Floods and landslides kill 15 as Philippines hit by nine days of incessant rain
Rain and flooding affects more than 1.3 million people across 10 regions
July was the hottest month in the US since records began in 1895 | CNN
July was the hottest month ever recorded in the United States, according to data released Monday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
120 000 hectares brûlés et plusieurs milliards d’euros de dégâts : pourquoi la facture des incendies s’annonce astronomique
Alors que la France s’apprête à affronter une nouvelle vague de chaleur, près de 120 000 hectares de forêts ont déjà brûlé depuis le début de l’été. Ces mégafeux ont un coût : en termes de secours sur le moment, mais aussi a posteriori,
Western Europe lived through hottest June and July ever recorded
Climate change across Western Europe has brought a summer of heat, drought and wildfires to the region and put the combined average temperature from June through July at 21.62C – beating the 2022 record…
Flammes de 90 mètres, 20 000 évacués: l’état d’urgence décrété dans l’ouest du Canada ravagé par un mégafeu
La province canadienne de Colombie-Britannique a décrété l'état d'urgence samedi 8 août 2026, face à un gigantesque feu de forêt. Le méga-feu a déjà ravagé plus de 10 000 hectares depuis la veille et…
England and Wales record driest-ever July
England and Wales experienced their driest July on record, the Met Office said on Monday, citing provisional data. (Lire plus...)
Italy swelters, Hungary and Romania turn off the lights as Europe’s heatwave rages on
Italy took the unprecedented step of putting all its major cities on the top level of health alert due to high temperatures on Thursday, while Hungary turned off the lights at some of its best-known buildings to save energy as (Lire plus...)
South Korea’s president orders all-out response to heatwave
South Korea's heatwave is expected to peak over Seoul on Thursday, with the capital forecast to hit 39 degrees Celsius (102 degrees Fahrenheit) in a spell of extreme weather already blamed for more than 20 deaths. (Lire plus...)
Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
Italy has placed all major cities under the highest heat alert as Europe faces a severe heat wave. This extreme weather has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France,
Austria, Slovakia hit new temperature records
Austria and neighbouring Slovakia on Wednesday set new temperature records as a sweltering heatwave batters central Europe.
Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula
A record heat wave in Northeast Asia has gripped South Korea, North Korea and Japan. Among the 38 people who died in connection with a magnitude 7.1 quake in Japan are a woman who developed heat stroke while taking shelter in a car.
European wildfire costs this year have already surpassed €3bn
Wildfires and heatwaves sweeping France and Spain and other parts of Europe have already cost more than €3bn this year, according to FT analysis, highlighting the mounting toll of blazes driven by climate change. (Lire plus...)
Romania blasts rock to divert water from drought-hit Danube to nuclear reactor
Hungary and Romania face energy crisis as record-low river levels force atomic power plants to reduce output
Yangsan hits 42.5 C, Korea’s hottest temperature ever recorded – The Korea Times
Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, recorded a temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the highest ever measured in Korea since modern weath...
As wildfires rage, the right’s denial of the climate cris…
The effects of extreme weather, be it fires or drought, are all too real. The need for an environmental consensus is one that transcends politics
Le Rhin atteint un niveau historiquement bas, avec des répercussions sur la navigation et l’approvisionnement en eau
Le Rhin a atteint un niveau historiquement bas pour un mois de juillet en raison de la sécheresse et de la fonte des glaciers.
Wildfires spread in Greece and Turkiye as EU chief urges climate action
Heatwaves intensify deadly fires across Europe, killing three firefighters in Greece.
Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing
Experts say the world is experiencing two opposing fire trends because of human impact. Wildfires in Europe, Canada and the U.S. are high, and flirting with record levels in Europe.
Assam floods: Death toll rises to 75, over 3.32 lakh affected; govt announces additional relief
As floodwaters begin receding, our focus is expanding from relief to restoration.Food, tarpaulins, cleaning supplies and other essentials are being distributed to help families return home and rebuild their daily lives.📍Sonari pic.twitter.
Algérie: six morts depuis le début de la vague d’incendies, dopés par une chaleur exceptionnelle
La vague de chaleur exceptionnelle qui touche le bassin méditerranéen, avec des températures de 50 degrés enregistrées au Maghreb, favorise les feux de forêt. Des incendies d'une ampleur inédite pour…
Deux fois plus d’hectares ont brûlé en Europe cette année par rapport aux 20 dernières années
Au mercredi 22 juillet, 275 000 hectares ont brûlé en Europe depuis le début de l’année, dont plus de la moitié en Espagne et en France.
Spain records 70,000 hectares burned this year amid wildfires
The La Mierla wildfire has scorched nearly 13,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of 16 villages in central Spain. Another 15,400 hectares have burned near Orés in northeastern Spain, bringing the country's wildfire toll to around 70,
We charted every wildfire since 1984. There’s been a drastic increase
Wildfire smoke from Canada is impacting air quality across the map as the Aspen Acres fire in Colorado and Babylon fire in Utah burn on this side of the border.
« Plus d’hectares brûlés que sur toute la saison 2025 »: un été déjà hors norme en Europe entre feux de forêt et canicule
À peine sommes-nous à la mi-juillet que la France a déjà dépassé le bilan des surfaces brûlées de toute l’année 2025. Dans le même temps, les incendies et les vagues de chaleur se multiplient partout en Europe, avec des conséquences humaines,
Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded
DHAKA, July 11 (Reuters) - Floods and landslides triggered by days of torrential monsoon rain have killed at least 44 people in southeastern Bangladesh and left over a million stranded as authorities raced on Saturday to deliver aid to devastated communities. (Lire plus...)
At least 12 dead and 23 missing in wildfire in southern Spain
A local official said four of the victims may be British after a fire broke out near Los Gallardos, Almería.
La mortalité des arbres explose et remet en cause les calculs climatiques des entreprises
En France, la mortalité des arbres a été multipliée jusqu’à 4 pour les essences les plus communes depuis 2015, affaiblissant le puits de carbone national. Un choc passé inaperçu dans les stratégies de neutralité carbone des entreprises,
L’Europe occidentale a enregistré le mois de juin le plus chaud de son histoire, selon l’Institut Copernicus
Le changement climatique frappe le monde de plein fouet. En Europe, le mois de juin 2026 a d'ailleurs été le plus chaud jamais enregistré en Europe comme le dévoile ce jeudi 9 juillet Copernicus, l'observatoire climatique de l'Union européenne.
Catastrophic storms to test China’s resilience in 2026, scientists warn
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, July 8 (Reuters) - The floodwaters that ravaged southern China this week look set to expand to other provinces with the imminent arrival of Super Typhoon Bavi, with scientists warning extreme weather would only grow more frequent this year. (Lire plus...)
‘Uncharted territory’ as brewing El Niño, roasting oceans, heat bring risk for California, planet
Scientists are raising alarms over the planet's warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers.
«Ce qui nous inquiète, c’est la pérennité de l’agriculture française» : la FNSEA alerte sur les effets de la canicule
Alors que la France subit une vague de chaleur exceptionnelle et que plusieurs régions sont touchées par des incendies, la FNSEA fait état de pertes déjà importantes dans les cultures et l’élevage.
La canicule envahit la côte est des Etats-Unis
Après l'Europe, voilà que la canicule gagne la côte est des Etats-Unis. Plusieurs grandes villes sont touchées, dont New York, et les autorités appréhendent les conséquences de cette "vague de chaleur dangereuse et record".
Unprecedented European Heatwave Has Killed More Than 20,000, New Study Claims
This preliminary estimate underscores the growing threat of deadly extreme heat events despite efforts to adapt to a warming world.
New York City Set to Sweat as Potentially Record-Breaking Heat Looms
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order that aims to protect people who work outdoors. Temperatures this week could exceed 100 degrees. (Lire plus...)
Alerte rouge déclenchée en raison de la vague de chaleur en Italie et dans les Balkans
En Italie, 25 des 27 villes, de Bolzano au nord à Palerme en Sicile, sont placées en alerte rouge canicule. (Lire plus...)
El Niño is coming. At the FAO we know where drought will hit hardest
June 29 - A powerful El Niño is building at a dangerous moment for global food security. It is arriving as the world is already facing record heat, driven by climate change, and as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz roil fertiliser markets just…
Europe’s heatwave ‘linked to 1,300 deaths’ as more records broken
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
Wild New Study Claims We Can Nudge Hurricanes Away From Land
The idea is intriguing, especially as climate change exacerbates the threat of extreme weather. But numerous hurdles stand in the way of implementation.
The Deadliest Kind of Wildfire Now Dominates California’s Forests
New research suggests high-severity wildfires are overtaking California's forests and killing some of the world's oldest trees.
Climate change is making once-rare coastal floods more likely, study says
Floods that historically had a 1% chance of striking a coastline in a year are now about 12 times more likely, on average.
China warns of risk of ‘extreme floods’ in desert regions
HONG KONG, June 12 - China warned communities in its northwestern Xinjiang and nearby regions on Friday to prepare for "extreme floods" this summer, driven by abnormally high temperatures, heavy rainfall, and rapid glacier melt. (Lire plus...)
Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orangutan population, report says
JAKARTA, June 10 (Reuters) - Deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra last year have wiped out at least 7% of the total population of the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan, a new report released on Wednesday showed. (Lire plus...)
War has brought Iran’s water crisis to a breaking point: ‘Things will collapse unless there is meaningful structural change’
Iran is experiencing "water bankruptcy" that stems from decades of broken water governance and aggressive policies, and the current war is exacerbating the crisis.
Media reaction: UK and Europe’s ‘mind-boggling’ May heat and climate change – Carbon Brief
Europe has been hit by a searing heatwave this May, which has shattered temperature records across France, Spain and the UK.
La Chine submergée par des pluies torrentielles: déjà 22 morts et 20 disparus
En proie aux phénomènes météorologiques extrêmes, la Chine coule sous des pluies diluviennes depuis quelques jours. (Lire plus...)
El Niño en 2026: une menace de famine mondiale à court terme?
Alors qu’un retour du phénomène climatique naturel El Niño au cours de la seconde moitié de l’année 2026 est envisagé, des chercheurs se sont récemment demandés s’il pourrait, comme celui de 1877, menacer la sécurité alimentaire mondiale. (Lire plus...)
Amazon Deforestation at Eight-Year Low, Report Shows
Despite a drop in the size of deforested areas, the number of wildfires in the region increased by more than 30 percent. (Lire plus...)
Worst-Case Scenarios for El Niño Are Literally Off the Charts
Several models predict Pacific sea surface temperatures will rise more than 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius) above average by the fall (Lire plus...)
Climate Change Is Creating a New Kind of Weather Disaster
Researchers are pushing for more aggressive emissions reductions to minimize the threat of concurrent extreme weather events. (Lire plus...)
As El Niño Approaches, Scientists Predict Fierce Heatwaves, Wildfires and Floods
Emerging Pacific Ocean heat, combined with ongoing human-caused global warming (Lire plus...)
Why the American Southeast is becoming a new hot spot for wildfires
“Weather whiplash” is fueling blazes across Florida and the region. (Lire plus...)
Rain without a pause: Climate change deepens coastal seven-days rain phenomenon
Every year during the rainy season, Mombasa braces for a familiar stretch of unrelenting downpour. (Lire plus...)
Inde : entre canicule extrême et crise énergétique, le charbon fait son retour en force
L’Inde suffoque au-delà de 45 °C, avec une concentration inédite de villes parmi les plus chaudes du monde. La demande d’électricité atteint un record de 256 GW, au moment où la guerre en Iran fait flamber les prix du gaz. Résultat :
‘Point of no return’: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study finds
Louisiana’s cultural hotspot could be surrounded by Gulf of Mexico before end of this century, authors say (Lire plus...)
These Unusual Glaciers Don’t Behave Like Others – and Scientists Say They Are Incredibly Dangerous
A global analysis of more than 3,100 surging glaciers reveals a dynamic and unevenly distributed phenomenon that challenges conventional expectations about glacier retreat. (Lire plus...)
« L’océan approche de plus en plus vite » : à Biscarosse, la promenade de la plage s’est effondrée sous l’effet de l’érosion
Dans les Landes, les récentes intempéries ont causé de gros dégâts et ont fait reculer la dune qui borde la plage. La ville tente de longue date de s'adapter au phénomène. (Lire plus...)
États-Unis : jusqu’à – 35 degrés, une vague de froid polaire s’abat sur le nord du pays
Des températures glaciales, jusqu'à - 35 degrés, attendent les Américains dans les prochaines heures, vendredi 23 janvier. Une tempête hivernale touche actuellement le nord du pays. Neige, grêle, verglas… (Lire plus...)
Oceans Are Supercharging Hurricanes. Scientists Warn “Category 6” Storms Are Becoming More Likely
Climate change is increasing the likelihood of massive hurricanes and typhoons in the western Pacific, North Atlantic, and Gulf regions. (Lire plus...)
Alaska’s Arctic Is Burning Like Never Before in 3,000 Years
A new study reveals that wildfires on Alaska’s North Slope have reached levels unseen in the past 3,000 years. (Lire plus...)
En faillite hydrique, ce pays combat l’une des pires sécheresses de son histoire et envisage de déplacer sa capitale
Face à l’une des pires sécheresses de son histoire, l’Iran se retrouve au bord de la « faillite hydrique » : Téhéran, sa capitale de 15 millions d’habitants, pourrait devenir inhabitable.(Lire plus...)
Harrowing Tales Emerge in Texas as Rescuers Keep Up Search for Missing
More than 80 people were killed in the disastrous floods that roared through Central Texas on Friday. Dozens, including 10 young campers, were still unaccounted for. (Lire plus...)
Des scientifiques alertent : ces grandes villes sont vouées à disparaître dans quelques dizaines d’années !
Toutes les plus grandes villes côtières du monde s’affaissent progressivement dans le sol. Pour la majeure partie d’entre elles, la disparition complète semble même inévitable dans quelques dizaine...
First-ever global estimation of the impact of disasters on agriculture
New FAO report shows that about $3.8 trillion worth of crops and livestock production has been lost over the last 30 years (Lire plus...)