A dangerous volcano that killed 25,000 people 38 years ago, is active once again. Colombia's Nevado del Ruiz volcano, which is situated on the notoriously dangerous Pacific Ring of fire, is experiencing seismic activity and authorities on Friday warned of a "probable" new eruption with weeks or even days.

Colombia’s Nevado del Ruiz volcano, which killed 25,000 in 1985, ready for ‘bigger than any’ eruption

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The World Meteorological Organization has removed the names Ian and Fiona from its rotating list of storm names. The decision as per AFP was taken due to the death and destruction Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Fiona caused last year.

Here's why names Fiona and Ian have been 'retired' from UN's hurricane roster

A panel of government advisors on Tuesday advised Britain to remedy a "lost decade" of minimal planning to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. The report comes as the Conservative government readies to outline "energy security" amid the power crisis triggered by the Ukraine-Russia war.

Climate crisis: UK govt told to fix 'lost decade' of minimal planning, mitigation

In southern California, United States, the ongoing "winter weather drama" took a wilder turn as a tornado on Wednesday tore through the city, ripping roofs off of buildings and smashing cars around.

Small tornado in California leaves cars and buildings damaged

In the U.S. State of California, flooding continued along several central California rivers after this week’s devastating storm. Shivan Chanana brings you this report.

U.S: Recent storm inundanted California | WION Climate Tracker

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday announced two weeks of national mourning in remembrance of more than 200 people who lost their lives in Cyclone Freddy, which hit the country early this week.

Malawi announces 14 days of mourning over loss of lives in cyclone

A month after a catastrophic 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey, torrential rain has killed at least 14, submerging two provinces in the process. Five people are missing while countless have been rendered homeless, yet again.

Floods kill 14 in Turkey, render thousands homeless once again in quake-affected areas

Over the weekend, Cyclone Freddy which is believed to be the longest-lived tropical cyclone ever recorded swept through the southern African countries of Mozambique and Malawi leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

Cyclone Freddy: Over 200 killed in Malawi, Mozambique after rare second landfall

Cyclone Freddy has killed nearly 200 people in East Africa's Malawi. The record-breaking cyclone triggered landslides and flash floods when it hit Africa second time in just three weeks. The rescue workers say that the toll in Malawi may increase.

Africa: Cyclone Freddy kills nearly 200 in Malawi; weather conditions set to ease

At least 11 people have died after what is believed to be the longest-lived tropical cyclone ever recorded hit Malawi triggering floods and landslides in the country’s second-largest city, Blantyre, said the officials on Monday (March 13).

Nearly 100 killed after Cyclone Freddy triggers floods in Malawi, Mozambique

As a severe heatwave pushes temperatures in several regions including Sydney, Australian officials on Tuesday warned of a soaring risk of bushfires. Temperatures, as per Reuters, are rising to reach their highest levels in two years.

Australia faces bush fire threat as temperatures reach two-year high of 40°C

At least four people have died and more than 40,000 have been evacuated in the past week or so in Malaysia’s southern Johor state, said officials on Saturday (March 4).

Malaysia: At least four dead, more than 40,000 evacuated amid heavy rains, floods

Heavy rains continue to barter Malaysia as day-to-day life continues to be paralyzed due to the incessant rainfall. The country has been plagued with continuous rain since November last year in which four people have lost their lives.

Malaysia battered by heavy rains, 40,000 residents flee their homes

At least 10 people have died across five southern US states as a series of storms battered them with damaging winds, golf-ball-sized hail and tornadoes. NBC reports that four people died in Kentucky, three perished in Alabama, and one each were found dead in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.

More than million across US left without power as storm batters the nation's south; at least 10 reported dead

Malaysian towns and villages have been inundated by floodwaters following heavy rains, displacing approximately 26,000 people as of Thursday (March 2). The southern Johor state is the worst-hit, with almost 25,000 people being relocated to relief camps in schools and community halls.

Malaysia floods: One dead, over 26,000 evacuated as rains lash country

Greta Thunberg and other young climate activists detained over protests in Oslo

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Mauritius and Madagascar are taking cautionary measures as an approaching Cyclone Freddy is expected to bring heavy rains, floods and landslides to the island nations.

Cyclone Freddy: Mauritius cancels flights, Madagascar braces for heavy rains, floods

Brazilian authorities said on Sunday (February 19) that more people are suspected dead after several mudslides induced by torrential rains killed a 7-year-old girl, a woman, and a newborn in north Sao Paulo state.

Carnival cancelled in two Brazilian cities amid heavy rainfall, three dead

In South Africa, floods triggered by non-stop rain for over a week have killed at least 12 people. Alyson Le Grange reports.

Floods in South Africa kill at least 12

In order to intensify response to the severe flooding that has devastated seven out of the nine provinces of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster on Monday.

South Africa declares national state of disaster to enable 'intensive response' to widespread floods

As glaciers melt and pour massive amounts of water into nearby lakes, 15 million people across the globe live under the threat of a sudden and deadly outburst flood. Watch this to know more.

15 million people live under the threat of glacial floods: Study

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