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Heavy flooding, severe storms and record droughts — extreme weather is on the rise due to climate change.

Rescue workers guide a rubber dinghy through floodwaters in Germany — Image: Stefan Puchner/dpa/picture alliance

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Are extreme floods the new normal for Germany?

Dams have burst and thousands forced to evacuate in south Germany. Are floods becoming more severe? How can we prepare?

Germany faces flood emergency in Danube River region

Viewing the "great destruction" in Bavaria firsthand, Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with a region in shock.

Heat exhaustion or heat stroke: What to do in an emergency

In recent years, the arrival of summer has been accompanied by record high temperatures. Here's how to stay safe.

Is climate change behind all extreme weather events?

From extreme heat to cyclones and flooding, what is causing extreme weather across the world?

Floods in Brazil: The hunt to save memories from mud

As floodwaters recede in southern Brazil, volunteers and victims search for treasured keepsakes that tell stories.

India heat wave: Delhi posts national record temperature

A new Indian heat record was recorded on Wednesday as temperatures in the capital, Delhi, passed 52 degrees Celsius.

Pakistan bears brunt of climate change with latest heat wave

Temperatures in Pakistan's southern Sindh province have risen above 52 degrees Celsius.

Landslides and mudslides: Can they be prevented?

They're deadliest where there's poor infrastructure. The science of landslides is simple. Preventing them is a trickier.

India: Delhi heat wave has residents struggling

Arrangements have been made at hospitals to treat patients suffering from issues such as exhaustion and stroke.

US storms and tornadoes leave path of destruction

Tornadoes and severe storms in the US have killed more than 20 people across several states.

Cyclone Remal causes death and damage in Bangladesh, India

Ten people were reported killed in Bangladesh, and 30,000 homes were destroyed, after a powerful cyclone made landfall.

What are the key lessons from East Africa's floods?

Experts have warned African governments to establish urgent proactive actions as climate-related disasters intensify.

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