An academic collaboration on how climate change affects extreme weather events.
More than 300,000 people have been evacuated from France and Spain as intense wildfires have burned record areas and authorities warn of another heatwave. France has seen its worst fires in two decades; Spain has reported its largest blazes near Madrid. UK services have also faced a surge of fires and an amber heat-health alert.
Heavy monsoon downpours have caused floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka’s central hills, damaging 129 houses and prompting the evacuation of about 2,000 people. Five people are confirmed dead, with several missing, as navy and army units conduct rescues. The disaster compounds the region’s ongoing recovery from Cyclone Ditwa earlier last year.
Extreme heat has gripped central and eastern Europe, with Slovakia seeing 42°C in Dolné Plachtince and Austria hitting a national high. The Danube’s water levels are at record lows, threatening energy supply and transport. Forecasts warn the heat will persist, with officials urging conservation and vigilance against heat-related health risks.
European wildfires have unearthed World War II munitions in France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Heat and drought have triggered detonations and required bomb-disposal teams to work amid flames. Experts warn climate-driven fires are reactivating dormant weapons, turning forests into dangerous fronts.
A tornado struck Pomas in southern France on Monday, injuring dozens and damaging hundreds of homes. Rescue teams are searching ruins as residents face displacement; power remains out across parts of the region amid a broader weather and climate-driven crisis.
Disaster-hit Nepal faces mounting rebuilding costs after a glacier collapse triggered devastating floods. Scientists link warming to destabilisation of glaciers, while international finance bodies struggle to mobilise funds. Nepal urges faster climate finance to support relief, reconstruction and loss-and-damage claims.
A Systemiq-led study has found Himalayan glaciers are losing mass 65% faster than a decade ago and that just 21 of an estimated 40,000 glaciers are being monitored on the ground. The research has linked accelerated melt, expanding unstable glacial lakes and thawing permafrost to rising risks of floods, landslides and a mid-century peak-water decline that will affect agriculture, hydropower and millions downstream.
Europe endures its hottest summer on record, with heatwaves killing thousands and straining infrastructure. The EU has pledged to accelerate low‑carbon energy and resilience planning, while other nations ramp up renewables and firefighting capabilities. The debate centers on whether governments will maintain bold climate commitments amid rising fossil fuel pressure.
The Langtang Lirung glacier has collapsed, unleashing floods that have killed and displaced thousands along the Nepal‑Tibet border. A World Weather Attribution study finds climate change is a destabilising factor, with warming, glacier thinning and permafrost thaw preconditioning the slope, while a historic 2015 earthquake may have weakened the rock. July–August 2026 were the warmest on record in the region, intensifying meltwater and stress on mountain walls.
Rescuers have recovered four bodies from a flooded hydro tunnel in Chilime, with thousands still missing after floods triggered by a glacier collapse along the Trishuli River. Recovery work faces thick mud and damaged infrastructure as authorities push to speed up rescue and reconstruction efforts.
Nepal has suffered a devastating flood triggered by a glacial collapse, killing over 1,400 people with thousands missing. International leaders are calling for climate resilience and funding, while Nepal seeks support for recovery and adaptation.
Rescuers have recovered 15 bodies and are searching for more workers after an avalanche hit the base camp of Himlung Himal, killing Nepali staff and injuring others. Heavy rain and ongoing bad weather have hampered rescue efforts as authorities warn of continued hazards.
Global discussions have centered on a devastating Nepal flood triggered by glacier collapse and permafrost thaw. Nepal argues for grant-based aid and regional resilience measures, while the international community contemplates funding through the Loss and Damage mechanism and other climate finance channels.