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“Limiting warming to 2C above pre-industrial temperatures may not be enough to prevent “extreme global climate outcomes”, according to new research published in Nature…
“Prof Rowan Sutton, director of the Met Office Hadley Centre, who was not involved in the study, tells Carbon Brief that the study’s findings are “sobering”. He adds that the paper “demonstrates that the risks at 2C of global warming may be significantly higher than previously thought”.”
“Another day, another preliminary record for the global sea-surface temperature, and so it goes.
“What makes today interesting is that SSTs are once again above a 10,000,000-to-1 event, assuming no climate change. The peak anomaly was 4,435,000,000-to-1, on January 9, 2024.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“UK food supply at risk of ‘catastrophic failure’ by 2030, report warns…
“The assessment, made in 2024 but first reported by The Times on Tuesday (24 March 2026), found that climate change, environmental decline and geopolitical instability are putting increasing pressure on the country’s ability to produce food… For farmers, the implications are stark.”
“Germany’s Uniper warns EU methane rules will hit Europe’s energy supplies.
“The chief executive of German gas importer Uniper has warned that incoming EU methane legislation will restrict Europe’s access to energy, as the Iran war disrupts supplies and drives prices higher… Critics have warned that the requirements are so strict that few importers to the bloc will be able to meet them.”
“Brussels plans to limit carbon prices under its flagship emissions trading system (ETS) after pressure from industries facing soaring costs because of the Iran war.
“An “emergency brake” that would apply if carbon prices soar would reduce how much companies are charged for their emissions.”
“EU unveils sweeping plan to tackle worsening wildfire threat.
“2025 was the worst wildfire season in Europe since records began, and the European Commission has published new guidance for EU countries on preventing, preparing for, responding to and recovering from wildfires.”
“Urgent warning in Canaries after ‘worst storm in a decade’ causes havoc with flooding and evacuations…
““We are facing historic circumstances in terms of the volume of rainfall and its impact on the island territory,” the president of the Island Council, Antonio Morales, said at a press conference on Tuesday. The rains have left more than 700 litres of water per square metre [28 inches] of the island across six days…”
“Brutally hot nights with widespread Minimums >30c. 31.8C [89.2F] the Min at Ouahigouya. Is its hottest March night in history …previous record was just last year. Records in the Sahel are broken and rebroken year after year.”
“World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has urged Nigeria to strengthen its resilience to the impacts of climate change. The advice followed a warning by the World Economic Forum in its Global Risks Report that the current extreme weather poses a growing long-term threat.”
“Heavy rain triggers flooding in Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate, Kuwait [also Oman and UAE].
“Cars are stranded and submerged in water after heavy rain in Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate, Kuwait, March 25, 2026. Heavy rainfall and unstable weather conditions affected several parts of Kuwait on Wednesday.”
“A Tornado Alley-style storm system is about to hit the Middle East — in a virtually unheard of atmospheric setup for the region.
“Parts of the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf could be slammed by strong to severe thunderstorms Thursday, bringing the potential for damaging winds, destructive hail and a few tornadoes. Large expanses of the desert may flood, in some cases picking up a year’s worth of rainfall in three days.”
“3 die as homes damaged, water dam destroyed in heavy rains, floods in southern Afghanistan.
“Officials from the Helmand Department of Information and Culture said six people were also injured when the roof collapsed in the Sangin district. A newly built water dam in the Washir district of Helmand province was also destroyed.”
“The Third Pole is thawing. Here’s why Pakistan needs action on glaciers now.
“Pakistan’s ‘Third Pole’ glaciers sustain more than 220 million people, irrigate 90% of agricultural land, and generate a major share of hydroelectric power. But these same glaciers that have sustained generations of farmers are now threatening livelihoods across borders as they start to melt.”
“President Asif Ali Zardari [of Pakistan] on World Water Day called on India to restore full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty, urging compliance with international obligations.
“In his message, he condemned what he described as India’s unilateral suspension of the treaty…”
“Pakistan world’s most polluted country in 2025: Report.
“Pakistan was the world’s smoggiest country in 2025 with concentrations of hazardous fine particles known as PM2.5 up to 13 times higher than the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) recommended level, a report finds.”
“As Sri Lankans choke on bad air, authorities cite transboundary pollution.
“On certain days, Colombo’s skyline is barely visible. This is due to a thick haze that envelops Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, resulting in low air quality conditions. The fouled air is making people tear and cough more without knowing what causes such irritation.”
“38.7 [101.7F] Ratnapura trashed its March record again. Since weeks Sri Lanka has been recording 37/39C every single day: never happened anything like this in 150+ years of climatic history. We are witnessing something unbelievable.”
“From The Caspian to Siberia and Korea, Sri Lanka, Malaysia (5 days >38C / 100.4F] in the past 6, never happened before), Thailand. Records are being smashed everywhere. Next days we will see tropical nights and 35C in the former USSR. Thousands of records will fall.”
“Laos delivers emergency aid after over 2,000 households hit by rare hailstorm in Vientiane…
“More than 2,000 households across five villages were affected, with Viengkham and Chansavang villages suffering the most severe damage – each reported over 1,000 affected homes. Additional damage was recorded in Phonsomboun, Nongda and Tadthong villages.”
“Hail has now become a leading driver of insured losses, with modern storms now able to cause financial losses comparable to a Category 4 hurricane, a recently published Cotality report has revealed.
“For insurers and reinsurers, this shift demands a move away from historical data averages toward property-specific modelling.”
“Wednesday night’s Ketanggungan flood was reported to be the highest in 20 years, reaching 2.5 meters [Java].
“The flooding that hit the Ketanggungan area of Brebes Regency on Wednesday night (March 25) was described as the highest in 20 years. Water levels reportedly reached around 2.5 meters, seriously impacting local residents and traffic flow.”
“Palm oil clearing advances in Bornean orangutan habitat despite red flags…
“Field surveys by Indonesian NGO LinkAR Borneo recorded at least 10 orangutan nests in the concession, the group said in a statement… First Borneo, the Jakarta-based conglomerate that owns ESR, did not respond to questions.”
“Tropical Cyclone Narelle shows potential for Category 5 upgrade as Western Australia residents prepare for landfall.
“Residents on Western Australia’s northwest coast are bracing as Tropical Cyclone Narelle begins its trip south, with forecasters expressing “high confidence” the system will make landfall again.”
“Australia’s largest lake is set for another rare flood year after record-breaking rains.
“It might not be raining men right now, but Australia’s largest lake is about to get very, very wet. Deep in the South Australian Outback, Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre flooded for just the fourth time in 160 years last year. Now, record-breaking rainfall is setting the stage for another extraordinary flood year…”
“Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection.
“Fish species that undertake mammoth migrations through rivers, lakes and ponds are facing a combined threat from dams, pollution and overfishing preventing them from reaching their breeding grounds.”
“‘It smells like a rancid fish and chip shop’: at sea with the Antarctic’s krill supertrawlers.
“…there is evidence to suggest that krill fishing is already having a significant impact on the Antarctic food chain. A peer-reviewed scientific study from a coalition of US and German universities suggest that the number of krill in the ocean is insufficient to sustain the existing whale population and commercial fishing.”
“HISTORIC WORLD RECORD – 76.4C [-105.5F] at Vostok ANTARCTICA.
“LOWEST TEMPERATURE EVER RECORDED IN MARCH WORLDWIDE. It dethrones -76.1C at Ago-4. Yes, cold records can still be broken amidst thousands of heat records and this is a really important one.”
“Amazon wildfire emissions may be up to three times higher than estimated.
“…current scientific methods significantly underestimate carbon emissions, with actual carbon output potentially between 1.5 and three times higher. This has important implications for climate models and global carbon budgets…”
“Heavy rain generates 42 floods and 10 landslides in Manaus.
“The Manaus City Hall, through the City Cooperation Center (CCC), registered, until 5 pm this Wednesday, 25/3, 77 calls due to the rains. The demands were received by Dial 199, a direct communication channel with the Civil Defense…”
“37.6C [99.7F] at Lethem is HOTTEST MARCH DAY IN GUYANESE HISTORY. Followed by Lethem March hottest night. Thousands of records are falling between Americas, Asia and Africa these last days of March: absolute madness.”
“Mexico Bets on Supercomputer to Combat Extreme Weather Events…
“Mexican researchers will work along with Barcelona’s Supercomputing Center to standardize Mexico’s weather data to improve climate forecasts and early warnings, according to Fabián Vázquez Romaña, the coordinator of the National Meteorological Service.”
“This Texas city has just a few months’ worth of water left — and insatiable industry demand…
“Lake Corpus Christi is a key water source for the city of Corpus Christi, a petrochemical and oil refining hub nestled on the Gulf coastline, but it has shrunk to historic lows as the region grapples with a five-year drought. It now stands at just over 9% of its capacity.”
“As the first reanalysis data become available, I think I can say with a fairly high degree of confidence that the March 2026 heatwave will go down as the most anomalously extreme heat event ever observed at any time of year in the southwestern U.S.”
“I can’t believe we’re doing this again, but…we’re doing this again.
“Another day of record-shattering March heat across interior West & Central U.S., w/countless March (& even some April) monthly records broken. Some locations are even breaking monthly records set…last week.” [Daniel Swain]
“Historic Las Vegas Heat Wave: Record-Breaking 8 Days and Counting.
“Las Vegas has now officially set daily record high temperatures for eight consecutive days, breaking the previous record of seven consecutive days set in August 2020 and July 2024. This historic streak is expected to continue through the weekend.”
“‘The situation is dire’: Lake Powell is heading for a record low as Colorado River states remain deadlocked…
““The situation is dire. The stakes have never been higher. And unfortunately the reservoirs have never been drier,” Estevan López, New Mexico’s Colorado River negotiator, said during a meeting of the Upper Colorado River Commission on Tuesday.”
“Before and after satellite images show how little snow is left in the western US…
“Snowpack in the western US typically reaches its highest level by late March or early April, but instead it’s at record lows, meaning a host of potential impacts, including greater wildfire risk and less water availability to river basins come summer.”
“New research suggests deadly bat fungus is more widespread in western Canada than previously known…
“The fuzzy white fungus grows on the skin of infected bats during hibernation, resulting in dehydration, starvation and death. It has killed millions of bats across North America since it was first detected in New York in 2006, with some regional populations declining by more than 90%.”
“Climate change fuels spread of dangerous Aspergillus fungus…
“Warming temperatures, a growing population of people vulnerable to infection and the widespread use of fungicides are creating new opportunities for resistant fungi to spread, a new preprint study in Research Square found.”
“Antibiotic resistance among germs swells during droughts, study suggests…
“…the researchers found that pro-resistance conditions in soil link to higher frequencies of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals around the world. And with human-driven climate change, drought conditions are expected to increase.”
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“Earth being ‘pushed beyond its limits’ as energy imbalance reaches record high…
“The United Nations body confirmed 2015 to 2025 were the hottest 11 years ever measured, but a still bleaker message was that the rising temperature experienced by humans on the surface was only 1% of the faster-accumulating heat in the wider Earth system.”
“Of the report’s conclusions, Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary General, said: “The State of the Global Climate is in a state of emergency. Planet Earth is being pushed beyond its limits. Every key climate indicator is flashing red.””
“The preliminary global sea-surface temperature for March 22 just set a new daily record at 21.126°C, breaking the previous record set in 2024 towards the end of the 2023-24 El Nino.
“2024 and 2026 are the only years on record with SSTs above 21.10°C.”
“Monday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the *lowest* on record (JAXA data)…” [Zack Labe]
• about 630,000 km² below the 2010s mean • about 1,040,000 km² below the 2000s mean • about 1,530,000 km² below the 1990s mean • about 1,970,000 km² below the 1980s mean
“Huge moorland fire breaks out near Greater Manchester as flames seen for miles.
“Pictures and videos shared on social media show thick plumes of smoke billowing from the scene with roaring flames captured over the moorland. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance, along with crews from Greater Manchester.”
“‘Weather whiplash’ warning as England recovers from drought after heavy rain…
“A wetter-than-normal February saw England receive 170% of the long-term average rainfall, the Environment Agency said. A regular government-led meeting of water stakeholders noted that while wetter than normal months had been positive for water supplies, they had “caused devastating flooding” in many areas.”
“Expert explains how Belarusian farmers adapt to changing climate…
“Growing crops that are not traditional for Belarus, such as watermelons, is drawing increasing interest. Industrial vineyards are also being established,” Sergei Khilman said. According to the Belhydromet head, moving forward it is advisable to increase the share of heat-loving and drought-resistant crops…”
“Another exceptional heat wave in the Sahel, it’s one after another. Maximum Temperatures up to 44C [111.2F] and very hot nights with widespread Minimums >30C. Today some MINIMUMS: 31.8C San MALI, 31.0C Ouagadougou BURKINA FASO. The heat will get even worse – records coming.”
“Mozambique floods kill 18 as heavy rains continue.
“A second wave of heavy rains has triggered floods across Mozambique, leaving 18 people dead, thousands displaced, and infrastructure damaged, the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD) said Monday.”
“In Kenya, entire villages have been submerged by floodwaters in Kisumu County. The region is bearing the brunt of climate-related hazards. The latest torrential rains have killed more than 80 people, according to authorities.”
“Heavy rainfall in Şanlıurfa turned into a flood, inundating homes and hotels [Turkey]…
“On the third day of the holiday, the heavy rainfall intensified, turning streets, avenues, and roads into lakes. Drivers navigating the flooded roads experienced difficult moments. The water level also rose in Balıklıgöl, one of the city’s historical and touristic spots.”
“Extreme weather | Two children died following flash floods in Deir Ezzor and Al-Raqqah [Syria].
“The suffering of residents in Deir Ezzor and Al-Raqqah continues due to flash floods and inundation caused by a low-pressure weather system and heavy rainstorms that have been affecting the region for several days.”
“Kurdish dams hit record highs after heavy rainfall.
“Heavy rains have pushed water levels in the Kurdistan Region to record highs, with Dukan and Darbandikhan dams absorbing more than 242 million cubic meters, the Kurdish Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources reported on Monday.”
“Deadly floods kill five people in Oman after vehicles swept away…
“Oman’s Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority reported seven rescues after a vehicle carrying ten individuals was swept away in a wadi in the Wilayat of Barka, with the remaining three later found deceased.”
“Heavy rains to pummel Middle East, raise flood concerns amid West Asia conflict.
“Forecasts show some areas could get 100 to 500 millimetres of rain between March 23 and 28. That is a huge amount for desert countries… Weather experts say this could bring flooding in places that rarely get much water, similar to the mass flooding that was witnessed in Abu Dhabi and Dubai just a couple of years ago.”
“Satellites Reveal Hidden Climate Toll of the Iran War.
“The conflict in the Middle East appears to have forced some oil and gas companies to directly burn off more natural gas than usual as their facilities have come under attack or exports have been blocked, releasing planet-warming pollution.”
“5m tonnes of CO2 emitted in just 14 days of US war on Iran, analysis finds…
“As warplanes, drones and missiles kill thousands of people, level infrastructure and turn the Middle East into a gigantic environmental sacrifice zone, the first analysis of the climate cost has found the conflict led to 5m tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in its first 14 days.”
“New month: New heat wave with hundreds of records smashed all over Asia. An exceptional warmth with temperatures typical of early summer will sweep huge swathes of Asia. Expect up to 35C [95F] in Central Asia.”
“War and climate stress push Afghan farmers to the brink…
“The violence has not only scarred the country politically and economically, but it has also crippled its ability to use and manage its own water. Irrigation systems have decayed, watershed planning has stalled, and rural infrastructure has been left to collapse.”
“Death of winter: Rajasthan’s vanishing cold leaves crops withering and farmers struggling…
“Farmers report 25–30% crop losses, with declining grain quality and moisture stress. Livestock are falling ill due to sharp temperature swings between day and night.”
“Record heat never ends in Sri Lanka. Today the Southern port of Hambantota broke the record of its March highest temperature on record with 35.4C [95.7F], beating a record set in 1902!”
“Japan’s people are aging as its snow worsens. That’s a lethal combination.
“While snow is hardly new to northern Japan – a region as close to Russia’s Vladivostok as it is to Tokyo – climate change and warming ocean currents off the coast are bringing increasingly unpredictable weather, an expert told CNN.”
“Some residents recounted moments of great tension due to the force of the storm, which developed suddenly and with an unusual intensity for the region.”
“Wildfires surge to nearly 100 hotspots in Mae Hong Son (NW Thailand].
“Authorities are battling an intensifying wave of wildfires after 96 hotspots were detected across the northern province on Tuesday morning, with hazardous air pollution continuing to affect several areas, particularly Pai district.”
“Singapore climate report 2025: Wettest March; hottest June and November ever on record.
“Singapore registered several new records in rainfall and temperatures in 2025. It was the wettest March ever and also the hottest June and November ever. Rachel Teng has more from the Met Service report.”
“Forest fires in Batam are threatening the island’s electrical infrastructure and disrupting flights at Hang Nadim International Airport, as part of a wider regional crisis during the Idul Fitri holiday season. Similar incidents have been reported across Sumatra..”
“Cyclone Set to Threaten Australia LNG, Iron Ore Operations…
“Currently a low-pressure system, Narelle is expected to re-intensify into a cyclone as it emerges over the South Indian Ocean later on Tuesday, and then move parallel to the Pilbara coast on Wednesday and Thursday…”
“Jason Momoa forced to flee Hawaii home as devastating floods batter island.
“Jason Momoa has revealed that he and his family were forced to evacuate from their Hawaii home as floods batter the island nation. The actor was one of thousands evacuated due to dangerous conditions which has seen some parts of the state receive 40 to 50 inches of rain in the last 10 days.”
“SoCal may be see it’s highest risk / most favorable conditions of a Hurricane making landfall ever documented if waters continue to warm at current paces…
“California’s snowpack has collapsed at a pace never seen before in late winter, the fastest late February–March melt on record.
“Spring snowpack is now on track to be the second smallest since records began in 1950, trailing only 2015, the lowest snowpack year in the Sierra Nevada in at least the last 500 years.” [Colin McCarthy]
“Thanks to the tireless work of M. Herrera he finds that 14 states likely set new March max temp records in this heatwave. That’s an absurd # of state records…
“The findings are that of Extreme Temps – I can tell you that the research involved is no easy task.” [Jeff Beradelli]
“Record-smashing heat continues: ‘Basically the entire U.S. is going to be hot’.
“After smashing March heat records in 14 states and the U.S. as a whole, the gigantic heat dome that’s baked the Southwest is creeping eastward and may end up being one of the most expansive heat waves in American history, meteorologists and weather historians said.”
“Arizona ‘lawyers-up’ over Colorado River negotiations…
“The law firm representing the state is Sullivan & Cromwell Litigation Group – attorneys that represented the oil and gas company, BP in its $18.7 billion settlement agreement with government authorities over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.”
“Snowpack is nose-diving across the west right now.
“The Upper Colorado-Dirty Devil Basin has half as much snowpack as it’s previous daily record LOW for March 21st. To say it is bad is an understatement.”
“Record heat is fast-tracking Utah’s already dire water outlook…
““This will be … the warmest winter on record and the driest, and those two things don’t help us when we’re trying to figure out how to fill Lake Powell and Lake Mead,” Gene Shawcroft, Utah’s Colorado River negotiator, said at the Utah Water Users conference on Tuesday.”
“Meanwhile, record heat in the CARIBBEAN doesn’t stop.
“The Minimum of 80F/26.7C at St Thomas was a record highest March Minimum in US Virgin Islands. The USVI have broken heat records every single month of 2024, 2025 and so far 2026.”
“Climate-Fueled Wildfires and Dust Storms Drove Up Air Pollution Around the World Last Year…
“Supercharged wildfires in California, Canada and South Korea and dust storms from China to Texas last year made it harder for millions to breathe. In an era of larger and more severe weather events, living far from the pollution’s origin is no protection.”
“Pesticides, pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals found everywhere in seawater…
“”The main take-home message for me is that there are very few marine ecosystems where humans did not leave a chemical footprint,” said Daniel Petras, a biochemist at the University of California, Riverside, who led the research…”
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“The Weather Is Getting Wilder, and Some See a Dire Signal in the Data…
“Around the globe, anomalous weather and shattered records are sending new waves of concern through the scientific community, which was already well aware that some ecosystems are showing signs of intense stress.”
“Evidence for high climate sensitivity is now clear. Climate sensitivity as low as 3°C is ruled out with greater than 99 percent confidence. Aerosol cooling was underestimated by IPCC, which means there is additional warming in the pipeline…” [Prof James Hansen]
“Arctic sea-ice has now begun its Spring melt and this year’s maximum has passed, at 13,757,000 km² on March 7th.
“This means a new record low Arctic sea-ice maximum has been set, beating the old record low, set just last year, by about 26,000 km².” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Friday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the *lowest* on record (JAXA data)…”
• about 640,000 km² below the 2010s mean • about 1,050,000 km² below the 2000s mean • about 1,480,000 km² below the 1990s mean • about 1,960,000 km² below the 1980s mean [Zack Labe]
“Russia says multiple cattle illnesses are complicating Siberian outbreak.
“Russian officials and veterinary authorities report that multiple diseases, primarily pasteurellosis and rabies, are complicating a significant cattle outbreak in Siberia. As of late March 2026, the Novosibirsk region remains under a state of emergency as authorities conduct mass culls to contain the spread.”
“Amid an expanding seasonal risk, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued the UK’s first official wildfire warning of 2026…
“Highlighting a ‘very high’ risk across northern and north-eastern Scotland from 20–21 March 2026, the alert has been released in partnership with the Scottish Wildfire Forum, and marks an early start to what is becoming an increasingly prolonged wildfire season.”
“The villagers planting thousands of trees to try to save their homes from flooding [Wales].
“In June 2012, a month’s worth of rain fell in just 24 hours over parts of mid Wales. The deluge turned roads into lakes… After that devastating day, a group of villagers came together with an idea – they would plant trees, thousands of them, to try to reduce the risk of flooding in the future.”
“Ski lift demolished as glacier on Germany’s highest mountain melts away.
“A ski slope down the Schneeferner glacier on the Zugspitze mountain has melted away, leading the lift operator to begin dismantling the structure after more than 50 years of service. “The glaciers in Bavaria will inevitably melt away, as they can no longer survive in the face of climate change,” Christoph Mayer, a glaciologist at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences, told AFP.”
“White Hydrogen: The hidden energy beneath the Alps?
“Could a naturally occurring gas help power the energy transition? In the Italian Alps, geologist Othmar Müntener is searching for what’s called white hydrogen — hydrogen that forms naturally underground and may be continuously regenerated by geological processes.”
“I’m leaving my dream retirement in Italy to return to the UK – because of the weather…
“Stephanie Jones moved to the Italian countryside in 2023 but says that climate change is ‘killing the Italian dream’… “This year has been terrible, it’s been raining practically every day for two months, and when it doesn’t rain there is wind and it’s cloudy,” Jones told The i Paper. “The rising humidity is killing my aching bones. It’s no longer a joy living here,” she added.”
“15 tonnes of dead shellfish: How Galicia’s 80% crop loss hits seafood prices.
“Spain has officially removed over 15 tonnes of dead shellfish from the coast of Galicia following a catastrophic 80% die-off that is set to trigger a sharp rise in seafood prices. Heavy rainfall and record-low salinity levels this March have devastated the region’s clam and cockle populations…”
“Storm Therese Batters Tenerife With Snow And Floods.
“Tenerife faces rare winter chaos as Storm Therese brings snow, floods, and travel disruption, prompting emergency measures across the Canary Islands… Authorities declared an island-wide emergency, canceled outdoor events, closed roads, and opened shelters to manage the disruptions and protect residents and tourists.”
“Climate Change is Exacerbating Africa’s Health Challenges.
“Climate change is driving cholera cases in various African countries, particularly in Mozambique, which was hit by two tropical cyclones earlier this year that caused widespread flooding, according to Dr Yap Boum of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.”
“The race to protect Mozambique from the next deadly cyclone…
“As the rain pours down, Muanema Timam digs a hole in the watery sand and plants another mangrove seedling… With air and ocean temperatures rising, deadly cyclones and flooding are overwhelming entire districts across Mozambique, including her community in Namau, a small fishing village.”
“Kenya’s Silent Crisis: Deforestation Threatens National Water Security…
“As encroachment into the nation’s five primary water towers accelerates, the country faces a cascading collapse of agricultural productivity, energy stability, and ecological resilience that threatens to undermine Kenya’s vision for 2030 and beyond.”
“Desperate for food, drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree.
“Lotkoy Ebey has just five scrawny goats to her name where she once had 50. She has watched the rest of her animals die as the pasture has dried up due to a prolonged drought in her part of north-western Kenya.”
“Syrian Army responds to calls for help from people affected by floods in Idlib…
““Military units, along with a number of heavy engineering vehicles, were urgently dispatched to areas experiencing flash floods and flooding that pose a direct threat to civilian lives,” the Media department told SANA in a statement.”
“Himalayas’ glacier loss threatens 2 billion people in ‘greatest problem of climate change’…
“Glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region have been losing ice at twice the rate since 2000, with smaller glaciers under 0.5 sq km shrinking more rapidly than larger ones, according to two landmark reports published on Saturday.”
“Pakistan warns of rising glacier melt risks after deadly 2025 floods.
“Pakistan on Saturday warned that accelerating glacier melt poses growing risks to lives, infrastructure and water security, as climate change intensifies extreme weather events across the country’s northern regions.”
“Unseasonal storms hit parts of Pakistan and India…
“Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, was particularly badly affected, locally recording more than 50mm of rain with winds gusting up to 60mph. Walls, buildings, and a pedestrian bridge collapsed, with flooding and power outages across the city. At least 18 people were killed…”
“Dual jet stream triggers rare March showers in Delhi, keeps city on yellow alert…
“Explaining the sudden shift in weather, officials said the phenomenon was driven by the interaction of two jet streams—one over northern India and another over the peninsula. The northern jet stream injected energy and instability into the atmosphere, while the southern jet stream brought in moisture and heat-driven convection.”
“Unseasonal rain, hailstorms damage harvest-ready crops across states [India].
“Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday reviewed the condition of winter-planted crops in the country as torrential rains and hailstorms battered fertile northern, central and western plains, damaging harvest-ready wheat, rapeseed and horticulture produce.”
“New Study Reveals Hidden Ocean Heatwaves Threatening South China Sea Ecosystems…
“While surface MHWs have drawn attention, subsurface events—intense warming below the ocean surface—during boreal winter have been less studied, yet they can disrupt deeper-dwelling species and ecosystem stability in this semi-enclosed sea.”
“Floods Hit Pante Ceureumen Again [West Aceh, Sumatra]…
“This flood disaster occurred after this area was hit by heavy rain, resulting in the overflow of the river. As a result, a number of people were forced to evacuate to relatives’ houses that were far from the flood site.”
“Five disasters in a single wet season show the climate crisis is here and now in the Northern Territory…
“Four separate national disaster declarations in a single wet season. And now a fifth disaster, Tropical Cyclone Narelle, is barrelling towards us. The 2025–26 wet season has been unlike anything the Northern Territory has ever experienced.”
“Territorians in path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle told to take cover in bathrooms as storm intensifies…
“An emergency warning has been issued and thousands are bracing for Tropical Cyclone Narelle before its landfall in the Northern Territory, with winds of up to 195km/h [121mph] expected. The highest-level warning had been issued around midday on Saturday…”
“Harvesting of Australia’s billion-dollar table grape crop has ground to a halt as fruit growers hit by record rainfall brace for heavy losses.
“Flash flooding has struck the country’s table grape hub of Mildura in Victoria’s northwest at the peak of harvest season after 100mm of rain fell in 24 hours.”
“‘Very dangerous’ storm sees golf ball sized hail fall on parts of Sydney.
“Golf ball-sized hail has fallen on parts of Sydney after a wild afternoon storm swept through. Other parts of NSW including Singleton and Warragamba also copped hailstones. Darkness fell over the city around 3.30pm…”
“Thousands ordered to evacuate in Hawaii as rising dam reaches unprecedented levels.
“Thousands of residents living north of Honolulu were ordered to evacuate their homes early Friday morning as intense flooding from heavy rains escalated and water levels surged behind a century-old dam.”
“A New Study Links a Record-Breaking Tropical Disease Outbreak in Peru to Climate-Driven Extreme Weather…
“In 2023, 6.5 million people contracted dengue and more than 6,800 people died in what was the largest outbreak of the disease ever recorded—until the following year, when cases doubled.”
“As Bolivia’s glaciers melt, new lakes threaten mountain communities.
“In a 2025 study of glacial lakes across the Bolivian Andes, my colleagues and I found that 11 are highly susceptible to producing potentially hazardous GLOFs. Such lakes are increasing in size and number as glaciers retreat around the world. In Bolivia, we saw 60 new lakes form in just six years.”
“Colombia: Torrential rain triggers severe flooding in Facatativá, over 1,000 affected.
“Torrential rain that began on 18 March triggered severe flooding in Facatativá, a town 40 km west of Bogotá, affecting more than 1,000 families, according to local authorities. Rivers and streams including Río Botello overflowed from around 04:00…”
“New mapping data show where oil blocks threaten Venezuela’s protected areas.
“New mapping analysis by Mongabay reveals the potential threat from oil extraction to numerous ecosystems in Venezuela, including mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, coral reefs and Amazon rainforest, among others.”
“In MEXICO March record was shattered at Mexicali with 40.9C, after pulverizing that of February.
“This March record was then rebroken and exceeded that of April at 42.7 [108.8F] vs 42.0C. 42.8C Choix and 42.8C Hermosillo also exceeded their April records.”
“Corpus Christi’s crucial refineries look for alternate water supplies amid looming water crisis.
“Companies that own refineries in Corpus Christi say they are working to secure alternative water sources to maintain operations and prevent a shortage of gasoline and jet fuel in Texas and beyond as the city scrambles to delay or avoid a rapidly-escalating water crisis.”
“Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal disaster declaration on Friday evening due to wildland fire potential.
“By issuing the declaration, it allows the state to support local communities with fire suppression resources. “Anyone who has lived in Kansas very long knows it is not wise to wait until a wildland fire has started to respond,” Kelly said.”
“This Year’s Snow Drought is Etching Itself Into Utah Forest History.
“Without a winter snowpack to convert into spring runoff, trees will shift into very low gear, growing little and leaving narrow bands in their tree-ring records. In really bad years [like this one] there is no growth, and no ring, at all.”
“Colorado’s early snowmelt is a preview of a hotter future.
“An unprecedented heat wave over the last few days has shattered temperature records across Colorado — and may have forced the state’s record-low snowpack to peak weeks ahead of schedule.”
“Astonishing: The hits keep coming! 112 today near Yuma, AZ (and 3 other sites) breaks US March heat record set yesterday.
“And breaks the former US March heat record by 4°F… Tomorrow will be… checks notes… 42°F above normal near Omaha Nebraska! (High of 90°+)” [Jeff Berardelli]
“CA 112 Buttercup and Squaw Lake, AZ 112 Fort Yuma and Martinez Lake, NV 104 Cottonwood Cove, NM 99 Draw Near, UT 95 St George COOP, MO 95 Harrisonville, WY 87 Torrington and Guernsey yesterday, ID 86 Boise River.” [Extreme Temps]
“San Francisco hits 90 degrees for first time ever in March.
“San Francisco shattered its all-time March temperature record on Friday… It is the first-ever 90-degree reading in March, surpassing the previous record of 87 degrees set in 2005, and the city’s earliest 90-degree reading on record by more than two weeks.”
“Record-torching March heat ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change…
“The extreme ridge of high pressure responsible for the heat wave peaked on Thursday, reaching an intensity of about 3.5 to four standard deviations above normal (for those technically savvy, the 500-millibar height maxed out at about 597 decameters).”
“More temperature records smashed as BC’s wet-and-warm weather continues.
“Parts of southern British Columbia are dealing with both heavy rainfall and record-setting warmth as an atmospheric river continues to impact the region.”
“Avalanche Canada warns of ‘extreme’ danger in parts of southern Alberta and B.C…
“In a post on social media, Parks Canada said that “avalanche conditions are rated as extreme across Banff, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks” and visitor safety specialists have observed multiple natural avalanches, some of which have reached valley bottoms.”
“As global freshwater demand threatens to outstrip the sustainable supply by roughly 40% by 2030, the human costs of disputes over shared basins increasingly appear as labour-market shocks rather than abstract policy disputes…”
“Women and girls bearing brunt of water shortages globally, UN warns…
“Women are responsible for collecting water in more than 70% of rural households that do not have access to mains water across the developing world. Women and girls collectively spend 250m hours a day collecting water globally. The climate crisis is exacerbating the problem…”
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“Super El Niño Could Push Global Temperatures Beyond Anything We’ve Recorded.
“With temperatures typically running warmer during El Niño years, the combination of this natural climate pattern with ongoing global warming trends could create conditions unlike anything previously recorded.”
“Over 300 People Evacuated in Norwegian City [Alesund] Due to Forest Fire.
“The fire, which broke out near residential areas, prompted authorities to take urgent safety measures and evacuate the population. The large-scale fire began on the afternoon of 17 March in a forested area on one of the islands where the city is located.”
“Moldovans face drinking water cut-off as strike on Ukrainian site causes major oil spill…
“Authorities in Moldova declared an 15-day environmental crisis alert on Sunday as a discharge of oil and toxic substances descended down the Dniester River, a key source of drinking water for Moldova.”
“Extreme weather has wiped out cereal production equivalent to more than a tenth of England’s arable land, raising alarm over the growing threat to UK food security.
“New figures from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) show that harvest losses in 2024 and 2025 equate to around 13% of the land used to grow wheat, barley and oats…”
“Global deforestation grows unchecked as the EU weakens key law…
“Europe’s role in deforestation is not passive; its actions contribute to the problem. The EU legislation, known as the Regulation against Imported Deforestation, seeks to ensure that products like soy, palm oil, and cocoa do not come from deforested areas.”
“EU must stop banned chemicals being sold to Africa, judge urges MEPs.
“A panel of South African judges have urged the EU to ban chemicals and pesticides which have already been banned within the bloc from being exported overseas, at a hearing of the European Parliament’s human rights committee on Wednesday.”
“Bad weather, several interventions by the Fire Brigade in Cosenza: images of flooding [Italy]…
“In Crosia, due to the flooding of the Trionto river, rescues are underway of people stuck in their cars due to the rise in water levels. The rescue device of the Cosenza fire brigade command has been strengthened, also with the sending of teams from the Crotone command.”
“Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time.
“Speaking on Italy’s Radio 24, the secretary of Italy’s Council of Ministers, Alfredo Mantovano, said the risks from the tanker were “enormous” and warned that it could “explode at any moment”. It is said to be carrying “significant” quantities of liquid natural gas…”
“Tripoli declares holiday as severe weather hits western Libya…
“The National Meteorological Centre warned residents in western regions, particularly in Tripoli and surrounding areas, to remain indoors overnight into Tuesday morning as severe weather continues.”
“Tenerife declares island-wide emergency as Storm Therese approaches…
“The island’s government has activated its emergency response framework (PEIN) from Wednesday afternoon, citing forecasts of winds exceeding 100 km/h and intense rainfall that could surpass 300 litres per square metre in some areas.”
“Mozambique has ordered the evacuation of residents in low-lying areas of Inhambane, Gaza and Sofala provinces amid fears of a possible second wave of flooding.
“National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD) president Luísa Meque urged communities to remain vigilant and move to safer ground.”
“Kenya flood death toll rises to 71 as forecasters warn of renewed heavy rainfall.
“At least 71 people have died in flood-related incidents across Kenya since March 6, 2026, with Nairobi the hardest-hit area, as the Kenya Meteorological Department issued a Heavy Rainfall Advisory on March 18, warning that rainfall will intensify again…”
“March Highest temperatures: 40.6 [105.1F] Yaaloni, 40.6 Sohar, 39.2 Ras Al Hadd… March Highest Minimums: 29.1 Qalhat, 26.8 Ras Al Hadd. These temperatures are typical of May-June.”
“Iran Bushehr nuclear plant missile strike risk raises fears of Gulf-wide water crisis.
“In the worst-case scenario, the Bushehr NPP could take a direct hit and spill radioactive waste, or even just its cooling water, into the Persian Gulf, as the facility was built directly on the coast. The IAEA warned that would cause many or most of the hundred-odd desalination plants along the coast to be closed…”
“Toxic pollution from Iran war will spread and last for decades…
“Already before this war, Tehran was heavily polluted. Researchers including Rahmanian have detected high levels of fine particulate matter and heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, chromium and nickel in the city’s water and air.”
“The water crisis in Central Asia has tripled in two generations.
“During the Soviet period, the Central Asian republics were stereotypically perceived as an arid region. But over the last 40 years, water availability per capita in the region has become even more scarce – it has decreased by more than three times.”
“Himalayan fire shift: Tale of flames and ice unfolding across the range…
“Analysis of satellite data by Down To Earth (DTE) shows that over the past decade forest fires in high-elevation areas in the western Himalayas have quadrupled.“
“While hailstorms are common in north Karnataka during the pre-monsoon season, the one witnessed in Machapur village in Kalghatgi taluk of Dharwad district was unusual in its intensity, causing widespread damage to houses, cattle, crops and even disrupting vehicular movement.”
“Hailstorm, nor’wester damage crops, homes [Bangladesh]…
“Wasim Mia, a resident of Bohuli village in Purbadhala upazila, said, “Our house has been blown away by the storm. I do not know where to go with my wife and children for shelter.””
“Cyclone Narelle: ‘compact’, dangerous and unusually predictable [Australia].
“Tropical Cyclone Narelle is currently a very dangerous Category 5 storm, sitting off the Far North Queensland Coast some 350 kilometres northeast of Cooktown. Formed in the Coral Sea, Narelle is packing a punch, with sustained winds near the centre of 205km per hour and wind gusts to 285km per hour [177mph].”
“Rapid melting of Antarctic sea ice is largely driven by ocean warming, research reveals.
“Sea ice around Antarctica expanded for several decades until a dramatic decline in 2015. The reasons behind this are revealed by research led by the University of Gothenburg, which is published in Nature Climate Change.”
“Century-old corals in South Pacific threatened by bottom trawling…
“In bottom trawling, weighted nets are dragged across the seafloor, and doors and cables can snap corals and strip away sponges. Those animals grow as living structures, so when gear crushes them, fish and smaller invertebrates lose shelter and feeding surfaces.”
“Hawaii faces second kona low after record-breaking flood devastation.
“A new kona low is brewing just days after a historic storm shattered rainfall records across the islands. With the ground already saturated, Hawaii News Now warns that even moderate rain could trigger immediate new flooding.”
“MotoGP, Brazil, BREAKING NEWS: Torrential rain in Goiânia, the city paralyzed by exceptional weather!
“City Goiânia, capital of the state of Goiás which is to host the Grand Prix MotoGP Brazil, which will begin tomorrow, was hit yesterday by torrential rain of rare intensity, causing significant disruptions and widespread material damage.”
“A man cleaning windows on a tower in Puerto Madero had to be rescued during a storm [Argentina].
“The rescue operation carried out by the City Fire Department involved the use of special equipment to free the worker, who was left hanging by a harness at the height of the second floor.”
“Amazon waterway noise threatens unique social life of giant river turtles.
“A planned shipping waterway on the Tapajós River, a major tributary of the Amazon, may disrupt the sophisticated social communication systems used by the Amazon river turtle (Podocnemis expansa), a species likely to be endangered.”
“Tragedy at Olmeca Refinery: Fire Claims Lives After Heavy Rains [southern Mexico]…
“Pemex officials indicate that the overflow of oily water outside the refinery, which subsequently caught fire, was due to intense rainfall. The company is currently collaborating with authorities to investigate the precise cause of this fatal incident.”
“Yesterday final MINIMUM at San Felipe, Mexico was 27.8C [82F].
“This pulverized its previous March record of highest Minimum by a margin of 7.7C, it beats that of April and also that of May and also that of the first ten days of June!“
“”Our results demonstrate how climate extremes on land can directly affect marine food production,” Kirtman said. “As droughts become more frequent and intense under climate change, the risks to seafood supply and coastal economies increase.””
“Massive dust storm sweeps across Texas as cold front triggers chaos…
“The winds kicked up dry soil from the plains and sent it racing across highways, towns, and open land. In a matter of minutes, visibility dropped, and what started as a windy afternoon quickly became dangerous.”
“‘A blaring alarm’ issued for Colorado River as heat wave melts snow early…
“The news comes days after the Bureau of Reclamation, the federal agency that manages water and dams in the American West, released a bleak warning for levels at Lake Mead — Southern Nevada’s main water source — and Lake Powell.”
“The temperature in Phoenix hit 102 degrees on March 18, a moment that meteorologists said smashed several weather records in one fell swoop.
“The high watermark — notched at around 4:59 p.m. — marked the earliest triple-digit temperature in Phoenix’s recorded history [105F at Yuma was hottest March day ever for Arizona, per Extreme Temps].
“California tied the highest winter temperature ever measured in the U.S. on Wednesday, as a heat wave intensified and shattered records across the state.
“A weather station in the Dos Palmas Preserve of eastern Coachella Valley recorded a temperature of 108 degrees. That ties the U.S. March record with Rio Grande City, Texas.”
“Multiple Tahoe ski resorts close for the season as record-high temperatures hit the region…
“Homewood’s assistant general manager, Jack Bentley, told us that after the mid-February storm, the site’s snowpack was roughly 90 inches. But rainstorms at the tail end of the month cut that number in half, and they’ve seen it dwindle ever since.”
“The Morrill fire, the largest wildfire in state history, was 16 percent contained on Wednesday. The blaze was blamed for the death of an 86-year-old woman, the governor said… The fires, which started on Thursday last week, were burning as much of Nebraska was in drought conditions.”
“US Home Insurance Prices Set to Keep Rising With Severe Weather.
“The average annual premium is projected to increase 4% to about $3,057 this year, after jumping 12% in 2025, according to Insurify, an online insurance comparison site. The expected gain follows several years of steep growth in rates.”
“Atmospheric rivers drench coastal B.C., triggering flood and avalanche risks…
“Environment Canada upgraded its rainfall warnings to orange on Tuesday for B.C.’s central coast and the west coast of Vancouver Island, with up to 200 millimetres of rain possible by Wednesday.”
“Refugee camps set to be uninhabitable by 2050 as extreme weather worsens…
““Whether it is floods sweeping South Sudan and Brazil, record-breaking heat in Kenya and Pakistan, or water shortages in Chad and Ethiopia, extreme weather is pushing already fragile communities to the brink,” the UN agency said.”
“Wildfires in carbon-rich tropical peatlands hit 2000-year high…
“By analyzing charcoal preserved in peat across multiple continents, scientists discovered that fires had actually been declining for more than a thousand years, largely shaped by natural climate patterns like drought. That long trend suddenly reversed in the 20th century, with a sharp surge in wildfires—especially in Southeast Asia and Australasia.”
“Earth’s changing climate is harming crop diversity exactly where the security of global food production needs it most…
“Researchers predict that about one-third of global food production may be in jeopardy due to higher temperatures, underscoring how climate change is expected to reshape agriculture, especially in vulnerable low-latitude countries.”
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“The average sea ice thickness around the North Pole continues to set monthly record lows, according to the PIOMAS dataset. Each line represent one year from 1979 (blue) to 2026 (red)… note the trend too.
“Meet the scientist heading to Greenland’s fjord glaciers to understand their ‘climate tipping point’…
“An international team of scientists is determined to understand just how quickly Greenland’s melting glaciers are pushing the Atlantic Ocean towards a “critical climate tipping point”.”
After a cold winter, Northern Europe, including Scandinavia and The Baltics are seeing an exceptionally warm March. March Records were broken today in Russia: 16.8 [62.2F] Sar Ja, 14.7 Nyuksenitsa, 14.7 Dvinskij Bereznik.”
“Wet winter brings long-term problems for farmers [UK].
“Record-breaking rain over the last three months has created long-lasting problems for farmers across the South West. Parts of Cornwall and Devon have seen rainfall totals reach about 150% of the long-term average, forecasters said.”
“Over last 2 months, the national temp. anomaly for France has reached +3 °C/1991–2020, crazy for a 60-day period!
“Warmest ever recorded late winter at +9.4 °C, far ahead of +8.7 °C in 1990 (at the time, Feb. 1990 was considered an exceptional winter heatwave!)” [Melaine Le Roy]
“Mediaeval tower collapses at historic Escalona Castle in Toledo [Spain]…
“Spain’s mediaeval heritage faces recurring threats from time and weather. In April 2025, heavy rains led to the collapse of the iconic Barbacana tower at Almonacid de Toledo’s Muslim-origin castle, another Toledo province site listed on heritage danger registers.”
“Bad weather in Sicily: torrential rains in the Catania area, flooding between Mascalucia and Pedara.
“A violent cloudburst hit the Catania area, causing inconvenience and flooding in several areas of the province. The intense rainfall has transformed some roads into real torrents.”
“‘Ticking time bomb’: Stricken Russian fuel tanker drifts near to Italian islands.
“Maritime authorities have warned mariners to steer clear of a crewless Russian fuel tanker that has been drifting between Italy and Malta for days after an alleged drone attack, prompting fears of an environmental disaster.”
“Flood and landslide on camera in Şırnak: Security guard escaped in seconds [Turkey].
“In the flood in the Uludere district of Şırnak, a security guard working at a construction site escaped from the rising waters at the last moment. Those moments were captured on security cameras.”
“Families in areas like Khan Younis and Gaza City say powerful winds repeatedly collapsed tents, worsening already dire living conditions after months of conflict. Meanwhile, violence has continued despite a ceasefire, with casualties reported in recent weeks.”
“Heavy rain floods streets in the city of Zawiya [Libya].
“The Libyan Red Crescent, Al-Zawiya branch, declared a state of emergency. They raised their alert and full readiness levels. This supports local authorities. It aids rapid response and intervention operations. These actions address the emergency conditions.”
“Sea levels around Africa are rising faster than the global average: what’s behind this alarming trend.
“African sea levels are rising by approximately 3.54 millimetres each year, which exceeds the global average of 3.45 mm/yr. Perhaps more troubling is that the pace of rise is speeding up, especially in African waters.”
“44.3C [111.7F] today At Alexander Bay right on the ocean coast. The 4 hottest days in Alexander Bay climatic history were all recorded this week. Absolutely insane. Previous all time record was 43.5C.”
“Flash Floods Claim 66 Lives as Kenya Reels from Torrential Rains.
“The deluge, which has battered several regions over the past 72 hours, serves as a grim reminder of Kenya’s precarious struggle with meteorological volatility. As the death toll rises, the tragedy has exposed severe gaps in urban planning, disaster preparedness, and the resilience of national infrastructure.”
“Death Toll from Ethiopia Landslides Rises to 125, Thousands Displaced…
“Authorities in the South Ethiopia Regional State said the landslides struck several areas in the Gamo Zone following days of intense rainfall, causing widespread destruction and forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes.”
“The hot air from Central Africa moved Northeast and settled in the Middle East. First 40C [104F in 2026. In Saudi Arabia 40.0C Wadi Dawasser 700m asl; 36.4C Bisha 1162m asl. Around record levels for mid March and close to monthly records.”
“Floods and heavy rains put Semalka border crossing out of service.
“Semalka border crossing, which links the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to areas in north and east Syria, has been temporarily put out of service due to floods and rising water levels, after heavy rains hit the region over the past hours.”
“‘Water War’ rages as India-Pakistan tensions reach boiling point.
“Last week, water became a focal point in the Iran war, as airstrikes hit desalination plants in Iran and Bahrain. Further east, a slower motion water war was playing out — one that is heightening tensions between two nuclear armed powers.”
“The driest spring in four centuries in the Western Himalayas…
“To build the climate record of Lahaul through tree rings, the researchers chose three places — Udaipur, Salpat and Trilokinath. They collected 88 cores from over 50 trees. “Most of the time we were working on a steep incline. It’s very risky,” said Pandey.”
“Hailstorm Ravages Crops, Apple Blossoms in Central Kashmir.
“A sudden hailstorm struck Kanidajan and nearby villages in the Pakherpora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday late afternoon, damaging standing crops and apple blossoms and raising concerns among farmers about potential losses to the upcoming harvest.”
“Rare tornado kills 2 in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, India.
“A rare tornado struck near Tato in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj District on March 15, 2026, killing at least two people and injuring 29 others who had to be hospitalized. More than a hundred homes have reportedly been damaged and destroyed.”
“Indonesia readies 35 cloud-seeding ops amid El Niño threat…
“Meanwhile, the ministry’s Director General of Law Enforcement, Dwi Januanto Nugroho, said that given the prolonged El Niño conditions, OMC operations could be effectively implemented for 10–12 days, with two sorties or flights conducted daily.”
“Thick smoke from Riau forest fires disrupts Hari Raya travel for Indonesians.
“Thick smoke from widespread forest fires in Riau has disrupted the Idul Fitri (Hari Raya Aidilfitri) mudik (exodus), reducing visibility to just 10m on key roads and raising safety concerns among travellers.”
“Australia battered by climate ‘whiplash’ as Climate Council warns of dangerous new era of extreme weather…
“The whiplash effect is typified by flash flooding washing cars out to sea along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, which was sandwiched between a period of catastrophic fire warnings and then a second bout of extreme heat.”
“Seabirds struggled to raise chicks in the Hauraki Gulf this summer. What happened? [NZ]
“Some seabirds breeding in New Zealand’s largest marine park struggled to raise chicks this summer, most likely because climate change is forcing them to travel too far in search of food. The Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana is a global hotspot for seabirds…”
“Models warn Thwaites Glacier could rival entire Antarctic ice loss by 2067…
“Thwaites Glacier is already one of the fastest changing and most closely watched glaciers on Earth, losing ice more than five times faster than in the 1990s. It drains a huge area of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and outlets into the Amundsen Sea.”
“Hawaii storm dumps up to 46 inches of rain, breaks decades-old record.
“The island of Maui saw the heaviest rainfall, with multiple areas reporting over 20 inches of rain and one location logging as much as 46 inches of precipitation March 10-15, according to the National Weather Service.”
“An aerial drone photo taken on March 15, 2026 shows a flood-affected area in Babahoyo, Los Rios, Ecuador. According to local authorities, at least 11 people were dead in Ecuador due to the rain-triggered flood and landslides this year.”
“Floods in the cities of Luque, Mariano, Ñemby, and Ypané [Paraguay]
“Several areas of the Central Department were flooded after today’s heavy rain. The city of Luque was the hardest hit, with its streets and hundreds of homes inundated.”
“‘Dry to the bone’: Drought squeezes Everglades airboat operators.
“For the first time in the 30 years since Tigertail Airboat opened, the company is running tours out of the canal because of the extreme drought. Dryness levels in the Everglades are about a month ahead of schedule.”
“As forecast today Texas was exceptionally hot: a very few times in history USA rose to 105F within mid March (one was last month); New monthly record at Edinburg with 102F; Mc Allen with 104F missed it by 1F. This is nothing vs the heat coming in the West.“
“Millions of people in the western US are preparing for extreme heat as unprecedented temperatures are forecast across California, Nevada and Arizona…
“Heat warnings are in effect across region… the first time in history that such a warning has been issued in March for the region, as temperatures are upwards of 20F to 30F above average.”
“The Colorado River’s Problems Are About to Get Deeper.
“A heat wave will quickly melt what little snow there is, and the states along the river are struggling to agree on how to divvy up the dwindling resource, with the federal government potentially stepping in.”
“Record March heat could melt Sierra snowpack 5 weeks early, scientists warn.
“The lab says the unusually warm weather will significantly accelerate snowmelt, potentially causing the Sierra snowpack near Donner Pass to melt out as early as the first week of April — about five weeks earlier than normal.”
“Vancouver Braces as Powerful Atmospheric River Looms.
“Vancouver and the broader South Coast of British Columbia are preparing for a powerful atmospheric river expected to bring intense rainfall, rapid snowmelt and a heightened risk of flooding and landslides…”
“Biggest wildfire in Nebraska history continues to burn out of control.
“Three major wildfires, including the largest one in Nebraska history, have burned around 600,000 acres of land in central and western Nebraska and remained 0% contained on Sunday after killing one person, officials said.”
“A life-threatening situation is unfolding as a monstrous blizzard is unleashing feet of snow and vicious wind gusts throughout the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. More than 2 feet of snow has fallen in Wisconsin and Michigan since Sunday, with potentially historic accumulations expected in the Upper Peninsula.”
“A rare tornado threat covers Mid-Atlantic, including D.C. area…
“Several rounds of storms are expected in areas at risk. There have been dozens of reports of wind damage from storms Monday morning, so far focused on the western half of North Carolina. Severe weather has also threatened the D.C. area, including a tornado warning…”
“Will the Pacific Decadal Oscillation turn positive this year?
“If the PDO has been hiding the real forced Earth’s Energy Imbalance and global warming rate during the past 6 years, we could see much faster warming than almost anyone expects.” [Leon Simons]
“Revealed: the world’s worst mega-leaks of methane driving global heating…
“The mega-leaks occur across the world, but the top 25 list, produced by the Stop Methane Project at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), is dominated by facilities in Turkmenistan. The scale of methane leaks in the secretive and authoritarian state has previously been described as “mind-boggling”.”
“An Invisible Crisis: The Hidden Environmental Impact of Pharmaceutical Waste.
“Modern medicine has transformed global health, but its environmental footprint is often overlooked. Around the world, traces of pharmaceuticals are increasingly being detected in waterbodies including rivers, lakes, and groundwater, revealing a growing but hidden form of pollution.”
“The Plastic Detox review – a film so terrifying you will want to change your life immediately…
“The list of ways in which humanity is committing species suicide may be long and growing, but The Plastic Detox is here to suggest that room should be found for the overwhelmingly widespread use of petrochemical-derived plastics.”
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“‘Unprecedented in the past 3.6 million years’: How human-made climate change is making days longer… As meltwater spreads from the poles toward the equator, its effect is similar to a figure skater spinning more slowly once they stretch their arms…
“While these changes are only milliseconds and will be imperceptible to humans, they can trigger widespread problems in a tech-dominated world. Accurate time measures are crucial for computing systems such as GPS and space navigation, which use atomic time based on the frequency of certain atoms.”
“US data shows Arctic winter sea ice could break last year’s record low…
“”The sirens are blaring that we’re headed for a hothouse planet with massive devastation around the world,” said Shaye Wolf, climate science director at the Center for Biological Diversity, a U.S.-based environmental group.”
“Critical alert on Dniester: Pollution intensifies at border…
“The ecological situation on the Dniester River has worsened in recent hours, as new volumes of petroleum substances continue to flow from Ukraine into the territory of Moldova… The latest laboratory tests taken in the area of the village of Naslavcea show an alarming deterioration in water quality…”
“How the EU lets plastic be labelled ‘recycled’ at just 2.5% re-used content…
“The decision comes as the chemical recycling industry — strongly promoted by plastics and oil companies — faces growing doubts about its real-world performance… The packaging for these products is labelled with texts such as “certified renewable polymer, recycled plastic” or similar, in accordance with SABIC’s own TRUCIRCLE label.”
“A race against time to save Alpine ice cores that record medieval mining, fires, and volcanoes.
“…scientists have extracted a record of thousands of years’ worth of air pollution from 9.5 meters of ice at the Weißseespitze glacier, close to the border between Austria and Italy. But this ice is under threat from global warming, and scientists warn that it is now a race against time…”
“‘Carnage’ unleashed on sleeping town when river hit 18-times normal level [S Wales].
“Storm Claudia devastated the residents of Monmouth, south Wales, in November 2025, when the River Monnow reached 18-times its normal level. Hundreds were evacuated from their homes, businesses lost millions, and some who had lived in the town for their entire lives lost everything.”
“Heavy rain in Rome: coastal flooding, Fiumicino the hardest hit…
“In Fiumicino, torrential rain transformed some streets into rivers. In the Mare Nostrum area of Focene, heavy rainfall caused flooding, requiring the intervention of Misericordia teams to monitor and support emergency operations.”
“Spain endured its wettest January and February in almost half a century, with a string of deadly storms lashing the country, national weather agency AEMET said Thursday.
“The Iberian Peninsula is considered a frontline region for climate change, experiencing increasingly long heatwaves that sometimes start before summer, along with more frequent episodes of intense rainfall.”
“Huge swathes of pristine Andalucian beachline are in danger of being washed away forever ahead of the summer…
“To compound the catastrophic damage, incessant storms earlier this winter wreaked havoc along the coast, causing €3 million in destruction in Matalascañas alone, according to estimates by the local council.”
“As your author forecasted, both North and South of the equator in Africa are having fierce heat waves… CHAD reached 45.0C at Bokoro and 44.9C in the capital Ndjamena. Hottest day of 2026 in the North Hemisphere.”
“Insane heat in the small country of SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE [Gulf of Guinea].
“In 12 days of March it tied its monthly record of 34C six times. PLUS it also recorded its hottest night in history with a Minimum of 28C [82.4F] on the 6th.”
“Heat Wave Shatters March Temperature Records in Cape Town.
“Cape Town, along with much of South Africa, is expected to get hotter and drier as the effects of climate change mount. The city came within 90 days of running out of water in 2018… The heat comes after wildfires destroyed swaths of farmland in the Western Cape earlier this summer…”
“Madagascar: Construction costs surge 50% after cyclone Gezani.
“In Madagascar, it has been more than a month since Cyclone Gezani struck the country’s eastern coast, devastating the city of Tamatave and surrounding areas, and killing 62 people. It is now the cost of recovery that is causing growing concern.”
“Ethiopia on Tuesday declared three days of mourning as the death toll from this week’s landslides in the country’s south climbed to 80.
“Speaker of the House of Peoples’ Representatives Tagesse Chafo said the three days of mourning would begin Saturday. At least 80 bodies have been recovered.”
“Greenpeace warns of ‘disaster waiting to happen’ as 85 large oil tankers lie trapped in the Persian Gulf…
“A single oil spill in the Gulf could damage this fragile marine habitat beyond repair with devastating consequences for people, animals, and plants in the region, adding to the terrible human toll this illegal war has already taken on local communities.”
“War Is Pushing Iran’s Water Supply to the Brink of Collapse…
““Drinking water is [Iran’s] most strategic vulnerability,” Veeravalli said. “These centralized water distribution systems are fantastic, except when they become single points of failure, which they’re becoming quickly right now.””
“Unconfirmed reports circulating on Chinese social media platforms mentioned PM10 concentrations in Hotan reaching up to 5 170 μg/m³ during the peak of the event. For context, the World Meteorological Organization notes that severe dust storms commonly produce PM10 concentrations between 1 000 and 3 000 μg/m³…”
“Review sheds light on how global warming is destabilising the Himalayas.
“Published in the journal Earth-Science Reviews, the review assessed 145 studies in the region’s cryosphere, finding that warming is resulting in more floods, increased peak flow in rivers, and frequent avalanches.”
“India braces for hotter days, erratic monsoon as ‘super El Nino’ develops.
“A new climate study indicates warmer days and an unusual monsoon ahead as the planet is likely to enter a powerful El Nino phase. Climate scientists forecast the event, considered one of the strongest in recent decades, could alter the weather patterns and bring in intense heat and unusual monsoon behaviour in India.”
“Decades of warming and shifting rains are reshaping India’s central forests…
““We couldn’t find areas that had been recorded as forest patches in 1972, because by 2020, they had either turned into scrub forests or been converted into other types of land use,” said Amit Kumar, professor at Banaras Hindu University and a co-author of the study.”
“Why the wettest hills of India are running dry: The changing water story of Meghalaya [eastern India].
“In Cherrapunji, historically known as ‘Sohra’ in the Khasi language, residents are buying water from tankers. Streams that once flowed year-round now fall silent by winter. Springs that sustained generations have retreated into dry stone beds.”
“Thai army deploys horse patrols in Chiang Mai to combat wildfires…
“Horses are being used strategically to access rugged terrain and high-risk areas that are inaccessible to vehicles. The unit is tasked with inspecting the condition of firebreaks and searching for potential fire hotspots.”
“Indonesia braces for wildfire, drought ahead of longer dry season.
“Several wildfire-prone regions in Sumatra and Kalimantan have issued fire alerts as the weather agency predicts the dry season starting later in March will bring even less rainfall and drier weather that can lead to crop failures and increase the risk of severe drought.”
“Mystery marine die-off triggers health crisis in Papua New Guinea…
“Thousands of fish and other marine organisms have washed ashore dead, while hundreds of residents – many of them children – have fallen ill. Four months later, authorities have yet to identify the cause.”
“Red alert: Toxic algae warning issued for stretch of Murrumbidgee River [NSW].
“WaterNSW has warned people to avoid contact with untreated river water between Tantangara Reservoir and Cooma after detecting high levels of the algae. The red alert was issued based on satellite imagery and visual observations.”
“Wahiawa Dam possible failure prompts evacuation warning [Hawaii]…
““There is a risk of dam failure,” Collins said. “A failure could send water downstream fast and lead to catastrophic flooding.” Collins said those in the area should prepare to evacuate on short notice and those who need extra time should leave immediately.”
“Hawaii under state of emergency as kona storm brings torrential rain, life-threatening flash flooding.
““Our priority is keeping the people of Hawaii safe,” Green said. “By issuing this emergency proclamation now, we are ensuring that state and county agencies have the resources and flexibility needed to respond quickly to flooding, severe weather and any impacts this storm may bring.””
“Ecuador has declared a national state of emergency as severe rains continue to batter the country, causing flooding, landslides, and widespread damage to infrastructure and communities… The declaration was issued shortly after midnight on March 12, 2026, by Ecuador’s National Secretariat for Risk Management.”
“Peru declares state of emergency in 283 districts amid heavy rains.
“Peru has declared a state of emergency in 283 districts to mitigate high risks and address the impact of intense rainfall on public safety, the official gazette El Peruano reported Thursday, Xinhua reported.”
“These Underprotected Brazilian Wetlands Store Carbon with Staggering Density…
““We are just losing a lot of these wetlands silently, invisibly,” Oliveira said. “They remain invisible in policy in Brazil, and even for the global scientific community. They really deserve urgent, stronger protection and recognition at the global level.””
“An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is met with two weeks of evasive responses…
“Neither the 30 towns hit by the spill in Veracruz nor the nine in Tabasco, nor the complaints, nor the videos and images of the crude oil covering entire ecosystems, have produced any efforts from the authorities to address the problem.”
“Record Seaweed Surges Slam Florida Beaches in 2026.
“Florida’s famed white-sand beaches are confronting an early and intense surge of foul-smelling sargassum seaweed in 2026, forcing emergency clean-ups, deterring visitors and sharpening concerns about how the state’s tourism engine will cope with a problem scientists say is becoming both larger and more unpredictable.”
“Summer to winter in hours: How one of D.C.’s wildest weather days unfolded.
“One of the most extraordinary sequences in D.C. weather history played out Wednesday and Thursday, as the region experienced record heat, severe thunderstorms, a stunning temperature plunge, snow and then sunshine.”
“‘Historic’ low snowpack threatens New Mexico rivers.
“Snow drought across the west and record-breaking hot temperatures this winter threaten the majority of New Mexico’s rivers, according to Andrew Mangham, a senior hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Albuquerque.”
“California’s ‘unprecedented’ snowmelt will only get worse from heat wave.
“Three weeks after Tahoe’s biggest snowstorm in decades, Donner Summit has as much dirt as snow. Feet of powder quickly disappeared, as rain and unusually warm temperatures depleted gains from the February blizzard that had been cheered at the time as a potential season-saving event.”
“The heat wave in the West hasn’t even started and California is already at 100F.
“In a few days 100F will be recorded at 3500 feet above sea level; lowlands will enter into an absurd never seen 110 territory, bettering even many records of April.”
“The upcoming Western heatwave could be the most extraordinary US heatwave since the 2021 Pacific Northwest Heat Dome.
“NWS forecasts 114°F near the Salton Sea next week, which would break the national March record by 6°F and surpass the April record of 113°F.” [Colin McCarthy]
“Governor Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Guard as Wildfires Burn in Central and Western Nebraska.
“Today Governor Jim Pillen issued an emergency proclamation to unlock state resources and support the response to multiple wildfires in central and western Nebraska that have burned hundreds of thousands of acres of land across multiple counties and resulted in evacuations…”
“East Idaho braces for historic storm: Blowing dust warning only second ever…
“The warning reflects an extremely rare and hazardous weather event where high winds are expected to loft significant amounts of dust, reducing visibility to near zero on major roadways.”
“High temperatures disrupt sleep worldwide, with disproportionate impacts on older adults, women and populations in lower-income countries. A study uses climate change simulations to project future global sleep erosion and, in turn, the decline in childhood general cognitive ability and associated socioeconomic costs.”
“The once simple rules of the ocean—grow larger than potential predators—are being rewritten as temperatures reach record highs. Desperate to survive, fish are hitting the fast-forward button on life in a biological shift that will soon impact what ends up on dinner tables globally.”
“The Return of a Super El Niño: How the Rapid Collapse of La Niña is Triggering a Massive Global Shift for 2026…
“A massive subsurface warm pool has developed in the west, at around 100-250m (300-800ft) depth. This is called an oceanic Kelvin wave, and is making its way east, fully eroding the subsurface cold and emerging on the surface as the warm anomalies.”
“Mining’s toxic timebomb: dams full of poisonous waste are dotted around the world. What happens when they burst?
“While tailings dams are theoretically built to last for ever, more extreme weather driven by the climate crisis has changed the risk profile of many structures. Flooding, intense rainfall and other weather extremes mean that many of them are more unstable…”
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“Limiting warming to 2C above pre-industrial temperatures may not be enough to prevent “extreme global climate outcomes”, according to new research published in Nature…
“Another day, another preliminary record for the global sea-surface temperature, and so it goes.
“Water cooler fun fact:
“UK food supply at risk of ‘catastrophic failure’ by 2030, report warns…
“Germany’s Uniper warns EU methane rules will hit Europe’s energy supplies.
“Brussels plans to limit carbon prices under its flagship emissions trading system (ETS) after pressure from industries facing soaring costs because of the Iran war.
“EU unveils sweeping plan to tackle worsening wildfire threat.
“Urgent warning in Canaries after ‘worst storm in a decade’ causes havoc with flooding and evacuations…
“Extraordinary heat in the Sahel:
“WMO asks Nigerians to brace for extreme weather.
“ABSOLUTELY CRAZY MINIMUM – 30.5c [86.9F] Juan de Nova Island.
“The number killed in floods in Kenya has risen to 88, the government has said, as two rivers burst their banks causing more displacement.
“Heavy rain triggers flooding in Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate, Kuwait [also Oman and UAE].
“A Tornado Alley-style storm system is about to hit the Middle East — in a virtually unheard of atmospheric setup for the region.
“3 die as homes damaged, water dam destroyed in heavy rains, floods in southern Afghanistan.
“The Third Pole is thawing. Here’s why Pakistan needs action on glaciers now.
“President Asif Ali Zardari [of Pakistan] on World Water Day called on India to restore full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty, urging compliance with international obligations.
“Pakistan world’s most polluted country in 2025: Report.
“As Sri Lankans choke on bad air, authorities cite transboundary pollution.
“Insane heat in Sri Lanka:
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT ALL OVER ASIA:
“CHINA didn’t miss the party: 32.1C [88.2F] Jianmen – new March record of highest temperature.
“Laos delivers emergency aid after over 2,000 households hit by rare hailstorm in Vientiane…
“Hail has now become a leading driver of insured losses, with modern storms now able to cause financial losses comparable to a Category 4 hurricane, a recently published Cotality report has revealed.
“Wednesday night’s Ketanggungan flood was reported to be the highest in 20 years, reaching 2.5 meters [Java].
“Palm oil clearing advances in Bornean orangutan habitat despite red flags…
“Tropical Cyclone Narelle shows potential for Category 5 upgrade as Western Australia residents prepare for landfall.
“Australia’s largest lake is set for another rare flood year after record-breaking rains.
“Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection.
“‘It smells like a rancid fish and chip shop’: at sea with the Antarctic’s krill supertrawlers.
“HISTORIC WORLD RECORD – 76.4C [-105.5F] at Vostok ANTARCTICA.
“Amazon wildfire emissions may be up to three times higher than estimated.
“Heavy rain generates 42 floods and 10 landslides in Manaus.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN GUYANA:
“Mexico Bets on Supercomputer to Combat Extreme Weather Events…
“This Texas city has just a few months’ worth of water left — and insatiable industry demand…
“As the first reanalysis data become available, I think I can say with a fairly high degree of confidence that the March 2026 heatwave will go down as the most anomalously extreme heat event ever observed at any time of year in the southwestern U.S.”
“I can’t believe we’re doing this again, but…we’re doing this again. 
“EXTRAORDINARY US HEAT… The Death Valley took the lead today with 106F.
“Historic Las Vegas Heat Wave: Record-Breaking 8 Days and Counting.
“‘The situation is dire’: Lake Powell is heading for a record low as Colorado River states remain deadlocked…
“Before and after satellite images show how little snow is left in the western US…
“New research suggests deadly bat fungus is more widespread in western Canada than previously known…
“Climate change fuels spread of dangerous Aspergillus fungus…
“Antibiotic resistance among germs swells during droughts, study suggests…
“Earth being ‘pushed beyond its limits’ as energy imbalance reaches record high…
“”Every key indicator flashing red” warns UN’s 2025 climate report…
“Here’s the latest update on the 3-year running average for the global mean surface temperature anomaly.
“The preliminary global sea-surface temperature for March 22 just set a new daily record at 21.126°C, breaking the previous record set in 2024 towards the end of the 2023-24 El Nino.
“Monday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the *lowest* on record (JAXA data)…” [Zack Labe]
“Huge moorland fire breaks out near Greater Manchester as flames seen for miles.
“‘Weather whiplash’ warning as England recovers from drought after heavy rain…
“French Winegrowers Seek Drone Approval After Floods Halt Vineyard Work.
“Expert explains how Belarusian farmers adapt to changing climate…
“SAHEL HEAT WAVE:
“Mozambique floods kill 18 as heavy rains continue.
“Floods kill dozens, devastate farmland in Kenya.
“Heavy rainfall in Şanlıurfa turned into a flood, inundating homes and hotels [Turkey]…
“Extreme weather | Two children died following flash floods in Deir Ezzor and Al-Raqqah [Syria].
“Kurdish dams hit record highs after heavy rainfall.
“Deadly floods kill five people in Oman after vehicles swept away…
“Heavy rains to pummel Middle East, raise flood concerns amid West Asia conflict.
“Satellites Reveal Hidden Climate Toll of the Iran War.
“5m tonnes of CO2 emitted in just 14 days of US war on Iran, analysis finds…
“EXTRAORDINARY WARMTH ALL OVER ASIA:
“War and climate stress push Afghan farmers to the brink…
“Death of winter: Rajasthan’s vanishing cold leaves crops withering and farmers struggling…
“RECORD HEAT IN SRI LANKA:
“Japan’s people are aging as its snow worsens. That’s a lethal combination.
“Giant hailstorm wreaks havoc in Vientiane, Laos.
“Wildfires surge to nearly 100 hotspots in Mae Hong Son (NW Thailand].
“Singapore climate report 2025: Wettest March; hottest June and November ever on record.
“Forest fires sweep Batam, threatening electrical supply, flights [Indonesia]
“Cyclone Set to Threaten Australia LNG, Iron Ore Operations…
“Jason Momoa forced to flee Hawaii home as devastating floods batter island.
“There are ocean waters off the coast of San Diego warmer than parts of the Gulf Coast of Florida.
“SoCal may be see it’s highest risk / most favorable conditions of a Hurricane making landfall ever documented if waters continue to warm at current paces… 
“California’s snowpack has collapsed at a pace never seen before in late winter, the fastest late February–March melt on record.
“Thanks to the tireless work of M. Herrera he finds that 14 states likely set new March max temp records in this heatwave. That’s an absurd # of state records…
“Record-smashing heat continues: ‘Basically the entire U.S. is going to be hot’.
“Arizona ‘lawyers-up’ over Colorado River negotiations…
“Snowpack is nose-diving across the west right now. 
“Record heat is fast-tracking Utah’s already dire water outlook…
“Meanwhile, record heat in the CARIBBEAN doesn’t stop.
“Climate-Fueled Wildfires and Dust Storms Drove Up Air Pollution Around the World Last Year…
“Pesticides, pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals found everywhere in seawater…
“The Weather Is Getting Wilder, and Some See a Dire Signal in the Data…
“A record-breaking westerly wind burst is underway in the tropical western Pacific.
“BREAKING – March 18 shows a new daily record high global Sea Surface Temperature. Without an El Niño.
“Super El Nino? Super Warming is the Main Issue…
“January, 2026, data just came in from CERES, and the 36-month running average for the Earth albedo (reflectivity) just hit another new record low. 
“Arctic sea-ice has now begun its Spring melt and this year’s maximum has passed, at 13,757,000 km² on March 7th.
“Friday ice update – Arctic sea ice extent is currently the *lowest* on record (JAXA data)…”
“Russia says multiple cattle illnesses are complicating Siberian outbreak.
“Amid an expanding seasonal risk, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued the UK’s first official wildfire warning of 2026…
“The villagers planting thousands of trees to try to save their homes from flooding [Wales].
“Ski lift demolished as glacier on Germany’s highest mountain melts away.
“White Hydrogen: The hidden energy beneath the Alps?
“I’m leaving my dream retirement in Italy to return to the UK – because of the weather…
“15 tonnes of dead shellfish: How Galicia’s 80% crop loss hits seafood prices.
“Storm Therese Batters Tenerife With Snow And Floods.
“Climate Change is Exacerbating Africa’s Health Challenges.
“The race to protect Mozambique from the next deadly cyclone…
“Kenya’s Silent Crisis: Deforestation Threatens National Water Security…
“Desperate for food, drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree.
“More record heat in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean:
“Syrian Army responds to calls for help from people affected by floods in Idlib…
“Himalayas’ glacier loss threatens 2 billion people in ‘greatest problem of climate change’…
“Pakistan warns of rising glacier melt risks after deadly 2025 floods.
“Unseasonal storms hit parts of Pakistan and India…
“Dual jet stream triggers rare March showers in Delhi, keeps city on yellow alert…
“Unseasonal rain, hailstorms damage harvest-ready crops across states [India].
“New Study Reveals Hidden Ocean Heatwaves Threatening South China Sea Ecosystems…
“Floods Hit Pante Ceureumen Again [West Aceh, Sumatra]…
“Five disasters in a single wet season show the climate crisis is here and now in the Northern Territory…
“Territorians in path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle told to take cover in bathrooms as storm intensifies…
“Harvesting of Australia’s billion-dollar table grape crop has ground to a halt as fruit growers hit by record rainfall brace for heavy losses.
“‘Very dangerous’ storm sees golf ball sized hail fall on parts of Sydney.
“Thousands ordered to evacuate in Hawaii as rising dam reaches unprecedented levels.
“A New Study Links a Record-Breaking Tropical Disease Outbreak in Peru to Climate-Driven Extreme Weather…
“As Bolivia’s glaciers melt, new lakes threaten mountain communities.
“Colombia: Torrential rain triggers severe flooding in Facatativá, over 1,000 affected.
“New mapping data show where oil blocks threaten Venezuela’s protected areas.
“In MEXICO March record was shattered at Mexicali with 40.9C, after pulverizing that of February.
“Corpus Christi’s crucial refineries look for alternate water supplies amid looming water crisis.
“Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal disaster declaration on Friday evening due to wildland fire potential.
“This Year’s Snow Drought is Etching Itself Into Utah Forest History.
“Colorado’s early snowmelt is a preview of a hotter future.
“Astonishing: The hits keep coming! 112 today near Yuma, AZ (and 3 other sites) breaks US March heat record set yesterday. 
“EIGHT STATES WITH A MARCH HEAT RECORD:
“San Francisco hits 90 degrees for first time ever in March.
“Record-torching March heat ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change…
“More temperature records smashed as BC’s wet-and-warm weather continues.
“Avalanche Canada warns of ‘extreme’ danger in parts of southern Alberta and B.C…
“When water wars shape livelihoods…
“Women and girls bearing brunt of water shortages globally, UN warns…
“Even without El Niño, Global Sea Surface Temperatures are already hitting daily record highs.
“Super El Niño Could Push Global Temperatures Beyond Anything We’ve Recorded.
“Yet another new record daily low was set for Arctic sea-ice extent, over 50,000 km² below the previous record daily low, set on March 17, 2017.
“Over 300 People Evacuated in Norwegian City [Alesund] Due to Forest Fire.
“Moldovans face drinking water cut-off as strike on Ukrainian site causes major oil spill…
“Extreme weather has wiped out cereal production equivalent to more than a tenth of England’s arable land, raising alarm over the growing threat to UK food security.
“Global deforestation grows unchecked as the EU weakens key law…
“EU must stop banned chemicals being sold to Africa, judge urges MEPs.
“Bad weather, several interventions by the Fire Brigade in Cosenza: images of flooding [Italy]…
“Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time.
“Tripoli declares holiday as severe weather hits western Libya…
“Tenerife declares island-wide emergency as Storm Therese approaches…
“Mozambique has ordered the evacuation of residents in low-lying areas of Inhambane, Gaza and Sofala provinces amid fears of a possible second wave of flooding.
“MIDDLE EAST RECORD HEAT; more records in OMAN:
“Iran Bushehr nuclear plant missile strike risk raises fears of Gulf-wide water crisis.
“Toxic pollution from Iran war will spread and last for decades…
“The water crisis in Central Asia has tripled in two generations.
“Himalayan fire shift: Tale of flames and ice unfolding across the range…
“Dharwad: Unusual Hailstorm Hits Machapur, Leaves Trail Of Damage [central India].
“Cyclone Narelle: ‘compact’, dangerous and unusually predictable [Australia].
“Rapid melting of Antarctic sea ice is largely driven by ocean warming, research reveals.
“Century-old corals in South Pacific threatened by bottom trawling…
“Hawaii faces second kona low after record-breaking flood devastation.
“Late season heat wave in South America between Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia with temperatures up to 40C [104C].
“MotoGP, Brazil, BREAKING NEWS: Torrential rain in Goiânia, the city paralyzed by exceptional weather!
“A man cleaning windows on a tower in Puerto Madero had to be rescued during a storm [Argentina].
“Amazon waterway noise threatens unique social life of giant river turtles.
“Tragedy at Olmeca Refinery: Fire Claims Lives After Heavy Rains [southern Mexico]…
“Yesterday final MINIMUM at San Felipe, Mexico was 27.8C [82F].
“Drought hits gulf fisheries, sparking food security fears…
“Massive dust storm sweeps across Texas as cold front triggers chaos…
“‘A blaring alarm’ issued for Colorado River as heat wave melts snow early…
“The temperature in Phoenix hit 102 degrees on March 18, a moment that meteorologists said smashed several weather records in one fell swoop.
“California tied the highest winter temperature ever measured in the U.S. on Wednesday, as a heat wave intensified and shattered records across the state.
“Multiple Tahoe ski resorts close for the season as record-high temperatures hit the region…
“EXTRAORDINARY DAY FOR THE HISTORY…
“Nebraska Wildfires Consume Nearly 800,000 Acres.
“US Home Insurance Prices Set to Keep Rising With Severe Weather.
“Atmospheric rivers drench coastal B.C., triggering flood and avalanche risks…
“Refugee camps set to be uninhabitable by 2050 as extreme weather worsens…
“Wildfires in carbon-rich tropical peatlands hit 2000-year high…
“Earth’s changing climate is harming crop diversity exactly where the security of global food production needs it most…
“Arctic sea-ice extent just set a record daily low extent, about 4,400 km² below the previous record daily low, set just last year.
“The average sea ice thickness around the North Pole continues to set monthly record lows, according to the PIOMAS dataset. Each line represent one year from 1979 (blue) to 2026 (red)… note the trend too.
“Meet the scientist heading to Greenland’s fjord glaciers to understand their ‘climate tipping point’…
“EXCEPTIONAL WARMTH IN [ARCTIC/NW] RUSSIA.
“Wet winter brings long-term problems for farmers [UK].
“Over last 2 months, the national temp. anomaly for France has reached +3 °C/1991–2020, crazy for a 60-day period! 
“Mediaeval tower collapses at historic Escalona Castle in Toledo [Spain]…
“Bad weather in Sicily: torrential rains in the Catania area, flooding between Mascalucia and Pedara.
“‘Ticking time bomb’: Stricken Russian fuel tanker drifts near to Italian islands.
“Flood and landslide on camera in Şırnak: Security guard escaped in seconds [Turkey].
“Severe sandstorm sweeps through Gaza tent camps…
“Heavy rain floods streets in the city of Zawiya [Libya].
“Sea levels around Africa are rising faster than the global average: what’s behind this alarming trend.
“SOUTH AFRICA OVEN:
“Flash Floods Claim 66 Lives as Kenya Reels from Torrential Rains.
“Death Toll from Ethiopia Landslides Rises to 125, Thousands Displaced…
“MIDDLE EAST HEAT WAVE:
“Floods and heavy rains put Semalka border crossing out of service.
“‘Water War’ rages as India-Pakistan tensions reach boiling point.
“The driest spring in four centuries in the Western Himalayas…
“Hailstorm Ravages Crops, Apple Blossoms in Central Kashmir.
“Rare tornado kills 2 in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, India.
“On March 15, 2026, strong convective weather suddenly struck multiple areas across Yunnan Province, China. 
“Indonesia readies 35 cloud-seeding ops amid El Niño threat…
“Thick smoke from Riau forest fires disrupts Hari Raya travel for Indonesians.
“Australia battered by climate ‘whiplash’ as Climate Council warns of dangerous new era of extreme weather…
“Seabirds struggled to raise chicks in the Hauraki Gulf this summer. What happened? [NZ]
“Models warn Thwaites Glacier could rival entire Antarctic ice loss by 2067…
“Hawaii storm dumps up to 46 inches of rain, breaks decades-old record.
“Rain-triggered floods ravage Ecuador.
“Floods in the cities of Luque, Mariano, Ñemby, and Ypané [Paraguay]
“Exceptional Minimum of 79F [26.1F] in Key West, Florida.
“‘Dry to the bone’: Drought squeezes Everglades airboat operators.
“Brutal heat in TEXAS 105F [40.5C].
“Millions of people in the western US are preparing for extreme heat as unprecedented temperatures are forecast across California, Nevada and Arizona…
“The Colorado River’s Problems Are About to Get Deeper.
“Record March heat could melt Sierra snowpack 5 weeks early, scientists warn.
“This is so absurd. This model run has the Western US heatwave peaking just shy of a 600DM ridge. 
“Vancouver Braces as Powerful Atmospheric River Looms.
“Biggest wildfire in Nebraska history continues to burn out of control.
“Historic Blizzard Conditions Blast Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Midwest.
“A rare tornado threat covers Mid-Atlantic, including D.C. area…
“The mean date for the Winter/Spring peak sea surface temperature is March 20th. Temperatures are still rising.
“Will the Pacific Decadal Oscillation turn positive this year? 
“Revealed: the world’s worst mega-leaks of methane driving global heating…
“An Invisible Crisis: The Hidden Environmental Impact of Pharmaceutical Waste.
“The Plastic Detox review – a film so terrifying you will want to change your life immediately…
“‘Unprecedented in the past 3.6 million years’: How human-made climate change is making days longer… As meltwater spreads from the poles toward the equator, its effect is similar to a figure skater spinning more slowly once they stretch their arms…
“US data shows Arctic winter sea ice could break last year’s record low… 
“Critical alert on Dniester: Pollution intensifies at border…
“How the EU lets plastic be labelled ‘recycled’ at just 2.5% re-used content…
“A race against time to save Alpine ice cores that record medieval mining, fires, and volcanoes.
“Scientists are warning that glaciers in the Austrian Alps are not just shrinking, but are disintegrating, because of climate change.
“‘Carnage’ unleashed on sleeping town when river hit 18-times normal level [S Wales].
“Heavy rain in Rome: coastal flooding, Fiumicino the hardest hit…
“Spain endured its wettest January and February in almost half a century, with a string of deadly storms lashing the country, national weather agency AEMET said Thursday.
“Huge swathes of pristine Andalucian beachline are in danger of being washed away forever ahead of the summer…
“45 [113F] DEGREES IN THE SAHEL. 
“Insane heat in the small country of SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE [Gulf of Guinea].
“Heat Wave Shatters March Temperature Records in Cape Town.
“Madagascar: Construction costs surge 50% after cyclone Gezani.
“Ethiopia on Tuesday declared three days of mourning as the death toll from this week’s landslides in the country’s south climbed to 80.
“Greenpeace warns of ‘disaster waiting to happen’ as 85 large oil tankers lie trapped in the Persian Gulf…
“War Is Pushing Iran’s Water Supply to the Brink of Collapse…
“Large sandstorm impacts southern Xinjiang [NW China]…
“Review sheds light on how global warming is destabilising the Himalayas.
“India braces for hotter days, erratic monsoon as ‘super El Nino’ develops.
“Decades of warming and shifting rains are reshaping India’s central forests…
“Why the wettest hills of India are running dry: The changing water story of Meghalaya [eastern India].
“Thai army deploys horse patrols in Chiang Mai to combat wildfires…
“Indonesia braces for wildfire, drought ahead of longer dry season.
“INDONESIA AGAIN. Record after record every single day of 2023, 2024, 2025 and so far of 2026…
“Mystery marine die-off triggers health crisis in Papua New Guinea…
“Red alert: Toxic algae warning issued for stretch of Murrumbidgee River [NSW].
“Wahiawa Dam possible failure prompts evacuation warning [Hawaii]…
“Hawaii under state of emergency as kona storm brings torrential rain, life-threatening flash flooding.
“Ecuador Declares National Emergency.
“Peru declares state of emergency in 283 districts amid heavy rains.
“These Underprotected Brazilian Wetlands Store Carbon with Staggering Density…
“An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is met with two weeks of evasive responses…
“Record Seaweed Surges Slam Florida Beaches in 2026.
“Summer to winter in hours: How one of D.C.’s wildest weather days unfolded.
“‘Historic’ low snowpack threatens New Mexico rivers.
“California’s ‘unprecedented’ snowmelt will only get worse from heat wave.
“The heat wave in the West hasn’t even started and California is already at 100F.
“The upcoming Western heatwave could be the most extraordinary US heatwave since the 2021 Pacific Northwest Heat Dome.
“Governor Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Guard as Wildfires Burn in Central and Western Nebraska.
“East Idaho braces for historic storm: Blowing dust warning only second ever…
“Sleep loss in a warming world…
“Warming Waters Threaten Seafood Supply.
“The Return of a Super El Niño: How the Rapid Collapse of La Niña is Triggering a Massive Global Shift for 2026…
“Mining’s toxic timebomb: dams full of poisonous waste are dotted around the world. What happens when they burst?