Southern China faces devastating floods and deadly landslides triggered by relentless monsoon rains, compounding a regional climate crisis that has already battered India and Pakistan with severe flooding.
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Shocking footage captures a man swimming through the deluged streets of Benidorm as severe flooding submerges cars and wreaks havoc across Spain and Italy. The extreme weather event brings travel chaos and prompts urgent safety warnings.
Northern India's agricultural heartland faces an unprecedented catastrophe as catastrophic flooding submerges villages and destroys livelihoods, marking the region's worst deluge in three decades.
Exclusive: A grieving son who discovered his mother's body after Storm Babet's devastating floods in Chesterfield demands urgent government action and increased investment in UK flood defences to prevent future tragedies.
The Indian capital faces an unprecedented crisis as the Yamuna River breaches a 45-year record, causing severe flooding, mass evacuations, and the shutdown of key infrastructure, including parts of the Supreme Court.
An 83-year-old woman drowned in her Derbyshire home during Storm Babet, a coroner rules, citing a catastrophic failure in flood defence systems that left her property unprotected.
The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to dismantle and archive US government climate change websites, erasing vital public data on global warming, emissions, and clean energy in a sweeping online purge.
New research reveals parts of New Orleans are sinking at a rate of up to two inches per year, posing a severe threat to the city's future and flood defences.
An exclusive interview with a top climate diplomat reveals we are in the final countdown to avert catastrophe. This is the stark reality of our last chance for the planet.
An extraordinary transformation is unfolding in the Lake District. After relentless rain, the iconic fells have vanished, replaced by a breathtaking inland sea that rewrites the very map of Cumbria.
Shocking video captures the catastrophic moment a glacial lake outburst flood devastates a remote Indian village, sweeping away homes and bridges in a terrifying wall of water and debris.
A startling new interactive map from Climate Central exposes the devastating impact of sea-level rise on iconic British coastal towns and cities, projecting a submerged future for vast areas within decades.
The Italian island of Sicily has been plunged into chaos after catastrophic flash floods triggered by torrential rains. Catania bears the brunt of the devastation with submerged streets, overturned cars, and a tragic death toll. This is the unfolding stor
The Independent is calling for nominations to identify the UK's most influential climate leaders in its prestigious Climate 100 list for 2025. Discover how to put forward environmental pioneers making a tangible difference.
In a groundbreaking UK legal challenge, a group of children and young adults from West Dunbartonshire are suing their local council in the High Court, demanding it scraps its current local development plan for failing to adequately address the climate cri
In a surprising twist for climate science, the rapid melt of Arctic sea ice has shown a significant and unexpected slowdown over the past decade, challenging existing models and forcing a major rethink of our understanding of the polar region's future.
The Environment Agency confirms the tragic death of Paul Suffolk, a dedicated officer who lost his life while protecting communities from devastating Storm Babet floods in Nottinghamshire.
Residents in Juneau, Alaska, are evacuating as the Mendenhall Glacier threatens devastating floods. Experts warn of unprecedented water levels, with emergency services on high alert.
Sydney has recorded its wettest start to August in decades, with meteorologists warning of potential flooding risks as heavy rains may continue into spring.
A shocking NASA study reveals that rising sea levels could submerge parts of major cities like Houston and Chicago by the end of the century. Find out which urban areas are most at risk.
New research reveals Antarctica's ice loss is accelerating, threatening coastal cities like Miami and Shanghai with severe flooding by 2100.
New research reveals Mexico City is sinking at an alarming rate, with projections suggesting parts could be underwater by 2050. Experts warn of dire consequences for infrastructure and residents.
Labour MP Hilary Benn warns of Miami-like flooding risks in the UK, calling for urgent government action to prevent future disasters.
The picturesque coastal village of Fairbourne in Wales faces an uncertain future as climate change accelerates coastal erosion, forcing residents to abandon their homes.
New research reveals alarming rates of ice melt in Antarctica, threatening coastal cities worldwide with severe flooding by 2100.
Simon Stiell, the UN's climate chief, has faced backlash after suggesting the UK is not doing enough to combat climate change—despite the nation leading global green initiatives. Critics call his remarks 'detached from reality'.
Rapid glacial melt near Alaska's capital Juneau is creating unprecedented flood risks, with scientists warning of potential catastrophic consequences for local communities.
Severe flooding triggered by climate change wreaks havoc in New York, New Jersey, and Texas, claiming lives and causing widespread destruction.
Heavy rainfall causes transport havoc in New York City, with subway stations submerged and commuters stranded.