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Jun22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Doubled Extreme Heat Days in Nearly Every Country, New Report Finds

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A new analysis shows that human-caused climate change made 67 extreme heat events between May 2024 and May 2025 more likely including record-shattering heatwaves in the Mediterranean, Central Asia, and South Sudan. All 67 events either broke temperature records, caused serious damage, or both. Using the Climate Shift Index, researchers found that every country and territory experienced more extreme heat days due to climate change. In 195 countries, the number of such days has at least doubled compared to a world without global warming. Nearly 4 billion people half the world’s population faced an extra month of extreme heat over the past year. The report, compiled by Climate Central, World Weather Attribution, and the Red Cross Climate Centre, points to a troubling global pattern. In ...

May312025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Deep depression crosses Bengal coast, triggers heavy rain and squalls across eastern, northeastern India

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A deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal crossed the West Bengal-Bangladesh coast near Raidighi on the morning of May 29, 2025, bringing with it widespread heavy rainfall and squally winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the system moved inland between 10:30 am and 11:30 am, between Sagar Island and Khepupara. The weather system is expected to move north-northeastwards and gradually weaken into a depression by the evening. However, its impact will continue to be felt across large parts of eastern and northeastern India. The IMD has forecast extremely heavy rainfall in Meghalaya on May 30, with isolated areas likely to see over 30 centimetres of precipitation. Assam is also bracing for extreme rainfall, with forecasts of over 20 cm in some places. Th...

May272025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Saltwater Creep: Bengal Delta’s Salinity Crisis Warns Coastal World of Climate Future

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As sea levels rise and extreme weather intensifies, a silent but destructive force is infiltrating coastlines across the globe: salt. A new international study reveals how creeping salinisation caused by the inland movement of seawater is posing an escalating threat to freshwater supplies, agriculture, and communities in low-lying coastal areas, starting with the Bengal Delta in Bangladesh. The study, published in Ecological Indicators, offers one of the most detailed long-term analyses of salinity trends in any delta system worldwide. Led by scientists from the University of Portsmouth, in collaboration with Dhaka University and Curtin University, the research tracked salinity levels in coastal rivers and estuaries using nearly two decades of data from over 50 monitoring stations acros...

May262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

UK Records Driest Spring in Over a Century Amid Growing Drought Risk

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In yet another sign of escalating climate volatility, the United Kingdom is experiencing its driest spring in more than 100 years. The Met Office has confirmed that this spring’s average rainfall stands at just 80 mm far below the usual seasonal average of 229 mm marking the country’s lowest precipitation for the season in over a century. Rainfall Plummets to Historic Lows The dry spell gripping Britain has seen vast areas of the country go without meaningful rain for extended periods. Notably, regions including Greater London, Hampshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Yorkshire have recorded 20 consecutive dry days. While some parts of Wales and southwest England received adequate rainfall earlier in March, most of the UK has seen sharp deficits since then. For comparison, s...

May262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

AI Weather Models Struggle with ‘Gray Swan’ Events, UChicago Study Finds

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Neural networks excel at day-to-day forecasting—but falter when facing rare, extreme weather As the world increasingly relies on artificial intelligence for weather prediction, a new study led by the University of Chicago has uncovered a critical limitation: neural networks fail to anticipate so-called “gray swan” weather events rare but devastating occurrences that may not appear in the historical data used to train these AI systems. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on May 21, the study reveals that although AI models offer fast and energy efficient forecasts, they struggle to predict unprecedented weather phenomena such as 200-year floods, record-breaking heat waves, or catastrophic hurricanes. What Are Gray Swan Events? Unlike typical day-to-d...

May232025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Two Landslides Devastate Guizhou Province, China – 4 Dead, 17 Missing

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A wave of deadly landslides triggered by torrential rains has struck China’s southwestern Guizhou province, killing at least four people and leaving 17 others missing, according to Chinese authorities. The disaster has prompted a large-scale rescue operation involving military personnel and national emergency teams as the region reels under the mounting effects of climate change. The landslides occurred in multiple locations across the province, including Changshi township and Qingyang village. In Changshi alone two people were killed, and several others remain trapped. In Guowa township, 19 residents from eight households were reported missing after homes were buried in debris and mud. As rainfall continues China’s Ministry of Natural Resources has increased the emergency respon...

May212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Britain Driest Spring in Over a Century Raises Alarm Over Summer Drought

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In an era marked by unprecedented climate shifts, the United Kingdom has now added another unwelcome record to its growing list of extreme weather events. The spring of 2025 is officially the driest in more than 100 years, with only 80 mm of rainfall recorded so far far short of the seasonal average of 229 mm. 𝗔 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆-𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹 According to the UK’s Meteorological Office, this spring’s rainfall totals are the lowest seen in over a century. The news, confirmed by BBC Weather, comes amid growing concern over water resources as large parts of the country remain parched. Regions such as Greater London, Hampshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Yorkshire have experienced more than 20 consecutive days without a single drop of rain a stark illustration of the unusual dryness ...

May192025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Tornado Tragedy Deadly Storms Tear Through U.S. Midwest and South, Claiming 27 Lives

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A series of violent storm systems tore through the U.S. Midwest and South this weekend, leaving at least 27 people dead and causing extensive destruction across multiple states. The most severe impact was reported in Kentucky, where 18 lives were lost, including a veteran firefighter, as tornadoes ripped through communities with devastating force. Kentucky Suffers the Heaviest Toll Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that 17 of the Kentucky fatalities occurred in Laurel County, with another tragic death in Pulaski County. Homes were flattened, vehicles were overturned, and entire neighborhoods were left unrecognizable. Emergency responders are continuing search-and-rescue operations, with fears that the death toll may rise as debris is cleared and more victims are discovered. The ...

May172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Scorching Heat Grips Uttar Pradesh as Banda Hits 46.2°C

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Banda district in Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest temperature in India on Friday, reaching a searing 46.2°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This extreme heat has prompted a severe heatwave warning across many parts of the state, expected to persist until Sunday. Eastern Uttar Pradesh, in particular, is bearing the brunt of the heatwave, with temperatures remaining well above normal levels. The IMD has cautioned residents about the ongoing heat stress, while the possibility of light rainfall in some eastern areas remains minimal. In response, the state government has directed all district administrations to enforce precautionary measures to protect public health. The health department is on high alert, preparing for a potential surge in heat-related illness...

May142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Africa on Climate Frontline: Rising Heat, Floods, and Droughts Worsen Crisis, Threaten Development

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WMO's 2024 climate report warns of worsening weather extremes, mounting socio-economic toll, and urgent need for digital adaptation and resilience planning across Africa The climate emergency in Africa has reached a critical tipping point, with cascading disasters impacting lives, livelihoods, and the continent’s development prospects at an alarming pace. The State of the Climate in Africa 2024 report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) paints a grim portrait of a region buckling under the weight of extreme heat, deadly floods, prolonged droughts, and widespread humanitarian upheaval. From failed harvests to paralyzed power grids, and from flooded homes to growing water crises, climate change is no longer a future threat for Africa it is a destructive force in the pres...