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“Climate change may soon cause a catastrophic loss of global biodiversity. For decades, tropical species have widely been considered more vulnerable than temperate species…
“…our findings challenge the long-held view that climate change more strongly impacts tropical species and suggest that temperate species are increasingly vulnerable.“
“A Missing Piece in Climate Models: Nature’s Own Emissions.
“Rising temperatures are set to drive up emissions from wildfires, fermenting wetlands, and melting permafrost, but these feedback loops are poorly captured in climate models. Scientists are racing to make sense of these emissions to gauge how much warming may lie ahead.”
“Out-of-Control Icebergs Are Wreaking Havoc on the Oceans.
“In a new study published in the journal Nature, researchers from the Technical University of Denmark found that Greenland’s melting glaciers are unleashing a swarm of icebergs into the wider ocean, gumming up shipping routes and unexpectedly transforming marine ecosystems.”
“The area affected by wildfires in the northern part of Russia’s Krasnoyarsk Territory [Siberia] has exceeded 133,000 hectares, AzerNEWS reports.
“A state of emergency in the forests has been in effect across the region since June 10. Authorities have introduced restrictions on access to forest areas and banned activities that could increase the risk of new fires.”
“Scientists finally pinpoint the cause of Atlantic Ocean warming.
“Long-term temperature swings in the Atlantic Ocean have long been attributed to natural ocean circulation. New research suggests that’s wrong. A new study separated natural climate signals from those caused by human activity.”
“NFU calls for support to protect farms from extreme weather [UK].
“Scientists and policymakers gathered on Wednesday 17 June to reflect on the historic drought of 1976 and assess the country’s resilience to future water shortages. The meeting came days after international scientists confirmed the onset of a strong El Niño.”
“Britain facing ‘tropical night’ temperatures as extreme heat warning issued.
“There’s a chance the UK could record its highest-ever temperature for June next week. An all-time high for May was also set a few weeks ago… Humidity is set to be higher than last month’s heatwave and the “tropical night” threshold – where temperatures don’t fall below 20C (68F) – will be met in some areas.”
“Records everywhere. In Germany up to 38.5C [101.3F]. Most important June records today – GERMANY: 36.4 Wurzburg, 34.4 Tholey, 32.2 Stotten; BELGIUM: 34.5 Antwerpen; NETHERLANDS: 33.3 Amsterdam Schipol: SWITZERLAND 35.7 Schaffhausen. MUCH, MUCH hotter next days up to 43C / 109.4.” [Extreme Temps]
“Severe thunderstorms overnight killed one person, sparked multiple fires, and caused widespread damage across the Netherlands…
“Code yellow remains in effect nationwide because of isolated thunderstorms in parts of the country, apart from Friesland, Groningen, and the Wadden Islands.”
“Several injured during violent Zurich thunderstorm…
“The storm was part of a series of violent thunderstorms that swept across Switzerland on Friday evening. According to SRF Meteo, more than 15,000 lightning strikes were recorded nationwide.”
“Heatwaves: The threat of large hailstones, tornadoes and powerful downbursts is expanding [France]…
“…gusts locally above 100 km/h were recorded between the regions of Centre, Île-de-France and the north of the country. These strong winds caused a lot of damage, including trees uprooted or decapitated under the effect of the gusts.”
“What the hell! The average thermal anomaly for the next 7 days continues to shatter every ceiling, now reaching +10.00°C on a national scale [France].
“This is far beyond the millennial-scale heatwave of May 2026. The one that was still making headlines just two weeks ago already seems almost laughable by comparison.” [Dr Serge Zaka]
“Note that in June 2019, when the temperature had reached 46°C [114.8F] in the shade in the Gard, the vegetation had locally burned right there on the spot [France].
“Photo showing the total defoliation of the vines in the Mediterranean hinterland – Chai d’Emilien.” [Guillaume Séchet]
“This was the Monforte storm: 232 lightning strikes and 52 liters of water per square meter [Galicia, Spain].
“Pinguela was the one that collected the most rain that day in all of Galicia. 52.1 liters per square meter were recorded. It is a significant amount, especially because it fell concentrated at two specific moments in the afternoon.”
“Greek Islands Face Severe Water Shortages Amid Peak Season.
“Several Greek islands have been declared in a state of emergency as authorities rush to secure water supplies through desalination projects. Local officials warn that ageing infrastructure and climate pressures are worsening the crisis during the tourist season.”
“Stocks are shrinking dramatically, especially in the Mediterranean. In Greece, illegal traps are often used for fishing… The breeding of octopuses is ethically and ecologically questionable: the animals are highly intelligent and sensitive, suffer from stress in captivity, and no humane slaughter methods exist.”
“10,000 infected in major cholera outbreak in northern Nigeria…
“Most of the cases are concentrated in Maiduguri, the state capital, which is home to about two million people, including large numbers of people displaced by a 17-year insurgency by Boko Haram…”
“More than 70 medics infected with Ebola as DRC outbreak spreads ‘fast’…
“Health officials believe the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola had been spreading for months before the government formally announced the outbreak, leaving doctors, nurses and other medical staff exposed before they knew the virus was present.”
“As climate shifts, malaria gains ground in southern Africa.
“Heavy rains leave pools for eggs, while warmer temperatures speed up mosquito development and shorten the malaria parasite’s incubation period. Malaria cases in Mpumalanga jumped fourfold in January compared to a year earlier…”
“The heat in Middle East will get much worse next days:
“In fact, we will likely witness the hottest days of 2026 (so far) with temperatures reaching 51/52C [125.6F] between Iran, Iraq and Kuwait. Nights will see temperatures locally >35C, nearly 40C.” [Extreme Temps]
“Severe rainfall in eastern Georgia has caused flooding and mudslides in the Akhmeta municipality of the Kakheti region…
“Officials from the Akhmeta municipality said emergency crews and equipment will be deployed to the area to assess the damage and begin restoring infrastructure in the coming days.”
“Tajikistan warns of rapid glacier melt [Pamir Mountains] threat to hydropower and proposes unified SCO energy platform.
“The accelerated melting of glaciers in Tajikistan is causing severe concern regarding the future of hydropower, stated Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma during the 6th Meeting of SCO Energy Ministers currently underway in Bishkek.”
“The changing face of Mongolia as, beneath the grass, permafrost thaws.
“As the climate crisis accelerates, Mongolia is warming rapidly, transforming the country’s cryosphere, including some of the most southerly permafrost landscapes in the northern hemisphere.”
“The strains did not learn to resist drugs in those mountains. They arrived already armed, which points the investigation back toward the fields and greenhouses where the trait first took hold.”
“Pakistan warns global forum India pursuing Indus projects that could alter river system.
“Pakistan said on Thursday India was pursuing a series of water infrastructure projects that could alter the Indus river system and undermine a decades-old water-sharing treaty between the nuclear-armed neighbors, urging the international community to defend treaty-based management of shared resources.”
“India’s late monsoon has economists, investors and farmers worried.
““Seriously though, where is the monsoon?” Mumbai-based author Kiran Manral spoke for us all in India’s financial capital this week as she took to X… As I write this, Mumbai is sweltering as the skies stubbornly refuse to deliver rain.”
“Apart from the subdued influence of the Madden–Julian Oscillation, the monsoon’s recent slowdown has been attributed to weaker cross-equatorial airflow across the Arabian Sea and adjoining Indian Ocean waters.”
“Five die after Indian city receives worst single-spell rainfall in years.
“Five people have died of electrocution in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata after heavy rainfall triggered floods in many parts. Vast swathes of the city are inundated, with water also entering people’s homes in some neighbourhoods.”
“Sri Lanka battles dengue surge with 44,000 cases this year…
“Data from the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) showed, the number of dengue cases nearly doubled from 5,651 in April to 10,638 in the first two weeks of June. “We noticed this increase after the cyclone [Ditwa],” Dr. Prashila Samaraweera, consultant community physician and NDCU spokesperson, told Reuters.”
“As Sundarbans tigers face climate threats, Bangladesh looks to Chittagong Hill Tracts…
“According to the officer, the Sundarbans region is currently grappling with multiple threats, from environmental pollution and climate shifts to poaching and a shrinking prey population.”
“Hong Kong issues 2 black rainstorm warnings in 1 day as downpours hit city…
“It was the third time the forecaster had issued the top-level warning within a month. The first this year was on June 8 and lasted about an hour. Thursday’s second black rainstorm signal was accompanied by a hail warning.”
“Bridge submerged as severe flooding inundates Shuangjiao Town in Guangdong, China.
“On June 19, 2026, in Guangdong, China, FēifēiMM shared a video showing severe flooding in Shuangjiao Town. In the video, the Shuangjiao Hospital Bridge is completely submerged by powerful muddy floodwaters.”
“Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in Taipei [Taiwan].
“Heavy afternoon rain in Taipei yesterday caused widespread flooding across various parts of the city, while two construction workers were injured after being struck by lightning… With streets in parts of Taipei and New Taipei City inundated with water, residents shared videos of the flooding on social media…”
“Typhoon No. 7 (Mekkhala) Forms As Heavy Rain Spreads Across Japan.
“…rain is forecast across a wide area of western and eastern Japan on Saturday, June 20, as a front moves eastward and another rain band approaches from the west. Some areas have already reported heavy rain, including parts of Hiroshima Prefecture, where residents said the sound of rain suddenly intensified.”
“The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) urged caution, forecasting up to 200mm [eight inches] of additional rainfall in Gangwon’s mountainous areas by the 21st. As of 10 a.m. on the 20th, heavy rain warnings remained in effect for Sokcho City’s plains, Gangneung City’s plains, and Goseong County’s mountainous areas…”
“Dozens of more records of June highest Minimums smashed in Victoria and Tasmania. Hundreds have fallen so far this month. One of the most record breaking months in Australian history. No winter at all so far.” [Extreme Temps]
“Fire and Emergency NZ said most of the blazes were vegetation fires, as Christchurch recorded its warmest June day since records began in 1943 at 25.1C [77.2F], smashing its previous record of 22.5C from 1988 [NZ].
“A “substantial” fire involving a farm shed and adjoining trees was reported on Selwyn Rd near Rolleston around 3.42pm.”
“Scientists have confirmed that a highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza outbreak has killed an estimated 13,359 southern elephant seal pups on Australia’s remote Heard Island, representing about 76% of the season’s births.
“Drone surveys between October 2025 and January 2026 revealed mortality rates reaching up to 97% in some harems.”
“Seal pups and seabird chicks are suffering in extreme weather. How can we protect them?
“Research shows the marine waters of southeast Australia are warming several times faster than the global average. Meanwhile, marine heatwaves, heavy rainfall and storms are becoming more frequent and severe.”
“Update: Niño 3.4 region has continued its upward climb — now 29.37°C on June 18.
“That is an extraordinary mid-June reading, with 2026 continuing to run above the entire historical pack in the NOAA OISST record. El Niño is natural. But this is El Niño developing in a warmer ocean than the planet used to have.”
“Southern Brazil braces for El Nino two years after deadly flooding…
“Local communities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul are highly vulnerable. Many are still actively rebuilding from the catastrophic May 2024 floods, which killed at least 181 people and caused widespread destruction.”
“The intense rains recorded during the night of this Wednesday, June 17, caused multiple emergencies in the municipality of Segovia, Antioquia [Colombia]…
“The heavy rains also caused landslides and damage in different areas of the municipality, which keeps the authorities and relief agencies on alert.”
“Extraordinary humid heat 24/7 with widespread record hot nights in Bahamas, Belize, Mexico, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica, Florida and Texas. Examples of June High Mins: 83F Tampa FL, 81F San Antonio TX, 29.0C Tampico [Mexico] 28.6C… 28.2C/83F at Nassau…” [Extreme Temps]
“It’s not your imagination, it has gotten much hotter. There’s been a huge increase in extreme heat across Florida!
“Look closely: In the blue 1950s most of Florida averaged 20-30 days a year with a heat index of 100°+. Now in the red that number has doubled, tripled or even 4X (Tampa and Miami) due to hotter and more humid weather.” [Jeff Berardelli]
“Arthur’s remnants take aim at the East Coast as historic flooding ravages millions across the South.
“Arthur and its remnants have already battered the Gulf Coast with catastrophic flooding that inundated homes, streets, and offices. The historic downpours prompted multiple Flash Flood Emergencies, with dangerous impacts remaining a threat to millions on Friday.”
“Rural south-central Louisiana is being hammered by rainfall event that has exceeded the 1-in-1000-year threshold.
“Over 20 inches have fallen in 12 hours near Plaucheville, triggering a Flash Flood Emergency for life-threatening, catastrophic flooding… Radar estimates suggest up to 24 inches of rain may have fallen in just 12 hours.” [Colin McCarthy]
“Derecho, tornadoes drive June storms into billions.
“A two-and-a-half-week stretch of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and hail across the United States and Canada cost insurers an estimated mid-single-digit billions of dollars between June 1 and June 17, according to a report released this week by reinsurance broker Gallagher Re.”
“Evacuation orders issued near Lytton as Highway 1 closed by wildfire [BC]…
“Shae Stearns, a fire information officer with the B.C. Wildfire Service, said just before 8 p.m. PT that the fire was burning close to the highway and nearby structures. “Hot and dry conditions have been present throughout the day and throughout the past couple days,” she said.”
“Forever chemicals in Great Lakes reveal 42-year story of contamination.
“A major study spanning more than four decades has traced how toxic ‘forever chemicals’ have moved through the Great Lakes, revealing a complex picture of contamination that varies dramatically between each lake and the wildlife that live there.”
“Kidney cancer rates near Pfas factory in Lancashire a ‘major source of concern’ [UK]…
“After environmental testing conducted by the Environment Agency, residents have been advised not to eat fruit, vegetables or eggs produced within 1km of the factory. An allotment on the factory border has been closed and classed as officially contaminated land…”
“UN summit collides with reality that talking won’t solve climate change…
“On the banks of the Rhine, diplomats from almost 200 nations spent the past two weeks arguing over linguistic details while grappling with the growing sense that what mattered more lay outside their negotiation rooms.”
“‘Termination shock’: trust our expert warnings on geoengineering’s planetary risks…
“It would only temporarily mask the pent-up warming implicit in the ongoing buildup of carbon dioxide, and this pent-up warming would be released in a catastrophically rapid “termination shock” if circumstances force the cessation of solar geoengineering.”
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“The ocean has shielded us from the worst of climate change. Now it is running a fever.
“The ocean is running a fever. In 2025, the number of days of marine heatwaves – prolonged spells when the sea turns abnormally, dangerously warm – was more than triple what it was in the early 1990s. These are not abstract statistics.”
“It’s not just Nino 3.4 heating up because of the growing El Nino — the entire global ocean is seeing record daily sea surface temperatures. Yesterday saw the 14th consecutive new daily record.
“Here are the updated daily color stripes:” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“El Niño was sparked by a Kelvin wave that shifted huge amounts of warm water from west to east across the undersea Pacific since April.
“And now, a new Kelvin wave is forming. Yet more warm water will move toward the eastern Pacific and El Niño forecasts may trend even stronger.” [Ben Noll]
“Souring seas: Ocean acidification threatens the world’s food supply…
““Our findings suggest that ocean acidification remains more visible in scientific discussions than in international policy frameworks,” said Keiko Nomura, co-author and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder.”
“Scientists Warn of Summer Heat Spikes as Global Warming Edges Toward 2C.
“…former NASA climate scientist James Hansen also reinforced his warning about a short-term temperature spike. In an update on his website on Friday, Hansen wrote that many scientists are still underestimating how sensitive Earth’s climate system is to greenhouse gases…”
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN THE ARCTICS – 32 DEGREES [89.6F].
“Incredibly long warm spell in Russian Arctic with several days >30C and warm nights: Never happened so early. Record of June highest Temperature: 31.5C Nizhnyaya Pesha 66N.” [Extreme Temps]
“Russia Deploys Emergency Crews to Siberia as Krasnoyarsk Wildfires Nearly Quadruple in Size.
“Authorities have blamed the rapid spread on high temperatures and severe Siberian silkmoth infestations, which have killed off vast swaths of trees and left behind large amounts of highly flammable deadwood.”
“UK’s migrant waders feel the effects of a changing Arctic.
“The taiga forests and tundra to the north are experiencing much higher temperatures than normal, which leads to wetland habitats such as bogs drying out, and an increase in forest cover due to the longer growing season.”
“Warmest May night on record verified by Met Office.
“A new May temperature record for Northern Ireland has been officially verified by the Met Office, external following last month’s UK heatwave. The overnight temperature at Killowen in County Down did not fall below 15.9C [60.6F] on 28 May, making it the warmest night on record for the month.”
“The UKV forecast has 38°C [100.4F] relatively widely on Monday.
“For context, the all time June temperature record is 35.6°C. The UK has never set two temperature records in two consecutive months before. This would be, as is becoming all too frequent, unprecedented levels of heat.” [Met4Cast]
“Another 39C [102.2F] day in Spain and 38.4C in France. The heat will increase sharply next days: France can hit 40C in the Central-Northern regions shattering hundreds of records including Paris and 42C in the South (2019 records will be harder there).” [Extreme Temps]
“ECB warning: “Drought and extreme heat pose risks to inflation and access to credit”.
“A thematic study by the European Central Bank warns of extreme weather events caused by climate change: “A single crop shock can cause food prices to rise by double-digit figures, with persistent inflationary consequences.””
“Farmers in southern Slovakia have launched their earliest barley and pea harvests on record due to severe weather anomalies accelerated by climate change.
“According to the Slovak Agriculture and Food Chamber, the winter barley harvest in the southwestern Danube lowlands began 1.5 to 2 weeks earlier than typical.”
“An unprecedented natural disaster with heavy rain and hail hit Visaltia, turning Nigrita into a flooded city within a few hours [Greece].
“The streets and alleys of Nigrita were covered with water, creating serious problems for residents and drivers… The plain of Visaltia was flooded, submerging crops and causing concern among farmers.”
“Torrential rain and hail cause widespread flooding in southern Spain’s Jaén.
“The downpour overwhelmed the Andalusian city’s drainage systems. Local weather services reported that 30 litres of rain per square metre fell within a 20-minute window. The volume of water turned roads into rivers with enough force to dislodge paving stones…”
“Strong floods swept through the Midas Valley in Tamghza in Tunisia’s Tozeur Governorate this evening, following heavy rains that caused a noticeable rise in water levels and the flow of wadis.”
“Nairobi: Eastlands residents struggle to cope as water shortages worsen [Kenya].
“Millicent Akinyi says she has had to learn to survive. “Sometimes I stay up until 11pm just to fetch water because I come from work late. The queues also can be too long,” said 38-year-old Akinyi… “I don’t mop the house daily as it would waste water.””
“The hailstorm lasted approximately 15-20 minutes and was accompanied by exceptionally large hailstones, reportedly measuring between 4 and 6 centimetres in diameter. The intensity of the storm caused widespread damage to residential buildings… Significant damage was also reported to agricultural land…”
“A view of dry beds of Indus River at Kotri due to shortage of water [Pakistan].
“The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) frequently reports severe system-wide shortages, with Sindh’s barrages receiving 30% to 60% less water than their allocated shares under the 1991 Water Accord.”
“India Monsoon Starts Almost 40% Short as El Niño Upends Weather.
“India’s monsoon has had an unusually weak start and the lackluster rainfall is likely to persist, threatening crops and industrial activity as the El Niño weather phenomenon takes hold. Nationwide monsoon rainfall was nearly 40% below normal as of Wednesday…”
“74 villages locked in standoff as Panchana Dam water dispute escalates in Rajasthan [NW India].
“The Panchana Dam water dispute is increasingly being viewed as more than a fight over irrigation. Many observers see it as reflecting broader social and political tensions, particularly between sections of the Gujjar and Meena communities.”
“A vast area of Comilla city has been submerged in just one hour of extremely heavy rain [Bangladesh].
“The nearly 100 millimeters [four inches] of rainfall recorded from 5:20 PM to 6:20 PM on Monday caused widespread waterlogging in the city’s main roads, alleys, homes, businesses, hospitals and educational institutions.”
“Southern China Battered by Record Rainfall as El Niño Takes Hold.
“A ferocious wave of torrential rain has battered six provinces across southern China, forcing mass evacuations and submerging cities in floodwaters that have shattered historical precipitation records… with localized clusters getting slammed by more than 600 millimeters [23.6 inches].”
“Egg-sized hailstones shatter vehicles and leave locals injured in China.
“On the afternoon of June 16, 2026, the Xuanhua District of Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China, was hit by massive hailstones measuring up to 10 centimetres in diameter—larger than eggs. The hail, which lasted for 10 to 20 minutes, left many parked cars with shattered windshields and dented bodies. Some pedestrians were injured…”
“Ho Chi Minh City’s expat hub Thao Dien waist-deep in water after an hour of rain.
“Heavy rain swept across Ho Chi Minh City on June 15, submerging roads in the riverside Thao Dien, the city’s largest expat neighborhood, and nearby areas within about an hour and leaving residents to wade home or push stalled motorbikes through the water.”
“Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations…
“The companies are suspected of inflating ice cream prices beyond increases in the cost of raw materials, even as the country faces a hot summer with record high temperatures. The six firms that were raided on Tuesday were Meiji, Morinaga Milk Industry, Lotte, Morinaga, Ezaki Glico and Akagi Nyugyo.”
“Dead fish washing up on South Korea’s east coast may be linked to tuna surge, warming seas.
“An unusual sequence of fish die-offs along South Korea’s east coast is raising questions about whether one of the region’s most productive fishing grounds is undergoing a significant ecological shift.”
“Deaths of three rugby players in Malaysia expose brutal side of heatwave.
“The deaths in quick succession of three rugby players in Malaysia have put renewed focus on the risks of competing in extreme heat and humidity, as climate change pushes temperatures higher across Southeast Asia.”
“Melbourne has tossed and turned through its warmest June night on record, as the state anticipates a warmer than usual winter.
“Melbourne Olympic Park weather station recorded an official overnight minimum of 16.2C [61.2F], surpassing the 2001 record of 16.1C. Bureau of Meteorology Senior Meteorologist David Crock said the temperature hovered around 17C for most of Wednesday night.”
“The one year difference in sea surface temperatures in the Eastern Pacific is out of this world.
“From a developing La Niña in 2025 to a budding Super El Niño in 2026 and all-time record warm ocean temperatures in the Eastern Pacific.” [Colin McCarthy]
“The abnormal ocean warming for both the Niño and Coastal Niño is causing abnormal warmth in South America Pacific Coast.
“Tonight The Peruvian capital Lima had its hottest night of 2026 (in winter!) with a Minimum Temperature of 22.5C [72.5F]. And we will witness MONTHS of further warming.” [Extreme Temps]
“Illegal miners adapt their strategies in Yanomami Amazon territory.
“Miners are fragmenting into smaller groups instead of concentrating near airstrips, going deeper into the middle of the Amazon forest, moving to specific border areas with Venezuela and paying high prices to continue their activities.”
“Why farmers see Colombia’s knife-edge election as a battle for the Amazon’s future.
“Many small-scale landowners now include conservation measures alongside everyday farming. But progress is precarious, and the threat of guerrilla violence and poverty remain whichever candidate wins.”
“The ‘ginormous’ cat-killer fungus spreading across South America…
“A devastating fungus that causes painful blisters and sores in cats, and potentially death, could be silently spreading among wildlife across South America, a new study warns. The deadly fungus causes a disease called sporotrichosis…”
“Rain causes serious material damage in the urban area of Almolonga and other departments [Guatemala].
“Residents of the municipality of Almolonga experienced a night of concern after the passage of heavy rain accompanied by electrical activity, which caused serious damage to the road infrastructure and homes in the urban area.”
“Rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Arthur expected to increase as conditions worsen overnight…
“Many areas across the Gulf Coast, including Louisiana and Texas, are already experiencing flooding that is expected to worsen overnight. Over the coming days, Arthur is forecast to track across the Southeast before approaching the Carolinas by Friday evening.”
“Wall of torrential rain approaches drivers in northern Alabama.
“A driver in Madison, Alabama, watched a wall of heavy rain moving rapidly towards him while driving on Highway 72 on June 14. The driver said he saw the downpour closing in from a quarter-mile away.”
“June turns dangerous: Severe storms, flash floods hit Pittsburgh.
“The region saw multiple rounds of severe weather over the past week, including tornadoes confirmed near Pittsburgh and elsewhere in western Pennsylvania, according to NWS Pittsburgh and recent storm reports.”
“Tensions Are Rising Among States That Rely on the Colorado River…
“Negotiations are going nowhere. Despite over six months of direct talks, multiple blown deadlines, and heavy intervention from the federal government, the seven states remain profoundly divided.”
“Manitoba Crop Report: Record rainfall hinders seeding progress.
“Severe storms which brought up to 10 inches of rain to southern Manitoba on June 9 and 10 prevented seeding completion provincewide during the week ended June 16, Manitoba Agriculture said in its crop report.”
“Compound droughts hit plant growth much harder than scientists expected…
“When the team lined up the three situations side by side, one stood far apart. A single compound-drought event stripped away close to four times as much plant growth as dry air or dry soil acting alone.”
“Fertiliser price shocks could have ‘lasting effects’ on food production…
“While other commodity flows affected by the closure of the Strait have partially rebalanced, there has been “no equivalent fertiliser export offset”, said a May 29 report by market intelligence firm Kpler. “This is both a planting story and a yield story that will play out across both hemispheres through the second half of 2026,” it said.”
“Rising temperatures may increase flood risk through river ‘whiplash’, study finds.
“As temperatures rise owing to the worsening climate crisis, rivers will experience increasingly rapid transitions between heavy downpours and long dry spells – called hydroclimatic whiplash events – because a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, intensifying rainfall extremes.”
“Data Centers Are Being Built in Areas Exposed to Extreme Weather…
“A study of roughly 2,600 planned data centers worldwide indicates that more than 150 will be on high-risk properties, according to the analysis by XDI, which looks at physical climate impacts. Key hazards include coastal inundation, high heat and riverine flooding, it said.”
“Trump’s DoJ intervenes to back Elon Musk in datacenter pollution lawsuit.
“The Trump administration is coming to the defense of Elon Musk in a lawsuit over claims that his artificial intelligence company, xAI, is polluting residential neighborhoods in north Mississippi. The justice department told a federal court late on Monday to throw out the case.”
“The New Geopolitics of AI: Water, Energy, and the Battle for Computational Power.
“The global race for artificial intelligence is no longer just a contest of algorithms, but a struggle for physical infrastructure, massive 300 MW–scale data center clusters that bind together electricity, water, and territorial power.”
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“How hot are global oceans?
“Compare the 1982-2025 global sea surface temperature average, to this year… yes, global sea-surface temperatures are currently at a record daily high. The rise in SSTs represents billions of Hiroshima bombs worth of heat.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“4.4 standard deviations from the mean?! To put into perspective how strong this El Niño has the potential to be, I plotted it on the Bell Curve/ distribution of all El Nino, La Niña, & neutral months since 1850 (over 2K).
“The dynamical model ensemble median forecast peak anomaly is +3.3°C in December 2026. Comparing against all Nino (3.4 region) values yields a value of 4.4 sigma for this event, plotted outside the extreme right tail, next to the current record of +2.8C in 2015.”
“The Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature (SST) just set a new record daily high for the 16th day in a row.
“The current Nino 3.4 SST is higher than any day of any year on record, with the exception of a few days late in 2015 at the start of the last super El Nino. Stay tuned!”
“Something is wrong in the Arctic – Narwhals can tell.
“The health of the narwhal started dropping. We were noticing they were becoming skinnier and that in turn also meant that they were harder to hunt. The hunters especially worried how these new noises would affect narwhals, which already seemed to be disappearing into thin air.”
“Greenland is rewriting its climatic history with days and days >20C [68F]. Today 22.8C at Sondre Stroemfjord, 20.3c Maniitsoq, 20.0c Julianehab (monthly record), 19.6c Sisimiut, 19.4c Nuuk… Weeks >30C in The Arctic – 30.5 [86.9F] Abramovsk Majak RU June record.” [Extreme Temps]
“Heavy rains, which suddenly started in the Russian capital where the air temperature has exceeded 30 degrees [86F] in recent days, have caused serious problems in the city… Serious difficulties in traffic movement have arisen in various areas of the city.”
“AMOC collapse could change Europe’s climate 10x faster than expected. We aren’t ready…
“…there is potential for AMOC weakening to become a collapse. In that specific scenario, Europe would experience climate change up to 10 times faster than today. Considering that current climate change is already hard to keep up with as a society, we can’t begin to imagine what impact an AMOC collapse could have on our daily lives.”
“Well, now, the situation is critical: the 40°C [104F] mark no longer seems like a barrier starting Thursday [for France].
“We’re looking at a much broader, much higher scope. The potential for a historic heatwave (yet again!) in June, surpassing records across all months combined, is no longer just fiction.” [Dr Serge Zaka]
“Hottest June day in history – 37.2 [99F] La Coruna AP and 35.7 La Coruna. For La Coruna today was the second hottest day in history for any month only behind 28 August 1961! Thousands more records coming all over Europe.” [Extreme Temps]
“Japanese brown seaweed returns to Noja: «It’s rotting and smells awful». [Northern Spain].
“Trengandín beach in Noja has been re-covered by the invasive Japanese seaweed, Rugulopteryx okamurae, whose reproduction accelerates with the warm summer water temperatures. The warming of the sea water boosts the proliferation of this algae…”
“Spain hit by thirteen wildfires over the weekend, with crews battling blazes in Murcia, Andalucía and elsewhere.
“Emergency crews worked flat out across regions including Galicia, Murcia, Andalusia, and Catalonia as hot, dry, and windy summer conditions fueled the flames.”
“Heat records are falling from Algeria to South Africa. Record hottest June night in MOROCCO – min 31.4 [88.5F] Tata; minimums up to 35C in Niger and Algeria.” [Extreme Temps]
“Abuakwa South Flood: One feared dead, thousands displaced following Sunday downpour. [Ghana].
“A catastrophic downpour on Sunday, June 14, 2026, has left a trail of destruction across the Abuakwa South Municipality, displacing thousands of people…”
“Hundreds of records smashed all over the area between Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique. Tshane at 1100m asl rose to 30.5C [86.9F] ,already breaking its record several times. Record heat will last WEEKS.” [Extreme Temps]
“Farmers Battle Climate Challenges as Weather Patterns Shift in Limpopo [South Africa]…
“The changing climate has added another layer of uncertainty to an already demanding profession. Khakhu says farmers must pay close attention to seasonal conditions before deciding what and when to plant.”
“Every single African country is breaking heat record and The Tiny French Territory of Mayotte was not an exception. Right on June 1st, The Pamandzi AP rose to 31.9C [89.4F], tying its record of June highest Temperature which was set in 2024 and 2025!” [Extreme Temps]
“Thunderstorms and heat up to 40°C [104F] forecast across Kazakhstan.
“Kazhydromet issued storm warnings for June 16 in 16 regions and in the cities of Astana and Almaty, with severe thunderstorms and extreme heat expected across the country, Qazinform News Agency reports.”
“Another scolding day with 44C [111.2F] in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan and Minimums up to 31C!
“Extraordinary hot nights in IRAN. Close to June World Records at high elevations with MINIMUMS of 30C at 1300m+ asl. More coming tomorrow… [Extreme Temps]
“More records of June Highest Minimums today – 31.0 [87.8F] Thanjavur and 30.2 Harnai [India] and 31.0 Pad Idan, Pakistan. More on the way next days…” [Extreme Temps]
“What To Expect if India Starts Halting Indus Water Flows to Pakistan.
“…potential upstream infrastructure expansion and climate stress could increase structural instability and intensify crisis dynamics between the two countries. On June 5, India’s Ministry of External Affairs stated that the Indus Waters Treaty, a water-distribution agreement between India and Pakistan, will remain in abeyance…”
“Himalayan rivers shifting course as climate warming thaws the ‘Water Tower of Asia’.
“The study attributes the instability to cryosphere degradation, suggesting that as temperatures rise, the thawing of permafrost weakens riverbanks while increasing meltwater and sediment loads, making the landscape more prone to erosion.”
“1 killed, 3 injured in Uttarakhand village violence over water dispute; Case filed against 3 accused, 25 unidentified persons [Himalayan foothills].
“A violent clash between two communities over an irrigation water dispute left one man dead and three family members seriously injured late on Friday evening in Bairagiwala village.”
“Massive Dust Storm Hits Rajasthan’s Churu [NW India], Traffic Disrupted as Visibility Drops Near Zero.
“Visuals from the region showed thick dust engulfing highways and surrounding areas, forcing motorists to slow down or temporarily halt their journeys amid hazardous driving conditions. Authorities urged commuters to exercise caution as visibility dropped drastically during the storm.”
“Delhi’s temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?
“…As Greenpeace researcher Nibedita Saha moved her camera from the shaded areas under the flyover (where the reading was 42C) to the bikers idling at stop signals under the direct sunlight, the reading went up to 64C [147.2F].”
“As El Niño looms, Bangladesh must brace for extreme heat.
“When we talk about Bangladesh’s climate challenges, we tend to focus on floods and cyclones, as if heat were a secondary concern. It is not. This El Niño could bring a different kind of crisis: extreme heat.”
“Floods exceed warning levels in 20 rivers across China; cities in Guangdong suspend schools, outdoor activities amid rainstorm alerts.
“Twenty rivers across China, mostly small and medium-sized, have experienced floods exceeding warning levels, following days of severe rainstorms and convective weather across southern China and parts of Northeast China, media reported on Monday…”
“On June 14th, Lufeng, Guangdong Province, experienced 773mm [30.4 inches] of rainfall in 24 hours, breaking historical records…
“Wuzhou, Guangxi, was hit by extreme rainstorms in the early hours of June 15, with 148mm of rain falling in one hour and 390mm in six hours, causing flooding in the city streets.” [Jim Yang]
“Japan Issues Aomori Prefecture Level 4 Weather Warning Due to Heavy Rain and Landslide Risk.
“Prolonged heavy rainfall has completely saturated the soil across the mountainous terrain, river valleys, and lowlands of the region, creating high risks of mudslides, flooding, and overflowing rivers”
“The Atlantic may be reshaping one of the Pacific’s most powerful currents.
“Two great currents collide off the eastern coast of Japan. The warm Kuroshio Current rises from the tropics; a colder current pushes down from the north. The seawater they fling eastward swings on decade-long cycles, and scientists usually blame the Pacific.”
“Floods, coastal uplift affect quake-hit areas in Mindanao [Philippines].
” Heavy rainfall on Saturday triggered flash floods in parts of Sarangani province and this city, even as many residents try to cope with the aftermath of the powerful June 8 magnitude 7.8 earthquake, with the death toll rising to 61…”
“‘Something is changing’: Sydney records warmest run of June days in more than a century.
“Temperatures in Sydney topped 20C [68F] on Tuesday for the 10th consecutive day, breaking a record for June that had stood since 1919. On another warm day in Sydney, the thermometer at Observatory Hill showed 20.1C by 11.30am on Tuesday.”
“Mining threatens scarce water resources in the Andes.
“Snowfall and more than 4,000 glaciers feed San Juan’s two main rivers, which provide most of the province’s irrigation water. Both waterways have shrunk significantly, however, and their flow rates are at historic lows.”
“Rains disrupt Brazil coffee harvest, raising disease risk…
“The excessive moisture, which is unusual for this time of the year in the country and might be an early effect of the El Nino climate anomaly, could fuel the spread of bacterial or fungal diseases that might impact the health of the trees going forward, they said.”
“Growing appetite for açaí is damaging bird diversity in the Amazon.
“A newly published study has found a 28% decline in bird species richness in Amazonian areas with high densities of açaí palms. Farmers are clearing away native trees and understory vegetation to plant more açaí palms as demand soars…”
“Tonight Santiago in PANAMA tied its record of June hottest night on record with a Minimum of 25.8C [78.4F]. That s after breaking those of the previous months… And The Nino has just officially started.” [Extreme Temps]
“Heavy rains flood San Pedro Sula and paralyze traffic in Honduras.
“Intense and persistent rains on Saturday transformed avenues and streets in San Pedro Sula , in northern Honduras , into turbulent rivers, causing widespread urban flooding, paralyzing traffic, and leaving a wave of chaos and debris.”
“Record heat is everywhere and Caribbean is not an exception:
“Today Charlotte Amalie AP, St Thomas Island rose to 94F/34.4C which ties the HOTTEST JUNE TEMPERATURE EVER RECORDED IN THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS. This is just the beginning of what’s coming… [Extreme Temps]
“Tropical storm alerts could be issued within hours in Texas as disturbance enters Gulf of America’s warm water.
“As of the latest update from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the odds for tropical development have increased to 50% over the next seven days. The system was designated as Invest 90L and is the first invest of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, according to the FOX Forecast Center.”
“Flash flooding strands motorists, prompts rescues across Waco area.
“Flash flooding Sunday night triggered more than 20 water rescues, stranded motorists and damaged roads and other infrastructure across the Waco area as emergency crews responded to a surge of weather-related calls.”
“Parasites, warm temperatures contributing to juvenile salmon die-off in the Klamath River [California].
“Dead and dying juvenile Chinook salmon have been found along sections of the Klamath River this month, raising concerns among researchers as warm water temperatures and parasites appear to be contributing to the fish kill.”
“Extreme Weather Makes US Tomatoes More Expensive This Summer.
“Juicy tomatoes are a summer staple often slipped into burgers or sliced atop a salad. But weather disruptions in two major growing regions have driven up prices for the vegetable, and consumers shouldn’t expect much relief for their wallets in the months ahead.”
“Bacteria in abandoned oil wells may be generating harmful gases at 1,000 times the previously estimated rate.
“A new study is raising fresh concerns about what happens after oil and gas wells stop producing. As a McGill University-led team uncovered, these wells may continue leaking methane for years, and some of that gas could be coming from underground microbes, not just leftover fossil deposits.”
“Damaged boreal peatlands may triple methane emissions, reshaping climate risk.
“A new study reveals that, for the first time, areas of Canada’s boreal peatlands damaged by oil and gas exploration have failed to recover as scientists and companies predicted and instead have led to a tripling of methane emissions, with global implications.”
“Half of the world’s children are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards threatening their health, education and survival, according to a Unicef report.
“Globally, children face increasing threats from heatwaves, storms, floods and droughts as the climate crisis worsens…”
“Parent birds warn chicks about extreme heat before they hatch…
“The most striking part of the work is what the embryos never went through. Mariette held every egg at a steady 37.5°C (99.5°F) for the whole experiment, so no chick felt real heat. The brain changes came from the sound of the warning, nothing else.”
“Climate crisis is changing when plants flower, artificial intelligence study finds…
“A global study, leveraging AI to scrutinise eight million digitised plant specimens spanning a century, found that flowering has shifted by an average of 2.5 days earlier or later per decade. This disruption poses a critical threat to the delicate relationships between plants and their vital pollinators.”
“Plastic food packaging blankets the world’s coastlines, study finds…
“The study found food and beverage plastics were the most common litter type for 93% of countries surveyed, followed by plastic bags and cigarettes; the pattern was consistent across countries, regardless of waste management infrastructure.”
“Plastic bags floating in the ocean can look remarkably similar to jellyfish. When sunlight filters through seawater, a drifting plastic bag can appear translucent and bell-shaped. Ocean currents cause it to pulse and sway, much like a jellyfish moving through the water.”
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“Yes, 2026 is on Track to be the Hottest Year…
“Our projection was that the 2026 temperature …would pass the 2024 monthly temperature in midyear and then exceed 2024 monthly temperature in the remainder of the year by an amount large enough to make 2026 the hottest year, eclipsing the 2024 record.” [Prof Jim Hansen]
“7 out of 10 models now predict a record-breaking El Niño this year.
“El Niño’s exact intensity will influence the magnitude of the global temperature spike and water vapor levels in 2026-27, both key indicators of the potential for weather extremes. Fractions of a degree matter.” [Ben Noll]
“‘Fuel on the fire’: Scientists confirm El Nino’s return, predict extreme weather effects…
“…Ehsan’s team forecasts that this El Nino will peak a month or two earlier based on strong early signs from recent weeks. Princeton University climate scientist Gabriel Vecchi said large El Ninos like these also tend to last longer.”
“Earth’s permafrost could soon release hidden ‘deep carbon,’ supercharging warming… scientists may have underestimated just how bad the situation may be, a new analysis finds…
““Deep permafrost has been an under-appreciated component of Earth system models, so it’s great to see more explicit treatment of this important [carbon] reservoir in model simulations,” says Alberto Reyes…”
“Alaska’s glaciers have a startling response to rising temperatures.
“…researchers found that every 1°C (1.8°F) increase in average summer temperature extends glacier melting by about three weeks. The study also revealed that intense heat waves can strip away up to 28% more protective snow cover, exposing ice much earlier than normal and accelerating ice loss.”
“Very mild temperatures near 20C these days in Greenland. Particularly exceptional the 18.7C [65.7F] Qaarsut AP at 70N latitude,which tied its record of the highest temperature ever recorded in June. And the warmth will continue next days.” [Extreme Temps]
“Fierce heat also in The Arctics from Scandinavia to Russia.
“Temperatures have rose >30C [86F] above the Arctic Circle for several consecutive days in Russia and it’s expected to get even hotter next two days, at record level for this time of the year.” [Extreme Temps]
“Bird flu, extreme heat and super gonorrhoea: The top health threats facing Britain…
“It said that although a pandemic flu or novel coronaviruses could have “catastrophic” impacts, the most likely events are increased tuberculosis cases linked to migration, extreme heatwaves, and rising rates of tick-borne encephalitis.”
“Red algae washes up on Brittany beaches as clean-up begins.
“Large quantities of red algae have washed up on beaches in Brittany far earlier than usual this year, a phenomenon local officials say is linked to rising temperatures and warmer spring weather.”
“France prepares for another ‘very intense and widespread’ heat event, possibly over 40°C [104F].
“It comes less than two weeks after the May heat wave, which was the most severe, longest, and most widespread ever recorded so early in the year. This is the second surge in temperatures before the official start of summer.”
“Europe faces a hidden heatwave risk that could shatter records.
“After 2003, Europe rebuilt how it handles extreme heat. Every new protocol and warning system carried the same assumption – one devastating wave, then time to recover. The real danger may be back-to-back heatwaves… Why the worst heat bunches this way isn’t settled.”
“German vines flower early in warm regions, pushing some harvests toward August…
“For the wine trade, an earlier flowering calendar can shape expectations well before harvest begins. If development continues at this pace, wineries and buyers may need to prepare for an earlier grape intake and a compressed production schedule in some areas.”
“Despite the recent rainfall, the spectre of drought continues to hang over Switzerland. Water levels in many rivers and lakes on the Swiss Plateau have reached record lows… “The rainfall has been merely ‘a drop in the ocean’,” says hydrologist Manuela Brunner…”
“Climate crisis hits Hungary: country’s third-largest lake nears historic low.
“The water level of Hungary’s third-largest lake is expected to fall to a new record low this summer due to climate change and decades of poor water management, threatening both the ecosystem and the local tourism industry.”
“Severe thunderstorms damage more than 150 buildings in Slovenia before spreading into Croatia.
“Severe thunderstorms damaged more than 150 buildings in Slovenia on June 10, 2026, before the same weather system moved into northern Croatia overnight into June 11, bringing damaging wind, hail, and heavy rainfall.”
“Farmers in central Greece are assessing significant crop damage after a severe storm swept through the region on Friday afternoon, bringing hail and strong winds, local media reported… Further west, additional agricultural damage was reported due to hail and strong winds.”
“A record high in Mediterranean sea temperatures and significant consequences for the region’s weather.
“It is likely that the Mediterranean will witness a further rise to reach historical levels that may exceed 30 degrees Celsius [86F], in light of the dominance of hot air masses during the summer season, especially the expansion of hot air from the African continent towards the European continent.”
“Pilot whales can’t hear each other over ship noise in Strait of Gibraltar, study finds.
“The rumble of ship traffic is drowning out the calls of long-finned pilot whales and potentially other marine species in the Strait of Gibraltar, a narrow strip of water between Morocco and Spain that separates the Atlantic Ocean from the Mediterranean Sea.”
“Sandstorm sweeps through Birnin Kebbi. [NW Nigeria]
“Residents of Birnin Kebbi, the capital of Kebbi State, experienced a severe sandstorm on Thursday as strong winds carried large amounts of dust across the city, reducing visibility and disrupting normal activities.”
“How climate change is threatening Kenya’s food basket as hunger crisis deepens – study…
“According to the State of the Climate Report 2025, erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells and rising temperatures are steadily undermining farm productivity, leaving households with shrinking food reserves and increasing uncertainty.”
“Central Asia’s Dry Fuse: Preventing The Next Water War?
“The rivers of Central Asia may cause a crisis in the region. There are two important rivers in the five “stans” (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan), the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya. Still, there is no comprehensive agreement on water sharing between the countries.“
“Historic heat wave between Pakistan, Iran and Oman: weeks of relentless heat. 51.0C Nawabshah PAKISTAN -June record tied (but below the May record). 5 stations with 50C+ [122F]. [Extreme Temps]
“These phenomena are accelerating glacial melt and altering monsoon dynamics, creating pronounced rainfall variability. Fewer rainy days with higher intensity have shifted monsoon patterns to the south, changing flood risks.”
“Pakistan says blocking Indus waters would have ‘serious consequences’ and could be considered an ‘act of war’ under the UN Charter…
“Water Minister CR Patil says India, under PM Modi’s directives, is working to ensure ‘not a single drop’ reaches Pakistan. India suspended participation in the Indus Waters Treaty after a 2025 terror attack in Kashmir, escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours.”
“Scientists concerned as Himalayas show signs of climate breakdown…
“Scientists warn that the crisis is not confined to the mountains alone. Himalayan glaciers feed several major Asian rivers and support millions of people downstream. Any disruption in this fragile system could have serious consequences for water security…”
“Massive forest fires affect multiple areas of Rajouri amid heatwave [Himalayan foothills].
“Massive forest fires broke out on Wednesday across various locations in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, officials reported. The fires have spread through several forest ranges, with the prevailing heatwave and prolonged dry spell being attributed as the main causes.”
“Rajasthan’s rains are rewriting desert records, with 154% excess rainfall by June 10 [NW India].
“Eastern Rajasthan received 207% excess rainfall, with the state recording 19.1 mm of rain between June 1 and June 9 against the normal 7.5 mm. Four of Rajasthan’s 10 wettest monsoon seasons have occurred since 2019, indicating a rise in extreme rainfall years.”
“Extreme Heat Is Already Stifling Economic Growth in India…
“AKI Chief Executive Officer Asad K. Iraqi has his 100 workers drink oral rehydration salts solution twice a day, and he recently invested in additional cooling systems. But it’s not enough. Some workers are falling sick, while others are returning to their villages.”
“Historic hot night at Mumbai. The Minimum of 30.2C [86.4F] is the highest ever recorded in June. Same value and same record for Harnai. Next days those records can be broken over and over again. Unprecedented.” [Extreme Temps]
“Mumbai Lake Levels Drop Amid Delayed Rain, Ex-IMD Scientist Warns ‘Tough Times Ahead’.
“…a former IMD scientist has called for urgent, aggressive water conservation strategies. The warning comes as water levels in the city’s seven critical reservoir lakes have dropped to a precarious 12.49 per cent of their total capacity.”
“Temperatures rose as much as 47.4C [117.3F] in Xinjiang today. And this is just the beginning of an extraordinary heat wave in all Central Asia and Northern China. It will just get hotter.” [Extreme Temps]
“A severe rain and hailstorm has caused chaos in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
“Large hailstones falling at speeds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour highlighted the dangers of severe weather after unstable conditions brought heavy rain and hail to parts of eastern and northern Japan on June 12th, with experts warning that hailstorms can now occur at any time of year…”
“Today Baler, PHILIPPINES had its hottest June night in history with a Minimum of 27.5C [81.5F]. Records have been falling in the area since early 2023, every single day.” [Extreme Temps]
“Parts of Australia on track for warmest start to winter on record amid influx of tropical air.
“An influx of humid, tropical air has resulted in a remarkably warm and relatively wet start to winter across Australia. And with abnormally high temperatures forecast to continue, many regions are on track for the warmest start to winter on record.”
“Invasive caulerpa seaweed discovered in Whangārei Harbour for first time [NZ]…
“Caulerpa, which spreads and smothers other marine life, was first found in New Zealand at Great Barrier Island in 2021, where it now covers an area equivalent to more than 1100 rugby fields. It was confirmed in Northland for the first time in the Bay of Islands in May 2023.”
“Antarctica’s west coast missing an area of sea ice the size of France as temperatures peak 20C [36F] above average…
“One expert said the loss of ice in the Bellingshausen Sea was “depressing” and the failure of ice to form could have intensified a heatwave over the continent’s peninsula last week that saw daytime temperatures peak at 15.4C which is more than 20C above average.”
“Region Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperatures are in record territory, approaching 3 standard deviations above the 1982-2011 mean, an anomaly that has never happened before in recorded history.
“The Climate 8-ball says: “four!”” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Crocodiles in the sea of Piura: the shocking discovery due to an ocean that boils at 7 °C more [coastal Peru].
“…climatologist Ben Noll said that the exceptionally warm waters associated with the coastal El Niño phenomenon would be allowing crocodiles to expand their distribution southward from areas near the border with Ecuador.”
“Amazon deforestation is falling, but progress is stalling.
“…the lower house of the Brazilian Congress has recently passed a bill restricting the adoption of precautionary measures by environmental agencies, including injunctions based on remote monitoring.”
“Godzilla El Nino is so powerful it could set the Amazon rainforest on fire.
“In South America, El Nino typically brings less rainfall during the wet season. This makes the following dry season even harsher, turning forests more vulnerable to fires. The Amazon’s trees are not naturally adapted to frequent burning, so fires can spread quickly and cause lasting damage.”
“A look at the recent sea surface temperature trend (annual mean) for the Gulf of Mexico.
“While there are many environmental factors that impact hurricane intensity, this warming certainly can play a role in fueling more rapid intensification.”
“Severe Weather Preparedness Urged As Rio Grande Valley Braces For Rain.
“Remnants of a tropical disturbance combined with deep tropical moisture from the Central American Gyre are moving northwestward directly along the river channel. : Atmosphere moisture is tracking unusually high, threatening 3 to 5 inches of sudden rainfall.”
“There were two huge wildfires in South Georgia this spring. Just fighting them cost $35M…
“”Between us and Florida this past year, we’ve done more tanker drops in about two weeks than we did in all the other years combined in the histories of our states,” Sabo said… He said the commission’s annual budget was $52 million dollars. “
“Several records of June warmest night were broken or tied In Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Arkansas like 80 Medicine Lodge KS, 80 Jonesboro AK, 78 Whiteman MO etc.” [Extreme Temps]
“Tornadoes rip through central US while extreme heat and humidity creep into north-east.
“An Illinois man whose home was destroyed by a tornado on Thursday was pulled from the rubble by a police officer and a photojournalist, who captured the terrifying storm and subsequent rescue in dramatic video footage.”
“After record-low winter runoff into already-depleted reservoirs, water managers now know that the day of reckoning is coming soon. “We’re going to go to 1,035,” Tom Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, said at a meeting in mid-May. “There’s no question that’s going to happen.””
“Arizona faces 77% cut in Colorado River water amid stalled talks…
“A lack of agreement between the Upper and Lower Basin states would mean the federal government imposes its own plan for reallocating the water over the next 10 years – a plan that could mean cuts up to 77% for Arizona.”
“Toxic algal blooms linked to deaths of recently stranded humpback whales…
“These strandings coincide with reports of historically high concentrations of domoic acid-producing algae along the central California coast, which researchers note is causing broad impacts on regional marine wildlife.”
“El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals.
“Along the U.S. West Coast during El Niño, surface winds that normally blow from the north tend to subside. This weakens evaporation and slows upwelling of colder, deeper water. That increases the chances of coastal marine heat waves. California waters are already extremely warm. El Niño could make things even hotter for longer.”
“Nearly 9 million litres of sewage dumped into Winnipeg’s waterways after storm-related power outages…
“The city said the storm also caused combined sewer overflows alongside the power outages, leading to more spills. A total of 8,700,000 litres of diluted sewage was spilled from Tuesday to Wednesday, the city said.”
“Storm damage being assessed in Regina [Saskatchewan] after hailstorm.
“Following a hailstorm in Regina this week, several areas experienced damage, with insurance claims continuing to mount… The conservatory at Regina’s Government House is closed for the foreseeable future thanks to the hailstorm.”
“The insurance market prepared for extreme weather. It may not be prepared for climate whiplash.
“For decades, catastrophe underwriting has largely revolved around probability… Climate whiplash introduces a different challenge. The issue is no longer simply frequency, but velocity: how rapidly conditions move from one extreme to another and whether existing coverages are designed to respond.”
“For too long, extreme weather has been framed as an environmental issue… The damage accumulating inside the workforce – missed work hours, lower productivity, rising healthcare costs, staffing instability, and growing safety risks – is easier to miss but no less real.”
“Climate change is redistributing sunlight across the planet.
“There is a hint that the change is not waiting for 2080. Climate satellites have recorded a similar pattern in surface sunlight over the past two decades – real measurements, not simulations… Sunlight is the largest single energy source for Earth’s surface, so redistributing it touches everything built on top.”
“Humans nearly went extinct 930,000 years ago, researchers find…
“The bottleneck falls within the Early to Middle Pleistocene transition, a period when glacial cycles changed from shorter swings to longer and harsher intervals. The paper links the population collapse to those climatic shifts.”
“Hug a climate scientist today! Just don’t make it weird, they are already dealing with enough…
“Today we show our love and gratitude to the brave boffins at the coal face of existential dread… Climate scientists definitely deserve all the appreciation they can get right now. Dealing with complex environmental data and communicating urgent reality to the world is an incredibly heavy emotional and professional load.”
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“How a record-high ‘energy imbalance’ is driving global warming…
“This imbalance is growing and in 2025 its 10-year average reached a record high, indicating that global temperatures could increase at even higher rates in the future. This is among the headline findings of the latest “indicators of global climate change” (IGCC) report…”
“…We highlight how much we are already stuck in a figurative “Anthropocene quicksand”, where onlyan active pull can free us from consequences like global heating… Should Earth system resilience, the natural buffering capacity, significantly decline, the impacts of our actions would become even stronger. In a worst‐case scenario, shifts in Earth system feedbacks could even surpass human forcing in relevance…”
“May 2026 was the world’s second-warmest May on record.
“May 2026 was the second-warmest May in analyses of global weather data going back to 1850, behind only May 2024, NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, or NCEI, reported June 10.”
“I’m still in disbelief. Each new model that comes out – somehow – raises the expectation of a record breaking El Niño incoming…
“Japanese Meteorological Service (JMA) didn’t plan for this… To be fair neither have the other services. That’s how off the charts these forecasts are.”
“The Arctic is undergoing rapid warming, resulting in retreating sea ice and glaciers1, yet how cryospheric changes propagate into the deep ocean remains poorly understood. Here we identify a climate-driven mechanism linking accelerating glacier disintegration to an increase in deep-sea hard-bottom habitats far beyond calving fronts.”
“Oceans are warming, but scientists are concerned about this cold blob.
“…right now, an expansive area of well below-average ocean temperatures exists in the North Atlantic, to the east of Newfoundland. There, unusually cool waters have lingered for the last year.”
“Thought the heatwave had passed? The seas are still feeling it [UK].
“…the agency said the exceptional warmth had coincided with strong to severe marine heatwaves around the UK and Ireland, in the Bay of Biscay, and in the western Mediterranean. It said the warm waters may have made coastal towns and cities hotter, in particular by reducing cooling overnight.”
“Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens…
“As hotter, drier summers driven by global heating become more frequent, the ground under houses can shrink and drag down a property’s foundations. The most vulnerable areas include London, Essex, Kent and a tranche of land from Oxford up to the Wash on England’s east coast…”
“Wild temperature swings are becoming the ‘new normal’, EU agency says…
““[The] unusually early and intense heatwave demonstrates how quickly climate extremes are becoming the new normal rather than the exception,” said Samantha Burgess, strategic lead for climate at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts.”
“EU to protect industries from future carbon costs if they invest in the bloc…
“The bloc plans to continue to provide free allowances to emit carbon well into the 2040s in a move that would scrap the existing 2039 time limit. In return, it will require companies to make “much-needed investments in Europe”, according to an internal document seen by the FT.”
“Andalusian forest fire consumes over 3,000 hectares, requiring aerial reinforcement.
“A forest fire broke out this Monday afternoon in Villanueva de los Castillejos (Huelva). Since then, the situation has become increasingly difficult, prompting aerial and ground reinforcement and the evacuation of nearly 300 people.”
“Weather chaos in Ticino – huge hailstones hit the region [Switzerland].
“A violent storm hit southern Ticino on Tuesday evening. Hailstones up to seven centimetres in diameter damaged roofs, cars and fields. At the same time, MeteoSwiss registered a new precipitation record for the southern side of the Alps.”
“Brianza brought to its knees by bad weather: rivers of hail, closed kindergartens and roofs uncovered [Italy].
“Brianza wakes up counting the damage. Those thirty minutes of storm that hit the province around 4 pm on Wednesday 10 June caused very extensive damage. In less than five hours, the firefighters of the provincial command of Monza found themselves engaged in over 70 interventions.”
“Hail in Ardahan covered the city in white [Turkey].
“The hail, which started at noon in the city and gradually increased its effect, covered the streets and streets with a white blanket. While the sudden hail negatively affected life, citizens who were worried about damage to their vehicles tried to protect their cars by covering them with blankets, carpets and cardboard.”
“Algeria | Video documents the first moments of a bus driver’s attempt to cross the “Tabarbirt” wadi in the Tazrouk district of Tamanrasset province during flash floods, in a dangerous act that nearly caused a disaster.
“According to reports, the situation was saved thanks to the swift intervention of citizens and civil protection officers…” [Arab Storms]
“8 dead, several missing in Central African Republic landslide…
““The earth collapsed suddenly burying diggers under the rubble. Search and rescue operations were launched which made it possible to recover eight bodies, and the search continues for several people still missing.””
“Gorillas can learn to trust humans even after years of poaching pressure, research shows.
“A new study led by Concordia researchers suggests that carefully habituating wild gorillas to nonthreatening humans can help the animals overcome long-term aversions to people in areas with a history of human-led disturbances such as poaching.”
“South Africa is seeking to revive international exports of rhino hunting trophies and other wildlife products.
“They plan to use exemptions under Cites, arguing trade will not harm species survival. Officials claim the long-standing rhino horn ban has fuelled poaching and black-market prices.”
“The hottest ocean water on the planet right now is located just south of the Strait of Hormuz.
“Sea surface temps off northern Oman are approaching 95°F (35°C), bathwater-warm, and the reason the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman produce some of the most insufferable humidity on Earth.” [Colin McCarthy]
“Thirst Hits Iranian Coastal Town After US Strikes Allegedly Damage Water Reservoirs…
“Iran said Wednesday that attacks on the port city of Sirik struck two key water storage facilities, disrupting the muncipal water supply for thousands of residents. Iranian state media and diplomatic officials described the incident as a direct hit on civilian infrastructure…”
“Central Asia’s Water Crisis is Becoming a Regional Economic Risk…
“For years, the region’s water crisis was associated primarily with the Aral Sea disaster, one of the most devastating environmental catastrophes of the 20th century. Today, however, experts increasingly warn that water stress is becoming systemic across Central Asia itself.”
“Punjab draws excess water as Sindh and Balochistan face severe shortages [Pakistan].
“Water shortages in Sindh and Balochistan are deepening as Punjab continues to draw excess water, threatening the downstream provinces’ agricultural activities and drinking water supplies.”
“Modi orders Indian officials to prevent water from entering Pakistan…
“A federal minister in the Indian government said New Delhi was working to ensure “not a single drop of water” will flow into Pakistan. The two countries have been engaged in a diplomatic standoff over cross-border militancy and clashes for more than a year after a brief four-day conflict in May 2025.”
“Tower collapses lead to 500 MW renewable loss in Rajasthan [NW India], raising energy transition concerns.
“A series of severe dust storms and thunderstorms that swept across Rajasthan between late May and early June has damaged power infrastructure, disrupting renewable energy gains in the state and accelerating concerns about the resilience of India’s rapidly expanding clean energy system.”
“Why India’s deadly dengue crisis is now no longer confined to the monsoons…
“Health experts warn that rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and rapid urbanisation are helping dengue-carrying mosquitoes survive longer and spread farther than before, gradually transforming what was once considered a seasonal disease into a year-round public health threat.”
“‘I fear people will go to war over water’: as wells run dry, farmers struggle to survive in Bangladesh.
“In the parched fields of north-west Bangladesh, where the earth hardens into cracked red clay beneath an unforgiving sun, farmers in the Barind region say they are watching the foundations of rural life disappear underground.”
“Japan’s looming typhoon crisis threatens disaster defences and tourism.
“Tokyo-based Weathernews, a private meteorological firm providing long-range forecasts across Asia, has predicted that as many as 28 typhoons could affect Japan this year, with up to 14 potentially making landfall – well above average and approaching historical extremes.”
“Three men were killed after being buried in a landslide in Vietnam’s northern mountainous province of Lai Chau on Wednesday (June 10), Xinhua reported, citing the Vietnam News Agency.
“According to local authorities, the victims were working in a forested area near a mountain stream in Mit Thai village when prolonged heavy rains hit the area.”
“Minimums >30C [86F] in the North, Central, South and Spratly Islands! RECORDS OF HOTTEST NIGHTS -Tmins: 31.8 Ha Tinh, 30.9 Danang, 30.4C at Qang Ngai.” [Extreme Temps]
“Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world’s rarest orangutans, study says [Sumatra].
“Research suggests that 58 of less than 800 critically endangered Tapanuli orangutans, or around 7% of the total species, were killed as a result of the extreme weather event last November. Those are conservative figures, and do not take into account rain-induced canopy damage or reduced food availability…”
“Indonesia’s grassroots farmers face increased unpredictability, experts say.
“…Arnall described how even highly-skilled, traditional producers are seeing their knowledge “undermined” by sea-level rise and coastal change. “Farmers in many places … are losing trust in the weather patterns as they become more unpredictable,” Arnall said.”
“Insanely hot night again at Manokwari. MINIMUM 28.9C [84F] in the cold season. June record destroyed in pieces. Record of June high Minimum tied also at Mia Padang :Min 25.8C.” Extreme Temps].
“Tonight it was the June warmest night in parts of New South Wales. MINIMUMS: 14.2C [57.6F] Wagga Wagga, 13.4C Cootamundra, 13.3C Temora, 12.9C Young.” [Extreme Temps]
“Record winter temperatures in Antarctic raise fears over speed of climate breakdown…
“Scientists said the high of 15.4C broke the previous record set at the same station in 1998 by 2C. “This is absolutely crazy,” said Raúl Cordero, an Ecuadorian climate professor at the University of Groningen. “It is also about 20C above normal for this time of the year. That is a huge anomaly.””
“One-in-100-year coastal floods now happening twice a year in Wellington – study [NZ].
“Human-caused sea-level rise has made coastal sea-level extremes four times more frequent since the start of the 20th century. A new study published in research journal Nature Climate Change claimed Wellington’s one-in-100 year coastal floods were happening about twice a year.”
“Undone science refers to research intentionally or unintentionally left unfunded, incomplete or ignored because of political, economic or industry pressure… In Chile, undone science has been a defining force in the politics of glacier protection.”
“Record beef prices squeeze U.S. shoppers as drought and deadly screwworm shrink herds.
“The latest threat to beef prices is the New World screwworm, with a batch of cases in Texas calves marking the first outbreak of the parasite in livestock in five decades.”
“How bad will drought be in Texas? Rio Grande Valley farmers are bracing for the worst…
“Texas’ water supply is already under stress from growth and aging infrastructure. Climate instability and a hot summer put the state’s supply in greater peril. That is particularly bad news for the state’s agricultural economy, which uses a significant amount of the state’s water.”
“Utah is so bone dry amid drought that a squirrel and kids with matches started separate brush fires…
“The ongoing severe drought in Utah has created the perfect conditions for destructive fires, prompting officials to warn that this year’s fire season could be particularly severe. Those concerns were highlighted Tuesday after firefighters battled two separate blazes in northern Utah.”
“Colorado and Nevada negotiators throw cold water on parts of federal plan to manage Colorado River…
“A major sticking point in negotiations has been how to divide up water cuts among the Upper and Lower basins. A 1922 legal compact is the foundation for dividing up the basin’s water, but it left plenty of room for interpretation and, inevitably, disagreement.”
“Rocky Mountains experienced ‘worst season on record for snowfall’ with lowest numbers of visitors in 40 years…
“The region experienced its “worst season on record for snowfall,” with snowpack in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming 32-53% lower than the previous record low. This record-low snowfall is attributed to unusually warm winter temperatures driven by climate change…”
“Nebraska’s Fort Robinson State Park evacuated as wildfire spreads.
“Officials ordered the evacuation of Nebraska’s Fort Robinson State Park as a wildfire quickly spread Wednesday. What’s being called the South Fork Fire had reportedly burned nearly 16,000 acres in Sioux County, the most northwestern county in the state, and Dawes County to the east.”
“Raleigh is experiencing its driest start to the year ever [NC].
“The Raleigh area is off to its driest start in more than 140 years, as North Carolina’s drought has become extreme across much of the Triangle, according to data from the National Weather Service. Water restrictions remain in effect to prevent the drinking water supply from dwindling too low.”
“Record rainfall raises concerns about continued flooding in Columbia [Missouri].
“Nearly four inches of rain fell on Sunday — flooding roads, parks and low-water crossings throughout Boone County… State Climatologist Zach Leasor said Columbia has received roughly 15 inches of rain since May 1.”
“Southern Manitoba hit by severe storms, flooding and possible tornadoes.
“Environment Canada said Stonewall, north of Winnipeg, recorded more than 250 millimetres [9.8 inches] of rain by early Wednesday morning, while Winnipeg received 117 millimetres at The Forks.”
“B.C. community facing threat of glacial lake outburst for 3rd year in a row…
““This is a canary in the coal mine situation,” Ford said. “I think [this] will inform preparedness for other communities around the province and likely around Canada.” Officials expect the outbursts to keep happening until the glacier has completely receded.”
“The latest data for “Total Column Precipitable Water” was just posted by ECMWF, and the 36-month running mean for the Northern mid-latitudes, where over 50% of humans live, set yet another new record high. More car soup.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Fishers live in fear as looming El Niño and fuel crisis pile on pressure.
“From the Philippines to Peru a vital industry already reeling from multiple problems faces devastation from skyrocketing fuel prices and super-charged Pacific warming.”
“Here are 10 ways a ‘super’ El Niño could impact the planet…
“Globally, there is a heightened risk of a shock to global food supply chains. Four crops – wheat, rice, maize and soybeans – provide more than 60% of the world’s calorie intake. Maize and rice are especially sensitive to El Niño.”
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“Climate Change, Pollution Push Oceans to Tipping Point, UN Report Says.
“A new United Nations assessment of ocean health documents a “deepening crisis” as climate change, pollution, overfishing, and biodiversity loss threaten marine ecosystems crucial to human survival.”
“By year’s end: a global temperature spike, record floods & droughts, massive heatwaves & storms, global crop failures & famine, wildfires, dead coral and other marine life, inflation and infrastructure collapse.
“A moisture connection from the tropical Pacific to the U.S. during fall could drive flooding rainfall. Meanwhile, droughts are possible in the Caribbean, northern South America, West Pacific, India, Indonesia and Australia.” [Ben Noll]
“What happens when the world’s breadbaskets start failing simultaneously?
“The system works because crop failures are expected to be local, not simultaneous. If one breadbasket region fails to produce one year, another could cover the shortfall. The Earth itself provides a kind of buffer, but that buffer is thinning.”
“Faced with global warming, Lot-et-Garonne is betting on citrus fruits. [France]
“Climate change is forcing producers to rethink their production systems and explore new crops. With this in mind, the French Federation of Agricultural Unions (FDSEA) Lot-et-Garonne launched the “Zeste du 47″ project in February.”
“River Tisza nears historic low as tens of thousands face risk of water shortages [Hungary].
“The exceptionally low level of the River Tisza has raised concerns about the drinking water supply for nearly 91,000 people in central Hungary. In response, the authorities have installed a floating water intake system in Szolnok to ensure uninterrupted access to potable water should levels fall further.”
“A large wildfire burnt through a pine forest near Loutraki in southern Greece Monday, authorities said, with water-bombing aircraft joining ground forces in efforts to extinguish the flames…
“A 70-year-old French national was arrested on suspicion of accidentally starting the fire when an electric weed-cutter he was using allegedly struck a stone…”
“Cabo Verde: Plastic waste borne by sea current a tragedy for nation – president… [off west coast of Africa]
“The archipelago’s only uninhabited island is a protected sea turtle nesting area, but its location in the North Atlantic Current means it is covered in plastics of all sizes that end up in the sea.”
“Marine Heatwaves Are Threatening Ghana’s Fisheries.
“Rising ocean temperatures and unprecedented marine heatwaves in the Gulf of Guinea are quietly decimating fish stocks, compounding local ecological pressures and threatening the food security of millions.”
“The Tiny African [island] country has already broken records of all months and continues to do so with 34.0C [93.2F] on 1 June – HOTTEST JUNE DAY IN HISTORY.” [Extreme Temps]
““When the heart of the city is blocked, it goes without saying that many other parts of the city cease to function normally,” a local dweller told HumAngle. “That is exactly what has been happening in Yaounde since late last week.””
“Climate change is threatening sheep farmers in South Africa’s Drakensberg – how they’re adapting…
“Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, erratic rainfall and extreme weather events are changing how livestock farming works in some of South Africa’s most climate-sensitive landscapes. The consequences are already visible: reduced pasture availability, more livestock diseases and increasing loss of lambs.”
“With a temperature of 38.6C [101.5F]. The town of Mandera (northeast, near the borders with Somalia and Ethiopia) recorded the HIGHEST JUNE TEMPERATURE EVER RECORDED IN KENYA. While Lodwar (Northwest) missed its own record by just 0.1C.” [Extreme Temps]
“Drought and floods drove them from their homes. But hunger and poverty have followed them to a Mogadishu camp [Somalia]…
““Our livelihoods depended on what we could grow on the ground, including maize, beans, sesame and vegetables. But the ground dried because there was no rain,” says Ibrahim, echoing the story of Somalis from across the country…”
“Two Iraqi cities among the world’s riskiest for extreme weather…
“Basra and Baghdad were once kept cool by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (which meet in Basra to form the Shatt Al Arab) and surrounding palm tree orchards. But now their residents face heatstroke, fires and droughts, among other dangers, during their hottest months.”
“Kazakhstan orders major firms to adopt water-saving plans.
“Kazakhstan will require major businesses to introduce five-year water-saving plans as authorities warn that worsening shortages could threaten not only the environment but also the country’s economy. The move forms part of a broader effort to reduce water losses…”
“Kashmir’s Vanishing Springs Signal a Growing Water Crisis…
“According to studies and environmental assessments, Kashmir valley is home to nearly 258 identified spring types that support thousands of households and agricultural lands. However, experts warn that a significant number of these springs have witnessed a drastic decline in discharge over the past two decades.”
“Mumbai stares at major water crisis as tanker operators threaten indefinite strike from Monday…
“Mumbai could face a major water supply disruption from Monday after private tanker operators decided to launch an indefinite strike against the implementation of new groundwater extraction norms, raising concerns over the city’s dependence on tanker water at a time when reservoir levels remain under pressure…”
“India prepares crop protection strategy as El Niño threatens monsoon rainfall.
“India is preparing a crop protection strategy amid concerns that the El Niño weather phenomenon could lead to below-normal monsoon rainfall, raising fears over foodgrain production in the country of 1.4 billion people.”
“As the main paddy plantation season begins, farmers in Mahottari district are facing serious difficulties due to shortage of fertiliser, quality seeds, irrigation facilities and agricultural infrastructure…Farmers have also complained that low electricity voltage has affected the operation of shallow tube wells.”
“High in the Himalayas, Helambu local body demands climate justice [Nepal].
“Helambu Rural Municipality on Sunday held an executive meeting at Chhyati Ghang, a religious and tourist site at an altitude of around 4,200 metres above sea level, to highlight the impacts of climate change in Nepal’s Himalayan region.”
“Bangladesh Faces Rice Shortages Amid Flash Floods and Iran War Fuel Crisis.
“This year, floodwaters inundated more than 130,000 acres of land devoted to growing [Boro rice], leading to losses of nearly 214,000 metric tons of boro rice. Approximately 230,000 farmers watched as their lands were submerged weeks ahead of the expected monsoon season.”
“Temperature difference between northern and southern China today is huge!
“11 stations in the north broke or tied the coldest record for June, and 6 stations broke the coldest record for Tmax; in the south, 6 stations broke the highest record for Tmin.” [Jim Yang]
“Heavy rain floods southwest China, red alert issued for mountain torrents.
“Heavy rain has caused severe flooding in parts of Chongqing, Guizhou and Guangxi, with water levels reaching up to two metres and submerging vehicles, authorities said.”
“Tornado tears roof off warehouse in southern China city.
“A tornado ripped the roof off a warehouse in Nanning, Guangxi, as powerful winds swept through the city on June 7. Debris was thrown into the air and the structure later fell onto a high-voltage power line, causing a local outage.”
“HISTORIC HEAT IN SE ASIA. Records smashed everywhere:
“INDONESIA: 36.7 [98.1F] Bengkulu all time record; RECORD JUNE HIGH MINIMUMS – INDONESIA: 29.0 Singkep, 27.6 Cilacap, 26.7 Pangkalpinang, 26.5 Jakarta AP, 26.2 Tanjungpandan, 25.6 Rengat; VIETNAM: 30.2 Bach Long Vi; MALAYSIA: 27.1 Kuala Trengganu.” [Extreme Temps]
“Two decades of research show Indonesia’s coral reefs are heat‑tolerant — but only up to a point…
“Our findings… should not be interpreted as evidence that Indonesian reefs are safe from climate change. While many reefs have weathered past heat stress, increasingly frequent and intense warming could push these vital ecosystems past the point of recovery.”
“Record autumn rain sparks recovery across South Australia, but not all growers benefit.
“Record monthly rainfall has changed the fortunes of some farmers in South Australia. The wet weather has helped restore subsoil moisture and boosted crop outlooks in regions recovering from drought.”
“Australian mouse plague threatens crops across grain regions.
“Grain farmers across parts of Western Australia and South Australia are battling a significant mouse outbreak, with reports of thousands of rodents per hectare damaging newly planted crops and increasing production costs.”
“HISTORIC EVENT :+15c IN ANTARCTIC WINTER – absolutely insane what we are witnessing:
“15.4C/60F Esperanza; Minimum +6.0! HOTTEST WINTER DAY AND NIGHT IN ANTARCTICA HISTORY. MORE RECORDS SHATTERED: 11.8 Marambio, 9.3 Palmer, 8.1 San Martin, 7.8 Juan Carlos, 4.6 Arturo Prat.” [Extreme Temps]
“Two Hawke’s Bay towns had their lowest May rainfalls in more than 70 years of weather recordings, according to the monthly climate summary by Government agency Earth Sciences. [NZ]
“The official station in Waipawa recorded just 5mm of rain, the lowest in the town’s records dating back to 1945.”
“Flights and ferries cancelled as storm pounds New Zealand’s capital Wellington.
“Gale-force winds and treacherous seas unleashed chaos in Wellington on Tuesday, leading to flight and ferry cancellations, road closures, and urgent evacuation pleas for hundreds of residents along the New Zealand capital’s southern coast.”
“There isn’t a single tropical country which is not breaking heat records and Oceania is doing its share: new June record of highest Temperature in The Espiritu Santo Island of VANUATU – 31.9C [89.4F] at Luganville AP (Pekoa), beating the record set just 1 year ago.” [Extreme Temps]
“As El Niño develops, this city is seeing beach weather — during winter [Lima, Peru].
“People have flocked to the beach amid summer-like 80-degree warmth — and waded into ocean waters that have recently risen almost 10 degrees Fahrenheit above average. In Paita, Peru, north of Lima, waters have risen a remarkable 14.2 degrees Fahrenheit above average.”
“Hormuz crisis still pumping up Panama Canal transits as El Niño threat looms…
“The future concern over the Panama Canal is all about the weather: the chance of a potentially severe El Niño event and eventual drought restrictions. As of now, the Panama Canal is still booming, courtesy of Hormuz crisis fallout.”
“Tropical Storm Cristina forms off coast of Nicaragua, forecasters say.
“Cristina was the second tropical storm affecting the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Tropical Storm Boris was spinning off the coast of Mexico on Monday and was expected to make landfall there on Tuesday.”
“Life-threatening floods feared as Boris hits Mexico’s coast.
“Tropical Storm Boris has formed and is poised to bring significant rainfall, potential flooding, and dangerous mudslides to parts of southern Mexico’s Pacific coast, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.”
“Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land.
“A record-shattering drought has racked much of the US. But the artificial intelligence industry is pushing ahead regardless, with the majority of planned datacenters set to be built in drought-ridden locations, a Guardian analysis has found.”
“Drought forces wheat abandonment across parts of Great Plains.
“Persistent drought is creating dire conditions for many winter wheat producers in parts of the Great Plains. North-central Kansas farmer Shale Porter tells Brownfield… “We have ourselves abandoned over 200 acres that they adjusted our for about 5 bushel an acre,” Porter said, “so we went ahead and terminated those.””
“Enhanced Risk issued for severe storms across Northern Plains, tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds forecast…
“Severe storms capable of producing very large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a few strong tornadoes are expected from eastern North Dakota and northeastern South Dakota into northwestern Minnesota during the forecast period, valid from 12:00 UTC on June 9 through 12:00 UTC on June 10.”
“‘Everyone is safe,’ infrastructure minister says after parts of western Manitoba hit by flash floods.
“Up to 150 people were forced out of their homes after flash floods in Swan Valley, which Environment and Climate Change Canada said got about 72 millimetres of rain in only a few hours Sunday night.”
“50 years of data reveals true extent of climate change impacts on kelp forests [off BC].
“New research from the University of Victoria (UVic) has found that some kelp forests around Vancouver Island were disappearing far earlier than scientists previously thought, highlighting that climate change has been altering ecosystems long before most people were aware anything was wrong.”
“Airline industry chiefs say 2050 net zero goal now unlikely.
“The collective goal to eliminate net carbon emissions was declared by global airlines only five years ago in 2021… However, Willie Walsh, the director general of global airlines body IATA, said “hope was fading fast” and a new “realistic timeline” should be established.”
“Farmers For Action says biofuels, not diet cuts, must lead net zero drive.
“Farmers For Action has accused the government of “missing the real target” on net zero, warning that ministers are focusing on diets while failing to back biofuels as a major alternative to fossil fuels.”
“I just want to point out that temperatures over land (where we all live) have warmed over twice as fast as ocean surface temperatures. The latest update through 2025 is… not great.”
[Zack Labe; graph is his].
“We’ve crossed 1.5°C.” [365-day running mean, as pointed out by Prof Eliot Jacobson].
“Climate anxiety: Mental health crisis growing alongside global warming…
“In particular, young people are experiencing high levels of anxiety about the future, with many wondering whether future generations will be able to live safely and comfortably on a warming planet.”
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“Climate change may soon cause a catastrophic loss of global biodiversity. For decades, tropical species have widely been considered more vulnerable than temperate species…
“A Missing Piece in Climate Models: Nature’s Own Emissions.
“Out-of-Control Icebergs Are Wreaking Havoc on the Oceans.
“The area affected by wildfires in the northern part of Russia’s Krasnoyarsk Territory [Siberia] has exceeded 133,000 hectares, AzerNEWS reports.
“Scientists finally pinpoint the cause of Atlantic Ocean warming.
“NFU calls for support to protect farms from extreme weather [UK].
“Britain facing ‘tropical night’ temperatures as extreme heat warning issued.
“HISTORIC EUROPEAN HEAT WAVE:
“Severe thunderstorms overnight killed one person, sparked multiple fires, and caused widespread damage across the Netherlands… 
“Several injured during violent Zurich thunderstorm…
“Heatwaves: The threat of large hailstones, tornadoes and powerful downbursts is expanding [France]…
“What the hell! The average thermal anomaly for the next 7 days continues to shatter every ceiling, now reaching +10.00°C on a national scale [France]. 
“Note that in June 2019, when the temperature had reached 46°C [114.8F] in the shade in the Gard, the vegetation had locally burned right there on the spot [France].
“This was the Monforte storm: 232 lightning strikes and 52 liters of water per square meter [Galicia, Spain].
“Greek Islands Face Severe Water Shortages Amid Peak Season.
“Octopus under threat in the Mediterranean.
“10,000 infected in major cholera outbreak in northern Nigeria…
“More than 70 medics infected with Ebola as DRC outbreak spreads ‘fast’…
“As climate shifts, malaria gains ground in southern Africa.
“The heat in Middle East will get much worse next days: 
“Severe rainfall in eastern Georgia has caused flooding and mudslides in the Akhmeta municipality of the Kakheti region…
“Tajikistan warns of rapid glacier melt [Pamir Mountains] threat to hydropower and proposes unified SCO energy platform.
“The changing face of Mongolia as, beneath the grass, permafrost thaws.
“Drug-resistant fungus found in the Himalayas…
“Pakistan warns global forum India pursuing Indus projects that could alter river system.
“India’s late monsoon has economists, investors and farmers worried.
“Mumbai Stares At A 350mm Rain Deficit…
“Five die after Indian city receives worst single-spell rainfall in years.
“Sri Lanka battles dengue surge with 44,000 cases this year…
“As Sundarbans tigers face climate threats, Bangladesh looks to Chittagong Hill Tracts…
“Hong Kong issues 2 black rainstorm warnings in 1 day as downpours hit city…
“Bridge submerged as severe flooding inundates Shuangjiao Town in Guangdong, China.
“Enping, Guangdong, experienced another extreme rainstorm after a month’s hiatus, with 522mm of rainfall in 24 hours. 
“Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in Taipei [Taiwan].
“Typhoon No. 7 (Mekkhala) Forms As Heavy Rain Spreads Across Japan.
“149mm Rain Closes Seoraksan Trails, Landslide Alert in Gangwon [S Korea].
“Record heat never ends in THAILAND.
“EXTRAORDINARY WARMTH IN AUSTRALIA.
“Fire and Emergency NZ said most of the blazes were vegetation fires, as Christchurch recorded its warmest June day since records began in 1943 at 25.1C [77.2F], smashing its previous record of 22.5C from 1988 [NZ].
“Scientists have confirmed that a highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza outbreak has killed an estimated 13,359 southern elephant seal pups on Australia’s remote Heard Island, representing about 76% of the season’s births. 
“Seal pups and seabird chicks are suffering in extreme weather. How can we protect them?
“Update: Niño 3.4 region has continued its upward climb — now 29.37°C on June 18.
“Southern Brazil braces for El Nino two years after deadly flooding…
“The intense rains recorded during the night of this Wednesday, June 17, caused multiple emergencies in the municipality of Segovia, Antioquia [Colombia]…
“THE GULF IS A SAUNA:
“It’s not your imagination, it has gotten much hotter. There’s been a huge increase in extreme heat across Florida! 
“The European mind cannot comprehend American heat. In South Texas today, the heat index peaked in the 130s°F (~54°C). 
“Arthur’s remnants take aim at the East Coast as historic flooding ravages millions across the South.
“Rural south-central Louisiana is being hammered by rainfall event that has exceeded the 1-in-1000-year threshold.
“Derecho, tornadoes drive June storms into billions.
“Evacuation orders issued near Lytton as Highway 1 closed by wildfire [BC]…
“Forever chemicals in Great Lakes reveal 42-year story of contamination.
“Kidney cancer rates near Pfas factory in Lancashire a ‘major source of concern’ [UK]…
“UN summit collides with reality that talking won’t solve climate change…
“‘Termination shock’: trust our expert warnings on geoengineering’s planetary risks…
“The ocean has shielded us from the worst of climate change. Now it is running a fever.
“It’s not just Nino 3.4 heating up because of the growing El Nino — the entire global ocean is seeing record daily sea surface temperatures. Yesterday saw the 14th consecutive new daily record.
“El Niño was sparked by a Kelvin wave that shifted huge amounts of warm water from west to east across the undersea Pacific since April.
“Souring seas: Ocean acidification threatens the world’s food supply…
“Scientists Warn of Summer Heat Spikes as Global Warming Edges Toward 2C.
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN THE ARCTICS – 32 DEGREES [89.6F].
“Russia Deploys Emergency Crews to Siberia as Krasnoyarsk Wildfires Nearly Quadruple in Size.
“UK’s migrant waders feel the effects of a changing Arctic.
“Warmest May night on record verified by Met Office.
“The UKV forecast has 38°C [100.4F] relatively widely on Monday. 
“EUROPEAN HEAT WAVE:
“ECB warning: “Drought and extreme heat pose risks to inflation and access to credit”.
“Farmers in southern Slovakia have launched their earliest barley and pea harvests on record due to severe weather anomalies accelerated by climate change. 
“An unprecedented natural disaster with heavy rain and hail hit Visaltia, turning Nigrita into a flooded city within a few hours [Greece].
“Torrential rain and hail cause widespread flooding in southern Spain’s Jaén.
“Strong floods swept through the Midas Valley in Tamghza in Tunisia’s Tozeur Governorate this evening, following heavy rains that caused a noticeable rise in water levels and the flow of wadis.”
“Nairobi: Eastlands residents struggle to cope as water shortages worsen [Kenya].
“Armenia: Severe Hailstorm in Stepanavan…
“Extraordinary heat in PAKISTAN:
“A view of dry beds of Indus River at Kotri due to shortage of water [Pakistan].
“India Monsoon Starts Almost 40% Short as El Niño Upends Weather.
“74 villages locked in standoff as Panchana Dam water dispute escalates in Rajasthan [NW India].
“A vast area of Comilla city has been submerged in just one hour of extremely heavy rain [Bangladesh].
“Global water vapor levels are predicted to reach record highs from June to November according to ECMWF seasonal data.
“Southern China Battered by Record Rainfall as El Niño Takes Hold.
“Egg-sized hailstones shatter vehicles and leave locals injured in China.
“Ho Chi Minh City’s expat hub Thao Dien waist-deep in water after an hour of rain.
“Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations…
“Dead fish washing up on South Korea’s east coast may be linked to tuna surge, warming seas.
“Another heat record in THAILAND.
“Deaths of three rugby players in Malaysia expose brutal side of heatwave.
“Melbourne has tossed and turned through its warmest June night on record, as the state anticipates a warmer than usual winter.
“The one year difference in sea surface temperatures in the Eastern Pacific is out of this world.
“The abnormal ocean warming for both the Niño and Coastal Niño is causing abnormal warmth in South America Pacific Coast.
“Fierce winter heat in BRAZIL Northeast with temperatures of 37/39C.
“Illegal miners adapt their strategies in Yanomami Amazon territory.
“Why farmers see Colombia’s knife-edge election as a battle for the Amazon’s future.
“The ‘ginormous’ cat-killer fungus spreading across South America…
“Rain causes serious material damage in the urban area of Almolonga and other departments [Guatemala].
“Rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Arthur expected to increase as conditions worsen overnight…
“Wall of torrential rain approaches drivers in northern Alabama.
“June turns dangerous: Severe storms, flash floods hit Pittsburgh.
“Tensions Are Rising Among States That Rely on the Colorado River…
“Manitoba Crop Report: Record rainfall hinders seeding progress.
“Compound droughts hit plant growth much harder than scientists expected…
“Fertiliser price shocks could have ‘lasting effects’ on food production…
“Rising temperatures may increase flood risk through river ‘whiplash’, study finds.
“Data Centers Are Being Built in Areas Exposed to Extreme Weather…
“Trump’s DoJ intervenes to back Elon Musk in datacenter pollution lawsuit.
“The New Geopolitics of AI: Water, Energy, and the Battle for Computational Power.
“How hot are global oceans? 
“4.4 standard deviations from the mean?! To put into perspective how strong this El Niño has the potential to be, I plotted it on the Bell Curve/ distribution of all El Nino, La Niña, & neutral months since 1850 (over 2K). 
“The Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature (SST) just set a new record daily high for the 16th day in a row.
“Something is wrong in the Arctic – Narwhals can tell.
“HISTORIC WARMTH IN GREENLAND.
“Skeiðarárjökull (SE Iceland) 1996 | 2026
“Torrential rain paralyzed Moscow…
“AMOC collapse could change Europe’s climate 10x faster than expected. We aren’t ready…
“EUROPEAN HEAT WAVE. Hot air spreads North To FRANCE with Temperatures >37C [98.6F].
“Exceptionally hot day in Galicia, SPAIN.
“Japanese brown seaweed returns to Noja: «It’s rotting and smells awful». [Northern Spain].
“Spain hit by thirteen wildfires over the weekend, with crews battling blazes in Murcia, Andalucía and elsewhere.
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN AFRICA.
“Abuakwa South Flood: One feared dead, thousands displaced following Sunday downpour. [Ghana].
“EXTRAORDINARY WINTER HEAT IN SOUTHERN AFRICA. 
“Farmers Battle Climate Challenges as Weather Patterns Shift in Limpopo [South Africa]…
“Record heat at MAYOTTE. 
“Thunderstorms and heat up to 40°C [104F] forecast across Kazakhstan.
“Another scolding day with 44C [111.2F] in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan and Minimums up to 31C! 
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN MONGOLIA:
“Record heat continues in INDIA and PAKISTAN:
“What To Expect if India Starts Halting Indus Water Flows to Pakistan.
“Himalayan rivers shifting course as climate warming thaws the ‘Water Tower of Asia’.
“1 killed, 3 injured in Uttarakhand village violence over water dispute; Case filed against 3 accused, 25 unidentified persons [Himalayan foothills].
“Massive Dust Storm Hits Rajasthan’s Churu [NW India], Traffic Disrupted as Visibility Drops Near Zero.
“Delhi’s temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?
“As El Niño looms, Bangladesh must brace for extreme heat.
“Floods exceed warning levels in 20 rivers across China; cities in Guangdong suspend schools, outdoor activities amid rainstorm alerts.
“On June 14th, Lufeng, Guangdong Province, experienced 773mm [30.4 inches] of rainfall in 24 hours, breaking historical records…
“Japan Issues Aomori Prefecture Level 4 Weather Warning Due to Heavy Rain and Landslide Risk.
“The Atlantic may be reshaping one of the Pacific’s most powerful currents.
“Floods, coastal uplift affect quake-hit areas in Mindanao [Philippines].
“‘Something is changing’: Sydney records warmest run of June days in more than a century.
“Mining threatens scarce water resources in the Andes.
“Rains disrupt Brazil coffee harvest, raising disease risk…
“Growing appetite for açaí is damaging bird diversity in the Amazon.
“Record heat continues in CENTRAL AMERICA.
“Heavy rains flood San Pedro Sula and paralyze traffic in Honduras.
“Record heat is everywhere and Caribbean is not an exception:
“Tropical storm alerts could be issued within hours in Texas as disturbance enters Gulf of America’s warm water.
“Flash flooding strands motorists, prompts rescues across Waco area.
“Parasites, warm temperatures contributing to juvenile salmon die-off in the Klamath River [California].
“Extreme Weather Makes US Tomatoes More Expensive This Summer.
“Bacteria in abandoned oil wells may be generating harmful gases at 1,000 times the previously estimated rate.
“Damaged boreal peatlands may triple methane emissions, reshaping climate risk.
“Half of the world’s children are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards threatening their health, education and survival, according to a Unicef report.
“Parent birds warn chicks about extreme heat before they hatch…
“Climate crisis is changing when plants flower, artificial intelligence study finds…
“Plastic food packaging blankets the world’s coastlines, study finds…
“Why plastic looks like food to sea turtles…
“Yes, 2026 is on Track to be the Hottest Year…
“7 out of 10 models now predict a record-breaking El Niño this year.
“‘Fuel on the fire’: Scientists confirm El Nino’s return, predict extreme weather effects…
“Earth’s permafrost could soon release hidden ‘deep carbon,’ supercharging warming… scientists may have underestimated just how bad the situation may be, a new analysis finds…
“Alaska’s glaciers have a startling response to rising temperatures.
“Remarkable warmth in Greenland.
“We are seeing a near-record early melt-out of sea ice in the Barents Sea region of the Arctic this summer. 
“Fierce heat also in The Arctics from Scandinavia to Russia.
“Bird flu, extreme heat and super gonorrhoea: The top health threats facing Britain…
“Red algae washes up on Brittany beaches as clean-up begins.
“France prepares for another ‘very intense and widespread’ heat event, possibly over 40°C [104F].
“Europe faces a hidden heatwave risk that could shatter records.
“German vines flower early in warm regions, pushing some harvests toward August…
“Drought continues in Switzerland despite rain.
“Climate crisis hits Hungary: country’s third-largest lake nears historic low.
“Severe thunderstorms damage more than 150 buildings in Slovenia before spreading into Croatia.
“Hailstones damage crops in central Greece.
“A record high in Mediterranean sea temperatures and significant consequences for the region’s weather.
“Pilot whales can’t hear each other over ship noise in Strait of Gibraltar, study finds.
“RECORD HEAT IN CENTRAL AFRICA.
“Sandstorm sweeps through Birnin Kebbi. [NW Nigeria]
“How climate change is threatening Kenya’s food basket as hunger crisis deepens – study…
“Central Asia’s Dry Fuse: Preventing The Next Water War?
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN WEST ASIA – 51 DEGREES:
“Pakistan experiences back-to-back ‘warmest years’…
“Pakistan says blocking Indus waters would have ‘serious consequences’ and could be considered an ‘act of war’ under the UN Charter…
“Scientists concerned as Himalayas show signs of climate breakdown…
“Massive forest fires affect multiple areas of Rajouri amid heatwave [Himalayan foothills].
“Rajasthan’s rains are rewriting desert records, with 154% excess rainfall by June 10 [NW India].
“Extreme Heat Is Already Stifling Economic Growth in India…
“Fierce heat in INDIA:
“Mumbai Lake Levels Drop Amid Delayed Rain, Ex-IMD Scientist Warns ‘Tough Times Ahead’.
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN CHINA 47 DEGREES.
“A severe rain and hailstorm has caused chaos in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
“Record heat never ends in SE Asia.
“Parts of Australia on track for warmest start to winter on record amid influx of tropical air.
“EXTRAORDINARY WINTER WARMTH IN AUSTRALIA. Weeks of record warmth broken every day.
“Invasive caulerpa seaweed discovered in Whangārei Harbour for first time [NZ]…
“Antarctica’s west coast missing an area of sea ice the size of France as temperatures peak 20C [36F] above average…
“Region Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperatures are in record territory, approaching 3 standard deviations above the 1982-2011 mean, an anomaly that has never happened before in recorded history.
“Crocodiles in the sea of Piura: the shocking discovery due to an ocean that boils at 7 °C more [coastal Peru].
“Amazon deforestation is falling, but progress is stalling.
“Godzilla El Nino is so powerful it could set the Amazon rainforest on fire.
“A look at the recent sea surface temperature trend (annual mean) for the Gulf of Mexico. 
“Severe Weather Preparedness Urged As Rio Grande Valley Braces For Rain.
“There were two huge wildfires in South Georgia this spring. Just fighting them cost $35M…
“EXCEPTIONAL WARM NIGHT:
“Tornadoes rip through central US while extreme heat and humidity creep into north-east.
“Hoover Dam Approaches a Hydropower Cliff.
“Arizona faces 77% cut in Colorado River water amid stalled talks…
“Toxic algal blooms linked to deaths of recently stranded humpback whales…
“El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals.
“Nearly 9 million litres of sewage dumped into Winnipeg’s waterways after storm-related power outages…
“Storm damage being assessed in Regina [Saskatchewan] after hailstorm.
“The insurance market prepared for extreme weather. It may not be prepared for climate whiplash.
“Extreme Weather Is Becoming A Workforce Crisis.
“Climate change is redistributing sunlight across the planet.
“Humans nearly went extinct 930,000 years ago, researchers find…
“Hug a climate scientist today! Just don’t make it weird, they are already dealing with enough…
“How a record-high ‘energy imbalance’ is driving global warming…
“We Are in the Anthropocene—Now What?
“May 2026 was the world’s second-warmest May on record.
“Starting soon all months will be the warmest on record once El Niño kicks into high gear. 
“I’m still in disbelief. Each new model that comes out – somehow – raises the expectation of a record breaking El Niño incoming…
“Amplified Arctic iceberg traffic reshapes benthic biodiversity.
“Oceans are warming, but scientists are concerned about this cold blob.
“Thought the heatwave had passed? The seas are still feeling it [UK].
“Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens…
“Wild temperature swings are becoming the ‘new normal’, EU agency says…
“EU to protect industries from future carbon costs if they invest in the bloc…
“Weather chaos in Ticino – huge hailstones hit the region [Switzerland].
“Brianza brought to its knees by bad weather: rivers of hail, closed kindergartens and roofs uncovered [Italy].
“Hail in Ardahan covered the city in white [Turkey].
“Algeria | Video documents the first moments of a bus driver’s attempt to cross the “Tabarbirt” wadi in the Tazrouk district of Tamanrasset province during flash floods, in a dangerous act that nearly caused a disaster.
“8 dead, several missing in Central African Republic landslide…
“Gorillas can learn to trust humans even after years of poaching pressure, research shows.
“South Africa is seeking to revive international exports of rhino hunting trophies and other wildlife products.
“The dew point at Fujairah International Airport in the UAE is currently 86°F (30°C). 
“The hottest ocean water on the planet right now is located just south of the Strait of Hormuz.
“Thirst Hits Iranian Coastal Town After US Strikes Allegedly Damage Water Reservoirs…
“Central Asia’s Water Crisis is Becoming a Regional Economic Risk…
“Punjab draws excess water as Sindh and Balochistan face severe shortages [Pakistan].
“Modi orders Indian officials to prevent water from entering Pakistan…
“Tower collapses lead to 500 MW renewable loss in Rajasthan [NW India], raising energy transition concerns.
“Why India’s deadly dengue crisis is now no longer confined to the monsoons…
“‘I fear people will go to war over water’: as wells run dry, farmers struggle to survive in Bangladesh.
“Another extreme day in CHINA.
“Japan’s looming typhoon crisis threatens disaster defences and tourism.
“Three men were killed after being buried in a landslide in Vietnam’s northern mountainous province of Lai Chau on Wednesday (June 10), Xinhua reported, citing the Vietnam News Agency.
“Terrible heat in VIETNAM:
“Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world’s rarest orangutans, study says [Sumatra].
“Indonesia’s grassroots farmers face increased unpredictability, experts say.
“Record heat in INDONESIA never ends. 
“Record warmth in AUSTRALIA never ends.
“Record winter temperatures in Antarctic raise fears over speed of climate breakdown…
“One-in-100-year coastal floods now happening twice a year in Wellington – study [NZ].
“How ‘undone science’ shaped Chile’s glacier protection battle…
“Record beef prices squeeze U.S. shoppers as drought and deadly screwworm shrink herds.
“How bad will drought be in Texas? Rio Grande Valley farmers are bracing for the worst…
“Utah is so bone dry amid drought that a squirrel and kids with matches started separate brush fires…
“Colorado and Nevada negotiators throw cold water on parts of federal plan to manage Colorado River…
“Rocky Mountains experienced ‘worst season on record for snowfall’ with lowest numbers of visitors in 40 years…
“Nebraska’s Fort Robinson State Park evacuated as wildfire spreads.
“Raleigh is experiencing its driest start to the year ever [NC].
“Record rainfall raises concerns about continued flooding in Columbia [Missouri].
“Southern Manitoba hit by severe storms, flooding and possible tornadoes.
“B.C. community facing threat of glacial lake outburst for 3rd year in a row…
“Breaking News! 
“Fishers live in fear as looming El Niño and fuel crisis pile on pressure.
“Here are 10 ways a ‘super’ El Niño could impact the planet…
“Climate Change, Pollution Push Oceans to Tipping Point, UN Report Says.
“Nino region 3.4 SST update for June 8.
“El Niño will influence precipitation extremes.
“What happens when the world’s breadbaskets start failing simultaneously?
“Faced with global warming, Lot-et-Garonne is betting on citrus fruits. [France]
“River Tisza nears historic low as tens of thousands face risk of water shortages [Hungary].
“A large wildfire burnt through a pine forest near Loutraki in southern Greece Monday, authorities said, with water-bombing aircraft joining ground forces in efforts to extinguish the flames…
“Cabo Verde: Plastic waste borne by sea current a tragedy for nation – president… [off west coast of Africa]
“Marine Heatwaves Are Threatening Ghana’s Fisheries.
“Record heat again in SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE.
“Floods Hit Cameroon’s Capital After Heavy Rains…
“Climate change is threatening sheep farmers in South Africa’s Drakensberg – how they’re adapting…
“RECORD HEAT IN KENYA.
“Drought and floods drove them from their homes. But hunger and poverty have followed them to a Mogadishu camp [Somalia]…
“Two Iraqi cities among the world’s riskiest for extreme weather…
“Kazakhstan orders major firms to adopt water-saving plans.
“Kashmir’s Vanishing Springs Signal a Growing Water Crisis…
“Mumbai stares at major water crisis as tanker operators threaten indefinite strike from Monday…
“India prepares crop protection strategy as El Niño threatens monsoon rainfall.
“Farmers face fertiliser shortage [Nepal].
“High in the Himalayas, Helambu local body demands climate justice [Nepal].
“Bangladesh Faces Rice Shortages Amid Flash Floods and Iran War Fuel Crisis.
“Temperature difference between northern and southern China today is huge! 
“Heavy rain floods southwest China, red alert issued for mountain torrents.
“Tornado tears roof off warehouse in southern China city.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN SE ASIA. Records smashed everywhere:
“Two decades of research show Indonesia’s coral reefs are heat‑tolerant — but only up to a point…
“Record autumn rain sparks recovery across South Australia, but not all growers benefit.
“Australian mouse plague threatens crops across grain regions.
“Abnormal winter warmth continues in AUSTRALIA.
“HISTORIC EVENT :+15c IN ANTARCTIC WINTER – absolutely insane what we are witnessing:
“Two Hawke’s Bay towns had their lowest May rainfalls in more than 70 years of weather recordings, according to the monthly climate summary by Government agency Earth Sciences. [NZ]
“Flights and ferries cancelled as storm pounds New Zealand’s capital Wellington.
“RECORD HEAT IN VANUATU:
“As El Niño develops, this city is seeing beach weather — during winter [Lima, Peru].
“Hormuz crisis still pumping up Panama Canal transits as El Niño threat looms…
“Tropical Storm Cristina forms off coast of Nicaragua, forecasters say.
“Life-threatening floods feared as Boris hits Mexico’s coast.
“Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land.
“Drought forces wheat abandonment across parts of Great Plains.
“Enhanced Risk issued for severe storms across Northern Plains, tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds forecast…
“‘Everyone is safe,’ infrastructure minister says after parts of western Manitoba hit by flash floods.
“50 years of data reveals true extent of climate change impacts on kelp forests [off BC].
“Airline industry chiefs say 2050 net zero goal now unlikely.
“Farmers For Action says biofuels, not diet cuts, must lead net zero drive.
“I just want to point out that temperatures over land (where we all live) have warmed over twice as fast as ocean surface temperatures. The latest update through 2025 is… not great.” 
“Climate anxiety: Mental health crisis growing alongside global warming…