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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.

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.

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.

Illustration of a polluted and flooded city surrounded by water

Illustration of a polluted and flooded city surrounded by water

Flooding, heatwaves, and severe storms: Can cities adapt?

Faced with more frequent and intense heatwaves, storms and floods, how can cities across the world adapt?

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.

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.

A view of wind and rain battered palm trees lining a debris-strewn road.

A view of wind and rain battered palm trees lining a debris-strewn road.

Tropical Storm Trami wreaks havoc in the Philippines

Tropical Storm Trami made landfall in the Philippines, causing at least 26 deaths and displacing over 150,000 people.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Symbolbild Hochspannung

What causes static electric shocks?

This week's viewer question comes from Zivayi B. in Zimbabwe.

First responders in the water outside an apartment complex that was flooded from and overflowing creek due to Hurricane Milton

First responders in the water outside an apartment complex that was flooded from and overflowing creek due to Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton: What's fueling stronger storms?

The warming of the ocean's surface is creating tropical storms stronger and more destructive than any we've seen before.

Broken utility poles downed by strong wind gusts are seen as Hurricane Milton approaches Fort Myers, Florida

Broken utility poles downed by strong wind gusts are seen as Hurricane Milton approaches Fort Myers, Florida

Hurricane Milton leaves trail of destruction across Florida

Hurricane Milton has destroyed houses and left millions of people in Florida without electricity.

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 traffic sign reads "Mandatory evacuations for zones A-B-C" as cars drive down a highway in Florida.

A traffic sign reads "Mandatory evacuations for zones A-B-C" as cars drive down a highway in Florida.

Mass evacuations as Hurricane Milton aims for Florida

As Florida is bracing for monster Hurricane Milton, highways have been backed up with people trying to get out.

Cars queue up at a gas station

Cars queue up at a gas station

USA: Escape from Hurricane Milton in Florida

Dramatic warnings in Florida: areas are evacuated, houses are barricaded and sandbags are distributed.

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?

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.

Goat's horn, a spicy heirloom pepper variety, bundled together and hanging from a rack

Goat's horn, a spicy heirloom pepper variety, bundled together and hanging from a rack

Serbia's extreme weather devastates agricultural yields

A rise in extreme weather conditions in Serbia is having a severe impact on harvests and farming communities.

A security guard inspects a guard house that is being lifted off by powerful winds

A security guard inspects a guard house that is being lifted off by powerful winds

Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Taiwan

Residents are hunkering down for the typhoon's full force as its eye passes over the island.

A security guard inspects an uprooted guard house in Kaohsiung.

A security guard inspects an uprooted guard house in Kaohsiung.

Taiwan: 'Weird' Typhoon Krathon lands on west coast

Taiwan remained shut for a second day as deadly Typhoon Krathon made landfall in the port city of Kaohsiung.

Flood damage in Ashville, North Carolina

Flood damage in Ashville, North Carolina

Biden, Harris tour Hurricane Helene damage as deaths mount

The US president warned of the dangers of climate change as he toured flood-hit areas.

Devastation left by Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina

Devastation left by Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina

Biden, Harris to visit areas hit by Hurricane Helene

Hundreds of people are still missing after the powerful storm swept across the southeastern US.

A man runs from waves in Kaohsiung.

A man runs from waves in Kaohsiung.

Typhoon Krathon: Taiwan braces for torrential rain

Typhoon Krathon is expected to hit the port city of Kaohsiung before moving towards capital, Taipei.

A man in waders pushes a woman in a wheelchair past a building destroyed by the floods in Ladek-Zdroj, southern Poland, September 16, 2024.

A man in waders pushes a woman in a wheelchair past a building destroyed by the floods in Ladek-Zdroj, southern Poland, September 16, 2024.

Poland's flood response puts PM Donald Tusk under pressure

As the floodwaters recede, Polish PM Donald Tusk faces a backlash over his response to the crisis.

A view of rescue workers in boats as they move through water and rubble in Keaton Beach, Florida

A view of rescue workers in boats as they move through water and rubble in Keaton Beach, Florida

Hundreds missing in US after deadly Hurricane Helene

At least 130 people are dead and hundreds still missing after Hurricane Helene battered the US southeast.

Czclists watch a wave break on a shore in Kaohsiung.

Czclists watch a wave break on a shore in Kaohsiung.

Taiwan mobilizes troops as Typhoon Krathon approaches

Thousands of people have been evacuated and troops mobilized ahead of Krathon's arrival.

A man on an inner tube in a flooded alleyway

A man on an inner tube in a flooded alleyway

Nepal in state of emergency amid severe flooding, landslides

More than 190 people have lost their lives in severe flooding and landslides, and many people are still missing.