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Weather

Sun or shine - it's all about the climate.

The Earth's atmosphere determines whether we'll experience hot or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clear skies or clouds. Weather is universal - and universally significant. Here's a DW compilation of content.

Snowstorm brings much of Turkey and Greece to a halt

Snowstorm brings much of Turkey and Greece to a halt 24.01.2022

The extreme weather caused major disruption to the Greek captial Athens, and forced the closure of Istanbul airport. It is the second year in a row of unusually heavy snowfall.
COVID: Germany's leaders chart path through omicron storm

COVID: Germany's leaders chart path through omicron storm 24.01.2022

Federal and state leaders met to discuss how Germany will weather the latest COVID surge. The latest plans include prioritizing PCR tests amid shortages, scaling back contact tracing and a new vaccine ad campaign.
Natural disasters cost $280 billion in 2021: German insurance firm

Natural disasters cost $280 billion in 2021: German insurance firm 10.01.2022

German reinsurance giant Munich Re has said that the climate crisis is behind the bulk of the costs. July's floods in western Europe were the second-costliest disaster of the year globally.
Pakistan: Over 20 die in cars stranded in snow at Murree resort

Pakistan: Over 20 die in cars stranded in snow at Murree resort 08.01.2022

Pakistan's military has been deployed to clear roads and rescue people trapped in a huge traffic jam at the popular mountain resort town of Murree.

The most beautiful winter travel destinations

The most beautiful winter travel destinations 07.01.2022

Not in the mood for gray weather and winter blues? Then it's worth checking out our picture gallery featuring places where vacations can be particularly beautiful at this time of year.
2021's biggest climate moments

2021's biggest climate moments 30.12.2021

Another year of extreme weather, including unprecedented wildfires and floods, has sparked anger about the climate crisis. But landmark court rulings to cut emissions also gave hope.
Climate change: Cost of weather disasters surged in 2021

Climate change: Cost of weather disasters surged in 2021 27.12.2021

The 10 most expensive weather disasters of 2021 caused more than $170 billion (€150 billion) in damages, UK charity Christian Aid has reported. That's up $20 billion on last year's figure.
Snowstorms snag travel in Japan

Snowstorms snag travel in Japan 27.12.2021

Heavy snowfall has caused travel chaos and brought record drifts to parts of central Japan, with weather experts warning more snow was on the way. Thousands have been left without power.
Hard winters in the Atlas Mountains

Hard winters in the Atlas Mountains 23.12.2021

The remote Moroccan village of Timahdite in northern Africa's highest mountains is home to the nomadic Amazigh tribe. In winter, the community is cut off from the outside world for months.

Philippines: Typhoon Rai — in pictures

Philippines: Typhoon Rai — in pictures 21.12.2021

The most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2021 has left over 300 people dead. There have been desperate calls for emergency aid from local officials.
Deadly floods hit Iraqi Kurdistan

Deadly floods hit Iraqi Kurdistan 17.12.2021

Rains have slammed the Kurdish autonomous region after one of the driest years in decades. Officials have warned that the heavy rains could return.
Australians warned against surge in snakes and spiders

Australians warned against surge in snakes and spiders 17.12.2021

A weather phenomenon in the Pacific means people in New South Wales are being plagued by snakes. The ambulance service is warning people to watch out.
Explained: What causes a tornado?

Explained: What causes a tornado? 14.12.2021

Tornadoes can be destructive and hard to predict. We know why they form and that climate change can play a part — but we can't always see them coming. Here's why.
UN adds record Siberia temperature to extreme weather archive

UN adds record Siberia temperature to extreme weather archive 14.12.2021

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is sounding "alarm bells" over a record high temperature in Siberia. The record temperature was logged in June 2020 in the town of Verkhoyansk.
Kentucky tornadoes: Governor warns death toll likely to rise

Kentucky tornadoes: Governor warns death toll likely to rise 14.12.2021

Andy Beshear said the death toll had now increased to "74," but more than 100 people remain missing after a series of severe storms ripped through Kentucky over the weekend. Thousands still lack heat or water.
Kentucky is 'ground zero' in the aftermath of deadly US tornadoes

Kentucky is 'ground zero' in the aftermath of deadly US tornadoes 13.12.2021

Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds are still missing after several tornadoes tore through six US states. The deadly winds have flattened entire factories and destroyed thousands of homes.
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