shows a smoke from a fire rising into the air as trees burn amongst vegetation in the Pantanal

Brazil: Wildfires devastate Pantanal wetlands

Wildfires are raging through Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland. Slash-and-burn is the suspected cause.

A tourist uses a hand fan to cool down another one sitting on a bench in front of the Parthenon at the ancient Acropolis, in Athens

A tourist uses a hand fan to cool down another one sitting on a bench in front of the Parthenon at the ancient Acropolis, in Athens

Dutch tourist missing in Greece found dead

Four more tourists are still missing as Greece records unusually high temperatures.

Fighting for our forests

Reforestation success in Tamil Nadu. Fire teams in Spain prevent wildfires. A Great Green Wall to protect Delhi. Farmers

A young Kenyan carries a rolled-up dirty mattress across a previously flooded area that looks heavily devastated.

A young Kenyan carries a rolled-up dirty mattress across a previously flooded area that looks heavily devastated.

Kenyans try to pick up the pieces after deadly floods

The devastation has left flood victims in Kenya helpless and angry with the government response.

A 3D computer graphic of the Earth and the moon, showing North America at night

A 3D computer graphic of the Earth and the moon, showing North America at night

Can Earth be saved by its digital twin?

What exactly will climate change do to your city? The EU has created a digital twin of the Earth to help find answers.

A man walks through a park in Sacramento , shirtless, under the blazing sun

A man walks through a park in Sacramento , shirtless, under the blazing sun

Historic heat wave hits United States, breaking records

Even places like Las Vegas and Death Valley have never seen such high temperatures so early in the year.

Aita Prasad Gurung, 40, cuts a honeycomb as he hangs onto a ladder made by villagers using bamboo and tree trunks

Aita Prasad Gurung, 40, cuts a honeycomb as he hangs onto a ladder made by villagers using bamboo and tree trunks

In Nepal, climate change threatens honey hunters' tradition

The Himalayan honeybee is in danger, threatened by erratic weather conditions caused by climate change.

An old woman paddles a boat along the shore of Gardi Sugdub Island

An old woman paddles a boat along the shore of Gardi Sugdub Island

Climate change forces Panama islanders to relocate

Rising sea levels are forcing the inhabitants of a small Panamanian island to start a new life on the mainland.

An Indian worker takes a bath under a public tap on a scorching hot afternoon

An Indian worker takes a bath under a public tap on a scorching hot afternoon

How tech can help us to fight heat waves

Heat waves are increasingly scorching the globe, causing half a million deaths each year. Tech might be able to help.

An elderly farmer stands in a dry rice field

An elderly farmer stands in a dry rice field

Rice farmers in Philippines battle drought

The El Nino weather pattern has led to significant agricultural losses, with rice farmers struggling to make ends meet.

An Iraqi vendor offers tomatoes in Baghdad.

An Iraqi vendor offers tomatoes in Baghdad.

How high will 'heatflation' take Middle East food prices?

Extreme heat raises food prices in a phenomenon known as "heatflation." In the Middle East, prices will be even higher.

The Danube river flooding on June 4

The Danube river flooding on June 4

Germany floods: Rain eases as fifth death confirmed

Authorities in Bavaria said they recovered a woman's body from a car that sank into floodwater.

Chancellor Scholz and his entourage gazing at the barriers and brown water

Chancellor Scholz and his entourage gazing at the barriers and brown water

Germany faces flood emergency in Danube River region

Viewing the "great destruction" in Bavaria firsthand, Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with a region in shock.

Man looks at floods in southern Germany

Man looks at floods in southern Germany

Are extreme floods the new normal for Germany?

Dams have burst and thousands forced to evacuate in south Germany. Are floods becoming more severe? How can we prepare?

A man carries a plastic bucket across the cracked bed of a parched dried-up pond in Vietnam's southern Ben Tre province

A man carries a plastic bucket across the cracked bed of a parched dried-up pond in Vietnam's southern Ben Tre province

Climate finance: Preparations for UN climate talks kick off

Negotiators are laying the groundwork for a new climate finance goal ahead of the COP 29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan.

A rescue team in a rubber dingy passing a car that's almost completely submerged

A rescue team in a rubber dingy passing a car that's almost completely submerged

Heavy rainfall and flooding hits southern Germany

Villages and towns have been rushing to take measures to stop the water — or evacuate their citizens.

Brazil Sinimbu 2024 | Flood-damaged items

Brazil Sinimbu 2024 | Flood-damaged items

Floods in Brazil: The hunt to save memories from mud

As floodwaters recede in southern Brazil, volunteers and victims search for treasured keepsakes that tell stories.

A man is holding a hose spraying water over another man's head

A man is holding a hose spraying water over another man's head

India: Delhi heat wave has residents struggling

Arrangements have been made at hospitals to treat patients suffering from issues such as exhaustion and stroke.

Two people paddle through floodwaters in a canoe

Two people paddle through floodwaters in a canoe

Is climate change behind all extreme weather events?

From extreme heat to cyclones and flooding, what is causing extreme weather across the world?

Vendors run to salvage their belongings as strong winds caused by the advancing Cyclone Remal hit the Kuakata beach on the coast of Bay of Bengal in Barisal, Bangladesh on May 26

Vendors run to salvage their belongings as strong winds caused by the advancing Cyclone Remal hit the Kuakata beach on the coast of Bay of Bengal in Barisal, Bangladesh on May 26

Cyclone Remal causes death and damage in Bangladesh, India

Ten people were reported killed in Bangladesh, and 30,000 homes were destroyed, after a powerful cyclone made landfall.

A man stands on the bank of Kholpetua river with an umbrella before the Cyclone Remal hits Bangladesh

A man stands on the bank of Kholpetua river with an umbrella before the Cyclone Remal hits Bangladesh

Bangladesh and India brace for Cyclone Remal

A superstorm is expected to make landfall in Bangladesh and India on Sunday, bringing storm surges and high winds.

In front of simple house, a boy wields a large spade in an attempt to clear away mud that reaches to his bare ankles

In front of simple house, a boy wields a large spade in an attempt to clear away mud that reaches to his bare ankles

Afghanistan needs long-term aid after floods

Hundreds have died in heavy flooding in Afghanistan. The country is poorly equipped to deal with natural disasters.

Man stands under an outdoor fountain with water running over his head and upper body

Man stands under an outdoor fountain with water running over his head and upper body

India undergoes heat wave during parliamentary elections

Schools are closed, and voter turnout is falling as an extreme heat has overtaken northwest India.

Von grau zu grün - Gutes Klima für die Stadt

Von grau zu grün - Gutes Klima für die Stadt

From gray to green - Building a better urban climate

Billions of people in cities around the world are affected by climate change.

People protect themselves from the sun with an umbrella as they walk during a heat wave hitting the country in Guadalajara, Jalisco State, Mexico

People protect themselves from the sun with an umbrella as they walk during a heat wave hitting the country in Guadalajara, Jalisco State, Mexico

Mexico: Heat wave kills several people, hotter days ahead

The so-called "heat dome" has trapped hot air, causing temperatures to soar to 45 degrees Celsius in some areas.

A supercell thunderstorm produces two tornadoes in a farm field in Kansas in the United States

A supercell thunderstorm produces two tornadoes in a farm field in Kansas in the United States

Explained: What causes a tornado?

A deadly tornado hit the US state of Iowa on Tuesday. How do tornadoes form and why are they so difficult to predict?

Tornado in Greenfield, Iowa

Tornado in Greenfield, Iowa

US: Iowa tornado leaves trail of wreckage and death

The tornado "devastated a good portion of," of the small town of Greenfield.

Aerial view of a flooded airport runway reflecting the sky in Porto Alegre, Brazil, May 2024.

Aerial view of a flooded airport runway reflecting the sky in Porto Alegre, Brazil, May 2024.

A bird's eye view of the flooding in Brazil

Weeks of torrential rainfall have caused catastrophic flooding and reconstruction will be a mammoth task for the region.

Rescue workers are on the banks of the Elbe on May 20, 2024.

Rescue workers are on the banks of the Elbe on May 20, 2024.

Germany: Lightning strike in Dresden injures 10

Three women and seven men were injured and were taken to nearby hospitals after lightning hit the banks of the Elbe.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Saarland Premier Anke Rehlinger visit a flooded area after heavy rains flooded the region in Kleinblittersdorf, near Saarbruecken, Germany, May 18, 2024.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Saarland Premier Anke Rehlinger visit a flooded area after heavy rains flooded the region in Kleinblittersdorf, near Saarbruecken, Germany, May 18, 2024.

Germany: Scholz visits Saarland amid flooding

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged federal "solidarity" after the western state of Saarland was hit by flooding.

An aerial view of Karachi, Pakistan's largest city

An aerial view of Karachi, Pakistan's largest city

How Karachi could stop another deadly heatwave

Pakistan's largest city has been struggling to cool down its streets ever since the devastating 2015 heatwave.

A presenter dressed in black stands superimposed on a photo of flooding in Africa

A presenter dressed in black stands superimposed on a photo of flooding in Africa

What are the key lessons from East Africa's floods?

Experts have warned African governments to establish urgent proactive actions as climate-related disasters intensify.

DW host Masood Saifullah standing in front of a screen showing two other men

DW host Masood Saifullah standing in front of a screen showing two other men

Taliban's poor response to flash floods criticized

International aid organizations are once again facing a familiar dilemma: cooperate with the Taliban or not?

A girl stands on a pile of debris next to a damaged car buried in mud in an area heavily affected by torrential rains and flash floods in Kenya in 2024

A girl stands on a pile of debris next to a damaged car buried in mud in an area heavily affected by torrential rains and flash floods in Kenya in 2024

The race to fix Africa's poor weather forecasting

Most of Africa's 1.3 billion people have little advance knowledge of the weather. Knowing the forecast could save lives.

The drone view shows a landscape covered in mud. People are standing on a barely recognizable road.

The drone view shows a landscape covered in mud. People are standing on a barely recognizable road.

Indonesia: Floods, mudslides on Sumatra leave scores dead

Heavy rainfall on the Indonesian island of Sumatra has triggered flooding and landslides on the slopes of Mount Marapi.

People who have been evacuated from flooded areas rest at a gym used as a shelter in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil May 10, 2024

People who have been evacuated from flooded areas rest at a gym used as a shelter in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil May 10, 2024

Brazil floods: More rain expected as people await rescue

Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul is expecting more rain, even as it grapples with the fallout of recent flooding.

Afghan residents stand next to a river covered with mud after flash floods in Logariha village in Nahrin district, Baghlan province, on May 10, 2024

Afghan residents stand next to a river covered with mud after flash floods in Logariha village in Nahrin district, Baghlan province, on May 10, 2024

Afghanistan: Flash floods near Kabul kill dozens

Several homes and properties in Baghlan have been destroyed in flash floods with a death toll that is still rising.

The floating platform to be used to transfer aid supplies for Gaza

The floating platform to be used to transfer aid supplies for Gaza

Gaza: US emergency aid pier ready to go, weather permitting

The costly project comes with tricky logistics and major concerns, but could help ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

A bird's eye view of flooding in the center of Porto Alegre showing freeway bridges submerged by muddy waters

A bird's eye view of flooding in the center of Porto Alegre showing freeway bridges submerged by muddy waters

Brazil floods: Rescuers race against time as toll rises

Authorities are scrambling to rescue people from flooding in Brazil's south, where over 100 people are still missing.

Two men stand in brown swirling floodwaters and sort through items on a concrete platform that was a house

Two men stand in brown swirling floodwaters and sort through items on a concrete platform that was a house

Why managing Africa's natural disasters is taking on urgency

Africa is particularly vulnerable to suffering natural disasters, such as floods, severe storms and droughts.

A firefighter motions to direct traffic, as people walk in a flooded street in Kitengela municipality of Kajiado County, near Nairobi, Kenya May 1, 2024

A firefighter motions to direct traffic, as people walk in a flooded street in Kitengela municipality of Kajiado County, near Nairobi, Kenya May 1, 2024

Kenya: Cyclone Hidaya threatens flood-hit region

Kenyan President William Ruto warned that weather reports paint a "dire" picture, as a powerful cyclone nears the coast.

The aerial view shows the roofs of houses rising out of the water in a flooded area. The lights of street lamps can also be seen.

The aerial view shows the roofs of houses rising out of the water in a flooded area. The lights of street lamps can also be seen.

Brazil: Dozens dead in severe flooding

Dozens have died in floods in Brazil. Aid is proving difficult.

Norwegian dam at Braskereidfoss fails in August 2023. Image shows a wrecked structure and masses of water flooding out.

Norwegian dam at Braskereidfoss fails in August 2023. Image shows a wrecked structure and masses of water flooding out.

Deadly dam failures: Cause, effect and prevention

No dam is flood-proof, as flooding after days of heavy rains in southern Brazil has shown. Here's what you need to know.