Atlantic reaches October without a hurricane
No North Atlantic hurricane had formed by 2 October, but four named tropical storms developed in September and the season is not over.
No North Atlantic hurricane had formed by 2 October, but four named tropical storms developed in September and the season is not over.
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Maastricht has surpassed a Dutch weather-station record for 29 September, but a separate reading at De Bilt determines the official record for the date.
EU food waste rose slightly in 2024, with households responsible for more than half of the estimated total.
By late September, the reported sunshine total had already edged past the usual figure for an entire year, though September had not yet ended.
After a dry summer, South Holland has set aside €7.5 million for drought measures, though it has yet to decide what to fund.
The Dutch government has launched a national campaign to help homeowners choose insulation measures as it works towards its 2030 housing target.
Baroness Brown says the UK needs to do more to prepare for wildfires, as figures reported by the BBC show a record 1,350 in England and Wales in 2026.
Aviva chief executive Amanda Blanc says building in flood-prone areas could leave some new homes in England unable to obtain insurance in future.
The $60 million appeal aims to help people affected by failing crops and growing food and water shortages.