The GuardianSome reservoirs in south-east and south-west at critically low levels as water companies call for non-essential user bans on businesses A severe drought has been declared in six areas of England with some reservoirs at critically low levels, threatening public supplies. Parts…
BBC NewsResidents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
Al Jazeera +1At least 28 students and one teacher killed in incident at Al-Khair Education Center, a private school in Peshawar.
Al JazeeraAt COP17 and COP31, governments must accelerate positive tipping points in energy, food and finance.
The GuardianHaving tried cloud seeding and water bombing, one pilot project will see dry ice dispersed by plane across the province of South Sumatra As fires ravage Indonesia, emitting a toxic smoke that has drawn the ire of regional neighbours, the government is testing an unusual new…
Al JazeeraFlooding left vehicles piled up and people stranded inside Sao Paulo’s Anhangabau tunnel.
BBC NewsThick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.
Al JazeeraRoads collapse and hospitals take in water as floods swamp Turkiye's largest city, shutting schools and halting traffic.
Al JazeeraTorrential rain has triggered flash floods across Istanbul.
The GuardianJack Russell terrier that escaped from family’s cabin in September was caught in a live trap Luna, a Jack Russell terrier who eluded capture for over a month as concern for the dog’s survival mounted ahead of winter in Yellowstone national park, was caught in a live trap…
Al JazeeraAn orange haze is blanketing Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan as wildfires rage across the province.
Al JazeeraA woman was rescued by passersby after being swept along by floodwaters in Istanbul’s Esenyurt district
The GuardianTwo-mile stretch of Huntington Beach closed after sighting at location popular with surfers and swimmers A popular southern California beach was closed after a great white shark was reportedly spotted “exhibiting aggressive behavior” on Tuesday afternoon. The Huntington Beach…
The GuardianPeak of French mountain now 4,807 metres high and fluctuates year by year due to changes in Alpine climate Europe’s highest peak shrank by more than a metre last year, data has shown. Mont Blanc in France now stands 4,807.47 metres above sea level, a team of surveyors from the…
The GuardianCitizen scientists on UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme recorded insect visits to flowers during 10-minute surveys Ubiquitous urban plants often derided as “weeds” are the most attractive to pollinating insects. The autumn blooms of common ivy, rich in pollen and nectar, are the…
The GuardianGolf clubs, private schools and car washes may face tighter rules from water companies as England’s drought continues Three water companies are seeking to impose severe restrictions on businesses as the drought continues across most of England, putting rivers and wildlife under…
BBC NewsAnger is mounting at the companies accused of burning land in Indonesia and the authorities who have failed to stop them.
The GuardianGovernor Ron DeSantis says death toll ‘sad’ but praises work of local officials for helping to minimize storm’s impact Six deaths have been confirmed in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias. In a press conference on Tuesday, Florida governor Ron DeSantis praised the…
Al JazeeraThe Devil’s Throat walkway at Iguazu Falls is dismantled as water surged to nearly eight times its average.
Al JazeeraEight endangered orangutans were released into a protected forest in Indonesia after wildfires destroyed their habitat.
The GuardianBoardwalk destroyed in Long Beach and homes damaged, while Baja California in Mexico and Las Vegas also affected Southern California coastal communities are picking up the pieces after a weekend of extreme weather brought flooding that overtook city streets and intense waves…
Al JazeeraHeavy rainfall triggered flooding in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, submerging cars, trapping people inside buildings.
The GuardianNearly half of species are in decline, with farmland birds and seabirds the worst hit, conservation bodies have said Wild bird populations in the UK have fallen to their lowest level since records began, figures show, with nearly half of species in decline. Figures produced by…
The GuardianRescuers respond to surge in callouts for the vulnerable bat species, which usually feeds on blossoms and tree nectar Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Flying foxes are starving en masse across New South Wales and parts of Victoria, with wildlife…
The GuardianHundreds of people displaced in Bangka Belitung province as shift in wind direction drove blaze towards settlement An forest fire on Indonesia’s Sumatra island fuelled by El Niño has razed nearly 300 homes, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate, an official said on Tuesday as…
BBC NewsEl Niño has continued to strengthen, with several key measures now in record territory. Simon King explores how it compares to previous events.
Al JazeeraMove comes as haze from Indonesian fires makes Singapore and Kuala Lumpur the world’s most polluted cities.
The GuardianExclusive: Homes demolished along east coast after being deemed too vulnerable to live in, figures reveal Seaside communities along the east coast of England have lost at least 183 homes to coastal erosion and landslides over the past 16 years, figures obtained by the Guardian…
Al JazeeraRescue operation underway after flash floods swept away home, bridges and parts of the Manaslu trekking trail.
The GuardianSecurity forces use helicopters to rescue dozens of people as the two storms damage infrastructure and cause flash flooding At least five people have died after Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel pummelled Mexico’s Pacific coast, causing flooding that downed trees and…
