A HelpAge India study reveals 78% of elderly in rural India face climate risks like heatwaves, floods, and droughts. Financial constraints (69%) and health limitations are major barriers to resilience. The report calls for integrating ageing into climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction policies.
As heatwaves and tropical nights become common, summer fashion is changing. Long-sleeved shirts, cardigans, and knitwear made of linen are gaining popularity over short-sleeved t-shirts and shorts, driven by demand for UV protection and indoor cooling, as well as a longer summer season.
Extreme heat is the deadliest weather condition, impacting the body's natural cooling system. This report explains the science behind how heat affects vital systems and provides safety tips.
Meteorologists announced the formation of El Niño in a warmed Pacific Ocean, predicting it will reach historic strength and turbocharge extreme weather globally. NOAA confirmed its existence, forecasting a 63% chance of it ranking among the largest events since 1950.
Climate change is displacing millions globally, but the US, under Trump's immigration policies, offers no asylum for environmental hazards. Displaced individuals face closed doors and deportation, with advocates criticizing the administration's stance.
A new roadmap proposes dismantling poverty by redesigning economic systems, moving beyond GDP growth. It emphasizes human rights, social protection, and collective well-being within planetary boundaries, advocating for debt justice and inclusive policy-making.
The UK experiences a sudden shift from a record-breaking heatwave to cooler, wetter weather, with forecasts indicating potential for heatwaves later in the summer despite the cooler start.
Sokcho City is implementing a heatwave response system to protect vulnerable populations, including the homeless and elderly, and is recruiting 106 university students for a summer administrative experience program offering approximately 1.98 million won upon completion.
Extreme heatwaves across Australia are decimating crops and threatening food security. Farmers like Anthony De leso are struggling with lost income and rising costs, while researchers like Owen Atkin warn of widespread crop damage and the need for urgent adaptation strategies, including genetic modification.
Record-breaking heatwaves in Australia are decimating crops and threatening food security. Farmers face rising input costs and lost income, while researchers warn of increasing extreme heat events throughout the year, necessitating urgent studies and adaptation strategies for growers.
Europe faces another hot summer after a May heatwave caused hundreds of deaths in the UK. Experts warn of El Niño's return and the deadly impact of fossil fuels on heatwaves, urging better heat-health action plans and climate shelters.
European nations like France, the UK, and the Netherlands are facing unprecedented heatwaves, prompting urgent adaptation measures. Economic impacts are severe, with potential GDP losses up to 7% and significant health costs, while infrastructure remains ill-prepared.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million network of ocean sensors, is being decommissioned due to budget cuts, affecting research on ocean circulation, marine ecosystems, and climate change.
South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare will implement enhanced measures to protect vulnerable populations during summer heatwaves, including daily welfare checks for high-risk elderly and expanded support for cooling expenses and meals.
UK forecasts suggest a warmer-than-average summer with an increased chance of heatwaves and heat-related impacts. Long-range predictions from the Met Office and MeteoGroup indicate higher temperatures for June, July, and August, consistent with a warming climate. Rainfall predictions vary between forecasters.
The UN's WMO warns of an 80-90% chance of El Nino forming, increasing extreme weather risks like droughts, floods, and wildfires. Impacts could be severe, affecting global food supplies and potentially raising prices.
The WMO warns of an 80% chance of El Niño developing between June-August, potentially intensifying extreme weather globally due to climate change. A strong event could make 2027 the hottest year on record.
India is developing innovative 'jugaad' solutions, blending traditional wisdom, grassroots tech, and cutting-edge advancements to combat rising temperatures and extreme heatwaves. From water-powered crates to cooling vests and AC helmets, these homegrown fixes aim to protect vulnerable workers and communities.
Russia's Hydrometeorological Center forecasts weather anomalies across several regions this week, including heatwaves in Yamalo-Nenets, Khanty-Mansiysk, and Altai Krai, and colder temperatures with frosts in Buryatia, Zabaykalsky Krai, and Volgograd Oblast.
China's Central Meteorological Observatory forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across various regions over the next three days. Typhoon "Rose" is moving northeast, impacting eastern seas. Heatwaves are expected in Xinjiang and other areas, while fog is predicted for several coastal regions.
Europe is experiencing record-breaking May temperatures, with 68% of EU citizens lacking air conditioning. Many cannot afford it, especially in hotter regions, raising concerns for the elderly. Heat is the top climate worry, yet public cooling measures are scarce.
The UK and Europe experience record-breaking May heatwaves, prompting concerns over the UK's preparedness for extreme heat, with potential solutions discussed.
Western European countries, including Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium, and the UK, are preparing for extreme heat this week due to a 'heat dome.' Record-breaking temperatures are expected, with Portugal potentially reaching 40C and France's Météo-France linking the phenomenon to climate change and increased frequency of such events.
India anticipates Nautapa, a period of intense summer heat from May 25 to June 2, coinciding with a strong El Nino. Temperatures are forecast to reach 40-46°C in many regions, with 97 of the world's 100 hottest cities recently located in India.
