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Apr212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Karachi Faces Sweltering Heatwave as Temperatures Soar Past 40°C

Karachi is bracing for a punishing heatwave beginning Sunday, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasting temperatures as high as 41°C around 4 to 6 degrees above seasonal norms. The warning comes as parts of Sindh have already been enduring extreme heat for over a week. The Met Office has issued a public advisory urging residents to avoid direct sunlight, remain indoors during peak hours, and stay hydrated. Vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and pregnant women have been asked to take extra care during this period of intense heat. Health risks are on the rise as the heatwave coincides with prolonged power outages across Sindh, further straining public health systems. Hospitals in districts including Shaheed Benazirabad, Sanghar, and Naushahro Feroze are repo...

Apr212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Lightning Near North Pole Rare Arctic Thunderstorm Linked to Warming Climate

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In a groundbreaking discovery scientists have revealed new evidence that climate change is altering the weather dynamics of the Arctic triggering rare thunderstorms in one of the coldest and driest regions on Earth. A study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences by researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China has analyzed a unique thunderstorm event that occurred from August 12–13, 2019. The storm traveled across the Arctic Ocean, coming within just 44 kilometers of the North Pole the closest lightning ever recorded near the top of the world. Jianqiu Zheng a corresponding author of the study "This thunderstorm was unlike anything we typically see in the Arctic, developed during an Arctic warming event when warm, moist air surged northward over the ice cap...

Apr212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Rising Risk of Solar Droughts Threatens Renewable Energy Reliability

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As solar energy use surges across the globe especially in developing regions aiming for carbon neutrality a new study warns of a growing threat to its reliability: solar power “droughts.” Researchers from a recent study led by Lei et al. have identified periods of at least three consecutive days where solar power demand exceeds supply events they call solar power droughts. These shortages could leave millions without access to essential services like cooling or cooking, particularly in regions most vulnerable to climate extremes. Analyzing solar energy patterns from 1984 to 2014, the study found that areas such as the western United States, eastern Brazil, Southeast Asia, and large parts of Africa experienced at least five solar power droughts annually. Over those 30 years, the frequ...

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Earth Day 2025 Climate Crisis Demands Urgent Action and Bold Investment

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As Earth Day approaches on April 22 environmental advocates are urging people around the globe to take a stand for the planet amid escalating climate and plastic pollution crises. The message is clear tackling climate change must be the top priority for the health of both the environment and the economy. The past year delivered a stark reminder of what's at stake. According to NASA, 2024 was the hottest year on record since global temperature monitoring began in 1880. In the United States alone, twenty-seven climate and weather disasters each caused at least $1 billion in damages nearly matching the all-time record set in 2023. Wildfires, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes have increasingly become the norm placing lives and livelihoods at constant risk. Southern California saw tens of ...

Apr192025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

North India braces weather whiplash storms heatwaves collide

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North India reeled under a mix of extreme weather on Thursday, with violent thunderstorms lashing some regions and heatwaves gripping others. Himachal Pradesh reported a tragic casualty, as eight-year-old Abhishek Kumar lost his life when a tree crashed onto a hut in Hamirpur during a storm. Parts of Shimla and other hill areas were hit by heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms, causing power cuts and uprooting trees. Crops in their flowering stage were badly affected, raising concerns among farmers. Meanwhile, the plains baked under relentless heat. Rajasthan’s Barmer touched a blazing 45°C, while Delhi sizzled at 40.6°C. Uttar Pradesh too saw temperatures soar as heatwave alerts remained active. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert, warning of contin...

Apr192025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India First Pollution Market in Surat Cuts Emissions Saves Money Study

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A groundbreaking study has revealed that Surat Gujarat, home to the world’s first market for trading particulate matter emissions, has successfully reduced industrial pollution and saved businesses money. Published in the Quarterly Journal of Economics (May 2025 edition) the study highlights how this innovative Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) achieved both environmental and economic wins. The ETS, which began as a pilot project over five years ago, is the first of its kind globally to target particulate pollution a major health hazard in India. The programme was a joint effort by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago. Using real-time monitoring systems, 318 large coal-using industrial plants in Surat were brought under a cap-a...

Apr192025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Tanzania Faces Hottest Year Ever With Nights Getting Warmer and Rainfall Surging

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Tanzania recorded its hottest year on record in 2024 as temperatures especially at night climbed significantly across the country. According to the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA), the national average temperature hit 24.3°C, which is 0.7°C above normal. This broke the previous record set just a year earlier in 2023. But it wasn’t just the heat during the day that stood out. The biggest change came from rising nighttime temperatures. The average minimum temperature in 2024 reached 19.3°C, which is 1.1°C higher than the usual. This warming at night was more intense than the rise in daytime highs, which averaged 28.8°C just 0.4°C above normal. Regions around Lake Victoria, the northeastern highlands, and the islands of Unguja and Pemba saw the most extreme changes, with minimum...

Apr182025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

IMD Warns Andhra Pradesh Braces For Thunderstorms Lightning From April 17-21

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Andhra Pradesh predicting thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds from April 17 to 21. The alert covers North and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema, warning residents to stay cautious during this unstable weather period. According to the IMD forecast isolated thunderstorms are expected in several pockets across the state accompanied by winds speeding up to 50 km/h. Alongside the storm activity, daytime temperatures are set to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius, particularly affecting coastal belts and inland regions. The department added that temperatures are likely to stabilize from April 21 to 23, offering some relief from the heat and stormy conditions. Residents and local authorities a...

Apr182025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

China New iDust Tool Revolutionizes Dust Storm Forecasting Boosts Solar Energy Reliability

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In a significant leap for clean energy forecasting, scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have unveiled iDust an advanced prediction system that could transform how we manage solar power in dust-prone regions. Developed by Dr. Chen Xi and his team at the Institute of Atmospheric Physics, iDust offers high-resolution, faster forecasts of dust storms, helping protect solar infrastructure and maximize power output. Dust storms common in desert and semi-arid areas, pose a major threat to solar farms by blocking sunlight and coating panels with dust, slashing their efficiency. “Dust storms not only block sunlight but also accumulate on solar panels, decreasing their power output,” said Dr. Chen, who led the study recently published in the Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Syste...

Apr182025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Solar Power ‘Droughts’ Rising with Climate Change Threatening Energy Access in Developing Regions

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As more communities turn to solar energy to reduce emissions and power daily life, a growing challenge is emerging solar power droughts multi-day periods when demand for solar electricity outpaces supply are becoming more frequent and severe, particularly in tropical and developing regions. A new global study by Lei et al. analyzed solar power supply and demand patterns between 1984 and 2014, identifying troubling trends. During this 30-year span areas such as the western U.S., eastern Brazil, Southeast Asia, and large parts of Africa faced at least five solar power droughts per year with the frequency of these shortages increasing by nearly 0.76 events per decade. Climate driven changes in weather and energy needs were responsible for nearly one-third of all observed droughts during th...