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Australia is no stranger to extreme weather. From heatwaves and droughts to flooding rains, hailstorms or fire weather, our continent experiences it all.

Satellite data from 1991 to 2020 show heavier summer rainfall that is likely to continue

Our warming planet is putting those who are pregnant at higher risk - and the impacts go far beyond heat-related illnesses.

Longer summers and more rain provide ideal conditions for the insects.

Artificial intelligence applied in disaster management must be reliable, accurate, and, above all, transparent. But what does transparency in AI mean, why do we need it, and how is it achieved?

Warm water in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico can fuel powerful hurricanes, but how destructive a storm becomes isn’t just about the climate and weather – it also depends on the people and property in harm’s way.

The South Asia Hydromet Forum, supported by the World Bank, brings together representatives from meteorological and hydrological services for technical training, data sharing, and knowledge exchange to strengthen forecasting and early warning systems.

Landslides are a common hazard in the US. In fact, nearly 44% of the country could experience one, potentially catastrophically. Our new national landslide susceptibility map shows where they’re most likely to happen.

Discover how climate change is widening inequalities among rural poor, women, and youth, and explore actionable solutions to protect the most vulnerable in this FAO report.

The problem of extreme heat, however, doesn’t exist in a vacuum: When temperatures rise, so too can air pollution levels.