Now playing Next no comment Slovakian capital prepares for worst as Danube water level rises Heavy rains in the region over the past few days have dramatically increased water levels in the Danube River. 05/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Bratislava braces for major flooding as Danube continues to rise A flood warning has been put in place for the Slovakian capital after heavy rainfall in Germany and Austria. 05/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Firefighter killed as flooding continues in southern Germany Bavaria’s state premier Markus Söder described the flooding as a "catastrophe" but praied cooperation between the police, fire service and Red Cross. 02/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Firefighter dies as heavy rains and flooding worsens in Germany Flooding, high river levels and heavy rain led to the death of a firefighter and disrupted train travel in southern Germany on Sunday. 01/06/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News EU Green Week focuses on water management in the face of flooding risk According to a report published by the European Environment Agency earlier this month, 12 per cent of Europe's population lives in areas at risk of flooding. 29/05/2024
Now playing Next Nature Offshore drilling is putting Italy’s biggest delta at risk of sinking The Po Delta is also having to brace against a barrage of problematic, climate change-induced conditions. 29/05/2024
Now playing Next Afghanistan Heavy seasonal rain triggers flooding in Afghanistan, at least 68 dead At least 50 people have been reported dead in the hard-hit western province of Ghor, according to local authorities after unusually heavy seasonal rain. 18/05/2024
Now playing Next no comment Heavy floods cause chaos in northern Italy Torrential rain in northern Italy has prompted the closure of schools and offices, travel services were also severely disrupted. 16/05/2024
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Now playing Next Green News London’s flood defences need to be raised due to climate change Sea levels are projected to rise by around a metre by 2100 and storms are becoming increasingly intense due to climate change. 08/05/2024
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Now playing Next Green News Severe floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people A further 103 people are missing in the deadly floods which have been causing havoc for over a week. 06/05/2024
Now playing Next Climate Why was Russia caught off guard by huge floods this month? Mass floods in Russia have thrown a spotlight on the country’s approach to managing the increasing risks it faces from climate change. 27/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Climate change blamed for worst wine harvest in 62 years A new report shows where wine production has dried up the most in Europe. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Climate Dubai’s deadly flooding likely made worse by climate change A new study says it's likely a warmer world made downpours in Dubai earlier this month heavier. 26/04/2024
