Climate

El Niño could weaken the polar vortex. What does that mean for Europe?

El Niño’s European weather impacts tend to be indirect and less severe than in the tropics. But experts warn it could weaken the polar vortex.

9 October 2026

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Heavy autumn snow paralyses roads in Russia’s Far East

Heavy autumn snowfall has paralysed roads in Russia’s Magadan region, leaving trucks struggling through snow and disrupting intercity bus services.

8 October 2026

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Dry wells and shrinking water holes as drought grips Sri Lanka

Prolonged drought in central Sri Lanka is leaving wells dry, hurting farmers’ livelihoods and pushing wildlife to crowd shrinking water holes.

8 October 2026

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Belgian city’s historic canals turn green after record-hot summer

A thick carpet of green duckweed has covered Ghent’s canals, disrupting tour boats and raising fresh concerns about climate change in Belgium.

5 October 2026

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Floods leave streets and roads submerged across Catalonia

Two people have died and another is missing after heavy rain caused flooding across Catalonia, with firefighters responding to more than 1,500 calls.

5 October 2026

Europe News

T-shirts not winter coats: What a warm October reveals about winter

At the start of October, temperatures of up to 25C give parts of Europe a last taste of late summer. Yet, according to an old farmers' rule, a warm autumn can herald a severe winter. What do the statistics and meteorologists say?

2 October 2026

Europe News

Crete severe weather: Floods, landslides, power cuts, closed schools

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have turned roads into torrents, causing landslides and power cuts, while authorities and civil protection are on high alert.

1 October 2026

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Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of ice in second-largest melt on record

Swiss scientists report rapid ice loss at the Rhône Glacier, as heatwaves and a dry winter drive Switzerland’s second-biggest melt on record.

1 October 2026

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Flooding and destruction as Hurricane Polo hits Mexico

Hurricane Polo has caused flooding and damage in parts of Mexico, with aerial footage showing inundated streets and ground images showing damaged roofs, fallen branches and residents clearing debris.

30 September 2026

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Tokyo records longest rainy streak on record with 34 consecutive days

Tokyo has recorded 34 consecutive days of rain, marking the longest such streak on record, according to Japan's weather agency.

29 September 2026

Tech News

Radio frequencies vital to Earth observation must be guarded, UN says

The UN cautioned that radio frequency interference could disrupt measurements and compromise the reliability of forecasts, affecting authorities' ability to prepare for and respond to environmental hazards.

28 September 2026

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People battle huge waves to save boat in Acapulco during Hurricane Polo

Residents of Acapulco haul a boat to safety as heavy swells batter Mexico’s Pacific coast and Hurricane Polo passes offshore, downgraded from Category 5.

24 September 2026

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Hurricane Polo brings powerful waves to Mexico's Pacific coast

As Hurricane Polo weakens to Category 4, Lazaro Cardenas residents and military brace for more damage, reinforcing Playa Azul’s seafront against pounding waves.

24 September 2026

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Flooded streets and rescues as Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan

Footage shows flooded streets in Japan after Typhoon Dujuan brings record rain near Tokyo, killing at least four, leaving six missing and thousands without power.

22 September 2026

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Massive sinkhole opens outside Nicolas Cage’s Malibu mansion

Aerial footage shows a sinkhole where Nicolas Cage's Malibu driveway stood after coastal erosion from Hurricane Marie remnants triggered a gas leak and road closure.

10 September 2026

Earth News

Spain just sweltered through its hottest summer on record

Spain's weather agency has confirmed that Spaniards have already endured 61 days of heatwave conditions so far this year, more than in any other year.

10 September 2026

Qatar in Motion

How Qatar maintains livability through the summer months

In partnership with Media City

As temperatures soar past 50°C, Qatar taps cutting-edge engineering and cooling technology to keep cities productive. From district cooling networks to climate-conscious architecture, we explore how Qatar is redefining what it means to live, work and thrive in extreme temperatures.

9 September 2026

Europe News

Spain matches September heat record at 45.7C

The unseasonably high September temperatures follow a series of extreme summer heatwaves across Europe, which scientists say have been intensified and prolonged by human-driven climate change.

4 September 2026

Health news

Vulnerable people urged to stay home as African dust hits Portugal

Air quality will worsen in coming days across much of mainland Portugal due to North African dust, especially in central and southern areas; health authorities urge vulnerable people to take extra care.

4 September 2026

Europe News

UK records hottest summer on record, Met Office says

According to a study carried out by Met Office scientists, the record-breaking season was made roughly 130 times more likely due to "human-induced climate change."

1 September 2026