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Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves — extreme weather is on the rise due to climate change. This is affecting people, ecosystems and economies around the world.

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People work to clear mud and debris from a street in Aldaia, in the region of Valencia

People work to clear mud and debris from a street in Aldaia, in the region of Valencia

Flood disaster in Spain: Cleaning up after the nightmare

One week after the flood disaster in Spain, the clean-up work and the search for survivors continue.

A member of Spain's Military Emergency Unit (UME) embraces with a local woman, in the aftermath of floods caused by heavy rains, in Sedavi, near Valencia, Spain, November 3, 2024.

A member of Spain's Military Emergency Unit (UME) embraces with a local woman, in the aftermath of floods caused by heavy rains, in Sedavi, near Valencia, Spain, November 3, 2024.

Spain floods: Survivors face loss and devastating aftermath

As solidarity grows through efforts to provide essentials, rescuers remain dedicated to searching for the missing.

A man takes shelter from the rain with an umbrella, on November 4, 2024, in Badalona, Barcelona, Cataluna Espana.

A man takes shelter from the rain with an umbrella, on November 4, 2024, in Badalona, Barcelona, Cataluna Espana.

Spain floods: Barcelona on high alert amid Valencia searches

Red alerts have been issued for the cities of Barcelona and Tarragona, with local transport suspended in many areas.

King Felipe VI of Spain is protected with an umbrella as angry residents heckle him during his visit to Paiporta, in the region of Valencia, eastern Spain.

King Felipe VI of Spain is protected with an umbrella as angry residents heckle him during his visit to Paiporta, in the region of Valencia, eastern Spain.

Furious flood survivors hurl mud at Spanish royals

Visting Spain's flood-wracked Valencia province, King Felipe and Queen Letizia have been met with anger and frustration.

King Felipe IV of Spain is confronted by an angry crowd in Paiporta, Valencia

King Felipe IV of Spain is confronted by an angry crowd in Paiporta, Valencia

Spain: Angry reception as king visits flood-hit Valencia

An angry crowd confronted King Felipe VI and yelled abuse at him as he visited the flood-hit region of Valencia.

People clean the street of mud in an area affected by floods in Paiporta, a town in the region of Valencia, Spain.

People clean the street of mud in an area affected by floods in Paiporta, a town in the region of Valencia, Spain.

Death toll of Spain's flood victims rises to 217

In Spain's hard-hit Valencia region, rescue efforts have mostly turned to recovery. Dozens of people are still missing.

Members of the military work to clear mud and debris in the town of Catarroja, in the region of Valencia

Members of the military work to clear mud and debris in the town of Catarroja, in the region of Valencia

Spain sends 10,000 more troops, police to flood-hit Valencia

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said Spain is carrying out its biggest peacetime army deployment after deadly floods.

People clean the street of mud in an area affected by floods in Paiporta

People clean the street of mud in an area affected by floods in Paiporta

Spain's severe flooding leaves more than 200 dead

Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in large parts of the Valencia region, in eastern Spain.

People trying to clean up in a street filled with debris left by the floodwaters

People trying to clean up in a street filled with debris left by the floodwaters

Thousands gather for cleanup after Spain floods

Thousands of volunteers from all over Spain are gathering in Valencia to help with the cleanup effort.

Cars piled up in street and debris after flash floods hit the Sedaví area of Valencia, Spain.

Cars piled up in street and debris after flash floods hit the Sedaví area of Valencia, Spain.

Emergency crews search for bodies after Spain floods

More than 200 people have now been confirmed dead in the Valencia region, where the deluge hit. Dozens more are missing.

Residents walk past piled up cars following deadly floods in Valencia's De La Torre neighbourhood

Residents walk past piled up cars following deadly floods in Valencia's De La Torre neighbourhood

Valencia residents say flood warnings came late

Residents say officials should have warned them earlier of danger from flooding that killed 200 people died in Spain.

A woman rests, her face buried in her hands, as residents and volunteers clean up an area affected by floods in Paiporta, near Valencia

A woman rests, her face buried in her hands, as residents and volunteers clean up an area affected by floods in Paiporta, near Valencia

Timing of Spain flood alert under scrutiny

Authorities are facing anger after a response described by many as "inadequate," DW's Jan-Philipp Scholz reports.

Firefighters walk as people try to clear up the damage after floods in Massanassa, just outside of Valencia

Firefighters walk as people try to clear up the damage after floods in Massanassa, just outside of Valencia

Death toll from floods in Spain is now over 200

With warnings of more rain on the way, volunteers have joined the cleanup effort after the deadly flash floods.

Typhoon Kong-rey brought strong winds and flash floods, leaving over 500 people injured two dead.

Typhoon Kong-rey brought strong winds and flash floods, leaving over 500 people injured two dead.

Cleanup underway after Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan

Typhoon Kong-rey brought strong winds and flash floods, leaving over 500 people injured two dead.

Residents look at cars piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain

Residents look at cars piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain

Spain's flood victims angry over crisis response

Residents call the crisis response inadequate, DW's Jan-Philipp Scholz reports from one of the worst-hit communities.

A man takes a photograph of a car crushed by a fallen tree due to the impact of Typhoon Kong-rey in Taipei, Taiwan on Friday, November 1

A man takes a photograph of a car crushed by a fallen tree due to the impact of Typhoon Kong-rey in Taipei, Taiwan on Friday, November 1

Typhoon Kong-rey moves from Taiwan to Chinese coast

Schools, offices, restaurants and markets opened up in Taiwan as Typhoon Kong-rey moved away towards the Chinese coast.

A man stands among flooded cars piled up in Valencia, Spain

A man stands among flooded cars piled up in Valencia, Spain

Spain floods: Death toll climbs as rescuers seek survivors

The death toll from flooding in Spain's Valencia region is likely to rise as rescuers search debris, officials say.

Muddy torrents fueled by huge storms swept away vehicles and ripped apart homes in the Spanish region of Valencia

Muddy torrents fueled by huge storms swept away vehicles and ripped apart homes in the Spanish region of Valencia

Flash floods in Spain leave dozens dead

Muddy torrents fueled by huge storms swept away vehicles and ripped apart homes.

Members of the military work to clear mud and debris in the town of Catarroja

Members of the military work to clear mud and debris in the town of Catarroja

Spain grapples with aftermath of deadly floods

Rescue efforts have turned into recovery work after storms brought massive flooding to the Spanish region of Valencia.

A man struggles with his umbrella against gusts of wind generated by Typhoon Kong-rey in Taipei, Taiwan

A man struggles with his umbrella against gusts of wind generated by Typhoon Kong-rey in Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Kong-rey hits land

Typhoon Kong-rey has the strength equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane.

A view of several cars and debris left on train tracks after torrential rain caused flash floods in southeast Spain

A view of several cars and debris left on train tracks after torrential rain caused flash floods in southeast Spain

Death toll expected to rise after flash floods in Spain

Severe weather warnings are in effect for 10 Spanish regions, including Andalusia, Murcia and Valencia.

A team of rescue workers in a flooded street in Spain

A team of rescue workers in a flooded street in Spain

Spain's Valencia, Andalusia regions hit by deadly floods

Eastern and southern Spain are facing one of the worst natural disasters to hit the European nation in recent years.

Cars are being swept away by the water, after floods preceded by heavy rains caused the river to overflow its banks in the town of Alora, Malaga, Spain

Cars are being swept away by the water, after floods preceded by heavy rains caused the river to overflow its banks in the town of Alora, Malaga, Spain

How is climate change impacting flooding around the world?

As Europe battles floods, five visualizations to help understand the role climate change is playing in extreme rainfall.

Dunes and trees covered by floodwaters, after rare rainfall hit the Sahara in September

Dunes and trees covered by floodwaters, after rare rainfall hit the Sahara in September

Flooding in Morocco turns Sahara Desert into a lake

In September heavy rain caused lakes to form in the Sahara desert. The water is both a blessing and a curse.

The Philippine Coast Guard pictured rescuing people after Cyclone Kristine hit

The Philippine Coast Guard pictured rescuing people after Cyclone Kristine hit

Philippines: Cyclone Kristine leaves more than 20 dead

Kristine, also known as Tropical Storm Trami, has killed dozens and forced tens of thousands to flee.

DW "Eco Africa" Sendungslogo mit Partnerlogos (Composite)

DW "Eco Africa" Sendungslogo mit Partnerlogos (Composite)

Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

Threats to Gambia's blue economy, Tunisian olive farming in crisis and an eco hospital in Ghana.

A nomadic herder prays next to his great-grandson while taking shelter from the sun at the nomadic camp in Toukra in N'Djamena, Chad (file photo)

A nomadic herder prays next to his great-grandson while taking shelter from the sun at the nomadic camp in Toukra in N'Djamena, Chad (file photo)

Chad herders face drought, flood devastation

How will Fadoul Saleh and thousands of other Chadian herders survive as the Sahel is hammered by climate change?

A Turkish-flagged power barge is docked in Havana

A Turkish-flagged power barge is docked in Havana

Hurricane Oscar leaves 6 dead in Cuba

The eastern province of Guantanamo has suffered severe damage due to the storm, the president said.

A picture split in two. One side shows the Rine widened with an sand island in the middle of it. The other shows the narrow Rhine.

A picture split in two. One side shows the Rine widened with an sand island in the middle of it. The other shows the narrow Rhine.

Alpine Rhine project aims for flood protection, biodiversity

On the border of Austria and Switzerland, the Rhine River will be restored to prevent floods and support biodiversity.

Woman working in restaurant during blackout in Havana, Cuba

Woman working in restaurant during blackout in Havana, Cuba

Cuba: Hurricane Oscar makes landfall amid power outage

The island has been grappling with a nationwide blackout for three days, with most of Havana still in the dark.

Philippinen Pugad 2024 | Überschwemmungen auf der Insel

Philippinen Pugad 2024 | Überschwemmungen auf der Insel

Climate change: Islanders plan for flood-adapted homes

There's a long-term plan to relocate these residents, but is their own plan more sustainable?

Flooded homes in a community in Nigeria's Kogi State.

Flooded homes in a community in Nigeria's Kogi State.

Flood situation continues to deteriorate in Nigeria

The UN has warned of a growing disaster in Nigeria, where flooding has already affected more than 1.2 million people.

DW "Eco Africa" Sendungslogo mit Partnerlogos (Composite)

DW "Eco Africa" Sendungslogo mit Partnerlogos (Composite)

Eco Africa: Multi-talented trees and embracing e-mobility

Boosting e-mobility, curbing flooding with mangroves and floodplain forests, and rapping for change.

DW Eco India (Sendungslogo)

DW Eco India (Sendungslogo)

Eco India: Restoration, rejuvenation, recovery

From flood protection and river clean-ups to a seed preserver.

Wind gusts twist umbrellas and buffet people during Hurricane Ian in Charleston in South Carolina

Wind gusts twist umbrellas and buffet people during Hurricane Ian in Charleston in South Carolina

What are the La Nina and El Nino climate phenomena?

Here's how the Pacific weather phases of El Nino and La Nina can influence extreme weather across the globe.

A flooded village in Kogi State, central Nigeria

A flooded village in Kogi State, central Nigeria

Many flood victims in Nigeria have no place to go

Nigeria is severely affected by floods across West and Central Africa. Tens of thousands had to leave their homes.

An ambulance makes its way through floodwaters in Assam state, India

An ambulance makes its way through floodwaters in Assam state, India

How hospitals are dealing with climate change challenges

Hospitals around the world use creative solutions to deal with increasing threats like floods, power cuts and heat.

A damaged home is seen here in East Tampa, Florida, after Hurricane Milton hit the area.

A damaged home is seen here in East Tampa, Florida, after Hurricane Milton hit the area.

Florida residents return, clean up after Hurricane Milton

Evacuees are returning to see what has been left of their homes after Hurricane Milton hit the US state days ago.

A drone view shows debris piled up in front of houses after Hurricane Milton passsed through Englewood, Florida. Image taken October 11, 2024.

A drone view shows debris piled up in front of houses after Hurricane Milton passsed through Englewood, Florida. Image taken October 11, 2024.

US: Biden estimates Milton damages at $50 billion

More than 2 million households and businesses were without power in Florida, and flooding persisted in places.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event, pointing at the crowd

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event, pointing at the crowd

Hurricane disinformation rampant in US election campaign

Donald Trump is spreading hurricane disinformation on the campaign trail, as Republicans criticize Kamala Harris.

Thumbnail Planet A | Europe's plan to fix its massive e-waste problem

Thumbnail Planet A | Europe's plan to fix its massive e-waste problem

Europe's plan to fix its massive e-waste problem

Europeans own more stuff than anyone, and the EU is tackling e-waste. Berlin even pays residents to repair items.

An aerial drone view of Tropicana Field with the roof shredded after Hurricane Milton with downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, in the background on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024

An aerial drone view of Tropicana Field with the roof shredded after Hurricane Milton with downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, in the background on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction in Florida

Hurricane Milton has killed at least 11 people in Florida. Flooding in the US state is still widespread.

Men drilling a board into a wall ahead of Milton's arrival on October 8, 2024

Men drilling a board into a wall ahead of Milton's arrival on October 8, 2024

Hurricane Milton threatens to wreak havoc in Florida

US President Joe Biden has said lives are at risk as officials warn residents to evacuate.

Donja Jablanica, Bosnia-Herzegovina, October 4, 2024

Donja Jablanica, Bosnia-Herzegovina, October 4, 2024

Bosnia: Locals recall the terrifying night of the floods

People in the area hit by Bosnia's recent floods are surveying the damage and have begun to pick up their lives.

A satellite image of Hurricane Milton

A satellite image of Hurricane Milton

Florida braces as Milton strengthens to Category 5 hurricane

Some 51 counties in Florida have been put under a state of emergency as Hurricane Milton gathers strength.

Drought at a Colombian hydropower plant

Drought at a Colombian hydropower plant

Can hydropower hold its own against weather extremes?

What is the role of the water-powered renewable in a world facing increasing drought?

View into a deep shaft, a man in blue wearing a hard hat looking down into it

View into a deep shaft, a man in blue wearing a hard hat looking down into it

Japan's 'underground temple' protects Tokyo from floods

Faced with an increased risk of flooding due to climate change, Tokyo is modernizing its flood protection systems.

A view of river dwellers walking on the dry bed of the Solimoes River, in the Pesqueiro Community, in Manacapuru, Amazonas state, northern Brazil

A view of river dwellers walking on the dry bed of the Solimoes River, in the Pesqueiro Community, in Manacapuru, Amazonas state, northern Brazil

Water levels hit record lows in Amazon region

Officials have warned that water levels in the Amazon could decline further in the coming weeks due to a severe drought.

A rubber boat goes past the roof of a submerged house

A rubber boat goes past the roof of a submerged house

Bosnia: Death toll mounts after flooding and landslides

Heavy rain in Bosnia-Herzegovina has caused deadly floods and landslides, with more downpours expected over the weekend.

A man walks across a sidewalk as Typhoon Krathon approaches in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

A man walks across a sidewalk as Typhoon Krathon approaches in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Deadly typhoon in Taiwan tears through Kaohsiung

The deadly typhoon Krathon caused extensive damage in southern Taiwan, with the port of Kaohsiung particularly hit hard.