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Thieves in California are stealing scarce water amid extreme drought, 'devastating' some communities
As an extreme drought grips California, making water increasingly scarce, thieves are making off with billions of gallons of the precious resource, tapping into fire hydrants, rivers, and even small family homes and farms.
As an extreme drought grips California, making water increasingly scarce, thieves are making off with billions of gallons of the precious resource, tapping into fire hydrants, rivers, and even small family homes and farms.
Morden restricts water usage as southern Manitoba city declares extreme drought
Another Manitoba community grappling with low precipitation levels has declared an extreme drought and is asking local residents and businesses to significantly scale back on water usage. More than 40 days have passed since Vancouver's airport saw rain
More than 40 days have passed without a drop of measurable rain at Vancouver International Airport, according to meteorologists. Oh Good, Now There's an Outbreak of Wildfire Thunderclouds
Huge pyrocumulonimbus clouds just formed over fires in the West. Here’s why they could become more common on a warmer planet. Belgians reeling after more heavy flooding rips apart streets, washes away cars
The town of Dinant, Belgium, was cleaning up on Sunday after its heaviest floods in decades the previous day turned streets into torrential streams that washed away cars and pavement but did not kill anyone. Canada's building codes don't focus on tornadoes — even though we see 2nd most in the world
Fran Ferguson said she often doesn't take severe weather warnings very seriously, but something — maybe a feeling or the way the wind was blowing on Thursday, July 15 — made this one different. Heavy flooding in central China leaves 12 dead, displaces thousands
At least 12 people died in severe flooding Tuesday in a Chinese provincial capital, as the waters also trapped people in subways and schools, washed away vehicles and stranded people in their workplaces overnight. Ford speaks after tornado tears 5-km-long path of destruction through Barrie
A tornado that tore through Barrie, Ont., left a path of destruction about five kilometres and up to 100 metres wide at some points, Environment Canada said Friday. More than 20 dead, dozens missing in heavy Europe floods
More than 20 people have died and dozens were missing Thursday in Germany and neighbouring Belgium after heavy flooding turned streams and streets into raging torrents, sweeping away cars and causing buildings to collapse. Death Valley Posts 130-Degree Heat
The hottest place on Earth is as hot as it's ever been, at least in terms of recorded temperatures in modern times. US heatwave: Wildfires rage in western states as temperatures soar
Tributes are paid to two firefighters who died in a plane crash while responding to a blaze in Arizona. More heavy rain expected as Elsa passes
P.E.I. has already seen some heavy rain as Elsa approaches, and Islanders should expect more as the storm passes overnight Friday.Nordic countries endure heatwave as Lapland records hottest day since 1914
Kevo in Lapland recorded a temperature of 33.6C after Finland registered record heat in June
Kevo in Lapland recorded a temperature of 33.6C after Finland registered record heat in JuneCalifornia heatwave: State declares state of emergency
Parts of the US south-west report dangerously high temperatures, with excessive heat warnings in place.
Parts of the US south-west report dangerously high temperatures, with excessive heat warnings in place.India braces for 2nd powerful cyclone in 10 days
India's eastern coast is on alert ahead of a severe cyclone brewing in the Bay of Bengal, days after a powerful storm battered the country's western coast and killed at least 140 people.
India's eastern coast is on alert ahead of a severe cyclone brewing in the Bay of Bengal, days after a powerful storm battered the country's western coast and killed at least 140 people.Cyclone Tauktae: Covid-battered India braces for landfall
Cyclone Tauktae is likely to be the strongest storm to hit the western state of Gujarat since 1998.
Cyclone Tauktae is likely to be the strongest storm to hit the western state of Gujarat since 1998.Back-to-back tornadoes kill 12 in China; over 300 injured
Back-to-back tornadoes killed 12 people in central and eastern China and left more than 300 others injured, authorities said Saturday.
Back-to-back tornadoes killed 12 people in central and eastern China and left more than 300 others injured, authorities said Saturday. A mysterious fog has shrouded Newfoundland for days. Here's why
Here's the science behind the mist blocking sunlight from hitting swaths of the island. Crews respond to structure fire near Iqaluit airport
A fire broke out at the Environment Canada weather station near Iqaluit's airport Monday afternoon. Climate change means even more parts of Canada will need to prepare for stronger hurricanes, report suggests
When it comes to climate change, experts say few things have been as tricky to predict as its impact on hurricanes. However, a new report suggests that many regions affected by hurricanes will likely experience storms of greater intensity as a result of E 'Out of control' wildfire that caused evacuations in southern Alberta contained, alerts cancelled
Two wildfires east of Highway 2 caused evacuations in southern Alberta during Sunday afternoon’s wind storm.Australia warned of 'life-threatening' flash floods
Dozens of people are rescued from floodwaters, as torrential rains batter the country's east coast.
Dozens of people are rescued from floodwaters, as torrential rains batter the country's east coast. A severe weather outbreak is underway across the southern United States
When warm and cold air masses collide, bad things can happen. Hawaii declares state of emergency after heavy rains cause severe flooding
Catastrophic flooding from a stream swollen by heavy rains prompted officials to order evacuations from a town north of Honolulu on Tuesday, just one day after fears of a dam breach resulted in the same on the island of Maui. Warm weather hampering winter road construction again this year, NAN says |
The deputy grand chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation says winter roads to northern First Nations are going in late again this year nd Derek Fox says he's worried some communities won't get all of the supplies they need before the season ends. Texas freeze leaves millions in north Mexico without power
Freezing weather in Texas led to a chain of events that left almost 5 million customers in northern Mexico without power Monday as a shortage of natural gas disrupted electricity production. Dawson Creek, B.C., woman dies in extreme cold trying to get home from next-door neighbour's: police
RCMP say the woman left her neighbour's house in Dawson Creek, B.C., where she had been drinking alcohol, early Sunday morning, when temperatures fell below -40 C. Out-of-control Australia wildfire destroys dozens of homes
An out-of-control wildfire burning northeast of the Australian west coast city of Perth has destroyed at least 59 homes and was threatening more Tuesday, with many residents across the region told it is too late to leave. Heatwave sweeps Australian cities and raises bushfire danger
As temperatures continue to remain high, parts of Australia are facing their worst fire risk in a year. Fort Chipewyan winter road being rebuilt after mild weather melts ice
Contractors are working to build up the winter road into Fort Chipewyan, after it was closed earlier in January due to safety concerns. Iqaluit sets record high temperature for Jan. 19, reaching 0.5 C | CBC News
Temperatures have been unseasonably balmy by Iqaluit standards this winter and Tuesday officially had the warmest maximum temperature for a Jan. 19 since records began in 1946. Warm winter weather making it a difficult hunting season in N.W.T.
From lack of animals on the landscape to safety concerns, to stories of changes in the snow and wind, several northerners discussed the ‘weird’ season and its impact on hunting this year. Holiday storm sees record high winds in Pangnirtung and Kimmirut
In Kimmirut, wind gust reached 120 km/h on Dec. 26, and in Pangnirtung, winds were clocked at 136 km/h. That’s the highest on record for data that goes back to 1925, according to Environment Canada. Rising river levels on Christmas Day force hundreds near Quebec City to leave homes
Rising water levels have forced more than 200 people living north of Quebec City to leave their homes, and several other rivers in the region are being monitored following heavy rainfall.Fiji braces as Category 5 Cyclone Yasa bears down | CBC News
Fiji closed schools and urged people to stock up on emergency supplies on Wednesday to prepare for Cyclone Yasa, a Category 5 storm expected to bring high-speed winds and torrential rain to Fiji's two largest islands when it makes landfall on Friday.
Fiji closed schools and urged people to stock up on emergency supplies on Wednesday to prepare for Cyclone Yasa, a Category 5 storm expected to bring high-speed winds and torrential rain to Fiji's two largest islands when it makes landfall on Friday.Eta regains hurricane strength as Florida prepares for hit
Eta regained hurricane strength Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds around 120 km/h as Florida braced for a second hit from the storm.
Eta regained hurricane strength Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds around 120 km/h as Florida braced for a second hit from the storm. Plane sits for 2 weeks, stuck in Yukon's remote mountains
A Yukon air charter company found itself with a plane stuck on a remote snow-covered airstrip a couple of weeks ago. The company almost had to abandon the $200,000 plane for the winter. 3 killed in Northern California wildfire as thousands flee wine country
Easing winds gave California firefighters a break on Tuesday as they battled a destructive wildfire that was driven by strong winds through wine country north of San Francisco and another rural fire that killed three people.Alps surprised by early snowfall, Swiss town sees new record
Parts of Switzerland, Austria and Germany were surprised by unseasonably early snowfall overnight, after a sharp drop in temperatures and heavy precipitation.
Parts of Switzerland, Austria and Germany were surprised by unseasonably early snowfall overnight, after a sharp drop in temperatures and heavy precipitation. California wildfire threatens over 1,000 homes
A wildfire scorching its way through brush and timber from the mountains to the desert northeast of Los Angeles threatened more than 1,000 homes on Tuesday as crews across the West battled dozens of other major blazes in California. Beta drenches eastern Texas, 9th storm to make landfall in U.S. this season
Tropical storm Beta stalled out Tuesday along the Texas coast, flooding streets in Houston and Galveston hours after making landfall amid an unusually busy hurricane season. Tropical storm Beta spurs hurricane fears in Texas
An exceptionally busy Atlantic hurricane season was churning along Saturday as the Texas coast prepared for a tropical storm that's forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before breaching its shores in the week ahead.Hurricane forecasters tracking 7 disturbances, including 4 named storms
Forecasters are closely watching the potential for the remnants of Sally to bring heavy rain to Atlantic Canada. There is also the potential for this part of Canada to see impacts from Hurricane Teddy next week.
Forecasters are closely watching the potential for the remnants of Sally to bring heavy rain to Atlantic Canada. There is also the potential for this part of Canada to see impacts from Hurricane Teddy next week.Greece lashed by rare hurricane-force storm
Greek civil protection authorities have been put on maximum alert after a Mediterranean cyclone made landfall, battering the west of the country and many of its popular Ionian islands.
Greek civil protection authorities have been put on maximum alert after a Mediterranean cyclone made landfall, battering the west of the country and many of its popular Ionian islands.Hurricane Sally makes landfall in Alabama with punishing rain
Hurricane Sally made landfall Wednesday near Gulf Shores, Ala., as a Category 2 storm, pushing a surge of ocean water onto the coast and dumping torrential rain that forecasters said would cause dangerous flooding from the Florida Panhandle to Mississippi
Hurricane Sally made landfall Wednesday near Gulf Shores, Ala., as a Category 2 storm, pushing a surge of ocean water onto the coast and dumping torrential rain that forecasters said would cause dangerous flooding from the Florida Panhandle to Mississippi U.S. Gulf Coast braces for 2nd hurricane in a month as Sally strengthens
Tropical Storm Sally strengthened off the west coast of Florida on Sunday and was poised to become a category 2 hurricane, bringing the threat of dangerous storm surges and high winds to the U.S. Gulf Coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. NASA-NOAA satellite tracking record-breaking Tropical Storm Paulette
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a visible image of Tropical Storm Paulette as it tracked through the Central North Atlantic Ocean on Sept. 8. Paulette, like some other tropical storms this year, has broken a season record.Back to Canada News
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