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In August, 54.2 percent of Deutsche Bahn's long-distance trains were on time, defined as less than six minutes delay. This is a decrease from 61.1 percent in May and 64.4 percent in April.
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Dust from North Africa is affecting air quality in Portugal. The health authority DGS recommends that risk groups stay indoors and avoid physical exertion outdoors.
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Following a general renovation of the Berlin-Hamburg railway line, approximately 74 percent of long-distance train journeys between June 14 and July 26, 2023, were at least six minutes late. Additionally, 172 planned long-distance trains were cancelled. The federal government cited heatwaves, severe weather, and issues with signaling technology as causes.
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France recorded its hottest summer since records began in 2026, with 53 days of extreme heat. Environment Minister Monique Barbut reported record temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, and wildfires that destroyed six times the average area over the past 20 years. Thousands of additional deaths were registered.
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The El Niño climate phenomenon poses a risk of new floods in Porto Alegre, Brazil. While the city has improved its flood protection measures, meteorologists warn of increasing extreme weather events due to climate change, which particularly endanger poorer populations.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that the El Niño weather phenomenon is almost certain to occur by February. WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo calls for exceptional preparedness and response measures, as the event could significantly impact societies and economies globally.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that the El Niño weather phenomenon is highly likely to continue until February 2027, potentially causing significant global economic impacts. Global warming is intensifying El Niño and its extreme weather consequences.
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Meteorologists in Argentina warn of an impending Super El Niño, which could bring heavy rain, floods, and extreme heat. A similar event in 2015/16 caused economic losses exceeding three billion dollars.
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The World Meteorological Organization confirms a record El Niño with Pacific surface temperatures up to 2.6 degrees above average. This can lead to droughts, floods, and typhoons, with potentially dramatic consequences and economic damage in the trillions.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) expects a very strong El Niño, likely lasting until February 2027, bringing extreme heat, droughts, and floods. Early warning measures are being enhanced, but extreme weather events cannot be prevented.
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