Extreme weather

Rich countries fall far short on climate adaptation funding, UN says

Countries are preparing to meet in Turkey from Nov 9 to 20 for the next round of climate talks.

Fire-ravaged regions in Indonesia face rising flood threat

The warning comes after months of drought and widespread forest and peatland fires, fuelled by prolonged dry conditions under the influence of El Nino.

Bolivia declares state of emergency over El Nino

Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz said the phenomenon will have “very severe impacts” and needs “the cooperation of all institutions”.

Road in Johor collapses amid heavy rain

The collapsed section stretched about 40m.

Three killed, thousands evacuated as Cyclone Arnab hits eastern India

Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh state early on Oct 28.

India to evacuate thousands as Cyclone Arnab nears eastern coast

Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh state by the morning of Oct 28.

Storms batter Europe hitting power supplies, flights and phones

River Eden in Carlisle, north-west England, swollen on Oct 25. Hundreds of flights were cancelled or diverted because of storms across northern Europe.

Typhoon Champi sweeps past Taiwan, one dead and 500 injured

An uprooted tree after strong winds brought by Typhoon Champi, in Taipei on Oct 24.

Storm causes power outages and traffic disruptions in France and Britain

Waves crashing over the lighthouse at Newhaven Harbour during Storm Austen in Newhaven, Britain, on Oct 23.

Summer heat’s toll on Europe: 50,000 deaths and a $24.3b GDP hit

Scientists determined that almost two-thirds of the deaths linked to high summer temperatures would not have happened without climate change.

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