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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.

Brasilien Minas Gerais Überschwemmungen Regenfälle

Deadly flooding, landslides strike Brazil 26.01.2020

At least 44 people have been killed, with 19 still missing, following more than two days of torrential rains in the southeast of the country. The severe weather comes one year after a dam break killed nearly 300 people.
Spanien Drei Menschen sterben durch Sturm Gloria

Spain: Storm Gloria kills 4, disrupts travel 21.01.2020

A storm raging through much of eastern Spain has claimed at least four lives and cut off power to hundreds of thousands. Alicante Airport was also temporarily shut, disrupting over 200 flights.
Tschechien Brand in Pflegeheim

Blaze kills several at Czech home for mentally disabled 19.01.2020

At least eight people died and dozens were injured in the fire in a small Czech town near the German border. Emergency teams could not deploy a rescue helicopter due to bad weather in the mountainous region.
Australien Wetter Überflutung Regen Buschfeuer

Storm, flooding misery follow bushfires in Australia 18.01.2020

Thunderstorms and torrential rain have wreaked havoc in the fire-devastated states of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. Despite the wet weather, hundreds of blazes continue to burn and many areas remain dry.
Afghanistan Kabul | Schnee in Flüchtlingslager

Snowstorms leave scores dead in Afghanistan, Pakistan 13.01.2020

Thousands more people were stranded after snow blocked roads across the region. Some airports also cancelled all flights.
USA | Überflutete Straßen

US braces for major storm as tornadoes, flooding, hail loom 10.01.2020

A massive storm could bring baseball-sized hail to the southern US with bad weather expected to spread to New England and New York state, weather experts said. Authorities also warned of "very strong tornadoes."
DW Sendung Eco Africa Sandrah Twinoburyo

Welcome to the latest edition of Eco Africa 10.01.2020

This week on Eco Africa we see how people in Togo are turning illegal dumpsites into gardens, learn more about using herbs to fight malaria in Uganda and see how a sanctuary in Kenya is teaching owls how to fly again.
BdTD Australien Waldbrände - Rettung eines Koalas

Bushfire evacuations urged as Australia braces for 'dangerous' conditions 09.01.2020

2019 was the hottest — and driest — year on record for Australia, authorities have said. Residents in southeastern Australia have been urged to flee bushfires as firefighters prepare for unfavorable weather conditions.
Indonesien Jakarta schwere Überschwemmungen

Indonesia braces for more floods as death toll hits 66 06.01.2020

The country's weather agency warned residents that more potentially fatal downpours are on the way. Tens of thousands have been displaced since the start of the heavy rains on New Year's Eve.
Australien Brände legen australische Hauptstadt lahm BDTD

Australia bushfires: Canberra suffers despite rain and cash boost 06.01.2020

The southeast of the country has some welcome relief thanks to the weather. Bushfires have wreaked havoc in recent weeks and the prime minister has promised substantial funds to help the region recover.
Australien Waldbrände | Lake Tabourie

Australia bushfires: Cooler weather brings respite, situation still volatile 05.01.2020

Another person has died and hundreds of properties are feared lost after another catastrophic day of bushfires in Australia's southeast. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has deflected blame over his handling of the crisis.
Indonesien Jakarta schwere Überschwemmungen

Indonesia races to provide aid as flood death toll rises 04.01.2020

Severe flooding in and around the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, has killed dozens and displaced tens of thousands. With the relentless rainfall, and many people reported missing, the death toll is expected to rise.
Deutschland | Wetter | Jahresrückblick 2019 | Wetterwarte des Deutschen Wetterdienstes DWD

Germany: 2019 third-warmest year on record 31.12.2019

The German Weather Service attributed the above-average temperatures to climate change. It warned the worst was yet to come as the world enters a new decade.

Australien Buschbrände Feuer Waldbrand Satelliten

Oceans play role in Australian bushfires drama, say experts 30.12.2019

Australia's dry and hot weather, coupled with ocean heat waves, could last for months. Meteorologists' forecasts don't bode well for battling bushfires across Australia.

Deutschland Brauchtum l Weihnachtsschwimmen Berliner Seehunde

Germany: A survival guide for winter 29.12.2019

With Christmas celebrations at an end and winter well underway, many people in Germany feel the weather weighing on their spirits. But these tips from residents on how to fight off gloom and spread joy could help.

Buschbrände in Australien - Koala trinkt aus Fkasche

Australia: Thirsty koala stops cyclist to take a drink amid heatwave 28.12.2019

Australia's cuddliest marsupials are suffering from the continent's extreme weather, with over 2,000 dying from heat and dehydration. One koala found a solution, stopping some cyclists to sip from their water bottle.
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