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“A record global average sea temperature in June had pushed the world into “uncharted territory,” scientists said, as global warming and the El Niño cycle combine to increase the chances of more extreme weather ahead…
“Michael Meredith, an oceanographer at the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge, said the latest June sea temperature record was “very concerning”.
“While El Niño’s cycle was still in its early stages and not yet the dominant driver of global temperatures, he said, conditions could worsen significantly.”
“Not to be outdone, that bratty little area of the Pacific ocean known as “Niño 3.4” also set a new record high average sea-surface temperature for the month of June, crushing the previous record set in June, 2015 by over 0.5°C.”
“Scientists fear seabird die-off as El Niño looms: ‘We don’t know how bad this will get’.
“Each month, scientists and volunteers conduct surveys of dead seabirds and find what Russell describes as a grim assessment of the impact of a massive marine heat wave that has lingered for months off parts of the California coast.”
“The anchovy sits at the bottom of a crucial supply chain that sustains the $500-billion-a-year global aquaculture industry. Anchovies are the main ingredient in fishmeal… El Niño stops the normal upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich deep waters along the South American coast…”
“Plankton Decline Across the North East Atlantic Signals Failing Ocean Health.
“…a new study has used more than six decades of data to show that plankton abundance is declining across vast swathes of the North East Atlantic—a region covering the Atlantic Ocean from Portugal to Norway, and the entirety of the North Sea.”
“England’s warmest June on record following historic heatwave…
“The month was hot by day and hot by night with June mean temperatures reaching 17.1C, nearly 3C above average. Frequent tropical nights, in which temperatures fall no lower than 20C, helped push mean temperatures up.”
“Fridges are typically designed to operate in air temperatures up to about 32C. When temperatures rise above that – as they did last week and may again next week – they can struggle to stay cool or fail completely.”
“Chances are extremely high of a repeat of this ending heat wave in Europe with another one which looks like its photocopy.
“This heat wave is already starting in Morocco and Portugal and will spread North and East afterward. France will get the worst ,once again.” [Extreme Temps]
“Last week was the hottest ever recorded in France!
“From June 22 to 28, 2026, the average nighttime and daytime temperatures reached 29.1°C, surpassing the previous record of 28.7°C set from August 4 to 10, 2003!” [Meteo Expresse]
“France’s far right is promising air conditioners now, rather than climate solutions for later, to try and sway voters as Europe bakes under record temperatures.
“National Rally lawmaker Jean-Philippe Tanguy will unveil a proposal on Tuesday to install air conditioning in millions of public and private buildings…”
“A large wildfire raged in southern France on Wednesday, July 1, forcing scores of people to be evacuated, emergency services said. Hundreds of firefighters mobilised to battle the blaze in the Hérault and Aude departments (southwest), fueled by drought and strong winds.”
“Poland’s record heat highlights growing water crisis, expert says…
“Poland’s record-high temperature has highlighted the country’s increasing vulnerability to water shortages, with an environmental expert warning that climate adaptation will require restoring forests, wetlands and adopting more sustainable farming practices.”
“Hungary’s Great Plain is slowly drying out, with a Lake Balaton’s worth of water missing.
“Heat and a lack of rainfall have dried out farmland quickly again this year, but on the Great Hungarian Plain the problem runs deeper. In several areas, water scarcity has become a long-term condition, leaving its mark on groundwater, agricultural land and natural habitats.”
“Two dead after storms batter Austria and Romania.
“The two countries have been battered by heavy rain and winds in recent days after a heatwave swept through much of Europe, bringing scorching temperatures and ramping up pressure on emergency services. Bucharest was hit particularly hard overnight…”
“The Treasury of Bucharest Municipality was flooded due to torrential rains, affecting files and equipment.
“The Treasury of Bucharest Municipality was severely affected by a flood caused by torrential rains last night, with water penetrating the premises and damaging files, computers, and other equipment. Employees were forced to suspend activities…”
“Thunderstorms spark wildfires in Dalmatia as Croatia braces for major weather change.
“Wildfires broke out in several parts of Dalmatia on Tuesday after thunderstorms swept across the region, prompting a major firefighting response on the island of Čiovo and the Pelješac Peninsula.”
“Wildfire in central Greece triggers huge response, evacuation orders…
“The Fire Service said more than 150 firefighters with 41 fire engines and volunteers on the ground were assisted by 22 water-bombing planes and nine helicopters from the air in their efforts to contain the blaze, which was whipped on by strong winds.”
“Sicily between fire and hail: fires due to the heat, cloudbursts and thunderstorms on the way.
“After days of African heat, scorching temperatures and sultriness, the island is dealing with fires in several areas and with the first violent thunderstorms… In Niscemi, in the Nisseno, a violent cloudburst caused hail, flooding and traffic disruption…”
“Spain heat wave kills over 1,000 in second-hottest June ever…
“The extreme heat broke all-time temperature records in several European countries, including Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, with France experiencing its highest-ever nighttime temperatures.”
“The Santa Elena forest fire forces the evacuation of nearly 200 people [Andalusia]…
“Before nightfall, the device reached its greatest deployment, with 19 air resources – eleven planes and eight helicopters – and a large ground operation made up of six Fire Reinforcement Brigades (BRICA), eight groups of forest firefighters, three fire trucks…”
“Costa del Sol doubles invasive Asian seaweed removal efforts.
“Asian seaweed (Rugulopteryx okamurae) has invaded the Andalusian coast, demanding record removal efforts and forcing local authorities to activate extraordinary budgets and daily machinery.”
“The Mediterranean Sea heatwave is so severe, I ran out of colors in my color table. Sea surface temps are peaking at 8C/ 15F above normal!
“Perhaps more impressive is how expansive the area of +6C/ +10°F anomalies are (in white). Much of the water is 29-32C/ 84-90F. The Sea is now record hot for early July beating – you guessed it – the old record set last year.” [Jeff Berardelli]
“Morocco issues ‘red’ alert for forest fires in 20 provinces…
“The fire risk warning comes alongside a weather alert issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology regarding a heat wave from Tuesday through Thursday, with temperatures reaching up to 46 °C (115 °F) in some regions of the country.”
“Ivory Coast, Ghana Floods Claim 71 Lives as Rains Intensify.
“Heavy rains have left at least 71 people dead across Ivory Coast and Ghana, following intense torrential downpours. The severe weather peaked over the weekend and early weekdays, causing widespread flooding and devastating landslides.”
“Many were rendered homeless as floods took over several people’s homes. Many were stranded on the road as the flood caused heavy gridlock. Some warehouses were destroyed by the surging floods. Many businessmen lost millions to the flood that invaded their shops and warehouses, destroying goods worth millions of Naira.”
“The villagers of Kanseche in rural Malawi claim that flood defences protecting the Nchalo sugar plantation owned by ABF’s African subsidiary Illova Sugar constrained the natural flow of the Mwanza River during Storm Ana, channelling floodwater away from the sugar estate and directly towards the village.”
“Vulnerable Mudug families left behind in drought-hit village.
“Pastoralist families left behind in Dajimaale village in Somalia’s central Mudug region are facing severe food and water shortages after three consecutive years of failed rains destroyed their livestock and dried up the water wells.”
“Farmers across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq KRI are increasingly battling dust storms that have become more frequent in recent years. The growing intensity of these storms has had a direct impact on agricultural production, damaging crops and reducing yields.”
“From Iran and Pakistan (near WORLD RECORDS hot nights Mins 34C at 1000m asl !) through Central Asia the extreme heat is reaching NW China with up to 48.4C today in Xinjiang. Next 3 days we might break WORLD RECORDS for above 40 latitude with 52C+ [125.6F]!” [Extreme Temps]
“Melting mountains and returning floods — Swat’s climate emergency.
“On June 27, authorities issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (Glof) alert for the northern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Swat, warning that soaring temperatures were expected to accelerate snow and glacier melt across mountain valleys…”
“At least eight killed, over two dozen injured in torrential rains in Pakistan.
“At least eight people were killed and more than two dozen were injured in rain-related incidents in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab provinces in the last 24 hours, authorities said on Thursday. Pakistan remains highly vulnerable to extreme weather events…”
“‘World Order Will Collapse’: Pakistan’s Cry For Help Over Indus Waters…
“Amid fears of water shortage during the severe heatwave, a desperate Pakistan hosted an “international conference”, warning that every “world order that is on paper” will collapse if the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is not upheld.”
“In India’s Mountains, Climate Change Is Rewriting the Map of Disease…
“…beyond the visible economic and environmental damage, scientists and public health experts warn that something deeper is unfolding: climate change is steadily reshaping disease patterns across the country.”
“The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Colaba and Santacruz observatories recorded 30 mm and 108 mm of rainfall, respectively, between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, according to the BMC’s monsoon report. Several parts of Mumbai had received over 100 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending 8 am on Wednesday.”
“Rainfall in India in July, traditionally the wettest month of the monsoon season in the country, will be below normal at less than 94 per cent of the usual, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned.
“This comes on the back of June having emerged as the driest in over a decade and the fifth-driest since records were maintained starting 1901.”
“Beijing’s Shijingshan District was hit by a torrential downpour in the early hours of June 30, with 65mm of rain falling in one hour, causing severe flooding on some roads.”
“Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, has been hit by heavy rainfall for three consecutive days, with rainfall exceeding 400mm [16 inches], causing floods in mountainous areas.” [Jim Yang]
“China’s Politburo orders rapid-response overhaul in the face of floods and extreme heat…
“The Politburo urged local governments to take “forceful” measures against drought, flooding and typhoons, to “always put the safety of people’s lives first”, evacuate in a timely manner and prevent mass casualties.”
“Warmer seas bring endangered whale shark to Jeju coast [S Korea]…
“While whale sharks are typically found in tropical waters, they have been sighted in waters near Korea in recent years, a trend attributed to warmer ocean temperatures as a result of climate change.”
“Kidapawan’s warning as the Philippines faces climate shocks.
“The 2016 Kidapawan bloodshed remains a defining moment in Philippine history, exposing the fragility of governance when confronted with climate shocks and food insecurity. As the country braces for the 2026-2027 Super El Niño, the lessons of Kidapawan are more urgent than ever.”
“Record heat never ends in Indonesia. Today Palu broke for the 5th time this months its record of the warmest June night on record with a Minimum Temperature of 26.4C [79.5F].” [Extreme Temps]
“Records topple for rain in NT’s dry season [Australia].
“Unseasonably heavy and historic rain has smashed long-standing weather records across Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) during what is traditionally the start of its dry season… Humpty Doo has just recorded its highest rainfall…”
“Parched Canterbury braces for potentially record-breaking El Niño [NZ].
“El Niño has been declared and could intensify into one of the strongest events on record, raising the risk of a dry, windy spring and a wider economic squeeze across the South Island… Christchurch recorded its driest month on record in May.”
“Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica. Almost every single record of July highest Minimum has been smashed with absurd margins never seen before – minimums up to 30C [86F]. We are witnessing something beyond any imagination.” [Extreme Temps]
“Historic Rainfall in Avoyelles Parish: 29.06 Inches in Just 12 Hours!
“The June 18 flood in Avoyelles Parish is no longer only being remembered as historic by those who lived through it. It is now officially part of Louisiana weather history. The verified total was 29.06 inches. Even more remarkable, officials said the full 29.06 inches fell in less than 12 hours, though the record is measured as a 24-hour rainfall total.”
“As Water-Sharing Negotiations Heat Up, Wildlife Habitats Along the Shrinking Colorado River Are at Risk.
““This year is stunningly bad, without any parallel in the recent historical record,” says Colorado State University climate scientist Brad Udall… Finding a way out of chronic crisis is crucial to the future of the river’s rich, diverse ecosystems…”
“Mesa County rescuers coordinate largest-ever evacuation of 123 campers as Snyder fire exploded near the Colorado River…
“By dawn, the Weinberg crew was part of one of the largest evacuation missions in the history of Mesa County Search and Rescue, which enrolled Union Pacific rail-riding trucks to pull more than 120 rafters and several dogs out of the Ruby-Horsethief Canyon as the Snyder fire exploded.”
“A boiling Independence Day week in the East – record heat on the Great Lakes with Minimums locally >80F in Michigan, Wisconsin and Canada.
“HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY in some stations – Min 26.8C/80F Sarnia; Min 26.1C London. Record heat is moving to the East Coast: it will be historic.” [Extreme Temps]
“To show how extreme this humidity is: Cleveland closed June with six consecutive monthly hourly dew-point records set or tied, then opened July with seven more in a row.
“That is 13 consecutive clock-hour records or ties in a dataset back to 1931.”
“Roads Turn Into Ice Rivers After Summer Storm In US’s Idaho.
“Severe storms brought unusual weather to parts of Idaho during the first full weekend of summer, covering roads with hail, causing flooding, and creating dangerous travel conditions. Heavy rain, strong winds, and hundreds of lightning strikes affected several areas.”
“‘Extreme weather’ wipes out Ottawa’s Canada Day activities, including fireworks.
“Wednesday’s extreme weather caused the cancellation of Ottawa’s evening Canada Day activities, including the fireworks display, as homes flooded, roads were closed and thunderstorms led to power outages.”
“Unprecedented flooding devastates Manitoba’s Parkland as travel warnings remain in place.
“”The flooding that we’re seeing in this region is unprecedented,” Kinew said. “It’s coming less than a month after the last round of unprecedented flooding, so you can imagine the sort of terrible impacts that are happening here.””
“Dangerous Humid Heat Days have more than Doubled Globally since 1970…
“The report is based on data from 1970-2025, globally. It found that dangerous humid heat days, globally, have increased from an average of 10 per year in the 1970s to 23 days per year in the past decade (2016-2025).”
“Extreme weather is affecting AI: global AI data centers face threats from extreme heat.
“Major tech firms are increasingly recognizing the challenges posed by climate factors to AI data center operations and are exploring solutions. Microsoft stated it is managing risks associated with extreme heat and severe weather through strategic site selection, enhanced redundancy systems, and real-time monitoring.”
“‘We are screwed’: People near data centers dread heat wave pollution…
“Searing temperatures this week could push energy demand to record levels… To relieve some of the pressure, the Department of Energy granted permission Tuesday to the region’s grid operator, PJM Interconnection, to potentially force data centers to use backup diesel generators.”
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“The fragility of the world’s economic resilience… dangers are building up, notably in the interaction between fiscal and financial fragilities.
“One should add to this the social, financial and other vulnerabilities likely to be created, or worsened, by the triumphant march of artificial intelligence through the economy. It is not hard to imagine shocks to which the public sector’s ability to respond effectively is more limited than people currently take for granted.”
“Are we about to see one of the biggest shifts in monetary policy since the financial crisis?
“…For two decades, central banks sought to suppress uncertainty, believing that ever clearer communication made monetary policy more effective. Warsh believes the opposite: that excessive certainty traps policymakers in promises made for a world that no longer exists.”
“In a warning sign, analysis shows publicly traded credit funds are unprofitable.
“The majority of publicly traded Business Development Companies (BDCs) have recently turned unprofitable, driven by rising borrowing costs and falling values of their underlying corporate loans… A significant portion of these funds’ loans are tied to mid-sized software and technology companies.”
“Number of billionaires globally soars by 13% amid AI shares boom.
“Billionaires’ wealth grew by 25% on average in the year ended in April, compared with a 10.8% rise in average personal wealth around the world, the Swiss bank UBS found… James Mazeau, an economist at the bank, said billionaires had benefited from the AI boom in the stock market.”
“Chinese Hedge Funds Warn the AI ‘Super Bubble’ Is Ready to Burst.
“Two of China’s best-known hedge fund managers are warning that the artificial intelligence boom in global stock markets has become an unsustainable bubble.”
“Tech selloff stirs bubble fears in US stock market.
“Investors have long been skeptical of the astronomical gains in AI and semiconductor stocks, questioning whether Wall Street is inflating another speculative bubble.”
“Anthropic to restore global access to most powerful AI models…
“The government abruptly forced Anthropic to cut off access to its two cutting-edge artificial intelligence models on June 12 after discovering vulnerabilities in the safeguards put in place to prevent misuse of the tool.”
“The Bank of England is considering introducing an AI “kill switch” to stop trading bots from causing a meltdown in financial markets.
“Sarah Breeden, the deputy governor, said officials were running simulations on what would happen if AI traders all tried to execute similar trades at the same time.”
“The next banking crisis may come from cyberattacks, not credit losses: JPMorgan.
“Cybersecurity risk in banks is “currently one of the biggest undiscounted risks not reflected in bank valuations,” JPMorgan has warned, arguing that AI-enabled attacks could trigger a liquidity crisis more dangerous than a traditional credit event.”
“Could Japan be at the epicentre of the next global financial crisis?
“…there remain substantial risks that contagion from a pronounced JGB selloff could quickly spread to US Treasuries or European government bonds, where debt sustainability is not so robust. Or it could spread to the Japanese financial system itself.”
“Japanese Yen sinks to fresh 40-year low vs USD amid persistently wide US-Japan rate gap…
“The USD/JPY pair builds on the previous day’s breakout momentum and continues to scale new multi-decade highs through the Asian session on Wednesday… keeping traders on high alert amid expectations of a possible intervention by Japanese authorities.”
“Korean Won Slides Toward Weakest Since 2009 as Global Funds Sell Stocks.
“South Korea’s won slid toward its weakest level since the global financial crisis, leading a retreat in Asian currencies, as the dollar strengthened and overseas investors sold local equities.”
“Australia’s ‘housing Ponzi’ is ending just as AI risks are building…
“About 60 per cent of the local sharemarket is tied up in bank stocks and resources companies, which have long been seen as the barbells of an Aussie portfolio. But what if both sectors are heading for trouble at the same time?”
“New Zealand economic recovery delayed and inflation to stay above target, IMF says.
“The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on June 30, 2026, that New Zealand’s economic recovery has been delayed by a global oil price shock and elevated uncertainty, with inflation expected to remain temporarily above the Reserve Bank’s target…”
“Britain suffers biggest fall in wealth in the rich world…
“Wealth, as measured by the value of assets such as property and stocks, has been rapidly eroded after inflation soared following the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Britain suffered a worse inflation shock than other developed nations as energy costs leapt.”
“Nuclear weapons storage in spotlight as US plans $4bn boost for its UK airbases.
“More than $4bn (£3bn) is to be spent upgrading the US government’s military and spy bases in the UK, according to official documents that shed light on the UK’s apparent role as a secretive site for American nuclear weapons.”
“Germany woos Trump with plan to make US weapons in Europe.
“Germany is pressing the US to allow more American weapons to be built on German soil, seeking to plug Europe’s military gaps while giving Donald Trump a reason to remain invested in the continent’s defence.”
“Poland halts MiG transfer to Ukraine amid worsening Warsaw-Kyiv ties…
0The failed MiG-for-drones arrangement comes amid a broader deterioration in Polish-Ukrainian relations. While Poland remains one of Kyiv’s key military and political backers, ties have become increasingly strained due to disputes over the legacy of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).””
“Swedish defence maker Saab signs deal to deliver 16 fighter jets to Kyiv…
“Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said the agreement reached with Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson involved the purchase of the 16 aircraft and included technical support.”
“How Russia’s Neighbors Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb…
“Not long ago, the very idea that Lithuania or its neighbors might host nuclear weapons aimed at Russia seemed mad and dangerous. People feared Moscow’s reaction; they feared becoming targets of a nuclear strike; they feared the unforgiving logic of the Cold War itself.”
“Russia suspends border crossings at railway checkpoints with Finland, Latvia, Estonia…
“The Russian Foreign Ministry has been instructed to notify Finland, Latvia and Estonia of the decision, the document said. The government did not specify the reasons for the decision.”
“Russia warns of the repercussions of European policies; Moscow accuses the West of pushing the situation towards further escalation…
“Polyanskiy stated that some European capitals continue to adopt what he termed escalatory positions without fully understanding the potential consequences. He also noted that the continued flow of weapons to Ukraine and the imposition of further sanctions on Moscow are prolonging the crisis…”
“Russia to import gasoline as Ukrainian strikes force Putin to use reserves…
“The Kremlin confirmed Tuesday that Russia is in talks to import gasoline from abroad, an extraordinary step for one of the world’s largest oil exporters, as Ukrainian drone strikes continue to disrupt the country.”
“Russian Refinery Disruptions Ripple Across Central Asian Fuel Markets…
“Officials have sought to reassure consumers that supplies will be sufficient and that prices will eventually come down once global disruptions stabilize. Daniyar Amangeldiev, the first deputy prime minister of Kyrgyzstan, told reporters that rising fuel prices are unavoidable given the global geopolitical turmoil.”
“Resolving the Taiwan question and realizing China’s complete reunification is a historic mission and an unshakable commitment for the Communist Party of China (CPC), Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, said on Wednesday.”
“China–Japan relations have entered their most troubled period since normalisation in 1972, driven less by temporary diplomatic friction than by deepening structural rivalry over Taiwan, military buildups, economic security and competing visions of regional order.”
“What are US and Japanese soldiers doing in the middle of the Australian bush?
“The BBC joined US, Japanese and Australian troops in remote North Queensland, where they trained together in some of Australia’s toughest terrain… Commanders emphasize that building face-to-face tactical relationships in peace prepares them to act seamlessly during a sudden regional crisis.”
“Chinese vessels shadow US-Philippine naval drills in South China Sea near disputed shoal.
“The People’s Liberation Army said it dispatched vessels and aircraft to the South China Sea in response to a joint US-Philippine maritime drill in the waters near Scarborough Shoal over the weekend.”
“Thailand rejects Cambodia’s unilateral claim over Prasat Khana.
“Thai officials insist the disputed border’s status must be settled jointly through bilateral mechanisms and international law, not by one-sided declarations or map interpretations. Thailand denied Cambodian allegations that its authorities had occupied the area…”
“Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate.
“The strikes come after Pakistan launched its own air strikes on Afghanistan on Sunday, killing 28 civilians, according to the UN. Tensions have reignited in the region after months of relative calm. The two countries had agreed to a ceasefire in October following weeks of deadly clashes.”
“Hengaw report on deadly armed clashes in multiple cities [Iran / Kurdistan].
“Multiple armed clashes in recent weeks between fighters of the Eastern Kurdistan Defense Units — the armed wing of the Kurdistan Free Life Party — and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in several cities have left at least seven people dead, including three Iranian military personnel and four YRK guerrillas.”
“How Three Months of War Changed the Gulf Forever…
“…with their vulnerabilities exposed, the Gulf countries have been forever changed by the war. Many are now intent on boosting their hard power, spending more on military hardware and defense. The new mood is a palpable shift from the grand and optimistic projects that defined the region’s past decade.”
“Iran-US war latest: Vance says US in ‘great position’ even if talks fail in Qatar.
“Tehran has said its negotiators will not sit down for peace talks with the US until all the points in the memorandum of understanding (MoU) have been upheld. Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Qatar to meet mediators, but Iran has insisted no direct talks are on the table.”
“US Crude Oil Inventories Keep Falling As Hormuz Flows Slow To Start.
“The American Petroleum Institute (API) estimated that crude oil inventories in the United States fell by 6.072 million barrels in the week ending June 26. In the week prior, US crude oil inventories fell by 765,000 barrels.”
“Israel to postpone withdrawal from 2 pilot areas in southern Lebanon…
“”During discussions within the Israeli army regarding the plan, which Lebanon and Israel agreed upon during weekend talks, it was concluded that the implementation timeline would be delayed beyond the initial estimate,” Israel’s public broadcaster KAN quoted unnamed sources.”
“Israeli troops face resistance from residents in Syrian town.
“Tensions in this part of the country created by a buffer zone occupied by Israeli forces have flared into violence in recent days, leaving residents anxious that more escalation is coming.”
“Yemeni forces seize shipment of drone, boat materials in Bab al-Mandab…
“In a statement on the US social media company X, the Giants Brigades said they intercepted the vessel as it attempted to sail toward Yemen’s western coast in Al Hudaydah province, whose ports are controlled by the Houthi group.”
“The United Nations has said that it was “deeply saddened” by the killing of five humanitarian workers after their convoy was ambushed in South Sudan.
“UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told a news conference on Tuesday that the five humanitarian workers were riding in a convoy that a local partner operated before it was ambushed on Monday in Duk County, Jonglei State.”
“UN relief chief sounds alarm over escalation in Sudan’s North Kordofan…
“”I am again sounding the alarm on the escalating violence and rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan’s North Kordofan region. We cannot allow (North Kordofan capital) El Obeid to become another El Fasher,” said Fletcher in a statement.”
“UN warns Ebola outbreak could push nearly 1M more people into poverty in Congo…
“Mama said the Ebola pandemic in DRC is more than just a local health crisis, underlining that over 90% of the confirmed cases are around Ituri province that is also considered a key hub for cross-border trade with neighboring countries.”
“South Africa deploys police, foreigners brace for violence as anti-immigrant protests begin.
“Shops shuttered, workers stayed home and police fanned out across South Africa on Tuesday as fears mounted that planned anti-immigrant protests would descend into violence. Thousands of foreigners already fled ahead of the unauthorised June 30 “deadline” set by anti-immigrant groups for all migrants to leave the country.”
“Venezuelans scour collapsed buildings by hand while government machinery stands unused…
“Venezuela is home to the world’s largest reported oil reserves, yet in the wake of one of its worst earthquakes in over a century, many of its citizens have been forced to dig their friends and family out of the rubble by hand for want of fuel.”
“Cuba’s foreign minister observes ‘no progress’ in US negotiations.
“Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has described negotiations with the United States as hitting a wall, with no breakthroughs made towards ending sanctions against the Caribbean island.”
“Grieving relatives still seeking answers as US normalises ‘drug boat’ strikes.
“It has been more than four months since Ricky Joseph left his home for the last time. His partner, Lucille Charles, and their chidren were still asleep at home on the Caribbean island of St Lucia, when Joseph, 35, set out to sea early in the morning on 13 February to fish for tuna, ballyhoo and snapper.”
“Jessica Topal, routing specialist at Ocean intelligence platform Sofar Ocean said: “Each corridor brings a different operational challenge. Panama is the chokepoint most likely to force rerouting at scale, and 2023–24 showed how quickly that can spill out beyond Cristobal and Balboa.””
“Fears El Nino could trigger further gas and LNG price volatility.
“Energy markets are highly sensitive to this weather shift because it directly alters regional electricity demand, impacts alternative power generation like hydro, and disrupts vital maritime trade routes… This climate wildcard arrives at an incredibly fragile time, with global energy supplies already severely strained…”
“A super El Nino and fertiliser shock – are food markets at risk?
“Inventories of several key crops are tight by historic standards. This reflects previous supply shocks, as well as higher demand. In addition, fertiliser production capacity has been constrained by years of underinvestment, due to volatile energy prices and high investment costs. There are some signs extreme weather is on its way…”
“Climate change is starting to upend the financial system itself.
“Extreme weather could cost some European countries the only growth they have by 2029… While politicians across Europe have been fighting a culture war over air conditioners and the causes of the deadly heat shock, central banks have been taking matters into their own hands.”
“…unless greenhouse gas emissions are rapidly reduced, adaptation will become progressively more expensive, less effective, and in some cases impossible. There are physical limits to how much human bodies, food systems, power grids, and ecosystems can endure.”
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“Supercharged Heat Domes are appearing all around the Planet! Why?
“It’s a developing super El Niño combined with a much warmer Earth, spiking natural cycles with extra heat injected into the system and pattern changes augmenting the jet stream.”
“‘This was something new’: what people in Greenland told us about learning to live with wildfires.
“Unlike the forest fires that dominate headlines elsewhere, Greenland’s wildfires typically burn in the tundra, spreading through mosses, shrubs and organic-rich soils such as peat that are increasingly being exposed as permafrost melts. This makes them particularly difficult to fight.”
“Denmark sets all-time hottest day record since 1874 as heat wave grips country.
“Denmark recorded its hottest day since national weather observations began, with temperatures reaching 36.6 degrees Celsius (97.9 degrees Fahrenheit) on Saturday amid an intense heat wave affecting much of Europe, the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) said.”
“UK June temperature record updated as Norfolk village reaches 37.7C [99.9F].
“A village in Norfolk looks set to enter the history books after recording the highest June temperature ever seen in the UK. The Met Office said updated figures received over the weekend showed the mercury reached 37.7C at Lingwood in Norfolk, just east of Norwich.”
“Fruit farmers call for action as extreme heat threatens production [SE UK]…
“Producers warn that intense heat stress is causing fruit to literally “cook themselves on the tree”, completely destabilising fresh food production across the South East.”
“Paris funeral homes overwhelmed after record heatwave.
“France on Monday counted its heat-related deaths, as a funeral business representative said Paris morgues have been overwhelmed by a spike in fatalities during a record-breaking heatwave… Few homes in France are equipped with air-conditioning units, and most schools are not designed to cope with extreme heat.”
“We are late June, and while we should be admiring snow-capped 4,000ers peaks, there is absolutely no snow left even at the highest elevations! [Switzerland]
“Here electric light over Moming Glacier few minutes before a large storm; Zinalrothorn (4,221 m asl) at the background.” [Melaine Le Roy]
“Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary swelter through hottest days on record…
“The Polish government’s security agency sent out text messages urging people to “avoid the sun and strenuous activity”, drink water and wear hats throughout the weekend. Multiple cities set up water curtains to help residents keep cool in the heat.”
“Hungary faces drinking water shortages amid extreme heat, PM warns.
“In a post on Facebook, Magyar said that water supply systems are operating at the limits of their capacity, with water consumption over the weekend rising to between 1.5 and 2 times the normal level. According to the prime minister, unless water use is reduced nationwide, some communities could face severe shortages.”
“Slovakia on Monday registered a new record temperature of 41C [105.8F] in Turna nad Bodvou in the southeast, the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMU) said.”
“Historic +40.4°C [104.7F] in Pinsk – this is just the warm-up. Belarus enters a new climatic era and will visibly become a forest-steppe.
“The transition of Belarus’s climate to a new temperature regime has ceased to be merely a scientific theory and has become an everyday reality… Neither our infrastructure nor traditional agriculture is ready for this; the latter will soon have to bid farewell to moisture-loving potatoes in favor of steppe gourds.”
“Ukraine’s battered energy grid braces for ‘intense heat’ as extreme temperatures head east…
“Grid operators in at least five regions, from Ivano-Frankivsk in the west to Zaporizhzhia on the front line in the south, announced temporary restrictions on energy usage would be in force during parts of Tuesday.”
“Santorini Vineyards Drying Out Due to the Climate Crisis [Greece].
“Prolonged drought and ever-rising temperatures are putting the Santorini vineyards to the test, threatening one of the country’s most important wine-producing areas and its globally acclaimed Assyrtiko. Local winemakers describe the conditions as unprecedented…”
“A record-breaking heatwave has tightened its grip on Italy and the Balkans, killing hundreds of people, fuelling wildfire fears and disrupting daily life across Europe.
“In Italy, authorities placed 22 cities under red heat warnings on Monday, from Bolzano in the north to Palermo on the southern island of Sicily.”
“Record heat never ends in North Africa. Tonight it was another historic night. The Minimum of 32.4C [90.3F] at Tata is HOTTEST JUNE NIGHT EVER RECORDED IN MOROCCO.”
“Accra floods leave over 12 dead as building collapse sparks new rescue effort. [Ghana]
“Rescue workers were searching for survivors after a building collapsed in the Tabora area of Accra on Monday evening as Ghana’s capital grappled with the aftermath of widespread flooding that has killed at least 12 people, a fire service official said.”
“Southern Africa is living its warmest June in history with many days resembling summer; still with maxes locally >30C [86F] and some tropical nights. Another record fell The Min of 19.6C at Charters Creek was the Highest ever in June.” [Extreme Temps]
“Extreme weather hits the world: A cold storm sweeps through Yemen…
“Parts of Yemen have been hit by a hailstorm accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds. The storm that struck has disrupted transportation and damaged property and crops. Further weather fluctuations are expected in the coming hours.”
“Records fall every single day; today record again in TAJIKISTAN, min 28.0 [82.4F] Parkhar – hottest June night in history. Next days the heat will be deadly in CHINA; we can see up to 52/53C and 38C at night at 43 latitude! (10/13C more than Europe).” [Extreme Temps]
“Wildfire burns through southern protected forests in Iran…
“The fire, which began on Friday on Badil Mountain in the Khaiez protected area of Khuzestan province, remained uncontrolled despite efforts by local volunteers, mountaineers and rescue teams, Iranian state media reported on Monday.”
“‘Major crops under stress as hot weather drags on’ [Pakistan].
“The country’s major crops including cotton, maize, sugarcane and vegetables are under severe stress due to the prevailing hot and humid weather, raising concerns about agricultural output.”
“Cloudburst-induced floods wreak havoc in Diamer’s Thore Valley [Pakistan].
“Cloudburst-induced floods wreaked havoc in Thore Valley of Diamer district on Saturday, while rapidly melting glaciers continued to raise water levels in rivers and streams across Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), putting downstream communities at increasing risk.”
“Climate-exacerbated heat increases and unpredictable rainfall combined with unplanned urban growth have resulted in nearly half the lakes in the mountainous, India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir region disappearing or becoming highly polluted in the last six decades.”
“Glacier Melt Triggers Flash Flood In Himachal, Over 50 Vehicles Stranded.
“A sudden surge in water flow triggered a flash flood-like situation in Jhalma Nallah of Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti district on Monday afternoon, washing away a portion of the road connecting the remote region and leaving more than 50 tourist vehicles stranded.”
“Arunachal cloudburst toll rises to three as key highway remains cut off.
“The death toll from the June 24 cloudburst in Arunachal Pradesh’s Keyi Panyor district has risen to three after rescuers recovered the body of the last missing person on Sunday, around 10 kilometres downstream from the disaster site.”
“Monsoon rains triggered the collapse of a slag heap at a disused Myanmar jade mine, killing five people scavenging for gem scraps and leaving around 15 more missing, state media said on Tuesday (June 30, 2026).”
“A powerful round of severe convective weather swept across Yulin City in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province on Sunday afternoon, bringing hail, thunderstorm gales, and torrential rain to multiple districts.”
“Northern Vietnam faces days of torrential rain and flash flood risks.
“Forecasters warn that parts of northern Vietnam could receive more than 300 mm of rain, raising the risk of flooding, flash floods and landslides. Northern Vietnam and Thanh Hoa Province are expected to experience widespread heavy rainfall from the evening of June 29…”
“Torrential rains cause over NT$300 million in agricultural losses [Taiwan].
“Pingtung County suffered the largest losses at NT$135.97 million, followed by Kaohsiung at NT$50.99 million, Tainan at NT$6.97 million and Taoyuan at NT$6.16 million, data from the ministry showed.”
“Years of records broken every single day of the year in every province. Thailand is living something extraordinary. Tonight another unprecedented hot night with a Minimum of 29.3C [84.7F] at Tak – hottest June day in history. July records will all be broken.” [Extreme Temps]
“Thai farmers fear water woes from planned LNG plant…
“In 2019 and 2020, farmers across Thailand could only look on as one of the worst droughts in recent memory affected some 133,000 hectares (329,000 acres) of farmland, with damage estimated at 9.8 billion baht, roughly $301 million. In Chachoengsao, provincial authorities simply ran out of raw water for farms and factories…”
“…In southern Australia, Sydney and Melbourne had their warmest ever starts to winter. Daily observations show both cities experienced above-average June temperatures almost every day of the month.”
“Severe floods in Venezuela’s Portuguesa state have worsened post-quake crisis.
“Days after twin earthquakes caused devastation in several parts of Venezuela, severe flooding in parts of Portuguesa state has worsened the humanitarian crisis in the country. Hours of incessant rain have resulted in rivers and streams overflowing, engulfing neighbourhoods.”
“Flash floods submerge vehicles and streets in Puebla, Mexico.
“Torrential rains triggered severe flash flooding in Puebla, Mexico on June 28–29, 2026, leaving at least one person dead and major thoroughfares submerged… the extreme weather system caused widespread disruption across the city.”
“America faces record-breaking heatwave with dangerous temperatures and humidity ahead of Fourth of July.
“The National Weather Service has warned that high humidity will make conditions feel even more oppressive. On Sunday, parts of the US, including Phoenix and central Texas, along with much of the Southwest, already saw temperatures around 38C (100F).”
“Our Cities Were Designed for the Weather of the 1950s and ’60s [US]…
“A wet-bulb temperature exceeding 87°F (roughly 100°F at 60% relative humidity) prevents the human body from cooling itself, triggering heat stroke…. Reaching this point will necessitate pandemic-style “shelter-in-place” emergency orders for heat and halt essential outdoor services like sanitation.”
“Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border…
“The deaths and injuries happened during a “burnover incident”, the US Wildland Fire Service said. That is when a fire spreads so suddenly and rapidly that it overtakes personnel or equipment, cutting off escape routes and forcing trapped firefighters to deploy an emergency, last-resort shelter tent.”
“‘We need to save ourselves first’: Kentucky flood survivor recounts fast rising water.
“Deadly flash flooding has claimed the lives of four people in the Commonwealth, three of them in Richmond. Across the area, residents are facing damage to their homes and vehicles. Yessica Velasco was at a friend’s house Saturday morning when the floodwaters rose rapidly around them.”
“Extreme damage from 131 mph wind brings governor and state response to Highmore [S Dakota].
“Strong storms ripped through portions of central and eastern South Dakota early Monday morning, leaving roofs torn off homes, vehicles tipped over, grain bins caved in and wind turbine towers folded in half.”
“Over 100 wildfires burning across Quebec, with northern regions hit hardest…
“As of 3 p.m. on Monday, Quebec’s wildfire prevention and suppression agency — SOPFEU — had recorded 19 fires in Quebec’s intensive zone, which covers the central and southern parts of the province, and 88 in the northern zone.”
“‘Monster’ tornado destroys century-old brick farmhouse in western Manitoba…
“Jayjack was tracking supercells throughout the afternoon that struggled to turn into anything more until the evening, when one “went very, very, very fast from nothing to a violent tornado in … less than an hour or so.””
“Edmonton nails June rainfall record, single month high on horizon…
“Saturday precipitation recorded by Environment Canada at Edmonton Blatchford was more than 36 millimetres, bringing the total for June to roughly 240 mm, far exceeding the previous 216.5 mm record for the month, set way back in 1914.”
“More research showing climate models are not in line with NASA CERES satellite observations.
“The rate of global heat uptake is increasing much faster than in the real world than in models. This should be front page news everywhere, but won’t be covered anywhere.”
“World Bank to abandon goal to devote 45% of lending resources to climate change projects…
“The development lender, which had been under pressure from the Trump administration to abandon the climate lending target adopted during the Biden administration in 2023, said in a statement it would complete a shift to focusing on lending outcomes rather than input goals.”
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“EXTRAORDINARY WORLD RECORD – A 100+ years old station broke a record by 9.2C; NEVER HAPPENED ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!
“28.3C [82.9F] White Island 73N Arctic Russia all time record. Previous June record: 19.1C [66.4F] in 1938. Up to 35C: widespread records (see below) – BY FAR HOTTEST ARCTIC HEATWAVE.” [Extreme Temps]
“Another area with record early melt-out for Arctic sea ice is across Baffin Bay this summer, which has been at historic lows since effectively early May.
“Map of region (located between Greenland and the Canadian Arctic Archipelago).”
“HISTORIC DAY IN IRELAND – RECORDS SMASHED ALL OVER THE COUNTRY; hottest June day in history:
“30.8 [87.4F] Gurteen, 30.5 Mace Head all time, 28.5 Valentia, 30.6 Claremorris all time, 30.2 Mullingar, 30.3 Connaught all time etc. Nearly all stations broke records. History is rewritten.” [Extreme Temps]
“Videos of ‘unreal’ lightning storm ‘unlike Scotland has ever seen’…
“Overnight into Friday, thunderstorms struck all across Scotland, according to BBC weather reports, affecting areas across the Central Belt, the Highlands, and southern Scotland. Videos showed forks of lightning across Edinburgh Castle, and eyewitnesses said the volume of the thunder claps was “unreal”.”
“UK June heat record broken for third day in a row as ministers urged to act…
“The highest maximum temperature record for June was broken three days in a row this week, with a provisional temperature of 37.3C [99.1F] recorded in Santon Downham, Suffolk, after two earlier Friday recordings also broke Thursday’s peak of 36.7C at Merryfield, Somerset.”
“Risk of pea shortage as heatwave hits crops [UK].
“Peas are maturing rapidly after a period of torrential rain and intense sunshine, leaving farmers struggling to pick them in time before they go bad. Adding to the challenge, peas need to be frozen quickly once they are picked. This is taking longer because the peas themselves are getting up to 30 degrees.”
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN BENELUX – 100% OF ALL RECORDS PULVERIZED:
“40.7 [105.3F] Reckange is HOTTEST DAY EVER IN LUXEMBOURG; 38.2 Luxembourg Ville – all time high; 39.9 Kleine Brogel is HOTTEST JUNE DAY IN BELGIUM HISTORY; 39.4 Ell HOTTEST JUNE DAY IN NETHERLANDS.” [Extreme Temps]
“INSANE HOT NIGHT IN PARIS – absolutely crazy Min 29.9 [85.8F] in Paris…
“ACTUALLY IT REALLY SEEMS TO BE A WORLD RECORD of the Northernmost Minimum of 30.0C (OK, 29.9C almost there) ever recorded worldwide. Paris just broke a WORLD RECORD.” [Extreme Temps]
“Several million livestock animals have died due to the heatwave [France].
“We are living through a major agricultural catastrophe… Faced with the influx of carcasses, Breton authorities are exceptionally authorizing the burial of dead animals directly in the soil of the farms themselves.” [Dr Serge Zaka]
“Germany sees hottest temperature on record of 41.3C [106.3F]: weather service…
““It may well be that these temperatures will be reached and slightly surpassed tomorrow,” Uwe Baumgarten of the DWD told AFP. Saturday and Sunday could see highs of up to 42C.”
“Berlin will seek to delay the rollout of key European Union rules regulating emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane, joining a growing coalition of EU member countries arguing the regulation could jeopardize the bloc’s supply of oil and gas.”
“European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say…
“The sweltering night-time temperatures currently harming people’s sleep are about 100 times more likely today than in 2003. The scientists warned that without urgent climate action, future heat conditions would get even more extreme and the current summer could seem relatively cool in retrospect.”
“Prolonged heat and a lack of rainfall have left forest floors dangerously dry, with moisture levels falling below 10% in many areas, according to the Forest Research Institute (IBL), making them extremely susceptible to ignition. More than 4,600 forest fires have been recorded nationwide this year.”
“AUSTRIA – 37.8 Bad Deutsch, 37.5 Gänserndorf, 37.0 Stammersdorf, 36.9 Vienna etc; SLOVAKIA – 37.1 Bratislava, 36.8 Nitra. Much hotter over the weekend with over 40C [104F] and every record smashed all over Eastern Europe!“
“A heat record that had stood for almost 80 years in Switzerland has been broken. On Thursday, shortly before 3 pm, temperatures exceeded 37.0 [98.6F] degrees at no fewer than four monitoring stations. This is the highest temperature ever recorded in Switzerland in June.”
“Snow and ice on Swiss glaciers melting at alarming rate amid heatwave, expert says…
““We’re just seeing enormous ablation, ice melt rates and snow melt rates all over the Alps,” Glamos network chief Matthias Huss told AFP on Friday, as multiple Swiss weather stations registered new all-time records.”
“Heatwave sends Italy’s Po River to record lows, threatens crops and fisheries.
“Seawater is seeping into Italy’s longest river as the waterway starts to run dry in the heatwave, hitting a farming heartland that produces the milk for Parmesan cheese. The Po River has never fallen this low so early in the year, raising fears of a devastating drought in July…”
“One of Spain’s Biggest Banks Is Adjusting Client Pricing in response global warming.
“Spain’s second-largest bank, has officially started adjusting loan pricing for its clients based on their level of exposure to the physical effects of global warming. Borrowers heavily exposed to severe physical risks—such as extreme heatwaves, droughts, and flooding—will face different financing terms and loan costs…”
“The marine heatwave in the Mediterranean Sea continues to escalate, with water temperatures now up to 7.4°C (13.3°F) above normal.
“Waters off the coast of Italy are now locally exceeding 28.5°C (83.3°F), downright tropical… Expect increased humidity on land and significant impacts on marine life.” [Colin McCarthy]
“Climate change driving spread of ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in Mediterranean, experts warn.
“Rising sea temperatures linked to climate change are fuelling the spread of Vibrio, popularly known as “flesh-eating bacteria”, across European coastlines, with several beaches in Spain already closed this summer as a precaution.”
“Three years after Cyclone Freddy, farms remain under water in Malawi’s Elephant Marsh…
“The water from floods caused by 2023’s Cyclone Freddy never receded from large parts of the marsh, and this has displaced more than 1,000 farming households. Ongoing changes to the landscape upstream and in the marsh itself have destabilized the wetlands’ ability to absorb seasonal flooding.”
“Droughts are transforming the Turkish landscape with massive sinkholes.
“The “breadbasket” of Turkey, Konya’s valleys are filled with the farms needed to feed a growing nation. But the available groundwater is drying up and causing fields to collapse.”
“Iran is running out of water. The problem goes far beyond policy failure…
“The Zayandeh River, once central to life in Isfahan, now runs dry much of the time. Aquifers formed over centuries are being depleted within decades, in some cases causing the ground to sink, a sign of severe ecological strain.”
“Six people killed in mudslide in southern Kyrgyzstan…
“Furthermore, as a result of heavy rains in the Chyiyrchyk area, livestock were swept away by mudflows. After an investigation, local authorities confirmed the death of 31 sheep.”
“Coal pollution reaches one of Earth’s most remote mountain regions…
“Scientists have found direct evidence that pollution from coal combustion can travel across the Himalayas during the summer monsoon… The findings suggest that even some of the world’s most isolated high-altitude environments are affected by emissions generated far beyond their borders.”
“Rising temperatures, not just human activity, drives Himalayan forest fires…
“The pre-monsoon months when dry winter biomass, rising heat, and low humidity combine, become the peak fire season. Declining snowfall and rainfall further dry out forest floors.”
“The implications of a dry summer extend well beyond crop production. Nearly half of India’s farmland remains dependent on rainfall, making the monsoon crucial for agricultural output, rural incomes and food prices. The June-September rains also replenish reservoirs and groundwater supplies that millions depend on for drinking water.”
“Mumbai Lake Levels Hit Critical Lows At 7.3% Capacity; Water Crisis Deepens Despite Monsoon Onset.
“The combined water level in Mumbai’s seven lakes dropped to 7.3% on Friday. The capacity of these water-supplying lakes is witnessing a continued decline amid softened rainfall activity in the region.”
“The Thirst Beneath the AI Revolution: India’s Data Centres and the Coming Water Crisis…
“India draws more groundwater than any other country in the world, accounting for a full twenty-five percent of global groundwater extraction. In many regions, groundwater is being pumped out far faster than it can naturally recharge.”
“Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak reaches epidemic level as cases top 50,000: Health officials…
“Kapila Kannangara, acting director of the National Dengue Control Unit, said the country is recording between 600 and 700 new cases each day, driven by favorable weather, widespread mosquito breeding and insufficient public participation in prevention efforts, according to the Daily Mirror.”
“Floods Hit Northwest and Southern China After Record Rainfall…
“Experts say the country needs to adapt to a wetter north. As global temperatures rise, China’s rain belts — or zones where rainfall is concentrated — have been moving westward and northward, bringing more frequent and intense rainfall to northern regions…”
“The tiny island of Chichijima, where an unique mixture of Japanese and English is spoken, had a Minimum Temperature of 28.3C [82.9F] – this is its hottest night ever recorded in June. [Extreme Temps]
“Typhoon forces Japan to evacuate over two million people while heavy rain shuts down parts of Taiwan…
“In Taiwan, heavy rainfall has been lashing the southern regions of Kaohsiung, Tainan and Pingtung. In parts of largely rural Pingtung, about 3.2ft of rain has fallen since Thursday.“
“Another terribly hot and humid night in VIETNAM with Minimums up to 32C [89.6F] again!
“And another record: Min 31.5 Ha Tinh – hottest June night on record. Heat indexes have been soaring above 50C. Terrible relentless suffocating heat day and night.” [Extreme Temps]
“Hundreds of flights cancelled and power knocked out as storm batters New Zealand.
“A storm battered central New Zealand on Friday, knocking out power to thousands of households, triggering floods and landslides, and bringing air traffic to a standstill in the capital Wellington.”
“The race to understand how and when Thwaites glacier will collapse…
““We see it slowly collapsing before our eyes,” says Mathieu Morlighem at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. The front of the glacier, where the ice flowing from the continent meets the sea, is rapidly retreating inland.”
“Very cool morning in TONGA with 10.5C [50.9F] in the Fuamotu Int. AP: new record low for June. Few days ago rare cool in SAMOA – Min 17.5 Apia; coolest in June in decades, close to the record of 17.2C.” [Extreme Temps]
“Ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific are already exceeding or approaching strong El Niño levels.
“All Niño regions are record warm except for Niño 1+2, which was warmer only at this time in 1983. These are huge anomalies for this time of year.” [Ben Noll]
“Poachers Threaten One of Costa Rica’s Best-Known Wildlife Refuges…
“Staff at the refuge say the problem has intensified this year. They also reported an increase in the theft of camera traps, suggesting that poachers may have identified where the monitoring equipment is at and are removing it to avoid being detected.”
“Culiacan, the sadly well known town in Sinaloa State, just had its hottest night in history with a Minimum Temperature of 28.9C [84F]. Record heat will go on for any foreseeable future. [Extreme Temps]
“‘People shouldn’t expect there will be water in their taps every day’: why is St Lucia running out of water?
“The water scarcity crisis plaguing the Caribbean nation had become so severe that last March the island’s hospitality and tourism sector considered bringing in water by barge from its neighbour, Dominica. For experts, this was a sign that, as the climate crisis worsens, extreme weather events could trigger systemic risks on the island.”
“One of the planet’s most powerful heat domes will intensify over the eastern United States next week, bringing record-breaking heat and extreme humidity.
“The magnitude of this event could rival the one affecting Europe this week.” [Ben Noll]
“Utah under historic ‘red flag’ weather warning amid dangerous wildfires.
“On the same day that the red flag warning was announced, Utah governor Spencer Cox has announced a state of emergency and accompanying temporary prohibition on the use of personal fireworks until 5 July.”
“‘This is terrifying’: The Colorado River, a lifeline for seven states, is drying up at its source…
“High in the Rocky Mountains, spring-fed streams and ponds have vanished, leaving patches of cracked mud in what were once spongy meadows. This year has been so extremely warm and arid that the mountains have remained largely snowless.”
“This major US lake just hit its lowest summer level ever. Here’s why you should be concerned…
“Lake Powell, one of the American West’s largest reservoirs that helps provide water, irrigation and power for over 40 million Americans across seven states, is drying up. Bordering Utah and Arizona, the man-made lake’s summer water levels are at their lowest in recorded history, according to Utah data.”
“Water shortages could prevent the US from mining more lithium, deepening reliance on foreign imports.
“…most of the proposed mines that are in advanced stages of development overlap with water-stressed areas, specifically in the western U.S… scientists found that if lithium mines start operating in these regions, they will compete for water not only with households, agriculture and industry, but also with one another and with other proposed mineral mines.”
“A series of thunderstorms ripped through Green Bay [Wisconsin] Wednesday, causing flash flooding and bringing golf ball-sized hail.
“As of Thursday morning, the water on the roadways had receded and no longer posed an “immediate threat” to the community, said Dan Kane, Brown County Emergency Management director.”
“Warming Skies Have Triggered a New Era of Unpredictable Storms…
“…Scientists [are] confronting troubling shifts in severe weather: an atmosphere growing warmer and wetter as the climate changes, tornado outbreaks clustering in larger events, storm seasons stretching beyond their historical boundaries, an increase in nighttime storms, and a subtle but steady migration of tornadoes…”
“Tornado confirmed after storm sweeps through London region [Ontario].
“Homeowner says storm caused tree damage unlike anything he has seen before… This is the first time Gould has been affected by a tornado. He said most of the tree branches likely fell within five minutes of the storm hitting.”
“Edmonton Is About to Break a 112-Year Rainfall Record as Another Major Storm Brings Flooding This Weekend [Alberta]…
“Between 40 and 70mm of rain is expected through the weekend with the heaviest rain Saturday. Edmonton has already recorded 203mm of rain this month. The all-time June record is 216.5mm set in 1914. The ground is saturated. Flooding is expected again.”
“As drought deepens, Okanagan leaders unite to protect water supply [BC]…
“Calculations from the Okanagan Basin Water Board show water flowing into Okanagan Lake this year is less than half of what is typically expected. “We’re missing that key delivery of snow that should be holding the water for us this year,” said Okanagan Basin Water Board executive director Melissa Tesche.”
“Cruise ships urged to slow down after dead pregnant whale was found on bow of Royal Caribbean vessel.
“Wildlife conservationists are calling on Royal Caribbean to slow its cruise ships after a pregnant endangered whale was found dead on the bow of one of its vessels upon arriving in Alaska.”
“Ocean warming above 1.5°C triggered year-round marine disruption across globe, study shows…
“The study found that impacts were not limited to traditional summer marine heat extremes. While many events occurred during warmer months, researchers identified widespread ecological disruption throughout the year…”
“Record coal output contrasts sharply with emissions-cutting claims.
“Global coal production reached a record 9.1 billion tonnes in 2025, underlining the scale of the challenge facing efforts to reduce emissions and accelerate the transition to cleaner energy systems.”
“EU warns Turkey over ‘unacceptable’ snub of Cyprus in climate summit preparations…
“Turkish officials confirmed to Reuters that Cyprus had not been invited to COP31-related events organised by Turkey. The Turkish foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.”
“Tackling the trilemma of El Nino, stagflation, and shrinkflation…
“In addition to the ongoing global climate and conflict crisis, many parts of the global economy have reportedly been witnessing stagflationary pressures on one hand and day-to-day shrinkflation on the other.”
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“HISTORIC HEAT IN THE ARCTIC. We are witnessing something extraordinary.
“Both Canada and Russia Arctic are with historic heat waves shattering records. 25.2C/77F yesterday at Coral Harbour; it destroys the June record. In RUSSIA we will see 35/95F in the Arctic with 75F at night!” [Extreme Temps]
“Arctic sea ice in the Barents Sea is a record low for this time of year and potentially on its way to the earliest melt-out on record for the summer season.
“There is an area with sharply declining ice cover for long-term trends too.”
“China Prepares Second LNG Terminal to Receive Arctic LNG 2 Cargoes…
“The addition of Longkou marks a potentially significant logistical improvement for Arctic LNG 2 cargoes arriving via Russia’s Northern Sea Route (NSR), the seasonal Arctic shipping corridor that links northern Russia with Asian markets.”
“Farmers criticise government plan to counter threats to UK food security.
“…farmers criticised the plan, which outlines for the first time the government’s vision for the long-term direction of farming, for failing to adequately fund a response to this threat to the UK’s food security… “The Treasury is conspicuously absent in this plan. Instead, it tips the balance of risk even more on to the shoulders of farmers,” Bradshaw said.”
“‘It’s dangerous’: how schools, care homes and other UK workplaces are coping in searing heat…
“Care homes are expected to deploy fans and air conditioners, paddling pools and supplies of ice lollies and cold fruit. Designated cool rooms may be on offer, as well as increased monitoring of residents. Outdoor trips may be cancelled.”
“On Tuesday, London recorded its highest humidity level on record when the dew point reached 69.8 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius).” [Ben Noll]… “Cardiff, Wales just hit a 73°F (23°C) dew point, the exact same as Fort Lauderdale, Florida right now.” [Colin McCarthy]
“Hottest night on Dutch records expected tomorrow…
“The KNMI expects the night from Thursday to Friday to be the warmest ever recorded in the Netherlands, with temperatures not dropping below 24 [75.2F] degrees at the national weather station in De Bilt. A code orange warning for extreme heat takes effect at noon.”
“It’s melting at an apocalyptic pace the ice from 0 to 4500 meters altitude… Over 30 degrees at 1000m altitude, 40C [104F] in Annecy [France].
“Mont Blanc and its glaciers are dripping away. We’re losing our drinking water. A third heatwave is looming and all they talk about is air conditioning.” [Valerie Paumier présidente de RESILIENCE MONTAGNE]
“France records hottest day ever as Europe suffers brutal heat wave…
“The record of 29.8 C for France’s national thermal indicator — an average of day and nighttime temperatures measured at 30 weather stations — was only the latest in a series of never-before-registered highs heaped on Europe in this latest heat wave.”
“France has just lived the most insane extraordinary event in WORLD CLIMATIC HISTORY… (2019 events are zeroes compared to this).
“Over 41C [105.8F] in The Brittany lighthouses, all time highs shattered by 6/7C…THREE CONSECUTIVE DAYS >44.5C. This is INSANE! 42.2c Paris,41.1C in The Yeu Island!!!” [Extreme Temps]
“France recorded a high of 44.6°C [112.3F] today [Bordeaux].
“That’s so far beyond anything seen in the historical record, a 4.2 sigma deviation from the norm that it gives a return period of 87 thousand years. It’s really difficult to convey just how utterly extreme this is.” [Met4CastUK]
“Paris rooftops become hot deathtraps during France’s historic heatwave…
“Many of Paris’ buildings that look so picturesque from the outside are proving to be hostile, even dangerous for health, during the unrelenting record heat that is turning both the long summer days and short sweaty nights into battles.”
“Italy: Powerful Downburst Caught on Camera Felling Tree in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
“A powerful supercell storm swept through the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy on Monday evening, June 22, generating downbursts and tornadoes that unroofed homes in Basiliano, uprooted trees in Tavagnacco, and knocked out power across Codroipo…”
“A torrential rain blocked Craiova, the second day in a row / Dozens of cars were stuck in water of more than one meter, on several streets [Romania].
“”Over 100 liters per sqm, until this hour, according to CAO estimates, after the red rainfall code. We had 24 streets flooded and four fallen trees. All the teams from the CAO are in the field, but no sewerage in the world can cope with this amount of rain…”
“Greece’s Heatwaves: 5 Times More Frequent, 7 Times Longer…
“The Greek summer is not what it was. Climate change has changed it irrevocably. This time around, Greece has escaped the brutal heatwave bearing down on Western Europe, but scientists are sounding the alarm. Over the past few decades, the country’s heatwaves have changed shape entirely…”
“Hundreds Displaced as Floods Ravage Communities in Western Ghana.
“Officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation reported that the floods have submerged homes, farmlands, roads, and public facilities, leaving families homeless and in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.”
“Karoo farmers thrive after record rainfall boosts grazing [South Africa]…
“In the Karoo region, we saw excessive rainfall in the Koup region (Beaufort-West, Laingsburg), in the Graaff-Reinet and Middelburg area, while the upper Karoo from Britstown to Carnarvon and Victoria-West has also been blessed with record rainfall.”
“Raging wildfires tear through Syria’s northeastern countryside, forcing desperate residents and local farmers onto the front lines to protect what remains of their harvest. Armed only with water hoses and clothing, locals struggle to contain the advancing flames before the nation’s critical wheat fields are entirely consumed.”
“51.1C [124F] Bostan, IRAN – world highest this month; min 36.5C KUWAIT AP HOTTEST JUNE NIGHT EVER; Insane heat in UZBEKISTAN – MIN 32.2 Tamdy June record destroyed; 3 CONSECUTIVE mins >32C in Central Asia: CRAZY. Next days much worse: records all over.” [Extreme Temps]
“Extreme Fire Alert in East Kazakhstan as Temperatures Near 50°C [122F].
“East Kazakhstan has declared the highest level of fire danger after weeks of scorching heat and virtually no rainfall, raising fears of large-scale wildfires across the region. Authorities have placed the region under Class 5 fire danger, the maximum risk category…”
“India rejects Pakistan’s war threat over Indus Waters Treaty.
“India hits back: MEA called Pakistan’s war remarks over the Indus Waters Treaty a desperate attempt to hide internal failures and human rights abuses. Treaty in abeyance: India suspended the 1960 treaty in 2025 after the Pahalgam terror attack…”
“India’s driest June in over a century puts kharif season at risk.
“A year after early rains lifted planting, the 2026 monsoon has opened about a third below normal, leaving all nine major kharif states short of rain just as sowing should be gathering pace.”
“Massive dust storm hits Gurugram, Delhi, Noida; IMD issues red alert for parts of NCR.
“A dust storm swept through Haryana’s Gurugram and then proceeded to hit parts of Delhi as well a Uttar Pradesh’s Noida on Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for Delhi-NCR, forecasting rain and strong winds across the region.”
“Mumbai battered by over 300 mm [12 inches] overnight rain; traffic and trains hit.
“Mumbai woke up to flooded roads, severe traffic snarls, and disrupted train services Wednesday after an intense overnight spell of rain dumped more than 300 mm across several parts of the city…”
“It seems to me that the storms in India this season have become more intense than before in terms of wind strength.
“A man struggles to stay on his feet after fierce winds nearly swept him away during a powerful storm that struck the Indian city of Kolkata.” [Arab Storms]
“In the last few years alone, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed repeated cloudbursts and extreme rainfall events, particularly in vulnerable districts such as Ramban, Kishtwar, Doda, Reasi, Kathua and parts of north and south Kashmir. Roads have been swept away, villages buried under debris and families displaced…”
“Flash floods hit six districts in Arunachal; one dead, four missing.
“A person was killed, four others reported missing, and six districts were cut off after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh, officials in the State’s Keyi Panyor district said on Wednesday.”
“Drowning desert: how Xinjiang’s infrastructure could fail under record rain [NW China].
“Rare but intense rainfall in China’s biggest desert that triggered flooding – and damage – across parts of Xinjiang has underscored the growing risks posed by extreme weather in the country’s arid northwest.”
“Heavy rain floods roads and halts Shinkansen services in Japan…
“Authorities reported rainfall exceeding 108 millimetres [4.3 inches] per hour as linear rain bands developed over southern Kyushu.The severe weather also led to the suspension of Kyushu Shinkansen services between Kagoshima-Chuo and Kumamoto.”
“Heavy rains from nearby typhoon pound Taiwan, 200 to be evacuated on east coast.
“Heavy rains from a passing typhoon caused localised flooding in Taipei and parts of southern Taiwan on Thursday, while more than 200 people on the east coast will be evacuated ahead of a possible breach of a barrier lake in the mountains.”
“SE Asia is living its most extreme June heat event in history.
“Hundreds of records are being brutalized in pieces all over the area in China, Taiwan, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam… Even all time highs are falling like 40.1C at Ding’An… Crazy MINIMUM 33.0 [91.4F] Vinh is VIETNAM HOTTEST JUNE NIGHT EVER… Heat index up to 55C!” [Extreme Temps]
“Hundreds mobilised overnight to contain forest fire in Central Vietnam.
“Hundreds of military personnel, police officers, forest rangers and local residents worked through the night to contain a forest fire that broke out in Nghe An province, central Vietnam, as extreme heat and strong winds fueled the spread of the blaze.”
“Papua New Guinea at risk of food shortages as El Niño brings frost and drought.
“Families across Papua New Guinea’s Highlands are facing depleted harvests and the threat of hunger after the El Niño weather pattern brought frost and prolonged dry conditions that have destroyed food gardens providing sustenance and income for thousands of households.”
“Think it’s hot [in Europe]? The Antarctic Peninsula is unusually warm too.
“As extreme summer heat causes disruption across the UK and Europe this week, Midwinter at Antarctica’s Rothera Research Station is becoming increasingly unrecognisable… This year marks the third time in the last four years that Rothera has had no sea ice present at midwinter.”
“June has featured record-breaking westerly wind bursts in the Pacific.
“This is causing new Kelvin wave activity that will shift more warm water toward the eastern Pacific, probably culminating in the strongest El Niño on record this year — possibly by a wide margin.” [Ben Noll]
“I finally figured out how to extract the text data from CFSv2 “nc” files. Here is my re-do of the NOAA graphic for Wednesday, June 24th [Nino 3.4 Region sea surface anomalies] using all the available data for 40 model runs.”
“Fire surge threatens Indigenous livelihoods and isolated peoples in Brazil.
“In 2025, fires caused a significant spike in forest loss in Indigenous territories in Brazil that are home to peoples living in voluntary isolation: Alto Turiaçu, Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau, and Apiaká do Pontal e Isolados.”
“Global pressure on ayahuasca threatens Amazonian plants and knowledge systems.
“The rising global popularity of ayahuasca, driven by religious, therapeutic, and tourism purposes, has increased pressure on the Amazonian plant species used in its preparation, with reports of growing scarcity in some parts of the rainforest.”
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN THE CARIBBEAN. Caribbean has been smashing every record every day for months.
“Yesterday Las Americas Airport in DOMINICAN REPUBLIC rose to 35.9C [96.6F] pulverizing its record of June highest temperature in history. Every tropical country is smashing records.” [Extreme Temps]
“Utah officials warn of ‘totally unprecedented’ water shortages as towns run dry…
“While streams and wells run low or dry across the state, Lake Powell and other major Colorado River reservoirs are also dropping towards record low levels. Meanwhile, states still can’t agree on how to share the river during dry years after current interim guidelines expire this year.”
“As Colorado River States Struggle to Reach Agreement, New Mexico Brings on a Fresh Voice…
“But Trujillo’s message of collaboration quickly collided with the intense political, economic and environmental pain brought on by decades of overallocation of the river’s water supply and poor hydrology.”
“Boston’s record-dry start to 2026 could have bigger consequences later this year…
“We desperately needed our recent blast of rain, but I’m afraid we face bigger problems. Greater Boston and much of coastal and southern New England face the risk of wells running dry, extensive water bans, and brush fires.”
“Regina hail storm going down as one of SGI’s largest in history [Saskatchewan].
“The insurance claims just keep piling up from the recent hailstorm that hit Regina two weeks ago. “It’s shaping up to be one of our largest hailstorms in history, unfortunately,” said Penny McCune, president and CEO of SGI, at a media conference in Saskatoon.”
“Uninsured losses from natural disasters and rising sea levels could cost the global economy up to $41.4t over the next two decades.
“According to a new report by Moody’s, it warned that a widening “insurance protection gap”—the shortfall between total economic damage and what insurance companies actually pay out—now poses a systemic risk to global stability.“
“Hedge Fund Targets $500 Million for El Niño Crop Risk Trade.
“The growing threat posed by a so-called “super El Niño” to global food supplies is spurring the creation of a new commodities fund. …“We think it’s going to be a dramatic reshaping of the global food situation,” Finemore said in a video interview from Mexico City. “We feel like today the market is seriously mis-pricing that risk.”“
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“Arctic marine heat waves surge since 1980s, with record event lasting 480 days…
“…studies in the Arctic remain scarce… “Yet in the Arctic, even a temporary rise in temperature of a fraction of a degree can have cascading impacts on the heat-sensitive polar ecosystem, and possible implications for the global climate system,” says Athanase.”
“Arctic shipping alters cloud formation, study finds.
“…the study finds that emissions from a single vessel increased local cloud radiative power by as much as 22%, meaning that clouds retained substantially more heat than under clean conditions. These changes in the polar ecosystem can influence regional climate processes…”
“Warning: Arctic Permafrost Could Become a Major Carbon Source Earlier Than Expected…
“…a new study published in Science Advances suggests another worrying milestone may arrive earlier than previously expected: the point at which Arctic permafrost regions release more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than they absorb… climate change in the Arctic is advancing faster than scientists anticipated only a decade ago.”
“While world media will talk about the scorching heat in Europe, extraordinary heatwaves will sweep several parts of the world.
“ARCTICS will experience up to 35C [95F] and tropical nights near 70 lat! CENTRAL ASIA will see deadly heat up to 47/48C in the former USSR with NIGHTS at 35C.” [Extreme Temps]
“15 injured after tornado damages nearly 100 homes in Russia’s Ural region.
“The tornado hit Kushva, a town in Sverdlovsk region, where local authorities declared a state of emergency after homes, a school and a kindergarten were damaged. City officials said 97 homes were damaged…”
“Rare red heat health alerts issued for record breaking heatwave [England] of up to 40C [104F]…
“The Met Office has warned there is likely to be significant disruption to travel due to the heat, and energy supplies, such as water, electricity, gas or mobile phone services, could also be impacted.”
“Why humidity levels could make the 40C heatwave feel even hotter…
“The humid air will be a major feature of this heatwave as we draw in hot, muggy air from Europe and the near Atlantic… The UK is expected to feel as humid as some countries nearer the equator, such as Florida, Singapore and Thailand.”
“Lightning storm sets house on fire and grounds flights at Bristol Airport…
“A spokesman for the airport said: “Following the earlier electrical storm, Bristol Airport remains closed to arriving and departing aircraft whilst engineers investigate a fault with air traffic control systems.”
“Spectacular thunderstorms swept across London overnight causing thousands of lightning strikes and flash floods…
“The thunderstorm cell erupted overnight catching forecasters by surprise as it generated thousands of lightning strikes. Londoners shared stunning video clips of the lightning…”
“In three centuries of European climatic history, there has never been anything like the insanity we’ll see this week:
“38/39C UK & Benelux, 45C [113F] France & Spain, 39/41C Germany, Chekia, Slovakia, Poland, 35/36 Scandinavia. We won’ t count the records; we will list the few lucky ones which won’t. [Extreme Temps]
“18 killed, 2 children found dead in hot car as France reels under severe heatwave.
“A severe heatwave across Europe pushed temperatures to records in France and threatened new highs in Britain. The extreme conditions were linked to deaths, disruption, power strain and wider climate concerns.”
“After a historic Monday between eastern Brittany and the Limousin, where the thermometer climbed as high as 44.3°C [inc 128 all time records], the heat is expected to intensify even further on Tuesday, then Wednesday.
“The absolute record of 46°C [114.8F] could even be threatened in France… Stay tuned.” [Guillaume Séchet]
“Insane heat day and night: two consecutive MINIMUMS >30C [86F] in Almeria (never happened before!). 42C in Northern Spain in several communities and many monthly records including 41.3C at Pamplona (tie).”
“Europe’s Heatwave Set to Hit Alpine Glaciers Hard…
“The French resort of Tignes opened its Grande Motte glacier for summer skiing and snowboarding last weekend and it is already suffering. The resort claims a snow depth of 100cm on the glacier, but some will melt in the current heatwave. The glacier itself is 40m thick but it is feared this may all have gone in the next decade.”
“Firefighters Warn They’re Ill-Prepared for a Bad Wildfire Season [Europe].
“Europe is facing another summer of intense wildfires, but firefighters who will be on the frontline warn that they’re entering the season under-funded, under-equipped and under-staffed. The continent experienced its worst season for wildfires on record last year…”
“Greek firefighters contain dozens of wildfires amid heightened summer fire risk…
“According to the Hellenic Fire Service, 41 agricultural and forest fires broke out on Saturday alone. Thirty of those were extinguished quickly in their initial stages, while firefighting crews continued efforts to control the remaining 11.”
“Climate change turns Türkiye into key disease corridor.
“Scientists say that warmer winters, longer summers, and changing rainfall patterns are allowing mosquitoes and ticks to spread farther and remain active longer. This also increases the risk of the diseases they carry.”
“As a historic heatwave bakes Europe on land, a strong marine heatwave is emerging in the Mediterranean Sea.
“Water temperatures have reached up to 5.5°C above normal off the coast of Italy with peak water temperatures exceeding 28°C (82°F). This will further enhance heatwaves on land…” [Colin McCarthy]
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN NORTH AFRICA – records of high minimums in ALGERIA broken by up to 5C margins.
“Some example of records of High MINIMUMS tonight: 34.0 [93.2F] Oran Airport -also all time record; 30.2 Mostaganem; 27.3 Sibi Bel Abbes.” [Extreme Temps]
“As of June 2026, torrential rains have killed 18 people, displaced 377 people, and triggered 58 building collapses across the Central Region of Ghana.The disaster began following heavy downpours. The severe weather sparked widespread flooding, landslides, mudslides, and falling trees.”
“EXTRAORDINARY WINTER WARMTH IN SOUTH AFRICA – TROPICAL NIGHTS.
“Incredible summer night on The Winter Solstice day: mind blowing MINIMUM 21.6C [70.9F]! at Clanwilliams; that’s 4/5c ABOVE MID SUMMER AVERAGE! Record also at Stillbai: Min. 15.4C.” [Extreme Temps]
“When climate pressures deepen, the fight against violence becomes harder…
“In some countries such as Somalia, Somaliland, Sudan and Kenya, bride-price represents an income for families with daughters. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is often performed to enhance a girl’s marriageability in communities where marriage helps guarantee economic security and social inclusion.”
“Egypt’s Water Dilemma Deepens as Ethiopia Eyes New Dams…
“With Ethiopia having completed the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and officials in Addis Ababa speaking openly about plans for additional dams on the Blue Nile, Egyptian concerns have expanded from the river’s headwaters to the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.”
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WAVE IN WEST ASIA – history is being rewritten with this deadly heat wave which broke WORLD RECORDS of June hottest nights at high elevations.
“RECORDS – MINIMUM 30.2 Tehran IRAN 1200m 35.6N; MINIMUM 32.1 Ekezhe TURKMENISTAN; Maxes up to 52C [125.6F] next days! HISTORIC.” [Extreme Temps]
“The intense heat will persist in the south and east of Kazakhstan in the coming days.
“From June 23 to 25, Kazakhstan is expected to experience worsening weather conditions due to the shifting of a cyclone. Meteorologists predict rain with thunderstorms, hail, as well as gusts and dust storms, which may negatively affect many regions of the country…”
“Uzhydromet Issues Urgent Mudslide Warning for Nine Regions [Uzbekistan].
“According to forecasters’ projections, heavy rainfall is expected in a number of regions between 23 and 27 June 2026. This precipitation could trigger rainwater accumulation, local flooding of areas, and mudslides in mountainous and foothill terrain.”
“Mudflow hits Batken district: Homes flooded, children evacuated, some hospitalized [Kyrgyzstan].
“A mudflow occurred in Batken region on June 20, 2026, following intense, torrential downpours.The severe weather and subsequent flash flooding triggered a series of major disruptions across the southwestern province of Kyrgyzstan.”
“Pakistan issues nationwide alert over fears of heavy rains, floods.
“The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued a nationwide alert, warning of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, urban flooding, and an elevated risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) across the country’s northern regions over the next 12 to 24 hours.”
“Monsoon moving, but damage is done: Rain deficit at 46%, driest June in over a century [India]…
“Experts have pegged June 2026 as the driest in over a century… Large parts of central, northern and peninsular India continue to remain in the deficient or large-deficient rainfall category.”
“How India’s heatwaves are shutting schools – and pushing women out of the workforce…
“Katyal had already left her higher-paying corporate role for a less demanding job to better manage childcare during repeated school disruptions. “Last year felt like a battle,” she says. Between June and September her daughter barely attended school physically at all.”
“North Bengal rains trigger floods, landslides and bridge collapse in Darjeeling.
“Heavy monsoon rain flooded parts of Kolkata and battered north Bengal, triggering landslides and a bridge collapse in Darjeeling. With rivers nearing danger levels and more showers forecast, transport and public life remain under strain.”
“Mawsynram records 530mm [20.9 inches] rain in 24 hrs; Shillong-Dawki road link snapped [Meghalaya].
“Meteorologists said the amount of rainfall that Mawsynram received in one night is equivalent to what Jodhpur or Bikaner receive in a period of over six months.”
“Hotan, Xinjiang, with an average annual rainfall of only 40mm, has been hit by continuous torrential rains.
“The maximum rainfall in the past three days reached 120mm [4.7 inches], causing severe flooding and inundating roads… Rainfall reached 34.3mm in 1h and 64.7mm in 12h, breaking the local record for the heaviest rainfall!” [Jim Yang]
“‘Compound shock effect’: why the Middle East crisis and El Niño could spell disaster in south-east Asia…
“United Nations experts are warning of a “compound shock effect” arising from the economic fallout from the conflict combined with looming “Godzilla strength” El Niño conditions in Asia and the Pacific, which could put millions of tonnes of the world’s food at risk.”
“36.2C [97.2F] today at Hinatuan; it ties the record of The June hottest day in history. Record heat in the Philippines has been going on for over 3 years, with records broken every single day.” [Extreme Temps]
“Record of June hottest nights broken today: MINS – 27.0 [80.6F] Ternate and 26.8 Menado. Records have been falling for over 1100 consecutive days without missing a day.” [Extreme Temps]
“A spate of shark bites has Australian ocean lovers on edge. People want to know why they’re rising…
“Warming ocean temperatures mean that bull sharks are spending more time in the Sydney area. Tiger sharks also prefer warmer water. The numbers of seals and whales – food for larger sharks – have also been recovering since hunting stopped, he says.”
“Antarctic storms threaten to dump more dying birds on Australian shores.
“Australians should be on high alert for more sick or dead birds this week as a storm brews in the Southern Ocean that could drive more infected birds from the Antarctic region to our coastline, raising the risk of a devastating outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus.”
“EXTRAORDINARY HISTORIC – 26c [78.8F] IN NEW ZEALAND IN JUNE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON RECORD.
“Bromley, near Christchurch – an absurdly unbelievable warm winter month so far for Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and South America.” [Extreme Temps]
“Note the ridiculous positive anomalies so far this June in Southern Africa, Australia+ New Zealand, South America.
“It’s not just a mild winter so far, but a completely non-existent one with frequent temperatures above summer averages.” [Extreme Temps; map Ryan Mayue]
“Headed for History! The size of the Pacific Heatwave, associated with EL Nino, is hard to comprehend. And it will only get more intense!
“…The El Niño anomaly is now only ~1/4 a degree C below “Super” El Niño territory and we are only in June. It’s far ahead of record pace and we are headed for a history making event!” [Jeff Berardelli]
“Super El Niño poses critical threat to 500 million of the world’s farmers, researchers warn…
““The smallholder farmers that we depend on for so many foods can do small things to adapt, but if they happen to live in regions that are worst affected, they are going to be hit by a freight train,” Dr Coburn told The Independent.”
“Climate change is pushing Chile’s wine industry south from the Maule Valley.
“Chile’s Maule Valley, the country’s largest wine-producing region, faces growing pressure from climate change as rising temperatures and lower rainfall are expected to push more vineyard development farther south, according to a study by researchers at the University of Chile.”
“El Niño Could Trigger ‘Mini-Dust Bowl’ Just as Data Centers Boom…
““After El Niño ends, the following two to three years can end up being significantly drier in parts of the Plains from Texas into the Dakotas, which are already experiencing extreme drought conditions,” AccuWeather long-range expert Paul Pastelok said.”
“Data center that vowed to avoid Colorado River water is now suing for 260 million gallons per year…
“KPBS reported that Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing has gone to court to secure 260 million gallons of water per year from the Imperial Irrigation District — about 750,000 gallons a day — for a planned artificial intelligence complex in the desert.”
“Utah wildfire forces evacuation of small town as extreme heat roasts US west.
“Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling multiple wildfires across the US west, including a huge blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town, with hot weather in the forecast raising the risk of more blazes in the week ahead.”
“World bee experts gather in Washington after largest die-off in history…
“In the U.S., the Department of Agriculture announced in July 2025 that it would vacate the nation’s hub for bee research and disease diagnostics hub, the Beltsville Bee Lab in Maryland, as part of “the consolidation, unification, and optimization of functions within the Department of Agriculture.””
“US moves to allow commercial fishing in Pacific marine protected areas.
“The June 2026 proclamation includes portions of three additional marine national monuments — Rose Atoll, Mariana Trench, and Papahānaumokuākea — which together include nearly 1.8 million km2 (690,000 mi2) of coral atolls, deep-sea trenches and remote islands.”
“After more flooding, West Island municipalities looking into long-term solutions.
“The City of Montreal says it’s developing new ways to mitigate flash floods in the future, on top of looking to add more sponge parks and retention basins. Torrential rains fell on Montreal’s West Island in a matter of hours on Saturday. Flooding some residents’ homes for the fourth time since 2017.”
“Edmonton’s on track for its wettest June on record.
“The last time Edmonton had more rain in the month of June was more 100 years ago. The city’s official weather station at Blatchford has recorded 197 mm as of 2 p.m. Monday.”
“Three everyday oils are driving a global biodiversity crisis.
“Palm oil, soybean, and coconut dominate global markets for vegetable oils, and their cultivation has been expanding for decades… Between 1995 and 2020, biodiversity loss linked to oil crop cultivation grew by around 80 percent.”
“Praveena Sridhar, chief policy and science officer of Save Soil, said staples such as potatoes, bread and vegetables could be particularly exposed in terms of the pressure on family budgets. “Prices are driven by energy, labour and global markets, but soil decides how hard each shock lands.”
“The climate crisis threatens river microbial biodiversity, study shows.
“…a study published in the journal Freshwater Biology warns that the biodiversity and biological functions of these microorganisms in these natural environments are at risk due to rising temperatures, prolonged dry periods and the loss of riparian vegetation caused by climate change.”
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“A record global average sea temperature in June had pushed the world into “uncharted territory,” scientists said, as global warming and the El Niño cycle combine to increase the chances of more extreme weather ahead…
“Not to be outdone, that bratty little area of the Pacific ocean known as “Niño 3.4” also set a new record high average sea-surface temperature for the month of June, crushing the previous record set in June, 2015 by over 0.5°C.”
“The new July CFS just doubled down, showing the traditional ONI peaking as the strongest El Niño in history, +4C.
“Scientists fear seabird die-off as El Niño looms: ‘We don’t know how bad this will get’.
“The World Has an Anchovy Problem…
“Plankton Decline Across the North East Atlantic Signals Failing Ocean Health.
“England’s warmest June on record following historic heatwave…
“Old British fridges ‘cannot cope with the heat’…
“Chances are extremely high of a repeat of this ending heat wave in Europe with another one which looks like its photocopy.
“Last week was the hottest ever recorded in France! 
“France’s far right is promising air conditioners now, rather than climate solutions for later, to try and sway voters as Europe bakes under record temperatures.
“Wildfire in southern France forces evacuations.
“Bossons Glacier 2010 | 2026 [French Alps].
“Poland’s record heat highlights growing water crisis, expert says…
“Hungary’s Great Plain is slowly drying out, with a Lake Balaton’s worth of water missing.
“Two dead after storms batter Austria and Romania.
“The Treasury of Bucharest Municipality was flooded due to torrential rains, affecting files and equipment.
“Thunderstorms spark wildfires in Dalmatia as Croatia braces for major weather change.
“Wildfire in central Greece triggers huge response, evacuation orders…
“Sicily between fire and hail: fires due to the heat, cloudbursts and thunderstorms on the way.
“Spain heat wave kills over 1,000 in second-hottest June ever…
“The Santa Elena forest fire forces the evacuation of nearly 200 people [Andalusia]…
“Costa del Sol doubles invasive Asian seaweed removal efforts.
“The Mediterranean Sea heatwave is so severe, I ran out of colors in my color table. Sea surface temps are peaking at 8C/ 15F above normal! 
“Morocco issues ‘red’ alert for forest fires in 20 provinces…
“Ivory Coast, Ghana Floods Claim 71 Lives as Rains Intensify.
“Torrential rain wreaks havoc in Lagos [Nigeria]…
“Sugar giant faces court over deadly flood…
“Vulnerable Mudug families left behind in drought-hit village.
“At Mercy of Dust: Farmers Fear for Their Crops.
“CENTRAL ASIA EXTRAORDINARY HEAT:
“Melting mountains and returning floods — Swat’s climate emergency.
“At least eight killed, over two dozen injured in torrential rains in Pakistan.
“‘World Order Will Collapse’: Pakistan’s Cry For Help Over Indus Waters…
“In India’s Mountains, Climate Change Is Rewriting the Map of Disease…
“Mumbai Rain Havoc Captured In 10 Images: Flooded Roads, Fallen Trees, Traffic Chaos…
“Rainfall in India in July, traditionally the wettest month of the monsoon season in the country, will be below normal at less than 94 per cent of the usual, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned.
“Beijing’s Shijingshan District was hit by a torrential downpour in the early hours of June 30, with 65mm of rain falling in one hour, causing severe flooding on some roads.”
“China’s Politburo orders rapid-response overhaul in the face of floods and extreme heat…
“Warmer seas bring endangered whale shark to Jeju coast [S Korea]…
“Kidapawan’s warning as the Philippines faces climate shocks.
“RECORD HEAT IN INDONESIA:
“Records topple for rain in NT’s dry season [Australia].
“Parched Canterbury braces for potentially record-breaking El Niño [NZ].
“EXTRAORDINARYHEAT IN CENTRAL AMERICA:
“Historic Rainfall in Avoyelles Parish: 29.06 Inches in Just 12 Hours! 
“As Water-Sharing Negotiations Heat Up, Wildlife Habitats Along the Shrinking Colorado River Are at Risk.
“Mesa County rescuers coordinate largest-ever evacuation of 123 campers as Snyder fire exploded near the Colorado River…
“A boiling Independence Day week in the East – record heat on the Great Lakes with Minimums locally >80F in Michigan, Wisconsin and Canada.
“To show how extreme this humidity is: Cleveland closed June with six consecutive monthly hourly dew-point records set or tied, then opened July with seven more in a row. 
“Roads Turn Into Ice Rivers After Summer Storm In US’s Idaho.
“‘Extreme weather’ wipes out Ottawa’s Canada Day activities, including fireworks.
“Unprecedented flooding devastates Manitoba’s Parkland as travel warnings remain in place.
“Dangerous Humid Heat Days have more than Doubled Globally since 1970…
“Extreme weather is affecting AI: global AI data centers face threats from extreme heat.
“‘We are screwed’: People near data centers dread heat wave pollution…
“The fragility of the world’s economic resilience… dangers are building up, notably in the interaction between fiscal and financial fragilities. 
“Are we about to see one of the biggest shifts in monetary policy since the financial crisis?
“In a warning sign, analysis shows publicly traded credit funds are unprofitable.
“Number of billionaires globally soars by 13% amid AI shares boom.
“Chinese Hedge Funds Warn the AI ‘Super Bubble’ Is Ready to Burst.
“Tech selloff stirs bubble fears in US stock market.
“Anthropic to restore global access to most powerful AI models…
“The Bank of England is considering introducing an AI “kill switch” to stop trading bots from causing a meltdown in financial markets.
“The next banking crisis may come from cyberattacks, not credit losses: JPMorgan.
“Could Japan be at the epicentre of the next global financial crisis?
“Japanese Yen sinks to fresh 40-year low vs USD amid persistently wide US-Japan rate gap…
“Australia’s ‘housing Ponzi’ is ending just as AI risks are building…
“New Zealand economic recovery delayed and inflation to stay above target, IMF says.
“Britain suffers biggest fall in wealth in the rich world…
“Nuclear weapons storage in spotlight as US plans $4bn boost for its UK airbases.
“Germany woos Trump with plan to make US weapons in Europe.
“Poland halts MiG transfer to Ukraine amid worsening Warsaw-Kyiv ties…
“Swedish defence maker Saab signs deal to deliver 16 fighter jets to Kyiv…
“How Russia’s Neighbors Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb…
“Russia suspends border crossings at railway checkpoints with Finland, Latvia, Estonia…
“Russia warns of the repercussions of European policies; Moscow accuses the West of pushing the situation towards further escalation…
“Russia to import gasoline as Ukrainian strikes force Putin to use reserves…
“Russian Refinery Disruptions Ripple Across Central Asian Fuel Markets…
“Xi highlights CPC’s unshakable commitment to resolving Taiwan question, realizing China’s complete reunification.
“China–Japan relations sail into troubled waters.
“What are US and Japanese soldiers doing in the middle of the Australian bush?
“Chinese vessels shadow US-Philippine naval drills in South China Sea near disputed shoal.
“Thailand rejects Cambodia’s unilateral claim over Prasat Khana.
“Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate.
“Hengaw report on deadly armed clashes in multiple cities [Iran / Kurdistan].
“How Three Months of War Changed the Gulf Forever…
“Iran-US war latest: Vance says US in ‘great position’ even if talks fail in Qatar.
“US Crude Oil Inventories Keep Falling As Hormuz Flows Slow To Start.
“Israel to postpone withdrawal from 2 pilot areas in southern Lebanon…
“Israeli troops face resistance from residents in Syrian town.
“Yemeni forces seize shipment of drone, boat materials in Bab al-Mandab…
“The United Nations has said that it was “deeply saddened” by the killing of five humanitarian workers after their convoy was ambushed in South Sudan.
“UN relief chief sounds alarm over escalation in Sudan’s North Kordofan…
“UN warns Ebola outbreak could push nearly 1M more people into poverty in Congo…
“South Africa deploys police, foreigners brace for violence as anti-immigrant protests begin.
“Venezuelans scour collapsed buildings by hand while government machinery stands unused…
“Cuba’s foreign minister observes ‘no progress’ in US negotiations.
“Grieving relatives still seeking answers as US normalises ‘drug boat’ strikes.
“El Niño to impact shipping on a global scale…
“Fears El Nino could trigger further gas and LNG price volatility.
“A super El Nino and fertiliser shock – are food markets at risk?
“Climate change is starting to upend the financial system itself.
“Climate crisis enters heart of global economy…
“Supercharged Heat Domes are appearing all around the Planet! Why? 
“On average, global ocean temperatures right now are the hottest in our historical records for this time of year!” 
“Max peak now 4.1 °C from the latest CFSv2 Model [El Nino 3.4 region]. 
“‘This was something new’: what people in Greenland told us about learning to live with wildfires.
“HISTORIC ARCTIC HEAT – HOTTEST DAY IN HISTORY IN THE WORLD’S NORTHERMOST CITY.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN THE BALTICS 36 DEGREES:
“Denmark sets all-time hottest day record since 1874 as heat wave grips country.
“UK June temperature record updated as Norfolk village reaches 37.7C [99.9F].
“Fruit farmers call for action as extreme heat threatens production [SE UK]…
“I have truly witnessed an unbelievable thunderstorm outbreak in Amsterdam…
“Paris funeral homes overwhelmed after record heatwave.
“We are late June, and while we should be admiring snow-capped 4,000ers peaks, there is absolutely no snow left even at the highest elevations! [Switzerland]
“WORLD RECORD BROKEN IN GERMANY! The MINIMUM of 29.4C [84.9F] at Kubschütz IS HOTTEST NIGHT EVER RECORDED IN THE WORLD above 50 latitude!
“Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary swelter through hottest days on record…
“Hungary faces drinking water shortages amid extreme heat, PM warns.
“Europe’s deadly heat wave scorches east, Slovakia hits record…
“Historic +40.4°C [104.7F] in Pinsk – this is just the warm-up. Belarus enters a new climatic era and will visibly become a forest-steppe.
“Ukraine’s battered energy grid braces for ‘intense heat’ as extreme temperatures head east…
“Santorini Vineyards Drying Out Due to the Climate Crisis [Greece].
“A record-breaking heatwave has tightened its grip on Italy and the Balkans, killing hundreds of people, fuelling wildfire fears and disrupting daily life across Europe.
“The unprecedented heatwave over Europe is bringing its effects also to the Mediterranean Sea.
“EXTREME HEAT IN NORTH AFRICA:
“Accra floods leave over 12 dead as building collapse sparks new rescue effort. [Ghana]
“Absurdly warm winter in SOUTH AFRICA:
“Extreme weather hits the world: A cold storm sweeps through Yemen…
“ENDLESS RECORD HEAT IN CENTRAL ASIA:
“Wildfire burns through southern protected forests in Iran…
“‘Major crops under stress as hot weather drags on’ [Pakistan].
“Cloudburst-induced floods wreak havoc in Diamer’s Thore Valley [Pakistan].
“Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance.
“Glacier Melt Triggers Flash Flood In Himachal, Over 50 Vehicles Stranded.
“Arunachal cloudburst toll rises to three as key highway remains cut off.
“Myanmar jade mine landslide kills five, 15 missing.
“Hailstorm hits NW China’s Yulin, flooding roads [Northern China].
“Northern Vietnam faces days of torrential rain and flash flood risks.
“Torrential rains cause over NT$300 million in agricultural losses [Taiwan].
“ENDLESS RECORD HEAT IN THAILAND: 
“Thai farmers fear water woes from planned LNG plant…
“Could this be Australia’s warmest winter ever?
“Severe floods in Venezuela’s Portuguesa state have worsened post-quake crisis.
“More record warmth in MEXICO and CENTRAL AMERICA:
“Flash floods submerge vehicles and streets in Puebla, Mexico.
“America faces record-breaking heatwave with dangerous temperatures and humidity ahead of Fourth of July.
“Our Cities Were Designed for the Weather of the 1950s and ’60s [US]…
“Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border…
“‘We need to save ourselves first’: Kentucky flood survivor recounts fast rising water.
“Extreme damage from 131 mph wind brings governor and state response to Highmore [S Dakota].
“Over 100 wildfires burning across Quebec, with northern regions hit hardest…
“‘Monster’ tornado destroys century-old brick farmhouse in western Manitoba…
“Edmonton nails June rainfall record, single month high on horizon…
“More research showing climate models are not in line with NASA CERES satellite observations.
“World Bank to abandon goal to devote 45% of lending resources to climate change projects…
“EXTRAORDINARY WORLD RECORD – A 100+ years old station broke a record by 9.2C; NEVER HAPPENED ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!
“Another area with record early melt-out for Arctic sea ice is across Baffin Bay this summer, which has been at historic lows since effectively early May.
“HISTORIC DAY IN IRELAND – RECORDS SMASHED ALL OVER THE COUNTRY; hottest June day in history:
“Videos of ‘unreal’ lightning storm ‘unlike Scotland has ever seen’…
“UK June heat record broken for third day in a row as ministers urged to act…
“Risk of pea shortage as heatwave hits crops [UK].
“Jersey and Guernsey have broken their all-time temperature records as the Channel Islands swelter in extreme heat.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN BENELUX – 100% OF ALL RECORDS PULVERIZED:
“INSANE HOT NIGHT IN PARIS – absolutely crazy Min 29.9 [85.8F] in Paris…
“Paris, the capital of France, has recorded more days above 40°C [104F] this week than during the 147-year period spanning from 1872 to 2019.
“Several million livestock animals have died due to the heatwave [France]. 
“Germany sees hottest temperature on record of 41.3C [106.3F]: weather service…
“Germany joins push to delay EU methane rules.
“European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say…
“Parched forests, soaring heat: Poland issues ‘critical’ wildfire warnings…
“RECORD HEAT ALSO IN AUSTRIA & SLOVAKIA:
“Switzerland records hottest June day ever.
“Snow and ice on Swiss glaciers melting at alarming rate amid heatwave, expert says…
“Heatwave sends Italy’s Po River to record lows, threatens crops and fisheries.
“One of Spain’s Biggest Banks Is Adjusting Client Pricing in response global warming.
“The marine heatwave in the Mediterranean Sea continues to escalate, with water temperatures now up to 7.4°C (13.3°F) above normal.
“Climate change driving spread of ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in Mediterranean, experts warn.
“Three years after Cyclone Freddy, farms remain under water in Malawi’s Elephant Marsh…
“Droughts are transforming the Turkish landscape with massive sinkholes.
“Iran is running out of water. The problem goes far beyond policy failure…
“Six people killed in mudslide in southern Kyrgyzstan…
“Coal pollution reaches one of Earth’s most remote mountain regions…
“Rising temperatures, not just human activity, drives Himalayan forest fires…
“India braces for drought as El Nino looms…
“Mumbai Lake Levels Hit Critical Lows At 7.3% Capacity; Water Crisis Deepens Despite Monsoon Onset.
“The Thirst Beneath the AI Revolution: India’s Data Centres and the Coming Water Crisis…
“Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak reaches epidemic level as cases top 50,000: Health officials…
“Floods Hit Northwest and Southern China After Record Rainfall…
“More record heat in JAPAN:
“Typhoon forces Japan to evacuate over two million people while heavy rain shuts down parts of Taiwan…
“Another terribly hot and humid night in VIETNAM with Minimums up to 32C [89.6F] again!
“Hundreds of flights cancelled and power knocked out as storm batters New Zealand.
“The race to understand how and when Thwaites glacier will collapse…
“Cold spell in OCEANIA:
“Ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific are already exceeding or approaching strong El Niño levels.
“Poachers Threaten One of Costa Rica’s Best-Known Wildlife Refuges…
“More exceptional heat in MEXICO:
“‘People shouldn’t expect there will be water in their taps every day’: why is St Lucia running out of water?
“One of the planet’s most powerful heat domes will intensify over the eastern United States next week, bringing record-breaking heat and extreme humidity.
“Utah under historic ‘red flag’ weather warning amid dangerous wildfires.
“‘This is terrifying’: The Colorado River, a lifeline for seven states, is drying up at its source…
“This major US lake just hit its lowest summer level ever. Here’s why you should be concerned…
“Water shortages could prevent the US from mining more lithium, deepening reliance on foreign imports.
“A series of thunderstorms ripped through Green Bay [Wisconsin] Wednesday, causing flash flooding and bringing golf ball-sized hail.
“Tornado confirmed after storm sweeps through London region [Ontario].
“Edmonton Is About to Break a 112-Year Rainfall Record as Another Major Storm Brings Flooding This Weekend [Alberta]…
“As drought deepens, Okanagan leaders unite to protect water supply [BC]…
“Cruise ships urged to slow down after dead pregnant whale was found on bow of Royal Caribbean vessel.
“Ocean warming above 1.5°C triggered year-round marine disruption across globe, study shows…
“Record coal output contrasts sharply with emissions-cutting claims.
“EU warns Turkey over ‘unacceptable’ snub of Cyprus in climate summit preparations…
“Tackling the trilemma of El Nino, stagflation, and shrinkflation…
“HISTORIC HEAT IN THE ARCTIC. We are witnessing something extraordinary.
“Arctic sea ice in the Barents Sea is a record low for this time of year and potentially on its way to the earliest melt-out on record for the summer season. 
“China Prepares Second LNG Terminal to Receive Arctic LNG 2 Cargoes…
“Farmers criticise government plan to counter threats to UK food security.
“The new June temperature record for the UK of 36.1C was provisionally set on Wednesday afternoon in Gosport, Hampshire.
“‘It’s dangerous’: how schools, care homes and other UK workplaces are coping in searing heat…
“The United Kingdom is breaking humidity records.
“Hottest night on Dutch records expected tomorrow…
“EUROPEAN HEAT WAVE – PART #1 BENELUX:
“EUROPEAN HEAT WAVE- #2 …GERMANY AND SWITZERLAND:
“It’s melting at an apocalyptic pace the ice from 0 to 4500 meters altitude… Over 30 degrees at 1000m altitude, 40C [104F] in Annecy [France].
“France records hottest day ever as Europe suffers brutal heat wave…
“France has just lived the most insane extraordinary event in WORLD CLIMATIC HISTORY… (2019 events are zeroes compared to this).
“France recorded a high of 44.6°C [112.3F] today [Bordeaux]. 
“Paris rooftops become hot deathtraps during France’s historic heatwave…
“HOTTEST JUNE NIGHT IN SPAIN HISTORY (except Canary Islands).
“Italy: Powerful Downburst Caught on Camera Felling Tree in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
“A torrential rain blocked Craiova, the second day in a row / Dozens of cars were stuck in water of more than one meter, on several streets [Romania].
“Greece’s Heatwaves: 5 Times More Frequent, 7 Times Longer…
“Hundreds Displaced as Floods Ravage Communities in Western Ghana.
“Karoo farmers thrive after record rainfall boosts grazing [South Africa]…
“Wildfires Engulf Wheat Fields Across Syria.
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT WAVE IN WEST ASIA:
“Extreme Fire Alert in East Kazakhstan as Temperatures Near 50°C [122F].
“India rejects Pakistan’s war threat over Indus Waters Treaty.
“India’s driest June in over a century puts kharif season at risk.
“Massive dust storm hits Gurugram, Delhi, Noida; IMD issues red alert for parts of NCR.
“Mumbai battered by over 300 mm [12 inches] overnight rain; traffic and trains hit.
“It seems to me that the storms in India this season have become more intense than before in terms of wind strength.
“Cloudbursts: The new Himalayan nightmare.
“Flash floods hit six districts in Arunachal; one dead, four missing.
“Drowning desert: how Xinjiang’s infrastructure could fail under record rain [NW China].
“The Longgang River in Huangshi, Hubei Province [central China], surged 6.5 meters due to torrential rain.
“China has recently experienced abundant rainfall, with heat only occurring in the southernmost parts of China. 
“Heavy rain floods roads and halts Shinkansen services in Japan…
“Heavy rains from nearby typhoon pound Taiwan, 200 to be evacuated on east coast.
“SE Asia is living its most extreme June heat event in history.
“Hundreds mobilised overnight to contain forest fire in Central Vietnam.
“Papua New Guinea at risk of food shortages as El Niño brings frost and drought.
“Think it’s hot [in Europe]? The Antarctic Peninsula is unusually warm too.
“June has featured record-breaking westerly wind bursts in the Pacific.
“Breaking News! Code: Yay!
“Fire surge threatens Indigenous livelihoods and isolated peoples in Brazil.
“Global pressure on ayahuasca threatens Amazonian plants and knowledge systems.
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN THE CARIBBEAN. Caribbean has been smashing every record every day for months.
“Utah officials warn of ‘totally unprecedented’ water shortages as towns run dry…
“As Colorado River States Struggle to Reach Agreement, New Mexico Brings on a Fresh Voice…
“The concern following a record dry winter and above average temperatures in the Great Basin is coming a reality…
“Boston’s record-dry start to 2026 could have bigger consequences later this year…
“This June has already had the most tornado reports since 1998 with another active week left in the tank. 
“Regina hail storm going down as one of SGI’s largest in history [Saskatchewan].
“Uninsured losses from natural disasters and rising sea levels could cost the global economy up to $41.4t over the next two decades.
“Hedge Fund Targets $500 Million for El Niño Crop Risk Trade.
“Arctic marine heat waves surge since 1980s, with record event lasting 480 days…
“Arctic shipping alters cloud formation, study finds.
“Warning: Arctic Permafrost Could Become a Major Carbon Source Earlier Than Expected…
“While world media will talk about the scorching heat in Europe, extraordinary heatwaves will sweep several parts of the world.
“15 injured after tornado damages nearly 100 homes in Russia’s Ural region.
“Rare red heat health alerts issued for record breaking heatwave [England] of up to 40C [104F]…
“Why humidity levels could make the 40C heatwave feel even hotter…
“Lightning storm sets house on fire and grounds flights at Bristol Airport…
“Spectacular thunderstorms swept across London overnight causing thousands of lightning strikes and flash floods…
“In three centuries of European climatic history, there has never been anything like the insanity we’ll see this week:
“18 killed, 2 children found dead in hot car as France reels under severe heatwave.
“After a historic Monday between eastern Brittany and the Limousin, where the thermometer climbed as high as 44.3°C [inc 128 all time records], the heat is expected to intensify even further on Tuesday, then Wednesday. 
“44.8C [112.6F] Andujar SPAIN Today:
“Endless record heat on the Alps.
“Europe’s Heatwave Set to Hit Alpine Glaciers Hard…
“Firefighters Warn They’re Ill-Prepared for a Bad Wildfire Season [Europe].
“Greek firefighters contain dozens of wildfires amid heightened summer fire risk…
“Climate change turns Türkiye into key disease corridor.
“As a historic heatwave bakes Europe on land, a strong marine heatwave is emerging in the Mediterranean Sea. 
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN NORTH AFRICA – records of high minimums in ALGERIA broken by up to 5C margins.
“Torrential rains in CR: 18 killed, hundreds affected, 58 buildings collapse [Ghana].
“EXTRAORDINARY WINTER WARMTH IN SOUTH AFRICA – TROPICAL NIGHTS.
“When climate pressures deepen, the fight against violence becomes harder…
“Egypt’s Water Dilemma Deepens as Ethiopia Eyes New Dams…
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WAVE IN WEST ASIA – history is being rewritten with this deadly heat wave which broke WORLD RECORDS of June hottest nights at high elevations.
“The intense heat will persist in the south and east of Kazakhstan in the coming days.
“Uzhydromet Issues Urgent Mudslide Warning for Nine Regions [Uzbekistan].
“Mudflow hits Batken district: Homes flooded, children evacuated, some hospitalized [Kyrgyzstan].
“Pakistan issues nationwide alert over fears of heavy rains, floods.
“Monsoon moving, but damage is done: Rain deficit at 46%, driest June in over a century [India]…
“How India’s heatwaves are shutting schools – and pushing women out of the workforce…
“North Bengal rains trigger floods, landslides and bridge collapse in Darjeeling.
“Mawsynram records 530mm [20.9 inches] rain in 24 hrs; Shillong-Dawki road link snapped [Meghalaya].
“Hotan, Xinjiang, with an average annual rainfall of only 40mm, has been hit by continuous torrential rains. 
“‘Compound shock effect’: why the Middle East crisis and El Niño could spell disaster in south-east Asia…
“Endless record heat in the PHILIPPINES.
“Endless record heat in INDONESIA.
“A spate of shark bites has Australian ocean lovers on edge. People want to know why they’re rising…
“Antarctic storms threaten to dump more dying birds on Australian shores.
“EXTRAORDINARY HISTORIC – 26c [78.8F] IN NEW ZEALAND IN JUNE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON RECORD.
“Note the ridiculous positive anomalies so far this June in Southern Africa, Australia+ New Zealand, South America.
“Headed for History! The size of the Pacific Heatwave, associated with EL Nino, is hard to comprehend. And it will only get more intense! 
“Super El Niño poses critical threat to 500 million of the world’s farmers, researchers warn…
“Climate change is pushing Chile’s wine industry south from the Maule Valley.
“El Niño Could Trigger ‘Mini-Dust Bowl’ Just as Data Centers Boom…
“Data center that vowed to avoid Colorado River water is now suing for 260 million gallons per year…
“Utah wildfire forces evacuation of small town as extreme heat roasts US west.
“World bee experts gather in Washington after largest die-off in history…
“US moves to allow commercial fishing in Pacific marine protected areas.
“After more flooding, West Island municipalities looking into long-term solutions.
“Edmonton’s on track for its wettest June on record.
“Three everyday oils are driving a global biodiversity crisis.
“Food bills hit by soil and climate crises…
“The climate crisis threatens river microbial biodiversity, study shows.