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Global Temperatures Exceed 1.5 Degrees in April 2025

April 2025 was the second warmest April globally, exceeding the pre-industrial average by 1.51 degrees Celsius, highlighting the ongoing challenge of limiting global warming, and causing extreme weather events such as heat waves and droughts across various regions, while some experienced more rain t...

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Flash Floods Force Evacuation of 1,800 Tourists from Petra

On Sunday, approximately 1,800 tourists were evacuated from the ancient city of Petra in Jordan due to flash floods caused by heavy rainfall; no injuries were reported, and the site temporarily closed.

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US Storms Cause Multiple Deaths, Widespread Damage

Severe thunderstorms and a derecho caused at least six deaths and widespread damage across the US on Tuesday and Wednesday, resulting in flight cancellations, power outages, and flooding in Oklahoma, which declared a state of emergency.

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UK Government Fails to Adapt to Climate Change Impacts

A UK government report reveals inadequate climate change adaptation measures, resulting in current impacts like flooding, wildfires, and infrastructure failures, and projecting severe risks by 2050, including widespread flooding, thousands of heat-related deaths, and a 7% GDP loss.

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Derecho, Flooding, and Severe Storms Pummel Central and Southern US

Violent storms, including a derecho with 90 mph wind gusts, caused widespread damage and two deaths in the Midwest on Tuesday; heavy rains caused severe flooding in Oklahoma, resulting in road closures and the wettest April on record; more severe thunderstorms and flooding are forecast for Wednesday...

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Record Rainfall Causes Flooding in Southwestern France

Record-breaking rainfall in Southwestern France during the Easter weekend (April 19-20) caused significant flooding, particularly in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, with towns like Brive-la-Gaillarde and Bordeaux reporting unprecedented daily rainfall totals for April, exceeding average monthly amounts and lead...

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Cities Most Vulnerable to Climate Disasters Identified

A Financial Times report reveals that Amsterdam, Houston, and New York are at high risk of flooding, while Austin faces severe wildfire threats; other cities like Lisbon and Athens face both risks due to climate change, with experts uncertain about the timing but certain about the increased probabil...

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New Zealand Declares Emergency Amidst Severe Storms

Strong winds and flooding caused a state of emergency in Christchurch, New Zealand, last week, as a low-pressure system brought gusts exceeding 90mph in Wellington and over 100mm of rain in 12 hours to some areas, while Europe experiences above-average temperatures.

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Deadly Storms and Flooding Across US Causes Widespread Damage and Multiple Fatalities

Severe thunderstorms and a derecho caused at least six deaths and widespread damage across more than a dozen US states on Tuesday and Wednesday, resulting in flooding, power outages, and flight cancellations.

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UK Faces 7% GDP Loss from Climate Change Impacts Due to Government Inaction

The UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) criticized the Labour government's insufficient response to the escalating climate crisis, warning of inadequate preparedness for extreme weather events and potential economic losses of 7% of GDP by 2050, with one in four properties at risk of flooding unless ...

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100+ Flooded English Landfills Pose Health Risk Due to Funding Cuts

More than 100 flooded landfills in England, potentially containing hazardous waste like pharmaceuticals and heavy metals, pose a serious safety risk, particularly in poorer, northern areas, due to inadequate funding and record-keeping since 2000.

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French Regions Face Flash Floods, Leading to Evacuations

Flash floods in Charente and Charente-Maritime, France, on April 21st, caused by the rising Dronne River, led to orange alerts, road closures, and evacuations of around 100 people, mostly from campsites, with only minor material damage reported.

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