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Taiwan Drought: Residents Pray for Rain and Scramble to Save Water
Some of the island’s lakes and reservoirs have nearly run dry. And water restrictions have forced many residents to modify how they shower, wash dishes and flush.
Chinese Ultramarathon: A Survivor Describes the Deadly Race
After 21 runners died when high winds and freezing rain struck an ultramarathon race, one competitor said he survived only because a shepherd carried his unconscious body to shelter.
Chinese Ultramarathon: 21 Runners Dead After Extreme Weather Hits Event
The 62-mile mountain race in Gansu Province left athletes in shorts and T-shirts facing freezing rain, hail and high winds.
French Wine Production Ravaged by a Devastating Frost
France’s winegrowers had already been hit by higher U.S. taxes and the pandemic. Now they are dealing with a “violent” cold snap.
Floods and Mudslides in Eastern Indonesia Leave at Least 41 Dead
Entire neighborhoods were submerged, with some of the worst effects hitting a remote island accessible only by sea, officials said.
Madrid Is Buried Under Heaviest Snowfall in 50 Years
At least three people have died after Storm Filomena wreaked havoc across Spain and blanketed the capital in more than a foot and a half of snow, paralyzing it for days.
Asia’s Weather Was Frigid, but the Pictures Are Nice
In Seoul, Beijing and elsewhere, temperatures neared or exceeded record lows this week.
The Climate Desk Looks Ahead to 2021
After a year when climate-related disasters seemed to become the norm, the team will be monitoring a 2021 that is pivotal for the world.
It’s Australia’s First Big Blaze of the Fire Season. How Bad Will the Summer Get?
Last year, the country suffered catastrophic wildfires. Now, it is watching as a scenic getaway burns. What the rest of the season brings may depend on heat waves, winds and dried-out grass.