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Intensifying Mediterranean Cyclones: Climate Change Drives Increased Storm Intensity, Devastation

A recent study reveals that while the frequency of Mediterranean cyclones hasn't changed, their intensity has increased due to climate change, causing devastating floods like those from "Daniel" in 2023 which killed 17 in Greece and over 6000 in Libya, impacting infrastructure, agriculture, and publ...

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NSW Flood Victim Wins Insurance Claim with Time-Stamped Evidence

Following a flash flood in Eugowra, NSW in November 2022, 79-year-old Ruth Nielsen's home was destroyed. Her initial insurance claim was rejected due to a flood exclusion, but was later successful with the help of Legal Aid NSW, who used time-stamped photos and videos showing stormwater damage befor...

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Devastating Floods Kill 200 in Nigeria

Torrential rainfall in Mokwa, Nigeria, on Thursday, July 27, 2023, resulted in devastating floods, killing at least 200 people, injuring 11, and displacing over 3,000, with authorities ending rescue efforts due to a lack of survivors.

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Nigeria Floods: Death Toll Exceeds 200 in Mokwa

Devastating floods in Mokwa, Nigeria, have killed over 200 people, with 500 still missing, marking the worst flooding in 60 years and causing significant economic damage to homes and businesses, disrupting roads and bridges.

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Niedersachsen Sees Sharp Rise in Insured Natural Disaster Losses in 2024

In 2024, insured losses from natural disasters in Niedersachsen, Germany, totaled €313 million—a €41 million increase from 2023—with storm, hail, and flood damage accounting for the majority, impacting property (€269 million) and vehicles (€44 million).

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Climate Change Doubles Germany's Extreme Heat Days

Analysis of international climate data reveals Germany experienced double the extreme heat days due to climate change in the past year; approximately four billion people worldwide faced at least 30 extra climate-change-related extreme heat days.

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Mexico City Flooded After Record Rainfall

Intense rainfall caused severe flooding in Mexico City on Monday night, leading to numerous rescues and widespread disruptions, exceeding levels not seen since 2017.

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UK's Warmest, Driest, and Sunniest Spring on Record

The UK experienced its warmest spring on record at 9.5°C, its driest in 50 years with 128.2mm of rainfall, and its sunniest with 653.3 hours of sunshine, all exceeding previous records and highlighting a changing climate.

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German Insurers Pay 5.5 Billion Euros for Storm Damage in 2024

German insurers paid out 5.5 billion euros in 2024 for storm damage; homeowners should act quickly to mitigate further damage and contact their insurers immediately to avoid payout reductions. This article provides an eight-step plan for homeowners to follow.

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UK Met Office Predicts Double Likelihood of Hot Summer

The UK Met Office forecasts a significantly increased probability of a hot summer in 2024, following the warmest and driest spring on record, with temperatures potentially exceeding averages and a higher risk of heatwaves. This follows a trend of increasingly hot summers in the UK.

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Climate Change Extends Extreme Heat by One Month for Half the World

A new study found that human-caused climate change led to an extra month of extreme heat for 49% of the world's population (nearly four billion people) between May 2024 and May 2025, with the highest number of extra heat days recorded in Aruba (45 additional days).

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Nigeria Floods: Death Toll Rises Above 115

Torrential rains in central Nigeria have caused widespread flooding in Mokwa, resulting in at least 115 deaths, with rescue workers expecting a much higher death toll as searches continue for the missing.

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