Floods remain one of the most complex and devastating natural hazards, impacting lives, infrastructure, and economies around the world. The increase in their frequency and magnitude due to climate change make the development and use of early warning systems (EWS)—capable of mitigating risks through advanced forecasting and preparedness...

On 27 January 2025, Storm Herminia struck parts of Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, and Ireland. In western France, the storm led to severe flooding in regions such as Normandy and Brittany, affecting road conditions and rail services. The national meteorological service issued warnings for flash floods as rivers and streams overflowed. In...

Since December 2024, many locations in the U.S. state of Alaska have recorded warmer temperatures than usual for the time of year. In the capital, Anchorage, the average temperature reached −6.4°C on 15 January, which is 2.4°C above the five-year historical average for that date. These unseasonably warm conditions have led to concerns about ice...

On 24 January 2025, Storm Éowyn hit Ireland as one of the most intense storms to affect the country in recent years. In addition to causing power outages in over 725,000 homes, Éowyn led to school, office, and airport closures and disrupted transport services. Coastal regions bore the brunt of the storm, with record winds reaching over 180...

In 2024, renewable energies made up 59 percent of Germany’s total electricity generation, up from 56 percent in 2023. For the first time, wind and solar overtook fossil fuels as energy sources, thanks in large part to renewable energy deployment policies, including more accessible wind permits and an increase in solar energy installations....