# Extreme Weather Events

This month

November 2023

40 people killed in Kenya and Somalia as heavy rain and floods displace thousands

In Somalia, the government declared an emergency after the extreme weather killed at least 25 people and destroyed homes, roads and bridges.

5.3k

Nov 7th 2023, 10:18 AM

Ten people killed in western Europe by Storm Ciarán

The storm brought winds to some countries of up to 200 kilometres per hour.

18.2k

Nov 3rd 2023, 8:53 AM

How nature, instead of concrete, could protect Ireland's towns from damaging floods

As flood threats grow, what can we do to stop other towns being hit like Midleton? Read an extract from The Journal’s climate newsletter.

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Nov 1st 2023, 10:58 AM

Last month

October 2023

Storm Babet floods show climate change is 'here and now' - Eamon Ryan

Tanáiste Micheál Martin acknowledged the government has been “slow” until now to implement protective measures.

8.1k

Oct 26th 2023, 2:10 PM

This year

2023

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Idalia sweeps through Florida and heads north

Officials have warned of catastrophic impacts, including expected storm surges up to about five metres.

34.5k

Aug 30th 2023, 7:35 PM

Last year

2022

Heatwaves will make some regions uninhabitable within decades - report

Heatwaves are predicted to exceed human limits in the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and south and southwest Asia.

21.5k

Oct 10th 2022, 4:35 PM

Los Angeles mudslides surge down mountain area scorched by wildfire

Firefighters went street by street to make sure no residents were trapped.

19.3k

Sep 13th 2022, 10:44 PM

Wildfires getting worse worldwide and governments are unprepared – UN report

The report said nations spend too much time and money fighting fires rather than preventing them.

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Feb 23rd 2022, 9:54 AM