Deadliest Weather Disasters

Half a Million People Killed in Deadliest Weather Disasters Since 2004

More than half a million people were killed in 10 disasters that climate change worsened, according to a new report.

Top stories - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists

Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.

Spain flood death toll expected to rise as dozens missing

Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing.

Victims of Maine's deadliest shooting take first step toward suing the Army

Lawyers for 100 survivors and family members of victims of the deadliest shooting in Maine history have begun the formal process of suing the Army for failing to act to stop the shooter, a reservist.

How did as many as 140 people die in one of Nigeria's deadliest tanker explosions?

World - Yahoo News - October 17

How did as many as 140 people die in one of Nigeria's deadliest tanker explosions?

Nigerian authorities have announced measures to correct lapses that resulted in the death of more than 140 people in an explosion as they were trying to scoop up fuel from an overturned fuel tanker ...

World - ABC News - October 17

Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods

Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.

Severe weather with heavy flooding in southern France

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Extreme weather causes severe flooding in parts of France

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Amber warnings as Storm Ashley hits large parts of UK

Storm Ashley is expected to bring very high winds and rain, particularly affecting western areas on Sunday.

UGA weathers 'unfortunate' call to topple No. 1 UT

Georgia weathered a bizarre about-face from officials on a pass interference call to beat No. 1 Texas 30-15.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Even 'climate havens' are not immune to severe weather

Climate change is forcing more Americans to move, or decide where to live, based on the threat of severe weather. But as NBC News' Hallie Jackson reports, some places thought to be safe are proving ...

SBA disaster loan fund running low

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SBA disaster loan fund running low Congress is facing more pressure ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

‘Land politics’ are at the root of our costliest natural disasters

Patterns of home-building in climate frontiers and the resources provided to communities following natural disasters are deeply rooted in the political power of land.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says

Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Small Business Administration out of disaster relief funds

The Small Business Administration, a key federal program that provides disaster loans, said it has run out of funds for new emergency loans following hurricanes Helene and Milton.

'Nuclear waste would be disaster for our seaside'

Tourism on the Lincolnshire coast will suffer if an underground facility is built, opponents claim.

Why America needs disaster reform now

Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long calls for reforms to the disaster management system, including increased funding, improved preparedness, and simplified disaster assistance, to address the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Congress must be proactive, not reactive, with disaster recovery

Sen. Thom Tillis has led a bipartisan group of senators in calling for Congress to pass a disaster funding package to assist victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as the SBA disaster loan fund ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Saturday Sessions: The Red Clay Strays perform "Disaster"

The Red Clay Strays is one of music's fastest rising bands. Formed in 2016 in Mobile, Alabama, this rock and roll band fronted by singer Brandon Coleman cuts its teeth playing gigs at local venues ...

Mbappé's El Clásico debut a disaster for Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappé set a dubious new record as Real Madrid were trounced by a superior Barcelona.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Living on a Volcano’s Edge, Italians Practice for Disaster

The Italian authorities carried out a drill of their plan to save a half-million people from toxic fumes, deadly quakes or a full eruption. Vesuvius isn’t the volcano they’re worried about.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Working on the frontline of disaster: Tim Cadogan on leading GoFundMe

Crowdfunding platform has generated $30bn for users since 2010 but faced criticism over a lack of transparency

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Saturday Sessions: The Red Clay Strays perform "Disaster"

The Red Clay Strays is one of music's fastest rising bands. Formed in 2016 in Mobile, Alabama, this rock and roll band fronted by singer Brandon Coleman cuts its teeth playing gigs at local venues ...

Entertainment - CBS News - 19 hours ago

The Climate Election: Natural disaster recovery, explained

Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and ...

Valencia floods aftermath 'like a disaster movie'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller reports from the scene of Spanish flooding where cars are piled up.

UK weather to turn milder this week - up to 21C predicted

After a chilly and blustery weekend, the weather is set to turn milder and wetter in the coming week.

‘Wavy’ jet stream to bring warm weather to north-west Europe

Warm air from south to deliver above-average temperatures – but heavy rain expected to follow. North-west Europe is forecast to experience a burst of autumn warmth this week, thanks to warm air ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Climate change-induced extreme weather will push millions to move, study finds

As the southern U.S. reels from back-to-back hurricanes, researchers estimate that millions will move away from areas with extreme weather in the coming decades. Senior research geographer Dr. ...

Boeing Has a $15 Billion Plan to Weather Company Turbulence

The planemaker wants to sell shares and a convertible bond to shore up its shaky finances.

Business - Inc. - October 17

NOAA releases 2024-25 winter weather outlook: Here's what to expect

Depending on where you live in the U.S., this winter could bring a mix of snow and rain or unseasonably warm weather, according to climate experts.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Victoria at risk of tornadoes as thunderstorms and giant hail lash Australia’s south-east

Bureau of Meteorology warns parts of Victoria to brace for ‘dangerous’ storm and intense rainfall that could lead to ‘life-threatening flash flooding’. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

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Half a Million People Killed in Deadliest Weather Disasters Since 2004

Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists

Spain flood death toll expected to rise as dozens missing

Victims of Maine's deadliest shooting take first step toward suing the Army

How did as many as 140 people die in one of Nigeria's deadliest tanker explosions?

How did as many as 140 people die in one of Nigeria's deadliest tanker explosions?

Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods

Severe weather with heavy flooding in southern France

Extreme weather causes severe flooding in parts of France

Amber warnings as Storm Ashley hits large parts of UK

UGA weathers 'unfortunate' call to topple No. 1 UT

Even 'climate havens' are not immune to severe weather

SBA disaster loan fund running low

‘Land politics’ are at the root of our costliest natural disasters

SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says

Small Business Administration out of disaster relief funds

'Nuclear waste would be disaster for our seaside'

Why America needs disaster reform now

Congress must be proactive, not reactive, with disaster recovery

Saturday Sessions: The Red Clay Strays perform "Disaster"

Mbappé's El Clásico debut a disaster for Real Madrid

Living on a Volcano’s Edge, Italians Practice for Disaster

Working on the frontline of disaster: Tim Cadogan on leading GoFundMe

Saturday Sessions: The Red Clay Strays perform "Disaster"

The Climate Election: Natural disaster recovery, explained

Valencia floods aftermath 'like a disaster movie'

UK weather to turn milder this week - up to 21C predicted

‘Wavy’ jet stream to bring warm weather to north-west Europe

Climate change-induced extreme weather will push millions to move, study finds

Boeing Has a $15 Billion Plan to Weather Company Turbulence

NOAA releases 2024-25 winter weather outlook: Here's what to expect

Victoria at risk of tornadoes as thunderstorms and giant hail lash Australia’s south-east

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