Climate · Pollar

Typhoon Bavi forces over 1.9 million evacuations in China as Wenzhou braces for Sunday landfall

More than 1.9 million people were evacuated across eastern China, including nearly 900,000 in the metropolis of Wenzhou, as Typhoon Bavi churned toward the coast on Saturday, 11 July 2026. The storm, which earlier killed 17 in the Philippines and injured at least 87 in Taiwan, is expected to make landfall near Wenzhou early Sunday.

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Climate·5h ago

Paris heatwave: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Orsay close early as France’s third heatwave since May brings 36°C weekend

France’s third heatwave since May is pushing temperatures to 36°C this weekend, forcing the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay to close hours earlier than usual while 24 departments are placed under maximum red alert.

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Climate·from Jul 11·upd. 7h ago

At least 12 dead in southern Spain wildfire; firefighters gain upper hand as 6,600 hectares burn

At least 12 people died while trying to flee a wildfire that erupted Thursday in Almería province, Andalusia. Firefighters aided by milder weather on Saturday began direct attacks on the flames after the blaze consumed more than 6,600 hectares.

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Climate·from Jul 10·upd. 6h ago

Third heatwave in two months puts 24 French departments on red alert as wildfires double

Red vigilance covers Paris and 23 other departments on Saturday as wildfires have burned 25,000 hectares this year, double the same period in 2025.

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Climate·12h ago

Warm summer weekend ahead for Berlin and Brandenburg, forest fire danger level 4 in six districts

The German Weather Service forecasts 25-31°C for Berlin and Brandenburg on July 11-13, while dry conditions push wildfire danger to level 4 in Barnim, Dahme-Spreewald and four other counties.

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Climate·13h ago

East of England hit with first hosepipe bans in 30 years as heatwave breaks UK temperature records

Five water companies have announced hosepipe bans affecting over five million people as the UK endures its third heatwave of the year, with 2026 already registering more 35C days than any previous calendar year.

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Climate·2d ago

Germany's June heatwave kills estimated 5,100, deadliest week in 26 years

Germany's June heatwave caused an estimated 5,100 heat-related deaths, far exceeding annual averages, with the last week of June the deadliest summer week in 26 years.

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Climate·from Jul 4·upd. 4d ago

Wildfires force 12,000 evacuations in southern France as heatwave grips Europe

A wildfire in the Pyrénées-Orientales has burned 4,900 hectares and forced more than 12,000 people to flee their homes. The Tour de France closed a stage to spectators as EU countries sent firefighting aircraft.

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Climate·from Jul 8·upd. 2d ago

Wildfire in Guimerà reignites after stabilisation, forcing 21,000 Catalonians into confinement

A wildfire in Guimerà, Lleida, that had been stabilised overnight flared back up on Thursday afternoon, triggering a confinement order for some 21,000 residents across five municipalities and an industrial estate.

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Climate·yesterday

Bavaria's environment minister calls for water saving as second summer heatwave strains groundwater

Bavaria's environment minister urged residents to save water on Friday, as the region braces for its second heatwave of the summer amid low groundwater and minimal rainfall.

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Climate·2d ago

El Niño forecast to rank among largest ever, with 81% chance of very strong peak by December

The U.S. Climate Prediction Center says the developing El Niño has an 81% chance of reaching 'very strong' status between October and December, potentially surpassing the devastating 1997–1998 event.

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Climate·2d ago

False alarm: Czech earthquake initially reported as magnitude 5.5 turns out to be minor tremor of 1.5–1.8

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake reported in western Czech Republic on Thursday evening was later corrected to a minor tremor of 1.5–1.8, likely caused by quarry blasting, after an automatic detection system error at Germany's GFZ.

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Typhoon Bavi forces over 1.9 million evacuations in China as Wenzhou braces for Sunday landfall

Paris heatwave: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Orsay close early as France’s third heatwave since May brings 36°C weekend

At least 12 dead in southern Spain wildfire; firefighters gain upper hand as 6,600 hectares burn

Third heatwave in two months puts 24 French departments on red alert as wildfires double

Warm summer weekend ahead for Berlin and Brandenburg, forest fire danger level 4 in six districts

East of England hit with first hosepipe bans in 30 years as heatwave breaks UK temperature records

Germany's June heatwave kills estimated 5,100, deadliest week in 26 years

Wildfires force 12,000 evacuations in southern France as heatwave grips Europe

Wildfire in Guimerà reignites after stabilisation, forcing 21,000 Catalonians into confinement

Bavaria's environment minister calls for water saving as second summer heatwave strains groundwater

El Niño forecast to rank among largest ever, with 81% chance of very strong peak by December

False alarm: Czech earthquake initially reported as magnitude 5.5 turns out to be minor tremor of 1.5–1.8

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