A predicted 'super' El Nino could inflict $10-20 billion in damage across Africa, threatening food security, government finances, and banking sectors, potentially reducing GDP by 1-2% in heavily affected countries.
South Korea's weather agency issues highest-level heat wave warnings for southeastern parts, including Daegu, Gyeongsan, Cheongdo, Pohang, and Gyeongju, with temperatures reaching up to 38.4°C on July 26.
Rostov-on-Don declares state of emergency after strong winds cause 1 death, 28 injuries, and infrastructure damage.
A new analysis predicts the strongest El Niño on record, with temperatures in the Niño 3.4 region potentially exceeding previous records by 0.8°C, leading to extreme weather events and significant global economic impacts, with 2027 potentially seeing global temperatures reach 1.7°C above preindustrial averages.
A Vietnamese vessel sank in bad weather; 45 survivors rescued with Chinese assistance via ships and helicopters, search ongoing for others.
British actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw discusses her new Sky supernatural thriller, "Possession," which delves into Britain's colonial legacy and slavery. She reflects on her career, from "Belle" to "The Morning Show," and the changing landscape for Black talent in the UK film and TV industry.
Canada is experiencing over 900 active wildfires, scorching 3 million hectares, with significant concerns in the Northwest Territories and Ontario, causing poor air quality extending to Europe. Concurrently, Salta, Argentina, recorded its warmest-ever winter night at 26C, driven by the Zonda wind and potentially influenced by El Niño.
Online sales in Great Britain reached a five-year high in June, rising 1% month-on-month, driven by a heatwave boosting demand for air conditioners and outdoor products, and World Cup spending, according to the ONS.
Scientists warn that the current El Nino event, though a "prelude," already exhibits extreme destructive power, potentially rivalling the 1997-98 super El Nino. The National Marine Environmental Forecasting Centre's chief forecaster, Jiang Hua, highlights unusually warm water anomalies in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, signaling a perilous future.
The Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), a long-term North Pacific climate pattern, is under scrutiny after Gujarat's heavy rainfall. This explainer details how PDO operates, its distinction from El Niño, and its role in influencing monsoon behavior and global weather patterns over decades.
Yellow heat health alerts are in effect across central and southern England, with temperatures forecast to hit 30C. The UKHSA warns of minor health impacts and increased risk for vulnerable people. This comes as parts of the UK prepare for rain, though amounts are expected to be small, especially in the south, where a drought has been declared in parts of Wales and hosepipe bans are in force.
Um estudo do World Weather Attribution (WWA) e outras instituições revelou que o calor extremo, e não a falta de chuva, é o principal fator por trás da intensificação da seca na Europa. A atmosfera mais quente acelera a perda de umidade do solo, tornando secas severas até 11 vezes mais prováveis.
The Philippine economy faces fragility due to internal political turmoil, a corruption scandal, energy shocks, and extreme weather, despite inflation easing to 6.4% in June. ING's report highlights ongoing economic pressures, suggesting the central bank may not yet declare victory over inflation.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster will issue a No 1 warning signal Friday evening as Typhoon Noul is expected to come closest to the city between Saturday night and Sunday morning, moving northwest from near Manila.
SpaceX has again postponed the 13th test launch of its Starship spacecraft to July 24 due to weather, following an earlier delay from July 16 caused by an engine failure that triggered an automatic launch abort.
UK consumer confidence rose significantly in July, driven by the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming PM, England's World Cup run, and hopes for Middle East peace. Despite this, personal finance outlook remained cautious, and rising oil prices from renewed US-Iran conflict threaten inflation forecasts.
Yellow heat health alerts are in effect across central and southern England, with temperatures expected to reach 30C. The UKHSA warns of minor health impacts and increased risk for vulnerable people. This comes as parts of the UK anticipate much-needed rain, while drought has been declared in north and mid-Wales, and hosepipe bans are widespread.
Charli xcx's new album "Music, Fashion, Film" is reviewed, exploring themes of identity, authenticity, and the pressures of A-list success after "Brat." The album delves into her creative leaps, personal insecurities, and relationships through a blend of pop and guitar music.
ACT Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry resigned from all her ministerial portfolios after an Integrity Commission investigation found "serious corrupt conduct" by senior public servants in her department, triggering a significant cabinet reshuffle and reshaping the future leadership contest for ACT Labor.
China's top flood control body held an emergency inter-agency meeting to coordinate disaster prevention for an expected 12th named storm, as widespread intense rainfall and saturated soil increase the risk of flash floods and landslides nationwide.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across India on July 24, with heavy rainfall expected in western, northern, and northeastern regions, affecting major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata.
Parts of the UK, particularly England and Wales, have experienced a prolonged dry spell since mid-June, leading to drought conditions and hosepipe bans. A shift in weather patterns, involving "retrogression" of high pressure, is expected to bring welcome rain across the UK this weekend, with western areas seeing more significant rainfall.
Southern Europe, particularly Spain, France, and Italy, is enduring a severe heatwave with temperatures up to 44C and widespread wildfires. Thousands have been evacuated, and excess deaths have been recorded, prompting Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez to call for a climate change pact.
A prolonged dry spell has led to hosepipe bans in southern UK, with England and Wales experiencing minimal rain since mid-June. Northern Ireland and western Scotland were wetter in June but drier in July. A rare westward-moving high-pressure system is set to bring welcome rain across the UK this weekend, though some areas may receive less.
