‘Shrinking-swelling’ phenomenon is putting 12m French homes at risk. Is climate change to blame?
Published on 02/04/2026 – 10:02 GMT+2 Rupturing pipes, distorted doors and windows, and huge cracks on your home.…
Far North mayor urges whānau to seek help after floods hit district
The major access closures because of flooding were via SH12 at Waimāmaku, SH15 through Mangakāhia Valley, SH1 at…
Northland severe weather: Marae open as red rain alert, risk of floods loom
The worst of the weather is forecast to start tomorrow, with peak rates initially reaching between 15-25mm per…
Hawaii suffers its worst flooding in 20 years with more rain coming
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii officials urged people in hard-hit areas to evacuate Saturday due to the state’s worst…
How a Melting Glacier in Antarctica Could Affect Tens of Millions Around the Globe
Scientists spent the first weeks of the year on an expedition to Antarctica to study Thwaites Glacier, which…
How a tropical city found itself on water restrictions at the height of the wet season
In Australia’s northern capital, on a day when the city was being hammered by heavy tropical downpours, an…
Queensland flooding updates: Water creeps up in Bundaberg amid major flood warning
8h agoTue 10 Mar 2026 at 10:35am That’s the end of our live blog for today Thanks for…
Northern Territory floods: Thousands evacuated, crocs spotted in Katherine and Daly River areas
Rivers at major flood levels The Katherine River peaked at 19.2m overnight, submerging homes and businesses, and inundating…
Best rain in six months a relief for drought-hit southern NSW farmers
Some farmers in drought-hit southern and central New South Wales have received good rainfall for the first time…
Dozens of Auckland homes compulsorily bought for flood relief plan
Close to 50 homes in an Auckland suburb are being compulsorily bought to make way for new flood…
Northland tourism slump: Wild weather hits businesses this summer
“Those weather events have a big impact; we lost a week of business in January and January is…
‘Dangerous disasters’: How human-made climate change ‘intensified’ Europe’s winter downpours
Published on 26/02/2026 – 6:00 GMT+1 Scientists warn that Europe’s winter downpours are only going to get “heavier”…