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Weather
Rain or shine — it's all about the climate.
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Brazil floods: State of emergency in Rio Grande do Sul
The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil's southernmost state is rising, and more downpours are expected.
Keeping record: The Śnieżka weather station
The Śnieżka weather station has been gathering data for over 140 years.
What's driving Europe's crazy weather?
Freak storms, flooding and devastating droughts, Europe's weather seems to be crazier than ever. But why?
Tunisia’s olive farmers adapt to extreme weather
Tunisian olive farmers are switching to new irrigation techniques and organic farming methods.
Kenya flooding leaves dozens dead after dam collapse
The disaster has also damaged infrastructure and caused schools to be shut down.
Tornadoes ripping through US Midwest turn deadly in Oklahoma
The US Midwest region has faced over 100 tornadoes this weekend, with first deaths reported in Oklahoma.
Tornadoes tear through US Midwest
Police say residential areas have been hit in Nebraska, with other US states also impacted by tornadoes and cyclones.
European farmers battling 'devastating' spring frost
A late spring cold snap has fruit growers and winemakers in Germany and Europe worried for this year's harvest.
Climate change puts Alpine villages at risk
Landslides and floods are making life in the French alpine valleys increasingly dangerous.
Heavy rain, floods swamp south China
At least four people have already died and tens of thousands have been evacuated amid heavy rain and landslides.
Climate change: Asia worst hit from disasters in 2023 — UN
A World Meteorological Organization report says floods and storms were the leading cause of climate-related hazards.
Africa's El Nino crises demand action and funding
The El Nino weather pattern is causing extreme weather events in East Africa, as well as crippling drought in the south.
Copernicus report shows year of weather extremes in Europe
Last year, Europe experienced drought, wildfires, floods and record heat, according to the EU's Copernicus program.
Floods in the United Arab Emirates: Dubai sinks into chaos
Heavy rainfall has flooded the countries bordering the Persian Gulf. Dubai is particularly affected.
Devastating floods ravage Kazakhstan and Russia
Tens of thousands of people were displaced following devastating floods in northern Kazakhstan and Russia.
Afghanistan: Dozens killed as heavy rains trigger floods
More than 30 people have died as a result of flash floods across Afghanistan, including in the capital Kabul.
Bogota starts rationing water as reservoirs run low
Amid hot, dry weather, residents in the Colombian capital have been urged to cut water consumption to a minimum.
Malawi, Kenya and Mali in the path of climate change
Many countries are being hit by the effects of climate change, including extreme drought, floods and a heat waves.
Weathering: How racism impacts the body on a cellular level
We know health outcomes frequently differ based on race in the US. The 'Weathering theory' could help explain why.
Record hot March caps warmest 12 months on record — report
The average global temperature in March was 1.68 degrees Celsius warmer than the pre-industrial average.
Russia evacuates thousands amid floods in Ural region
Russia says thousands of homes have been flooded because of rising river levels in the Urals and surrounding regions.
Russia: Orenburg officials urge evacuations amid flooding
A number of provinces in Siberia and along the Ural Mountains have been grappling with flooding in recent days.
How unsealing your paved garden can help reduce city heat
With Northern Hemisphere summer near, DW looks at how replacing paved gardens can help tackle heat and floods in cities.
Sahara dust cloud smothers Germany, France and Switzerland
Parts of Europe experienced yellow skies and poor air quality after a cloud of dust was swept up from the Sahara desert.
India: Climate change leaves Delhi's urban poor in the cold
Climate change has also brought cold weather to northern India. How do people living in poverty without shelter cope?
Ghana's water supply: Measuring groundwater to survive
Knowledge is power: How water data is making a real difference to a parched Ghanaian community.
Brazil heat wave hits record temperatures: Rio at 62°C
Brazil is experiencing a severe heat wave, with Rio de Janeiro recording perceived temperatures of 62 degrees Celsius.
UN weather agency sounds 'red alert' on climate
The UN's weather agency says a string of global temperature records have been broken — in some cases even smashed.
Conserving resources
Tapping the Moon’s resources, the drilling divide in oil-rich South America, and preventing floods.
Crew-8 launch to ISS delayed again by bad weather
High winds halted the latest SpaceX launch attempt, for a trip initially scheduled for February 22.
From Death Valley desert to ephemeral lake
Death Valley is one of Earth's driest places. But after heavy rainfall, visitors can splash around in a temporary lake.
What are sponge cities and how do they work?
Copenhagen is just one city among many around the world taking a novel approach to prevent repeated flooding.
Kenya: Can sand dams fix drought and flooding?
In rural Kenya, communities are building sand dams that store and filter rainwater for use as drinking water and for far
China issues weather warnings as temperatures plunge
Severe weather alerts are in place in several southern Chinese regions amid a spell of freezing cold.
How sponge cities cut flooding and retain vital rainwater
In Germany, Hamburg wants to become a ‘sponge city’ by working with nature to retain and reuse rainwater.
Tomorrow Today — The Science Show
How can rural areas and cities adapt to the rise of extreme weather events?
Did humanity just break the Paris climate agreement?
For a whole year, the planet exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius warming limit. Are we on the path to "climate chaos?"
Why are weather forecasts often inaccurate?
We all know weather forecasting systems can be difficult. But why?
World records full year of warming above 1.5 Celsius
Scientists have recorded an extended period of temperature significantly warmer than pre-industrial levels.
Philippines landslide: Several killed in gold-mining village
With 27 people still missing, the military has been deployed to help with rescue efforts.
California storms: Flooding, mudslides kill 3 people
A state of emergency has been declared in parts of California as the state saw months' worth of rain in a single day.
Skiing into the climate crisis?
As global temperatures rise, less snow is falling on Europe's Alps. What does this mean for the future of Alpine sports?
Actor Carl Weathers of 'Rocky' and 'Predator' fame dies
Carl Weathers, former NFL linebacker who played the role of Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies, has passed away at 76.
Pakistan's unusually dry winter threatens food supply
With an unusually dry season threatening agricultural production, Pakistan's winter crops are in danger.
Spain: Surveying the sea
Water temperature measurements show the Mediterranean is getting warmer and warmer.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
The mayor of Hebertshausen in Bavaria welcomes migrants and refugees with open arms.
What is climate misinformation, and why does it matter?
Opponents of climate science have ways of sowing doubt around climate change. And that can restrict urgent action.
Severe winter storms hit US, dozens of deaths reported
US officials shut schools and canceled flights as temperatures plunged. Millions are bracing for another harsh weekend.
Italy: City or lagoon? The dilemma of Venice
Venice's flood barriers are working, but the lagoon is at risk.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
Venice's flood barriers are working, but the lagoon is at risk.
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