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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.

Deutschland Winter Harz Neujahr 2021

Wrap up warm: Polar vortex brings freezing cold 18.01.2021

The polar vortex will probably cause an icy winter in the Northern Hemisphere after all. Here's how the weather phenomenon comes about.
Deutschland Coronavirus Winter Schnee Sperrungen

Pandemic closes ski slopes amid a perfect winter 17.01.2021

After many years without much snow, this German winter has been a white-powdered wonderland for cold-weather sports. But amid a hard lockdown, few can enjoy it.
Türkei Bartin Schwarzes Meer | Rettungsaktion Frachtschiff

Ukrainian freighter sinks off Turkey's Black Sea coast 17.01.2021

Rescue efforts are underway, after a freighter went down in poor weather in the Black Sea, leaving two sailors dead. Turkish authorities said the ship was Ukrainian and transporting a cargo from Georgia to Bulgaria.
Global Ideas Kenia Heuschreckenplage

Living Planet: Kenya's next wave — of locusts 14.01.2021

While we've been holed up during various lockdowns throughout 2020, new generations of locusts have been breeding. Heavy rains created ideal conditions for the insect, which is having a field day. Locusts can eat their weight in vegetation — and in arid regions of East Africa, this can devastate the land.
BG Spanien Sturm Filomena

Snow Storm Filomena cripples Spain 11.01.2021

Winter Storm Filomena hit Spain with all its might over the weekend, with snow in the north and flooding in the south. It was the worst winter storm to hit Spain in several decades.
Russland Norilsk | Rettungsarbeiten nach Lawine

Russia: 3 killed in ski-resort avalanche 09.01.2021

The three victims are reportedly members of the same family, while their eldest son survived and was taken to hospital. Other buildings were struck, but the bad weather meant most were empty at the time.
Spanien | Schneefall in Madrid

Rare snowfall hits Spain due to Storm Filomena 07.01.2021

Parts of Spain have been covered by a rare snowfall, causing traffic disruption and canceling flights, as the country records the lowest temperature in its history.

Wetterkarte #Wetterberichtigung

Germany: Weather system named 'Ahmet' in diversity campaign 05.01.2021

Europe's low pressure system Ahmet is the first of 14 wintertime highs and lows named to highlight the continent's diversity.

UK Sturm Bella

Storm Bella wreaks havoc across parts of France, UK 28.12.2020

A major storm has swept across northern France and southern UK, leaving thousands of households without electricity and air travel disrupted.
Iran Alborz-Gebirge | Klettern

Heavy snowfall, avalanches kill many climbers in Iran 26.12.2020

At least 10 climbers have died, while several are missing, after heavy snowfall and avalanches hit the Alborz mountain chain in northern Tehran, according to state media reports.
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim - SpVgg Greuther Fuerth

German Cup: Hoffenheim out, Dortmund scrape through 22.12.2020

Hoffenheim are out of the German Cup after losing 7-6 on penalties to second tier team Greuther Fürth. Borussia Dortmund made heavy weather of Eintracht Braunschweig, while Schalke picked up a rare win, beating Ulm.
Heftige Schneefälle und Schneestürme in Japan

Japan: Heavy snowfall leaves thousands stranded 17.12.2020

Communities have been isolated, 10,000 households have suffered power outages and 1,000 cars got stuck. The country's meteorological agency has issued warnings for avalanches and further disruptions in several areas.

Mohamed Salah I Liverpool

Coronavirus: The hidden complications for athletes 02.12.2020

With colder weather hitting the Northern Hemisphere, coronavirus infections have been rising and professional athletes are no exception. While many return to competition quickly, there can be serious complications.

Indien Wirbelsturm «Nivar»

Cyclone Nivar: Tens of thousands evacuated in southeast India 25.11.2020

Government officials called the approaching Cyclone Nivar a "very severe cyclonic storm" which will bring high winds and flooding that will destroy homes. The region was already hit by a super cyclone earlier this year.

Griechenland I Insel Kreta

World heritage under threat from global warming 24.11.2020

Climate change is having an impact on the world's cultural heritage: Buildings, ancient city walls and parks must be prepared for drought and extreme weather.
Nasa Mission Jason 3

Discovering the secrets of our planet 18.11.2020

Earth observation satellites can help us understand planet Earth better. They can do much more than just predicting the weather - an overview
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