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Taiwan: Deadly Typhoon Champi brings travel chaos and school closures

Towering waves crashed against Taiwan's coastline as Typhoon Champi swept past the island on Friday, leaving one person dead, 94 injured and hundreds of flights cancelled.

23 October 2026

Europe News

Floods in southern France cause havoc, kill at least one

In Haute-Corse, a person went missing in Ghisonaccia on Tuesday evening; another was found dead in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts in the Bouches-du-Rhône.

21 October 2026

Climate

Was El Niño to blame for Hurricane Polo’s record-breaking storm?

El Niño turbocharged the Pacific hurricane – but climate change had an even greater impact, scientists find.

15 October 2026

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Rare waterspouts slam western Sicily, wrecking homes and a school

A rare pair of waterspouts swept ashore in western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. The two funnels formed off the coast near Marsala before moving inland towards Trapani, hitting the town of Petrosino along the way.

9 October 2026

Europe News

Two people have died in Spain's Catalonia region due to flooding

On Sunday, Spanish Civil Protection sent a new Es-Alert to five Catalan counties reminding residents of travel restrictions, after Barcelona saw its wettest day in at least 20 years and the Besòs river passed the danger threshold.

4 October 2026

Europe News

New severe weather alert issued for Crete as heavy rain recorded

Disruption caused by the recent bout of severe weather continues, with authorities warning that further problems may arise as conditions remain unsettled.

2 October 2026

Climate

Two European countries among the most at risk from storms

From colour-blindness to women’s clothing, early warning systems must ensure no one is left behind.

29 September 2026

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Torrential rain and flooding slam Tunis, forcing schools to close

Torrential rain and severe thunderstorms struck Tunis on 17 September, flooding roads, disrupting traffic, and forcing schools and universities to suspend afternoon classes from 3 p.m. local time.

18 September 2026

Culture news

Nicolas Cage's Malibu mansion severely damaged by massive sinkhole

A Malibu mansion owned by Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage has been nearly destroyed by a sinkhole. The collapse caused a gas leak and led to five homes being evacuated. The incident followed heavy rain and powerful waves linked to the remnants of Tropical Storm Marie.

10 September 2026

Switzerland

Next Atlantic storm to be named Dolly, not connected to Parton's death

Storm systems are named by procedures set by the World Meteorological Organisation and the lists of names are reused every six years.

26 August 2026

Europe News

Poland hit by storms: floods, fallen trees and emergency callouts

Night storms hit residents in many parts of Poland. Firefighters responded over 4,000 times; 12 scout camps were evacuated as a precaution amid floods and power cuts.

22 August 2026

China

Tropical Storm Dolphin continues to wreak havoc in eastern China

More than 900 flights, or about 40% of those expected, were cancelled in Shanghai’s Hongqiao and Pudong airports after about 1,300 were canceled the day before, according to Shanghai Airport Group.

11 August 2026

Europe News

Aemet issues alerts in six regions and red warning in Gran Canaria for extreme heat

Spain's meteorological agency Aemet also warns of storms and heavy rain in Catalonia and Aragon, and keeps heat alerts in place for several regions.

3 August 2026

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Chile assesses damage after deadly storm surge floods coastal city of Penco

Chile's central coast has been hit by an exceptional storm surge that flooded homes and damaged infrastructure. Authorities are urging residents to stay away from the shoreline as dangerous sea conditions continue.

17 July 2026

China

Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says

Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions.

7 July 2026

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Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris

Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower as a powerful thunderstorm swept across Paris on Saturday night, sending visitors scrambling for shelter. The dramatic weather followed days of record-breaking heat in France, where authorities say the extreme temperatures contributed to a sharp rise in deaths.

29 June 2026