German city deploys snowplows after summer storm
A Germany city had to deploy snowplows at the height of northern hemisphere summer after a violent storm dumped huge quantities of hail in the streets.
A Germany city had to deploy snowplows at the height of northern hemisphere summer after a violent storm dumped huge quantities of hail in the streets.
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Aug 5, 2023
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Climate change and unchecked construction in flood- and landslide-prone areas are making disasters like the violent storm that killed at least 48 people in southeastern Brazil ever more frequent, according to a leading expert.
Environment
Feb 23, 2023
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Seventy years after the worst natural disaster to strike the Netherlands, Chiem de Vos, seven at the time, still hears his neighbour's desperate cries of "My children are drowning!" ringing in his ears.
Environment
Jan 30, 2023
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Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, sometimes with tragic consequences. Europe's coastal cities are preparing to meet the challenges with help from nature and data from outer space.
Earth Sciences
Aug 12, 2022
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The death toll from a cyclone that struck Mozambique this week climbed to 12 on Sunday as it moved towards Malawi killing five more after devastating wind and rain lashed the southern African countries.
Environment
Mar 14, 2022
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The death toll from a cyclone that struck Mozambique this week climbed to 12 on Sunday after devastating wind and rain lashed the southern African country.
Environment
Mar 13, 2022
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Was climate change behind the recent tornadoes that killed dozens of people and wrought a trail of destruction through five American states?
Environment
Dec 14, 2021
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Urban landscapes and human-made aerosols—particles suspended in the atmosphere—have the potential to not only make gusts stronger and hail larger; they can also start storms sooner and even pull them toward cities, according ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 15, 2020
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At least 21 people have been killed in torrential rain that hit the Brazilian states of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, triggering flash floods and destroying homes, authorities said Tuesday.
Environment
Mar 3, 2020
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Fierce winds and heavy rains claimed at least six lives across northern Europe on Monday as Storm Ciara disrupted travel, grounded hundreds of flights, flooded roads and left vast areas without power.
Environment
Feb 10, 2020
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