Extreme Weather

After the driest period in more than a century in the south of the country, the government has declared a severe drought in parts of six counties, including popular tourist areas

Typhoon Saudel hit Zhejiang province twice this morning, first in Taizhou and then in Wenzhou. 197 flights were canceled at Wenzhou airport. Authorities now warn of extreme rain, flooding and landslides.

A prolonged heat wave and drought are leading authorities to increase supervision of water reservoirs and rivers, reduce waste, and coordinate water management across Italy

Over 500 fires since August 1: Greece remains on high wildfire alert after 40 fires broke out Thursday, with strong winds forecast and Category 5 danger declared in six regions

The 22-hour Xining to Lhasa train crosses the Tibetan Plateau, offering dramatic scenery and access to oxygen as it reaches extreme altitudes

Authorities in Italy are issuing a sun warning for large parts of the country. Tourists have been warned not to drink water from the famous fountains

August will bring new heat waves across the country, with extreme temperatures expected in the south and Sicily. Northern Italy is preparing for severe thunderstorms, hail and strong winds

Extreme sports athlete Elias Schwärzler has successfully completed what he says is the world's first bicycle jump from a hot air balloon

All nine Sicilian provinces are under a high wildfire risk alert for July 21. Palermo, Catania, and Messina are facing Level 3 heatwave warnings with perceived temperatures up to 39°C

Paris has temporarily banned public alcohol consumption and restricted takeaway alcohol sales as the city faces an intense heatwave

A stormy front is hitting northern Italy in the Alps region, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and lightning strikes

After the floods, winds and blockages: Italian authorities have completed the evacuation of major roads, transportation has resumed and weather warnings have been lifted across the country

Romanian military carried out controlled explosions on the Danube to secure cooling water for the Cernavodă nuclear plant as severe drought grips the region

Multiple European countries issue heat and thunderstorm alerts as dangerous temperatures and severe weather threaten travel and outdoor plans

A red warning has been issued for parts of Greece after days of extreme heat, Spain is bracing for a particularly hot week, and Britain has already recorded unusually high temperatures

The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms, Tropical Storm Bertha, monsoon rains, and an expanding heatwave will impact large parts of the United States

Hundreds of wildfires are burning across Canada, with smoke spreading over Ontario, Quebec, and parts of the United States

Authorities across Europe have issued a mix of heatwave and storm alerts, highlighting a dramatic contrast between scorching temperatures and severe thunderstorms

Extreme heat across Spain is impacting airport operations, with the national weather agency warning of temperatures above 40°C in several key travel regions

The Indian PM is urging people to stay hydrated and avoid extreme heat as soaring temperatures increase health risks across the country