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Southern China swelters, power grids struggle under ‘relentless’ heatwaves

Hot weather arrives sooner than normal in southern China Temperatures to be 1-2 degrees higher than year ago in June - official High temperatures spur demand for air-conditioning, test power…

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Photo Story: Heavy rainfalls cause floods in eastern Spain

Two firefighters look at a flooded tunnel after heavy rainfalls hit the town the previous night in the coastal city of Castellon de la Plana, eastern Spain, 26 May 2023.…

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Britain set for mini-heatwave with temperatures likely to exceed those in Morocco

Britain is set for a mini-heatwave with above-average temperatures expected to stay until June. Forecasters say the UK will see the hottest day of the year on Thursday as temperatures…

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Number of evacuees from floods in Italy rises to 15,000

The number of people who have had to leave their homes because of the flooding in Emilia-Romagna has risen to over 15,000 the regional government said on Friday. It said…

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Exceptional weather becomes the new norm in exposed Italy

By Crispian Balmer and Francesca Piscioneri Italy sees five-fold jump in extreme weather events Ministers say climate change behind wave of disasters Poor planning, unregulated building make things worse ROME…

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UPDATED: Emilia-Romagna flood death toll climbs to 14

The death toll from this week's deadly flooding in Emilia Romagna has climbed to 14 after the police recovered the body of a man in his 70s in Faenza early…

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UPDATED: Italy to declare state of calamity in Emilia Romagna

A state of calamity will be declared for Emilia Romagna at next Tuesday's cabinet meeting on the flooding emergency that has left nine people dead in the northern region, Environment…

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ANALYSIS: Southern Europe braces for climate change-fuelled summer of drought

22% of Europe under drought warning Spain worst-hit, already in severe drought Some farmers expect worst harvest for decades Climate change fuelling drought conditions By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, May 17…

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‘More likely than not’ world will soon see 1.5C of warming – WMO

By Gloria Dickie LONDON, May 17 (Reuters) - For the first time ever, global temperatures are now more likely than not to breach 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7F) of warming within…

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Severe drought spreads in Portugal, officials seek EU help

LISBON (Reuters) - Drought spread across almost all of mainland Portugal during an unusually hot and dry April, the meteorology agency IPMA said , and officials have requested aid from…

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Spain to spend 2.2 bln euros to alleviate drought impact

MADRID, May 11 (Reuters) - The Spanish government has earmarked a total of 2.19 billion euros ($2.41 billion) to help alleviate the impact of a prolonged and worsening drought in…

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Death toll from east DR Congo floods more than doubles to over 400

May 8 (Reuters) - The death toll from floods that devastated two villages in east Democratic Republic of Congo last week has more than doubled to 401, the provincial governor…

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Italy must learn to live with drought-inducing weather -minister

Drought is not a one-off crisis, Italy minister says Italy needs to do much more to adapt to new weather Country must not be "ideological" about climate change By Crispian…

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Spain and Portugal break temperature records for April

By Mariano Valladolid CORDOBA, Spain (Reuters) - Mainland Spain and Portugal have broken temperature records for April, as the Iberian neighbours swelter in an early-season heatwave that has exacerbated a…

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Lake Garda at lowest level in 70 years

Lake Garda in northern Italy has reached its lowest level since 1953, satellite data released on Monday has shown. The lake, the largest in Italy and which borders with the…

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Thai authorities issue extreme heat warnings for dozens of provinces

BANGKOK, April 22 (Reuters) - Thai authorities on Saturday warned residents across large swathes of country, including the capital Bangkok, to avoid going outdoors due to extreme heat. Parts of…

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Bangladesh suffers widespread power outages during relentless heat

Highest temperatures in over 50 years - power minister Overall power supply short of demand by 6.6% in last 7 days Average max weekly temperature 12.5% higher than last year…

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World could face record temperatures in 2023 as El Nino returns

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, April 20 (Reuters) - The world could breach a new average temperature record in 2023 or 2024, fuelled by climate change and the anticipated return of…

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Two dead, over a million without power after ice storm hits Canada

By Ismail Shakil OTTAWA (Reuters) - Two people died and more than a million were without power after an ice storm hit Canada's two most-populated provinces ahead of a holiday…

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Photo story: Snowfall in Przemysl, Poland

Snowfall in Przemysl, southeast Poland, on Thursday. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has issued second-degree warnings of heavy snowfall for parts of the Podkarpackie province. Via EPA-EFE/Darek Delmanowicz

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Heavy snow, strong winds sweep through western Balkans

BELGRADE (Reuters) - Heavy snow and strong winds, unusual for the springtime, swept through most of the western Balkan region. In central Serbia, a bus swerved off a snow-covered road…

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Death toll tops 20 as storm takes aim at eastern U.S.

By Liliana Salgado LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, (Reuters) - A violent storm packing high winds and heavy rains ripped through Southern and Midwestern sections of the United States as it headed…

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Photo Story: The drought in southern France

Boats abandoned on the shores of the Serre-Poncon lake at low water, the waters of the lake have dropped sharply due to a drought affecting the southern regions of France,…

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Spain’s drought devastates olive oil output, drives world prices up

MADRID (Reuters) - Drought in Spain, the world's largest olive oil producer, is likely to halve the country's output this year compared with the previous year, official estimates from the…

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Mississippi tornado and storms kill at least 23

By Brendan O'Brien March 25 (Reuters) - At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured as a tornado and strong thunderstorms swept across Mississippi late on Friday, the state's…

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California flooded with rain, Northeast buried under snow

By Sandra Stojanovic SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., (Reuters) - An atmospheric river dumped more torrential rain on California, forcing evacuations, power outages and road closures, while the remnants of a powerful…

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Photo Story: Snowfall in Brussels

A few centimetres of snow cover the ground near Jubilee Arch, in Brussels, Belgium. The snowfall on Wednesday morning resulted in over 200 kilometres of traffic jams on Flemish motorways.…

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Europe experienced second-warmest winter on record

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Europe is emerging from its second-warmest winter on record, European Union scientists said, as climate change continues to intensify. The average temperature in Europe…

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Phot Story: Over 33,000 persons evacuated due to floods in Malaysia

Cars pass by a road damaged after flooding by rain water in Segamat, Johor, Malaysia, 03 March 2023. According to state media, more than 33,000 people were evacuated in four…

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Photo Story: Winter Storms Continue in Southern California

The snow-covered San Gabriel Mountains appear behind the Hollywood sign as the storms that have been hitting the greater Los Angeles area take a break, in Los Angeles, California, USA.…

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France eyes ‘unprecedented’ water curbs after driest winter since 1959

By Marine Strauss PARIS, Feb 22 (Reuters) - France is preparing to introduce restrictions on water use in parts of the country from March, in an unprecedented move for the…

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Huge winter storm churns across northern U.S., threatening record snowfall

By Brendan O'Brien CHICAGO (Reuters) - A massive winter storm spreading across the U.S. West into the Northern Plains and Midwest could produce blizzards, brutal cold, and record snowfall, making…

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Italy faces new drought alert as Venice canals run dry

MILAN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer's emergency, with the Alps having received less than…

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Photo Story: Heavy rains trigger landslide at cemetery in Sicily

Collapsed cemetery mausoleums lie on the side of a cliff following a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Mineo, near Catania, Sicily, Italy. The Italian Farmers' association Coldiretti said that…

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Heavy snow in Japan disrupts flights and trains, closes roads

TOKYO, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Heavy snow across much of Japan on Friday grounded 100 flights, blocked dozens of roads and disrupted train services, government authorities and operators said. Domestic…

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Thunderstorms, gales whip eastern Sicily

Thunderstorms and gales have been whipping eastern Sicily since Wednesday night causing widespread flooding, local sources said. Mayors have told citizens not to go out unless it is strictly necessary…

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Italian authorities issue weather red alert for Sicily

A weather red alert will be in force in eastern Sicily on Thursday, the Italian civil protection agency said. Eastern Sicilian areas, in particular, will be at risk of flooding…

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Snowstorm shuts schools and shops, disrupts traffic in Athens

ATHENS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Heavy snowfall and plummeting temperatures shut schools and shops in the Greek capital on Monday, with many public services and businesses switching to remote working.…

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At least 23 dead as dozens of wildfires torch forests in Chile

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Dozens of wildfires blazing though Chile caused the government to extend an emergency order to another region, as a scorching summer heat wave complicates efforts to control…

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Brutal cold seizes northeast U.S., shattering record lows

By Joseph Ax (Reuters) - A dangerous combination of record-setting cold temperatures and powerful winds buffeted the northeastern United States, creating life-threatening conditions and causing the death of an infant…

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Argentina launches relief fund for farmers hit by historic drought

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina will launch measures to help producers hit by a historic drought over its main agricultural region, Economy Minister Sergio Massa said , including a relief…

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Airlines cancel over 1,400 U.S. flights as ice storm hits multiple states

Feb 1 (Reuters) - Airlines canceled over 1,400 flights in the United States on Wednesday, after an ice storm hit states from Texas to West Virginia. A total of 1,467…

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Photo Story: Cold weather in northern Spain

Large icicles hang at a house in Belagoa town, Navarra region, northern Spain,. Temperatures below zero are registering higher in the north of Navarra these days. Photo: EPA-EFE/Jesus Diges

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Photo Story: Cold weather in northern Spain

A woman uses a broom to remove icicles hanging from the roof of her house in Espinal, Navarra, Spain, 25 January 2023. The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued an…

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Extreme weather continues to hit much of Italy

A wave of extreme weather featuring freezing temperatures, heavy snow, violent storms and gale-force winds continued to make life difficult in many parts of Italy. Snow and heavy rain took…

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UPDATED: Heavy snow causes havoc in Japan as cold snap sweeps through Asia

TOKYO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Heavy snow blanketed wide swathes of Japan on Wednesday, snarling traffic, forcing hundreds of flight cancellations, disrupting train travel and leaving at least one person…

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Mass flight cancellations at Heathrow as temperatures plunge to lowest in a decade

Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Heathrow Airport after temperatures plunged to the lowest in a decade. More than 50 departures and arrivals were axed at the London airport…

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Many Italian regions on alert over extreme weather; Homeless man dies of cold in Milan

Several Italian regions have been put on alert due to a wave of extreme weather in Italy, with many part of the country hit by freezing cold, torrential rain or…

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Coffins fall into river after cemetery wing collapses in southern Italy

Some 20 coffins fell into a southern Italian river after a cemetery wing collapsed after torrential rain recently near Benevento, local sources said. The incident happened at Sant'Agata de Goti.…

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Photo Story: Tornado clean up and repairs in Griffin, Georgia

Darlene Murphy, 64, recounts surviving a large tree falling through the back of her rented home after a confirmed EF3 tornado tore through businesses and homes last week in Griffin,…

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Manchester Airport closes both runways due to heavy snowfall

LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Heavy snowfall forced Manchester Airport in northern England to close both its runways temporarily on Thursday as Britain's weather service issued warnings of further snow…

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Italy to feel full brunt of winter

An Arctic vortex is bringing the full brunt of winter to Italy for the first time, weathermen warned.The polar winds are sweeping down the peninsula from north to south bringing…

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Photo Story: Snow in Avila, Spain

A man pushes his bike past the Wall of Avila after a snowfall, in Avila, Spain, on Wednesday 18 January 2023. Storm Fien is bringing snow to several Spanish regions.…

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75,000 customers without electricity due to storm, French power supplier says

PARIS, Jan 16 (Reuters) - 75,000 customers of French energy supplier Enedis, a EDF unit, were without electricity on Monday morning as a storm is raging through the western parts…

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Biden declares emergency for Alabama due to tornadoes

Jan 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Alabama on early Sunday after at least nine people died in tornadoes that destroyed homes and knocked out power…

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Australia’s natural disasters bill hits $3.5 billion in 2022, billions more to come

By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) - Floods and natural disasters that hit all but one Australian state and territory in 2022 cost the economy A$5 billion ($3.48 billion) and stoked…

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California picks up debris from latest storm, braces for the next

By Sharon Bernstein SACRAMENTO, Calif., (Reuters) - Rain-soaked Californians took advantage of a break in a weeks-long deluge to haul away dead trees, restore downed power lines and prepare new…

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