unusual, severe or unseasonal weather
2023 Oceanic Heat Wave Disrupts Food Chains: In 2023, the world's oceans experienced unprecedented record temperatures. This had fatal consequences for the basis ...
spektrum.de/news/klimawandel-ozeanische-hitzewelle-2023-stoert-nahrungsketten/2214390
Quick Glance: Oceanic Heatwave 2023 Disrupts Food Chains
- The world's oceans experienced unprecedented record temperatures in 2023, resulting in a significant decline in algae growth.
- Global sea temperatures soared in 2023 due to climate change and El Niño.
- Heavily impacted regions witnessed a substantial decrease in phytoplankton concentration in the water.
- The repercussions of this disruption in food chains could have profound effects on the entire marine ecosystem in the long run.
Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years: Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/weather/dubai-rain-flooding-climate-wednesday-intl/
Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain
- More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.
- Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.
- Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.
- Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.
UAE government says cloud seeding did not take place before Dubai floods: A United Arab Emirates government task force said it had not carried out cloud seeding ...
nbcnews.com/science/environment/dubai-united-arab-emirates-cloud-seeding-rain-floods-rcna148263
Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
- Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.
- Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.
- Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.
- While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
Climate change: Deadly African heatwave 'impossible' without warming: Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without ...
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68835575
Cold wave is getting worse: continuous snowfall awaits us from Friday: A cold wave is rolling towards Germany: On Friday, Storm Annina will come to us across the ...
focus.de/wissen/natur/meteorologie/temperaturen-fallen-weiter-kaeltewelle-spitzt-sich-zu-dauerschneefall-erwartet-uns-ab-freitag_id_259866625.html
Heatwave caused hailstorm in Spain: In 2022, an unusually strong hailstorm hit Spain. Experts have now reconstructed the causes: apparently climate change was a ...
spektrum.de/news/klimawandel-hitzewelle-verursachte-hagelsturm-in-spanien/2213294
Quick Glance: Climate Change Intensifies Hailstorm in Spain
- In 2022, a strong hailstorm hit Spain, attributed to climate change.
- A six-week heatwave over the Mediterranean intensified the storm, leading to large hailstones.
- The increased sea surface temperature and humidity in the air contributed to the formation of the weather event.
- Experts highlight that such extreme weather conditions are exacerbated by climate change.
IN PICTURES: Parts of Dubai, including its airport, were flooded after a storm dumped about a year's worth of rain across the United Arab Emirates ... Show more www.channelnewsasia.com/world/dubai-airport-diverts-flight-weather-flood-hits-city-4270091
Frost in Germany - with up to -10 degrees at night: A cold wave is affecting almost all of Europe and also Germany. After last weekend the temperatures plummeted ...
focus.de/wissen/natur/meteorologie/auf-schnee-folgt-eiseskaelte-eine-woche-frost-in-deutschland-mit-bis-zu-10-grad-in-den-naechten_id_259870939.html
FBI says Chinese hackers preparing to attack US infrastructure: Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into U.S. critical infrastructure and are waiting ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/fbi-says-chinese-hackers-preparing-attack-us-infrastructure-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Chinese Hackers Preparing to Attack US Infrastructure
- FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that Chinese hackers have infiltrated U.S. critical infrastructure and are 'waiting for the right moment to deliver a devastating blow.'
- Wray revealed that the Chinese hacking campaign known as Volt Typhoon has accessed numerous American companies in telecommunications, energy, water, and other critical sectors.
- The Chinese hackers operate a series of botnets to conceal their malicious cyber activities, making it difficult to determine the intent of this cyber pre-positioning.
- China's Embassy in Washington pointed out that some in the U.S. are tracing cyberattacks back to China and politicizing them, while China claims to be the victim in this scenario.
Biden awards $830 million to toughen nation's infrastructure against climate change
apnews.com/article/biden-climate-investment-resilience-transportation-election-c82199b763a69f582c564e6330192804
Rains in UAE: Dubai intensifies efforts to restore full services in the emirate: The comprehensive strategy prioritises the safety of road and public transport ...
gulfnews.com/uae/transport/rains-in-uae-dubai-intensifies-efforts-to-restore-full-services-in-the-emirate-1.102236737
Fears over coffee shortages send prices soaring to new highs: Heatwave in Vietnam damages robusta crop and prompts buying spree, pushing futures contract to ...
ft.com/content/ba65e510-941e-4cdc-ba60-52b4b4c8d0a0
Climate Conversations Podcast: How else can an air-con nation keep cool in a heatwave?
channelnewsasia.com/podcasts/heatwave-climate-change-singapore-podcast-4269026
How beautiful UAE wadis can turn into raging torrents within seconds during heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/how-beautiful-uae-wadis-can-turn-into-raging-torrents-within-seconds-when-it-rains
Is the worst Atlantic hurricane season coming? Scientists have mixed opinions - National | Globalnews.ca
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Summer of intense weather pushed the power grid to the brink: Storms in Victoria and heatwaves in Queensland strained the power grid and drove wholesale prices ...
smh.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/summer-of-intense-weather-pushed-the-power-grid-to-the-brink-20240417-p5fki8.html
Extreme weather claims one more young life in Oman I Times of Oman: Police aviation carried out 8 air sorties
timesofoman.com/article/144475-extreme-weather-claims-one-more-young-life-in-oman
Muscat Airport receives 'diverted' flights: Muscat: Oman Airports and its partners at Muscat International Airport are dealing with flights transferred ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152429/oman/transport/muscat-airport-receives-diverted-flights
Met Office gives 'heatwave' verdict as warm weather to continue : High pressure is set to sweep in from the Atlantic bringing light winds and sunshine
devonlive.com/news/uk-world-news/met-office-gives-heatwave-verdict-9229186
Deadly Sahel heatwave caused by ‘human-induced’ climate change: Study: Mali and Burkina Faso recorded most extreme heat in what scientists called a ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/deadly-sahel-heatwave-sparked-by-human-induced-climate-change-study
Global heat record broken for 10th consecutive month in March: With an average surface temperature of 57.45 degrees, last month was warmer than any previous ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-10/march-breaks-global-heat-record-for-10th-consecutive-month
Quick Glance: Global Record: Warmest March Ever
- Last month marked the warmest March globally on record and the tenth consecutive month with new temperature records for respective months.
- According to a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's climate monitoring service, global temperatures in March surpassed the pre-industrial average for that month from 1850 to 1900 by 1.68°C and were 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for March. The previous month also exceeded the previous March record by 0.10°C set in 2016.
- The global average temperature from April 2023 to March 2024 is now the highest on record, standing at 1.58°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.
- In Europe, temperatures in March 2024 were 2.12°C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, with significantly above-average temperatures observed in central and eastern Europe.
Freak winds kill three people by pulling them from apartments in China: Three people died after typhoon-like winds pulled them out through their apartment ...
cnn.com/2024/04/05/asia/three-killed-high-winds-china-intl-hnk/
On a hospital bed in Niger, a 96-year-old woman lay motionless attached to a drip – one of thousands of possible victims of West Africa's worst heatwave in ... Show more reut.rs/3Q91po1
Scientists navigate the paradox of extreme cold events in a warming world: According to Copernicus Climate Change Service, February 2024 was the warmest February ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-scientists-paradox-extreme-cold-events.html
Earliest look at hurricane season is calling for more storms than it’s ever predicted
cnn.com/2024/04/04/weather/hurricane-season-forecast-climate/
Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say
pbs.org/newshour/science/coral-reefs-across-the-globe-once-again-endure-mass-bleaching-amid-warming-oceans-scientists-say
Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
'Three weeks of sunshine' possible with first heatwave of 2024 set to hit in days: www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/three-weeks-sunshine-possible-first-28968766
Quick Glance: First Heatwave Expected in the Coming Days
- A heatwave is set to hit the UK soon, with temperatures above normal.
- British residents can expect three weeks of hot, dry sunshine, especially in the south and east.
- The Met Office forecasts normal temperatures with varied weather patterns.
- The BBC Weather predicts decreasing forecast confidence and uncertain weather patterns.
UK faces first heatwave of year with 28C sunshine 'for sustained period': James Madden, from Exacta Weather, reckons the country could be hit by a ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/uk-faces-first-heatwave-year-29016772
Laborers and street vendors in Mali find no respite as deadly heat wave surges through West Africa
apnews.com/article/mali-heat-wave-climate-change-7945d75a8c92ecb282db36118a15e4e8
#WATCH | Prime Minister #NarendraModi held a review meeting for the preparedness for heat wave-related situations
UK set for first 'three-week-long' heatwave of 2024 this month: The Met Office has predicted temperatures "above normal" later this month
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/uk-set-first-heatwave-2024-9213573
BREAKING: It could be one of the warmest days of the year so far in Wales this weekend ☀️😎 Full forecast - www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/no-heatwave-met-office-says-28974623
Southampton to get warmer as UK faces a 'mini-heatwave': After a wet winter, Southampton is finally set to be hit with warm rays of sunshine this week.
dailyecho.co.uk/news/24237831.southampton-get-warmer-uk-faces-mini-heatwave/
Sunshine on the way for North Wales as UK set for 'mini heatwave': Light at the end of the tunnel after weeks of wind and rain
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/sunshine-way-north-wales-uk-28994673
72-hour heatwave to hit parts of England - but two areas will will miss out: Weather maps reveal that while many will enjoy a mini April heatwave ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/72-hour-heatwave-hit-parts-28989573
People blown from apartments as typhoon-like winds ravage southern China: Rare storms with typhoon-like winds have killed at least seven people in China's ...
reuters.com/world/china/storms-with-typhoon-like-winds-ravage-south-china-killing-7-2024-04-03/
UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm: DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday (Apr 18) with the aftermath of a ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/united-arab-emirates-dubai-storm-flooding-climate-change-4274301
Travellers frantic as airport ‘runs out of food’: Stranded passengers at Dubai’s airports have said they are “running out of food,” as the United Arab Emirates ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/dubais-airports-ran-out-of-food-after-freak-storm-say-passengers/news-story/bad98a7efd468933595f7b4ffb91ae97
Myanmar's Suu Kyi moved to house arrest amid heat wave measures: Myanmar's imprisoned democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been transferred from prison ...
dailysabah.com/world/asia-pacific/myanmars-suu-kyi-moved-to-house-arrest-amid-heat-wave-measures
UK facing food shortages and price rises after extreme weather: Heavy rain likely to cause low yields in Britain and other parts of Europe ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/16/uk-facing-food-shortages-and-price-rises-after-extreme-weather
Met Office breaks silence over UK heatwave with 'very warm' spell to come: The Met Office has said, while pleasant, the temperatures remain average for this time ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/met-office-breaks-silence-over-29020756
The top pros and cons of retiring in Florida: From armadillo infestations to natural disasters, the Sunshine State isn’t always the postcard-perfect retirement ...
ajc.com/things-to-do/aging-in-atlanta/the-top-pros-and-cons-of-retiring-in-florida/N72FRG5ZXZERROS6WXT6J4BBKQ/
Summer SOS: Your Guide To Protecting Skin From The Heatwave | Grazia India: As IMD alerts several parts of India of heatwave, here is a guide on how to protect ...
grazia.co.in/beauty-and-health/summer-sos-your-guide-to-protecting-skin-from-the-heatwave-12412.html
Batten down the hatches: Atlantic hurricane season could be big and bad: Meteorologists are calling for 24 named storms; 11 hurricanes; six “major” hurricanes in ...
pennlive.com/weather/2024/04/batten-down-the-hatches-atlantic-hurricane-season-could-be-big-and-bad.html
In a Crop Top and Parachute Pants, Emily Ratajkowski Is Convinced It’s Summer: During a casual dog walk in New York, Emily Ratajkowski wore a crop top ...
vogue.com/article/emily-ratajkowski-parachute-pants-crop-top
Death toll from 4 days of rains rises to 63 in Pakistan with more rain on the forecast
arabnews.com/node/2494491/world
UAE's NCM denies cloud-seeding rumours as emirates see heaviest rainfall on record - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/uaes-ncm-denies-cloud-seeding-rumours-as-emirates-see-heaviest-rainfall-on-record
Glorious 20C Saharan heatwave to smother South West in sunshine: Parts of the UK could see temperatures jump by 20C as warmth from Europe sweeps the country
bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/glorious-20c-saharan-heatwave-smother-9232068
Govt primary schools asked to suspend daily assemblies: The government has directed to suspend daily assemblies at all its primary schools across the country ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/govt-primary-schools-asked-suspend-daily-assemblies-3591131
Arctic April: There is no end to the cold wave in sight in Bavaria: Polar air from the Arctic has spread over Bavaria. “And there is currently nothing to suggest ...
donaukurier.de/nachrichten/bayern/artischer-april-in-bayern-ist-kein-ende-der-kaeltewelle-in-sicht-15878022
Dubai floods should serve as home insurance wake-up call, experts say: 'Shockingly low' rates of cover come into sharp focus after storms
thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2024/04/19/dubai-floods-should-serve-as-home-insurance-wake-up-call-experts-say/
Sahel heatwave made worse by climate change, scientists warn: An extreme heatwave in the Sahel region in March and April would not have been as lethal without ...
rfi.fr/en/environment/20240418-sahel-heatwave-made-worse-by-climate-change-scientists-warn
Sharjah Ruler directs damage assessment after heavy rains cause flooding, waterlogged roads - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/sharjah-ruler-directs-damage-assessment-after-heavy-rains-cause-flooding-waterlogged-roads
India Will Get Above-Normal Rain This Monsoon: IMD: New Delhi: India is poised to experience above-normal monsoon rains this season, the India Meteorological ...
deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/india-will-get-above-normal-rain-this-monsoon-imd-889675
Dubai's customs operations uninterrupted despite adverse weather; over 255,000 transactions completed - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubais-customs-operations-uninterrupted-despite-adverse-weather-over-255000-transactions-complete
UK set for next mini-heatwave within days as England 'breaks 20C barrier': Maps from WX Charts turn orange from April 26, with the UK set to break the 20C ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/uk-set-next-mini-heatwave-29022823
Weather in Germany: Scary weekend expected - Winter sports comeback in the Black Forest
spiegel.de/panorama/wetter-in-deutschland-deutscher-wetterdienst-rechnet-am-wochenende-mit-vielen-schauern-a-220960c2-a4ab-4353-a6e9-06f71bf631f3
Quick Glance: Weather in Germany: Chilling Weekend - Winter Sports Revival
- A cold spell grips Germany with expected showers and decreasing snowfall levels.
- The German Weather Service predicts ongoing unsettled weather with thunderstorms and hail, while brief periods of sunshine are expected in the east.
- Temperatures are set to remain low, with snowfall levels dropping to 400 meters and frost at night.
- Winter sports enthusiasts can rejoice in the winter's comeback, as lifts in St. Peter and at the Feldberg in the Black Forest are open.
Chuadanga records season's highest temp at 41.5ºC: Chuadanga recorded the highest temperature for the fourth consecutive day today
thedailystar.net/environment/weather/news/chuadanga-records-seasons-highest-temp-415oc-3590731
Earth’s record hot streak might be a sign of a new climate era: Each of the past ten months has been the hottest on record – an unprecedented streak of ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/04/19/record-temperatures-heat-climate/
Environmental Damage Could Cost You a Fifth of Your Income Over the Next 25 Years
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/climate-damages-by-2050-will-be-6-times-the-cost-of-limiting-warming-to-2/
All the parts of England set to roast in UK heatwave tomorrow: he Met Office has forecast warmer temperature set to come our way from April 11 to April 13 amid ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/parts-england-set-roast-uk-28980658
Severn Trent blame increase in sewage pumped into rivers on extreme wet weather: An alarming trend is emerging as the number of sewage spills into rivers and ...
newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/severn-trent-blame-increase-in-sewage-pumped-into-rivers-on-9362052/
Heavy floods hit Dubai as Oman toll rises to 18 | kuwaittimes: Heavy floods hit Dubai as Oman toll rises to 18 - World - DUBAI: Dubai’s major international ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13219/world/middle-east/heavy-floods-hit-dubai-as-oman-toll-rises-to-18/
Africa’s Sahel Can Expect More Deadly Heat Waves, Study Shows: Climate change contributed to an unusually intense heat wave that hit West Africa’s Sahel region ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/africa-s-sahel-can-expect-more-deadly-heat-waves-study-shows
Totally unexpected - Dubai floods expose weaknesses to a rapidly changing climate
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/20/totally-unexpected---dubai-floods-expose-weaknesses-to-a-rapidly-changing-climate
Summer SOS: Your Guide To Protecting Skin From The Heatwave | Grazia India: As IMD alerts several parts of India of heatwave, here is a guide on how to protect ...
grazia.co.in/beauty-and-health/summer-sos-your-guide-to-protecting-skin-from-the-heatwave-12412.html
No respite from heat wave for five days: Met office: Severe heat wave is sweeping Khulna division and Rajshahi, Pabna and Tangail districts and it may continue ...
thedailystar.net/environment/weather/news/no-respite-heat-wave-five-days-met-office-3591191
South West Water: No hosepipe bans expected in Devon and Cornwall: There should be no hosepipe bans this summer water companies say - as photos show full ...
midweekherald.co.uk/news/24255775.south-west-water-no-hosepipe-bans-expected-devon-cornwall/
Scorching heat in country, met office issues warning for next 72 hrs: The temperature reached this year’s record high of 41.5 degrees Celsius in Chuadanaga on ...
en.prothomalo.com/environment/lsjp2c74gu
Will Bengaluru see more rain amid heatwave? Here's what IMD says | Mint: The IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lighting ...
livemint.com/news/india/will-bengaluru-see-more-rain-amid-heatwave-heres-what-imd-says-11713585935367.html
Met office issues alert over 3-day heatwave: The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a 72-hour nationwide heat alert from yesterday saying that ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/met-office-issues-alert-over-3-day-heatwave-3591061
El Niño has ended but the full wrath of its economic and social impact is still to come
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-16-el-nino-has-ended-but-the-full-wrath-of-its-economic-and-social-impact-is-still-to-come/
IMD predicts heatwave conditions in parts of Odisha, Telangana, Gangetic West Bengal, Konkan, Kutch, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam this week.
Weather update: Odisha reports first sunstroke death; IMD predicts heatwave till April 21 in THESE states | Mint
livemint.com/news/india/weather-update-odisha-sunstroke-death-imd-heatwave-april-21-tamil-nadu-karnataka-telangana-bhubaneswar-jharkhand-imd-11713574307541.html
Rylan Clark’s garden in chaos after tree is blown over in UK storms: Rylan Clark has fallen foul of Monday's terrible weather in the UK after a tree toppled ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/rylan-clarks-garden-chaos-tree-blown-uk-storms-20653495/
OH, RELIEF! … A tiger finds some respite from the searing heat as it takes a dip in the water reservoir in its cage at the Chattogram zoo ... Show more
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