This photo provided by the French Defense Ministry shows oil leaking from the MV Wakashio, a bulk carrier ship that recently ran aground off the southeast coast of Mauritius,, Sunday Aug.9, 2020. 

The weather is hampering efforts to minimise a potentially catastrophic disaster as high winds and waves pound the ship. 

Fears damaged ship leaking oil into waters off Mauritius could break in half

Mauritius has declared an emergency after a boat began leaking fuel off its coast.

The Japanese-owned MV Wakashio was carrying nearly 4,000 tons of fuel when it ran aground two weeks ago, and cracks have appeared in its hull.

Mauritius declares emergency as fuel spills from grounded ship

ITV Meteorologist Jon Mitchell explains more on Fall Streaks and what causes this strange phenomenon?

Fall Streak: A Hole in the Clouds. What causes this strange phenomenon?

Wildcats, beavers and several species of bat are under threat of dying out in Britain, according to the first official Red List for British Mammals.

Quarter of Britain’s native mammals at risk of extinction

Harry Potter actress Julie Walters signed the letter alongside author Michael Morpurgo and presenter Lorraine Kelly.

Julie Walters among parents calling for green focus on economic recovery plans

Early blooms such as lilies, rhododendrons, irises, roses and hydrangeas have been abundant.

Finally some good news! Why Britain is set to bloom this summer

It happens just once a year with millions of flying ants, it causes havoc with the rain radar network across the UK

National flying ant day visible on the rain radar

These stripes show the temperature change from 1850 to the present-day of global temperature change around the world. Each line represents the average temperature of that year. A dramatic rise can be seen in the past few decades showing how the world is warming

Mets Unite around the world showing the famous Climate Stripes

Pets can suffer with hay fever just as much as humans can, so here are a few tips to help and to keep them cool during the warm weather.

Keeping pets cool and helping them if they're suffering with hay fever

Meteorologist Chris Page explains whether the record-breaker is thanks to the global pandemic 

Is coronavirus to blame for the sunniest spring on record?

ITV Weather Meteorologist - Chris Page - explores why pressure is so important in weather as well as taking a look at the extremes

High Pressure: How high is high?

We've got a showery few days ahead but why is it so hard to predict exactly where they're going to crop up?

Why are showers one of the hardest things to forecast?

What is a heatwave and what should I do in one to stay healthy? Drink lots of water, stay out of the sun during the middle of the day, and take particular care of vulnerable people

What is a heatwave?

The weather during the summer months can be very dramatic, with plenty of heat and energy in the air producing some big thunderstorms.

Summer and thunderstorms go hand in hand, but how do they form?

Sunshine records have been smashed - but it came at a price.

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