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.
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.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster may issue a No 1 typhoon signal between Monday evening and Tuesday morning due to a low-pressure system approaching from the South China Sea. Heavy rainstorms, thunderstorms, and squalls are expected on Tuesday, with potential flooding in low-lying areas.
Typhoon Bavi, covering 940,000 sq km, is causing panic and uncertainty in China's Zhejiang province. Residents like high school tutor Hui Xinyi are preparing for potential power/water shortages and class disruptions by taping windows and stocking supplies.
Typhoon Bavi, covering nearly 940,000 sq km, is approaching China, causing anxiety among residents in Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces. Concerns include potential landfall, disruptions to daily life, and travel cancellations.
Typhoon Bavi, covering nearly 940,000 sq km, is approaching China, causing anxiety among residents in Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces. Concerns include potential landfall, travel disruptions, and utility shortages.
Western Europe recorded its hottest June on record with an average temperature of 20.74°C, surpassing last year's record. This is over 3°C above the 1991-2020 average, highlighting significant climate change impacts.
Hangzhou government issues high alert for Typhoon Bavi, urging preparedness for severe rainfall and potential worst-case scenarios. A local reservoir is discharging floodwaters as the typhoon nears Taiwan.
Hangzhou, China, has raised its alert level for Typhoon Bavi, urging all departments to prepare for the worst. The government emphasized precise forecasting, evacuation plans, public alerts, and emergency supply preparation. A local reservoir is discharging floodwaters in anticipation of heavy rainfall as the typhoon nears Taiwan.
Hangzhou government issues high alert for Typhoon Bavi, urging precise forecasts, evacuation plans, and preparation of emergency supplies. The typhoon is nearing Taiwan and expected to make landfall near the Zhejiang-Fujian border on Saturday.
China is preparing for Super Typhoon Bavi, urging shelters to stock three days of supplies and rescue teams to be on 24-hour call. The typhoon is predicted to make landfall on the eastern coast between Saturday night and Sunday morning, with authorities reviewing past typhoon impacts and drafting evacuation plans.
Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning for Yuen Long, anticipating over 100mm of hourly rainfall and warning of serious flooding. Residents in affected areas are urged to take precautions.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster issued an amber rainstorm warning for Yuen Long, anticipating severe downpours and serious flooding. Hourly rainfall in the northwestern district is expected to exceed 100mm, prompting public safety alerts.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster will maintain the No 1 typhoon signal and may upgrade to No 3 on Friday as a tropical depression moves closer. The depression is currently 800km away and moving west-northwest.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No 1 typhoon signal Thursday morning as a tropical cyclone approached, located about 800 km south of the city. The cyclone is expected to intensify and move towards Hainan Island, with local winds anticipated to strengthen on Friday.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster will issue the No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday as a tropical depression in the South China Sea intensifies and approaches the city. The storm is expected to bring strengthening winds and unsettled weather on Friday.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster warns of record high temperatures this year and next, citing a developing El Nino event expected to reach "super strong" intensity. This phenomenon, combined with global warming, increases the likelihood of abnormally high temperatures worldwide.
A dangerous heatwave, linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe, has shifted east, bringing record temperatures to central, eastern, and southern Europe. Countries like Hungary, Slovakia, and Germany are experiencing extreme heat, leading to fatalities, infrastructure issues, and strain on energy grids, especially in Ukraine.
Widespread rainfall with heavy to extremely heavy downpours forecast across India on June 28, affecting eastern, northeastern, western, and southern regions, alongside thunderstorms and gusty winds. Uttar Pradesh remains under heatwave alert despite advancing monsoon.
India's weather on June 27 will be sharply divided: heavy to very heavy monsoon rains expected in western, southern, eastern, and Northeast states, while Uttar Pradesh faces severe heatwave conditions. Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan may see thunderstorms.
A UK company, VolcanoTech, has developed a low-cost air quality sensor using a modified smartphone camera and Raspberry Pi. These sensors detect sulphur dioxide, a key indicator of imminent volcanic eruptions, and are being deployed in countries like Ecuador and Indonesia, offering a cheaper alternative to existing systems.
The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for southern England and south-east Wales, with temperatures expected to reach 34C. The UK Health Security Agency warns of increased deaths and water-related incidents, while breakdown services anticipate a surge in car issues.
Hong Kong's observatory forecasts 4-7 typhoons by October, with El Niño potentially fueling super typhoons. Rapid intensification, a key challenge in meteorology, is difficult to predict with current technologies.
Hong Kong issued its first black rainstorm warning of the day at 12:55 PM on Thursday, prompting the suspension of afternoon classes. The Hong Kong Observatory warned of flooding risks as very heavy rain exceeded 70 mm per hour.
