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“CLIMATIC HISTORY REWRITTEN:
“52.2 [126F] Abqaiq SAUDI HOTTEST MAY DAY… 51.6 Swiehan EMIRATES HOTTEST MAY DAY [SECOND DAY IN A ROW] 48.5 al-Jumailiya QATAR HOTTEST MAY DAY… Min 34.8 Tuz IRAQ HOTTEST MAY NIGHT IN HISTORY… ALGERIA 47.3 In Guezzam ALL TIME RECORD.”
“Massive fire breaks out in southern Saudi Arabia.
“The “Sarah Bani Malik” area, located in the south of Taif Province, Saudi Arabia, has witnessed massive forest fires in recent days… According to local sources, the fire has continued until today (Monday) and has caused great damage.”
“As Sweihan swelters, what is causing the record high temperatures in the UAE?
“…”The new thing about these conditions is that they are happening really too early, before even the official start of the summer season. The second element is how extreme they are compared to the record,” said Dr Diana Francis, an assistant professor and head of the Environmental and Geophysical Sciences…”
“Iraq adopts emergency irrigation measures amid record water shortage…
““We are facing a major water crisis,” al-Qaisi stated. “According to the Ministry of Water Resources, this year marks the lowest water storage in Iraq’s recent history. Negotiations are ongoing between the Ministries of Water Resources and Foreign Affairs with neighboring countries regarding Iraq’s share of water.””
“Scores of peacocks die due to extreme heat in Tharparkar [Pakistan]…
“According to the Deputy Conservator, due to climate change and water scarcity, peacocks fall ill and eventually die, “We have been receiving reports of peacock deaths and illness for the past three days. This morning, we dispatched a team to the village of Bhimasar in Mithi to treat the peacocks.””
“Windstorms Leave 14 Dead in Pakistan After Days of Record Heatwave…
“According to reports, majority of deaths were caused by collapsing walls and roofs, with at least two people reported dead after being hit by solar panels dislodged by the whipping gusts. Lightning strikes ended up killing one man and injured three others.”
“India’s Ladakh Hydropower Plan Sparks Fears of Indus Water Crisis.
“India has announced plans to build 10 new mega hydropower projects in the disputed region of Ladakh, including Achinathang-Sanjak, Parfila, Sunt (Batalik), and Khaltse, raising serious concerns about violations of the Indus Waters Treaty and potential reduction of water flow into Pakistan.”
“Delhi [northern India] drenched: May 2025 sets new record as wettest month since [records began in] 1901.
“A powerful rain in Delhi on Sunday alone dumped 81.4 mm in just a few hours, pushing the month’s total to rainfall to an all-time high. With roads waterlogged and trees uprooted, the intense weather surprising Delhiites.”
“Bengaluru [central, southern India] logs wettest May ever, breaking all-time rainfall record for the city.
“Bengaluru has officially recorded its wettest May in history, surpassing all previous records and marking yet another extreme weather milestone for the city. According to a report in Deccan Herald, the city received a staggering 307.9 mm (30.7 cm) of rainfall by 6 am on May 26…”
“China’s Air Conditioning Use Poised to Skyrocket This Summer.
“Extreme heat baking parts of China has wilted crops and raised asphalt temperatures to 70C (158F), serving as a prelude to a summer that’s set to place an unprecedented burden on the country’s power network.”
“Deadly Australian floods were made worse by climate crisis and such storms are no longer ‘natural’, scientists warn…
“Meteorologists have noted that the flooding was sparked by a near-stationary trough system combined with a pool of cold upper-level air and moisture-laden easterly winds – conditions that have grown more extreme due to rising global average temperatures.”
“‘Desolate’: farmers in NSW’s west battle drought as east coast mops up after floods…
“Much of southern Australia is in drought at the same time as the NSW Hunter and mid-north coast regions face a major flood emergency, with five months’ rain falling there in two days.”
“ENDLESS RECORD HEAT IN OCEANIA. Records are being pulverized all over the tropics with margins barely ever seen in tropical islands:
“NEW CALEDONIA keeps destroying every record no-stop. 32.8 [91F] Ile Loop smashed the record by nearly 3C. INDONESIA Min 26.8 Palu HOTTEST NIGHT ANY MONTH.
“Strong Pacific Ocean trade winds have caused the relative Niño 3.4 Index to dip into La Niña territory.
“An Indian Ocean westerly wind burst is pushing warm waters eastward with the potential for a negative Indian Ocean Dipole in a few months — a pattern associated with La Niña.”
“‘Rare’ tornado with 111mph winds leaves thousands without power in Chile.
“Eight people have reportedly been injured after a tornado swept through southern Chile and destroyed several buildings. The tornado hit the city of Puerto Varas at around 3.30pm local time…”
“A tornado hits Alquízar [Cuba], leaving torn roofs, damaged homes, and downed power lines.
“The gusts lasted only a few minutes, but they were enough to tear off roofs, knock down walls, and wreak havoc on several streets in the municipality of Alquízar, in Artemisa.”
“Just in time for the start of hurricane season on June 1st, the Gulf of Karankawa* is now back to second warmest for the date, second only to 2024. (*formerly Gulf of Mexico).” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
“Wildfire damages Civil War-area historical site in New Mexico as campgrounds are evacuated.
“The blaze at Fort Stanton is about 15 miles (24 kilometers) away from communities at Ruidoso that were ravaged by wildfires last year when several hundred homes and businesses were destroyed. Those fires were followed by devastating flooding and erosion in scorched areas.”
“Dangerous heat bursts have been spiking temperatures across the US as people sleep. So what are they?
“…The rapid increase in surface temperatures – sometimes occurring in less than an hour and leading to a triple-digit high – can take residents by surprise. So can the associated winds, have been known to exceed 70 or 80 mph. They can rip the roofs off buildings…”
“Chicago’s first dust storm in over 90 years was likely toxic and full of farm chemicals…
““We definitely had awareness that there was a possibility of some blowing dust. But, the fact that it got into downtown Chicago is what really surprised us,” Eric Lenning, the meteorologist-in-charge at the National Weather Service’s Chicago office, told The Independent.”
“Wildfires erupt near northern Alberta oil well sites as Town of Swan Hills ordered to evacuate [Canada]…
“Canadian Natural said in an email that it’s monitoring the wildfire situation across its operations, adding that it’s working to ensure that staff living in evacuation areas are safe and that it has emergency-response plans in place.”
“This incredible heat in Siberia keeps destroying records by the hundreds since months. Today again temperatures up to 34C [93.2F] and even 32C at 62 of latitude! Some May records include 32.9 Ust Kut and 31.4 Preobrazhenka.”
“Dry heat to torrential rain – enter the age of ‘weather whiplash’ [Scotland].
“it looks likely we will have to get used to the idea that our weather will see wild swings from one extreme to another over short periods of time because of climate change… Spring is the fastest warming season in the UK across all four nations…”
“Rising sea temperature is causing an octopus invasion in the UK.
“Octopuses from the Mediterranean have invaded the waters off the southwest coast of England. The first reports came from fishermen who discovered their crab and lobster pots packed with octopuses, and the invasion rapidly escalated…”
“Belgium’s water ‘roulette’: Extreme weather complicates water resilience.
“As the European Union prepares to unveil its water resilience strategy in June, Belgium faces one of its driest periods in recorded history. Amid the “extreme” weather patterns, experts urge increased action and funding from authorities.”
“Southern France winemakers turn to aloe vera as drought reshapes traditional vineyards.
“In the heart of the Corbières region, Laurent Maynadier, a winemaker from a family with 13 generations of history in viticulture, is taking an unusual step to adapt to the persistent drought affecting southern France.”
“Young trees face ‘make or break’ moment as drought reshapes Europe’s forests…
“The analysis shows that climatic conditions are very important for the success of saplings. Rejuvenation of the forest is successful under stable climatic conditions and a lot of rain, or high precipitation. But this process will be a lot less successful if the weather is extreme or the temperature is high.”
“Sudan heatwave worsens water crisis amid ongoing power outages.
“Residents of Khartoum State are enduring extreme heat and a deepening water crisis. Temperatures have soared to 45 degrees Celsius [113F] in recent days, the Sudan Meteorological Authority reported, as a heatwave grips the region.”
“Regional bloc warns of higher temperatures in Horn of Africa.
“At least seven countries in the Horn of Africa region are expected to record higher-than-normal temperatures between June and August, according to the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc.”
“Global heating may be fuelling rise in deadly cancers among women…
“Researchers analysed cancer trends across 17 Middle Eastern and North African countries and found that as temperatures increased, driven by the climate crisis, so did the rates and severity of four major cancers affecting women – breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical.”
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“Getting very close [to 1.6C] but just not quite there yet…
“The two-year running average for the global surface temperature anomaly is now 1.599°C above the 1850-1900 baseline.”
“Sunniest spring for Scotland and Northern Ireland as marine heatwave continues…
“Announced on Thursday 22nd Northern Ireland had (provisionally) recorded 570 hours of sunshine beating the previous sunniest spring in 2020. That was back in the time of lockdown when many people were staying at home and the lengthy fine weather became imprinted on their memories.”
“Wildfire warning signs normally seen in the parched Australian outback have been installed on English moorland for the first time.
“In a stark illustration of the worsening impact of the climate emergency, signs have been put up in the Peak District and south Pennines, where there have been more than 30 moorland fires since March.”
“‘Unprecedented’ marine heatwave hits waters around Devon, Cornwall and Ireland…
““This is unprecedented because it is happening so early in the year,” said Dr Manuela Truebano, from the school of biological and marine sciences at the University of Plymouth… I am very concerned at the increase in prevalence and intensity of these marine heatwave events.””
“Hundreds without drinking water and more storms forecast in southern French region devastated by deadly floods…
“As authorities work round-the-clock to restore water supplies and address the major damage to roads, bridges and train tracks, the region has now been put under another weather warning.”
“Tornado hits Udine Province, damages school in Dignano, Italy.
“A tornado struck Buja and Dignano in Italy’s Udine Province on Thursday, May 22, 2025, tearing the roof off a primary school in Dignano. The event occurred amid a broader severe weather system that brought flooding and intense rainfall to other parts of the region.”
“Greece will deploy a record number of firefighters and nearly double its drone fleet this summer to address growing wildfire risks driven by climate change, officials have said.
“Civil Protection Minister Ioannis Kefalogiannis said 18,000 permanent and seasonal personnel, supported by thousands of volunteers, would be mobilised…”
“Water Shortages Force Greek Farmers to Give Up Growing Some Crops…
“The problem is especially in Thessaly and on the biggest island of Crete where using water for summer crops has been prohibited by authorities because reservoirs are so low and there’s not enough groundwater, said Kathimerini.”
“Record May heat expected across Aegean region this weekend.
“Several districts in Türkiye’s Aegean provinces are expected to experience record-breaking temperatures for May this weekend due to a heatwave originating from North Africa.”
“Turkey may need foreign grain as drought hits farmers [harsh April frost also pushing up fruit prices].
“Turkey could be forced to increase international grain purchases this year as the domestic wheat harvest is forecast to fall short, with drought cutting yields across the country.”
“UAE tops 50C in highest May temperature on record.
“Dubai (AFP) – The United Arab Emirates registered a sizzling 50.4 [122.7F] degrees Celsius on Friday, its highest on record for May, following weeks of sweltering temperatures in the desert nation acutely vulnerable to climate change.”
“On Thursday, temperatures reached 49 degrees Celsius [120.2F] in the southern provinces of Basra and Misan, and 48 degrees Celsius in the Zikar region. This was reported as the highest temperature recorded so far in 2025. Two military cadets died of heatstroke…”
“Another record hot night all over Asia. Record High Minimums for May:
“KYRGYZSTAN: Min 22.4 [72.3F] Dhzalalabad, 21.7 Tokmak, 21.0 Kara Suu – HOTTEST MAY NIGHT IN KYRGYZ HISTORY again! TAJIKISTAN: 23.0 Isambaj; TURKMENISTAN: 26.0 Burdalyk.”
“Severe heatwave sparks forest fires across eight locations in KP [Pakistan].
“Temperatures in the mountainous forest areas have soared to 48 degrees Celsius [118.4F], causing dry shrubs to ignite rapidly and allowing the fire to spread across large areas.”
“‘We will die of hunger’: Pakistan Senator warns as water crisis deepens.
“Asserting that the country is staring down the barrel of a major water crisis, yet another Pakistani politician on Friday made a desperate appeal to the Shehbaz Sharif government to “defuse” the “water bomb” that is hanging over the country after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty.”
“Pakistan violated spirit of Indus Water Treaty through terror: India.
“India has charged Pakistan with violating the Indus Water Treaty by trampling its spirit of goodwill through thousands of terrorist attacks and by obstructing the updating of the infrastructure to ensure its safety.”
“Srinagar [Kashmir] records hottest May day in 133 years.
“Kokernag Sees All-Time High May Temp As Scorching Conditions Show No Signs Of Relenting… The unprecedented heat in these areas underlines an unusual weather trend gripping the region this summer.”
““Rainfall patterns have changed, they are shorter, have higher intensity and are localised. Mudslides are now a big problem,” says Upadhyay. “We need specific intervention for specific places, taking into account geological and other factors to increase preparedness.””
“Twenty-one people missing as heavy rains soak southern China, triggering landslides.
“Twenty-one people have been trapped after torrential rain triggered landslides in China’s southwestern Guizhou province on Thursday, with the military deployed to assist in rescue efforts… China is facing hotter and longer heatwaves and more frequent and unpredictable heavy rain as a result of climate change…”
“Record-breaking rainstorm hits Changde and Zhangjiajie in Hunan [central China], with 451mm [17.8 inches] of rainfall in 12 hours…
“Roads were flooded, and floodwaters flowed through the first floor of residents’ homes. According to netizens, farmers suffered heavy losses in agricultural production.”
“Fuyang, Anhui [eastern China] was hit by extreme rainstorms on the evening of May 22, with 154mm [six inches] of rainfall in one hour, and many places were flooded!
“The maximum precipitation in some areas exceeded 200 mm, far exceeding the carrying capacity of the city’s drainage network.”
“After the 35C day, MINIMUMS up to 27C [80.6F], more than in mid summer. Several records of May High minimums broken. Record hot May nights also in TAIWAN with minimums up to 29C!”
“Residents evacuate as downpour causes flooding in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai [Thailand].
“This led to the flooding of several communities along the Sai River, an area that had also been severely affected by floods last year. The flooding has raised concerns about waterborne diseases, particularly arsenic contamination…”
“Death toll in Australia floods rises to four, tens of thousands stranded.
“The body of a man was found in a car trapped in floodwaters in Australia’s southeast on Friday, raising the death toll to four, after three days of incessant rain [about four month’s worth] cut off entire towns, swept away livestock and destroyed homes.”
“Drowned herds. Towns under water. Farmers in NSW are facing ‘absolute devastation’.
“The vice-president of the NSW Farmers, Rebecca Reardon, said many farmers that have been hit by this week’s devastating floods were still recovering from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred…”
“Flash floods sweep through vital sanctuary for Australian animals…
“Wildlife carers fostering some of Australia’s most precious animals have had to rescue them one by one from rising waters and are now racing to repair fencing that keeps feral predators away.”
“Antarctica has its own ‘shield’ against warm water—but this could now be under threat.
“The Antarctic Slope Current moves ocean water westward over the continental slope, close to the coast. It acts as a barrier, preventing warm waters from farther north from reaching the ice… However, our research shows this defense is under threat.”
“Brazil’s fully-protected marine areas can’t escape microplastics…
“The results of the study show that plastic pollution is present even in the most restrictive environmental protection areas, with potential risks to marine ecosystems and food chains.”
“The Dominican Republic this month tied its hottest night ever recorded in May with a minimum of 27.5C [81.5F] at Barahona. Severe heat is joined by high humidity making the heat often unbearable.”
“Fierce heat and high humidity in Florida, Bahamas, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. In particular, The BAHAMAS had its Highest minimum in May in climatic history with a Tmin 27.2C [81F] at Freeport, Grand Bahama.”
“Sweltering: Tampa sees warmest May morning on record.
“The thermometer never fell below 80 degrees, breaking the record for the highest minimum temperature at Tampa Airport since records have been kept in 1890.” [3rd day in a row with record high minimum temps – h/t Jeff Berardelli]
“A foot of rain is possible! Waves of dangerous downpours will drench eastern Kansas, southern Missouri, eastern Oklahoma, northern Arkansas and western Tennessee into next week.
“Stationary front + moisture transport from the Caribbean = recipe for serious flooding.” [Ben Noll]
“Insurance costs are soaring around Tornado Alley. Hail is the big problem..
“The cost of homeowners insurance is soaring in states where large outbreaks of tornadoes are becoming more common. But it’s hail — not tornadoes — that are the biggest concern for insurers in the middle of the country, according to industry experts and analysts.”
“Climate change now threatens thousands of species on Earth…
““Marine invertebrates are especially vulnerable because many of them are stationary or slow moving, so they can’t readily escape rising temperatures,” Ripple said. “Many of them build shells or reefs from calcium carbonate, which is sensitive to changes in ocean chemistry.””
“Countdown to COP30 : Strengthening Climate Action in an Era of Global Instability.
“…the upcoming COP30 in Belem this November provides a crucial opportunity to revitalise momentum in the international climate agenda and deliver on the Paris Agreement. It offers a chance to bridge divides, foster collaboration to deliver real world climate action and reaffirm the global commitment to securing a safer, more resilient and equitable future.”
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“Warming of +1.5 °C is too high for polar ice sheets…
“Given the catastrophic consequences for humanity of a rapid collapse of one or more ice sheets leading to multi-metre sea level rise, we conclude that …a global mean temperature cooler than present is required to keep ice sheets broadly in equilibrium… we hypothesise that it probably lies close to, or even below, +1.0 °C above pre-industrial.”
“Clouding the forecast: Why so many climate models are wrong about rate of Arctic warming…
“”These ice-dominant models are not properly accounting for the present-day warming potential of the clouds during the winter,” says Nakanishi. “That’s why they cannot account for the rapid warming we are currently seeing.””
“Seaweed surges may alter Arctic fjord carbon dynamics…
“…continued warming-driven growth of seaweed forests could lead to expansion of oxygen-starved zones in Kongsfjorden and other High Arctic fjords, potentially destabilizing these ecosystems, the researchers say.”
“Minimum 14.9C [58.8F] at Nararsuaq, only 1.5C from the Greenland hottest night in history for any month and 2nd minimum in a row >14C; record high minimums smashed in a third of the country. ICELAND meanwhile had another 25C+ [77F]. Exceptional.”
“Section of Baikal Highway Closed in Transbaikalia Due to Forest Fires [Siberia].
“In the Uletovsky district of the Zabaikalsky Krai, traffic has been closed for all types of transport on a section of the federal highway from 1030 to 1034 km. This is in the area of the village of Tataurovo. Forest fires are raging there…”
“UK sea temperatures soar after exceptionally warm Spring.
“Temperatures in the seas around the UK and Ireland have soared in the past week with some areas now 4C warmer than normal… Sea temperatures in April and the first half of May were the highest recorded during those months since monitoring began 45 years ago.”
“West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time…
“The virus is found in many parts of the world, including Africa, South America and mainland Europe. Climate change and other factors have been pushing mosquitoes – and the diseases they carry – further north in recent years.”
“‘It’s a critical time’: European farmers struggle through driest spring in a century…
“Farmers across north-western Europe are waiting with bated breath for fresh rains as typically drizzly countries such as the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany suffer through what may be their driest spring in a century.”
“Extreme weather costs EU farmers 28 billion euros a year, EU says.
“The European Union’s agriculture sector loses an average of 28.3 billion euros ($31.9 billion) each year from extreme weather made worse by climate change, EU-backed analysis published on Tuesday showed. Most of these losses… are not insured.”
“EU’s ‘chocolate crisis’ worsened by climate breakdown, researchers warn…
“More than two-thirds of the cocoa, coffee, soy, rice, wheat and maize brought into the EU in 2023 came from countries that are not well prepared for climate change, according to the UK consultants Foresight Transitions.”
“‘There is nothing left’: Seaside town devastated by violent storm as flooding kills three in southern France.
“The flooding has caused significant damage to the region in southeast France… A couple in their 80s died in Le Lavandou on the coast, where the mayor described “scenes of war” after a “truly violent, nasty, incomprehensible phenomenon”.”
“Storm brings over 220 millimeters [8.7 inches] of rain in a few hours to western Liguria: traffic disruption and flooding [Italy]…
“In the Savona area, over 220 mm of rain fell in just a few hours (recorded by the Calice Ligure station), quickly bringing the rivers to the warning level. In particular, the Pora torrent, in Finale Ligure…”
“Six people died in an overnight landslide after torrential rain in Côte d’Ivoire’s main city Abidjan, a government minister and emergency workers said…
“”We learned mid-morning of the initial damage caused by last night’s rain in Abidjan,” National cohesion Minster Myss Belmonde Dogo wrote on her Facebook page.”
“South Africa: Disaster Teams On Scene After Cape Town Floods…
“After two days of persistent rain, disaster risk management officials visited affected areas to assess the impact and immediate needs of residents. Spokesperson Sonica Lategan says officials attended to floods in areas including Masiphumelele, Village Heights, Overcome Heights, Lwandle, Khayelitsha and Monwabisi.”
“Heat never ends in Southern Africa. Temperatures still >35C in South Africa and a historic 38.0C [100.4F] at Massangena MOZAMBIQUE today which is a May record for the station and record heat for the country for that late.”
“Kuwait faces rise in dust storms due to drought and delayed rainfall…
“Issa Ramadan told Al Qabas newspaper that the lack of rainfall during the past winter and spring has prevented surface soil from binding properly, making it more prone to being lifted by winds. Additionally, vegetation growth in the desert has declined, further contributing to soil instability.”
“Residents across Karachi are suffering as an intense heatwave grips the city, accompanied by severe water shortages and frequent power outages… With temperatures soaring above 40C, many are left without cooling options and/or water, making daily life unbearable.”
“Northern Sindh turned into a “virtual battlefield” as people protesting against the Pakistan Army’s Indus canals project set oil tankers and a minister’s house on fire. Two activists were killed and 15 injured as police opened fire.”
“In sheer violation of Indus Waters Treaty, India has stopped water falling in Neelum River after coming from Kishanganga dam.
“Athmuqam Police Superintendent said the water pressure in the Neelum River is 40 percent lower than normal at eight locations… the Pakistani military has issued a strong warning…”
“Record heat never ends in India, nearly every single day of 2025 records have fallen. Today it was the May hottest night in history at Surendranagar with a Minimum temperature of 29.8C [85.6F].”
“A Srinagar-bound Indigo flight from Delhi with more than 220 people on board encountered sudden hailstorm leading to severe turbulence on Wednesday, prompting the pilot to report the “emergency” to air traffic control at Srinagar.”
“Rain fury batters South India, five dead in Karnataka, red alerts in Kerala.
“Heavy rains lashing parts of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu over the past two days have triggered floods, casualties, and major disruptions, prompting widespread alerts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).”
“Many parts of the Chinese mainland are being hit by record May heat.
“Northern and central swathes of the mainland saw temperatures surge on Tuesday, with cities in Henan and Hebei sweltering under more than 40°C heat. The hot weather followed fatal deluges in Guangdong and Guangxi provinces, with both climatic extremes being described as symptoms of global warming.”
“South Korea was hit by unseasonal heat Wednesday, as new records for the highest daily minimum temperatures for May were set in the Seoul metropolitan area + other regions…
“In Seoul, the lowest temperature of the day was 23 C, recorded at 5:53 a.m., the highest daily minimum temperature of May since modern meteorological observations began in the city in October 1907.”
“Tokyo to waive water fees this summer to combat extreme heat.
“Basic water utility fees will be waived for residents of the Japanese capital Tokyo this summer in an effort to limit the impact of extreme heat. Some ¥36bn ($250m; £186m) has been set aside for the subsidies, which will come into effect for a four-month period.”
“NSW flooding live updates: One dead, almost 50,000 evacuated as rainfall continues to batter state’s Mid North Coast, Hunter regions in ‘one-in-500-year’ flood event…
“Premier Chris Minns has warned that 100 millimetres of rain is still expected to fall across already flood-stricken communities across northern NSW, with downpours of 200 to 300 millimetres possible in some areas.”
“Extreme heat, violent storms: How Rio de Janeiro is facing its new climate reality.
“Extreme weather in Rio de Janeiro is getting worse: recent years have brought record-breaking heat and rainfall to Brazil’s second-largest city, intensifying the risk of floods and landslides, particularly in vulnerable urban areas.”
“Heavy rains cause flooding in several cities in Paraíba [Brazil].
“The rains recorded on Tuesday night caused flooding and disruption in several municipalities in Paraíba. Cities such as Santa Rita , Pedras de Fogo and the capital João Pessoa recorded points of water accumulation, impassable streets and reports of strong winds.”
“Historical heat record for May at the weather station in Havana [Cuba].
“The weather station in Casablanca, Havana, recorded a maximum temperature of 38.0 [100.4F] degrees Celsius this Tuesday, setting a new historical record for the month of May in that area… the record exceeds the previous mark of 37.3 degrees Celsius, set on May 19, 2024, just a year ago.”
“Wettest Year On Record So Far In Kentucky Causes Planting Delays…
““Normally, Kentucky sees about 50 inches of rain a year, and some counties have received 35–40 inches of rain and we aren’t out of the month of May yet.””
“Tornado outbreak likely costliest US severe weather event of 2025.
“…a widespread tornado outbreak across the U.S. Midwest and Southeast has resulted in substantial economic and insured losses, with Cotality estimating that approximately 63,000 properties may have been damaged nationwide and total reconstruction costs nearing $16 billion.”
“The US has “plenty of time” to solve the climate crisis,” the interior secretary, Doug Burgum, told a House committee on Tuesday…
““The existential threats that this administrations is focusing on are: Iran cannot get a nuclear weapon, and we can’t lose the AI arms race to China,” he said. “That’s the number one and number two. If we solve those two things, then we will have plenty of time to solve any issues related to potential temperature change.””
“Global yields of wheat are around 10% lower now than they would have been without the influence of climate change, according to a new study…
“It comes as heat and drought have this year been putting wheat supplies at risk in key grain-producing regions, including parts of Europe, China and Russia.”
“Fires drove record loss of world’s forests last year, ‘frightening’ data shows…
“In tropical regions, home to the most biodiverse and carbon-dense forests on the planet, fire became the leading driver of loss for the first time since global records began. However, fire is not a natural part of tropical ecosystems.”
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“HISTORIC WARMTH IN ICELAND:
“Arguably the most extreme event in European history Temperature reached 20.3 [68.F] at Gagnheiði 950m asl; Previous monthly record was 12.9C broken by 7.4C! (an all-time record anomaly for Europe).”
“While the 19C in the West are not records for May, the colder Eastern coast is seeing unprecedented warmth. Ittoqqortormiit (Scoresbysund) reached +10C for the first time in May (data from 1958), and also +11,+12 and +13.0C [55.4F] at the same time!”
“Crews battle forest wildfire stretching 20 miles overnight [Scotland]…
“Firefighters are continuing to battle a forest wildfire stretching around 20 miles between the Highlands and Moray. Emergency services were called to the blaze in the Culbin Forest area at around 8.37am on Monday.”
“‘It’s like trying to plant in concrete’…farmers fear driest spring in 100 years spells disaster [Scotland].
“Andrew Connon, President of NFU Scotland, said: ‘After a winter with barely any snow, soils are bone dry and unless we get proper, sustained rain soon, the consequences for food production could be severe.’”
“Hundreds evacuated as landslide threatens Alpine village.
“The mountain above the village remains unstable, with movements and ongoing small rockfalls being continuously recorded. Local official Matthias Ebener described the situation as “very acute”.”
“Supercell storm hits southwest of Toulouse, school evacuated due to 7cm hailstones…
“”It looks like it snowed, everything is white. Everything is broken, the fence, the swimming pool…” said one resident… A school was impacted by hail and 63 students were evacuated and taken to safety in a nearby daycare,” said the SDIS 31.”
“3 confirmed dead in Adentan flood [Accra, Ghana].
“The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Adentan Municipal Assembly, Ella Esiman Nongo, has confirmed that three people died following torrential rains that triggered severe flooding across parts of Accra on Sunday, May 18, 2025.”
“Somalia faces rising hunger and flooding as climate shocks intensify.
“Soaring food prices driven by worsening climate shocks are pushing millions of Somali families deeper into crisis, experts warn, as erratic weather devastates crops, kills livestock, and threatens to overwhelm already fragile livelihoods.”
“More heat record in North Africa and Middle East:
“47.8C [118F] South University Valley EGYPT – all time high; CHAD:MIN. 33.6 Faya MAY HOTTEST NIGHT tied; IRAQ Historic hot nights- Record of May High minimums: 32.7 Rafei, 32.4 Kut al Yai, 31.0 Kut.”
“Heat Wave Sparks Record Temperatures and Wildfires Across Israel…
“Israel’s Meteorological Service reported that the temperature in Kibbutz Eilon in the Western Galilee reached 41.6 degrees Celsius (106.9 Fahrenheit) on Saturday afternoon, the highest temperature ever recorded there since data collection began 85 years ago.”
“Syria’s driest winter in nearly 7 decades triggers a severe water crisis in Damascus…
““The Ein al-Fijeh spring is working now at its lowest level,” said Ahmad Darwish, head of the Damascus City Water Supply Authority, adding that the current year witnessed the lowest rainfall since 1956.”
“Bengaluru [India] set to record wettest May in history.
“As of May 19, the city has already received 24.6 cm of rain, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). With over 10 days remaining and more rain forecast, Meteorological Centre head N Puviarasan believes the record will fall soon.”
“Three dead, 12 injured as storm batters Peshawar [Pakistan].
“A powerful windstorm struck the provincial capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday, leaving at least three people dead — including a child — and injuring 12 others in various incidents across the city, authorities said.”
“Marine life cemetery: The Caspian Sea ecosystem is collapsing under pressure from global warming and pollution…
“Since 2020, the Caspian’s water level has been falling by roughly 30cm’s a year, and the drop is not only disrupting oil transport and threatening navigation. Fish stocks are nearing collapse, and environmentalists are sounding the alarm over an unfolding ecological catastrophe.”
“42.3C [108.1F] Semijarka KAZAKHSTAN is SPRING WORLD HEAT RECORD above 50 latitude; records broken with margins even >10C; HOTTEST MAY DAY IN KYRGYZSTAN HISTORY: 39.8 Zhany-Jer, 37.1 Bishkek.
“39.3 Uglovskoye HOTTEST MAY DAY IN SIBERIAN HISTORY; SIBERIA HOTTEST SPRING NIGHT EVER: Min 23.3 Zmeinogorsk (data since 1901) is its HOTTEST NIGHT EVER above even June, July and August!”
“Forest fires continue in Transbaikalia, destroying the rare Daurian rhododendron, recognized as a symbol of the region…
“Daurian rhododendron is threatened by unexpected winter thaws, and now by destructive fires, depriving the surrounding area of a unique plant. Despite its natural endurance, according to the ecologist, it is becoming increasingly difficult for wild rosemary to survive in modern conditions.”
“As of 4 pm (0800 GMT) on Monday, 99 weather stations nationwide had matched or exceeded previous temperature records for May.” “47.0 [116.6F] Mangxiaohu, Xinjiang, in the bottom of the Turfan depression is HOTTEST SPRING DAY IN CHINESE HISTORY…” [ExtremeTemps update]
“China warns of extreme heat threatening wheat crops in key growing regions…
“A substantial drop in Henan’s wheat production could force China to further increase imports, adding pressure to global wheat markets already strained by weather-related disruptions in other major producing countries.”
“Yangjiang, Guangdong was hit by extreme rainstorms. The weather station recorded 128 mm of rainfall in one hour and 551 mm [21.7 inches] in six hours!
“The frequency and intensity of convective rainfall are continuously increasing, resulting in increasingly severe, uneven rainfall.”
“More and more records in Japan – May Highest minimums: 21.0 [70F] Hokota, 20.8 Kashima, 18.7 Nasukarasuyama, 21.9 Ebina, 18.9 Ina. Record heat will continue til the end of the month.”
“At least nine people have died and seven others have been injured following several days of torrential rain and landslides in northern Việt Nam…
“The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned of further widespread heavy rainfall… Rainfall is expected to reach 100–250mm, with some areas likely to exceed 350mm. Intense downpours of over 100mm in three hours could trigger flash floods…”
“Yesterday Minimum of 28.1C [82.6F] at the Subang Int. AP is the highest minimum in history. The tropics keep breaking records continuously, especially of high minimums.”
“Record heat in the Philippines has been going on for years, with records broken every single day. Today Itbayat had its hottest May night in history with a minimum temperature of 28.2C [82.8F].”
“Rains halt search for gold miners after deadly Indonesian landslide…
“Torrential rain triggered a landslide and floods late on Friday near a small mine run by residents in the Arfak Mountains in West Papua province, Abdul Muhari, a spokesperson for the National Agency for Disaster Management, told the Reuters news agency.”
“Flooding Triggers Major Melioidosis Outbreak in Queensland, Australia.
“Australia has recorded its highest number of cases of the tropical bacterial infection melioidosis, which is thought to have been triggered by major rainfall and flooding… Queensland has recorded an unprecedented 215 cases of melioidosis so far this year…”
“‘Unprecedented rainfall’: NSW downpour leads to evacuation orders for towns and 24 flood rescues…
“Andrew Cribb, NSW SES northern zone commander, told the media conference that several areas had experienced “unprecedented rainfall” in a short amount of time… Taree experienced the worst rain, with more than 160mm falling in six hours overnight and 267mm since 9am on Monday.”
“After weeks of abnormal warmth, cold suddenly arrived in the Southeast with some records of May lowest temperatures which includes Melbourne AP… [Meanwhile] Norfolk Island had its May highest minimum with 21.9C [71.4F].”
“Severe floods hit Argentina farm region, thousands evacuate.
“Thousands of residents evacuated on Saturday as rains lashed the north of Argentina’s Buenos Aires province, a vital agricultural hub, and caused severe flooding… In San Antonio de Areco, more than 260mm [10.2 inches] fell in 24 hours…”
“Argentina’s soy farmers race ahead with harvest to beat the rains…
“”The weather conditions from February until now have seen persistent rains,” he added, citing an accumulated rainfall of almost 580 mm (22.83 inches). “This was the main reason for delays, due to soil conditions both in and out of the fields.””
“Winter is coming, says the calendar. Summer is still here, says the atmosphere. 34C [93.2F] in Argentina with minimums up to 23C yesterday, with the heat set to worsen in Brazil.”
“How extreme droughts could redefine the future of Amazonian fish.
“The most severe Amazon drought on record, in 2023, followed by a new high in 2024, triggered multiple threats to Amazonian fish biodiversity, such as warming waters, loss of habitat, limited reproduction, and compromised growth.”
“Lara state was devastated by heavy rains that wreaked havoc on its residents. Flooding in the streets and avenues of the main cities caused a significant emergency…”
“U.S. embassy issues urgent alert amid widespread flooding in the Dominican Republic.
“The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic has issued an urgent safety alert following the declaration of a red alert by the country’s Emergency Operations Center (COE), as relentless rainfall continues to batter the nation.”
“Heat index could get as high as 105 as temps continue to soar [Florida]…
“On May 17, Tallahassee broke a daily record high when temps hit 96, breaking the prior record of 95 in 1933, according to the National Weather Service Tallahassee. On May 16, Tallahassee set a daily record high of 98…”
“‘A pain I can’t describe’: Tornadoes sweep multiple US states.
“Dozens of people have died and more injured after tornadoes tore through parts of the central United States. Dramatic footage from several states, including Missouri and Colorado, showed a trail of destruction through towns in the path of the tornadoes.”
“Three massive wildfires continue to rage north of Duluth in northeastern Minnesota.
“Crews are also battling colossal wildfires just north of Minnesota in Canada’s Manitoba and Ontario provinces, with hundreds of thousands of acres burned since May 12… Minnesota wildfire interactive maps show how far infernos have spread:”
“This year set the 2nd lowest annual maximum (boreal winter) Arctic sea-ice volume on record in the PIOMAS data set. This follows “ice extent” reaching a new lowest annual maximum in 2025. Not a good winter for sea ice!
“Compare the annual maximum and minimum at [Zack Labe’s website]:”
“An Apocalypse of Toxic Fungi Could Threaten Millions of Lives Within 15 Years…
““Fungi are relatively under researched compared to viruses and parasites, but these maps show that fungal pathogens will likely impact most areas of the world in the future,” van Rhign said in a press statement.”
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“Warming in the Arctic is intensifying methane emissions, contributing to a vicious feedback loop that could accelerate climate change even more, according to a new study published in Nature…
“While previous studies have shown fossil fuel production accounts for 30% of global methane emissions, Lan and colleagues have noticed a steady increase in emissions from microbial sources since 2007.”
“Ice melt opens up enormous cracks in Greenland’s ice sheet.
“Thomas Chudley is a glaciologist at Durham University in the U.K. In a new study, he and his colleagues found that between 2016 and 2021, Greenland’s ice sheet gained more than 900 million cubic meters of crevasses. That has dangerous implications.”
“Iceland recorded its highest ever May temperature today, with 26.3°C [79.3F] measured at Egilsstaðir Airport. The record-setting heat coincides with a forecast of warm, dry weather across the country and an early opening of Reykjavík’s Nauthólsvík beach.”
“Heat buildup in the Atlantic could cause Europe’s hottest summer ever recorded in 2025.
“According to researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg, current simulations suggest that such a heat accumulation has occurred again—and has been for several years now… climate change is happening faster than long believed.”
“The UK has already recorded more sunshine hours so far this spring, than it did for the whole of meteorological summer last year, according to provisional Met Office statistics.
“Data up until 15 May shows the UK has had 529.0 hours of sunshine so far this spring – beating the 491.6 hours the UK had in total last summer.”
“A glacier and rock collapse near the Bietschhorn [Switzerland] has triggered a debris flow in the Lötschental valley. Experts warn of further spontaneous collapses and hiking trails have been closed…
“…one thing is certain: The area is unstable. Locals report that there have been repeated minor movements there in recent years – especially in the warmer months.”
“Top winemaker ‘may have to leave its Spanish vineyards due to climate crisis’.
““Irrigation is the future. We do not rely on the weather,” said Familia Torres’ 83-year-old president, Miguel Torres. “I don’t know how long we can stay here making good wines, maybe 20 or 30 years, I don’t know. Climate change is changing all the circumstances.””
“A freak hail and rain storm has struck southern Spain, leaving renowned tourist hotspots covered in ice and overrun with flood waters.
“Huge hailstones and heavy rain pelted parts of the Costa Blanca yesterday, forcing stunned holidaymakers to run for cover and turning roads into raging rivers.”
“Flood in Kadirli district of Osmaniye: Dozens of vehicles swept away by floodwaters [Turkey]…
“The heavy rain that suddenly started in the evening hours and gradually increased in the Kadirli district paralyzed life. While floods occurred due to the rain, the roads turned into lakes.”
“Deadly floods in Algeria: roads cut, livestock drowned, and infrastructure destroyed.
“For several days, heavy rainfall has been hitting several wilayas in central and southern Algeria… Images shared online show devastated roads, collapsed infrastructure, vehicles swept away by the waters, and even the death of livestock, highlighting the exceptional violence of the storms.”
Years of endless record heat in the area with records broken every month of 2023, 2024 and 2025. Last 2 days we had: GABON 35.3 [95.5F] Franceville Monthly record; EQUATORIAL GUINEA Min 27.0 Malabo HOTTEST MAY NIGHT IN HISTORY.”
“UNBELIEVABLE 39.9 Alexander Baaai – 11C+ hotter than mid summer average! HISTORIC IN NAMBIA; 25.9 MINIMUM WALVIS BAY AP – HOTTEST MAY NIGHT IN NAMIBIAN HISTORY.”
“State issues urgent evacuation order as Kiambere Dam overflows, flood fears rise in Lower Tana [Kenya].
“Heavy and prolonged rains over the Mt Kenya and Aberdare catchment areas have caused the dam to exceed its full supply level, creating a high risk for communities in low-lying areas.”
“A severe dust storm, which had already choked several western Iranian provinces, swept eastward on May 15, reaching as far north as the capital city of Tehran in a dense cloud of dust around midday, Shargh daily reported.”
“44.8 /112.6F CHINA [suspect this is May national record]; 36.6 SIBERIA Ugloskoye; KYRGYZSTAN 38.7 Talas 1200m also above June record! UZBEKISTAN 43.4 Tamdy; TOTAL MADNESS IN KAZAKHSTAN: 2 stations 44C 25 stations >40!
“Afghan capital losing race against water shortages.
“Kabul faces a looming water crisis, driven by unruly and rapid urbanisation, mismanagement over years of conflict, and climate change, meaning people are sometimes forced to choose between food and water.”
“‘On thin ice’: UN chief sounds alarm over rapid Himalayan glacier melt…
“Glaciers in the region have served for centuries as vital freshwater reservoirs. Their accelerated melt now threatens not only local communities but vast populations downstream who rely on Himalayan-fed rivers.”
“India to Draw More from Indus Waters, Plans Doubling of Ranbir Canal Capacity…
“After suspending India’s participation in the treaty, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered officials to expedite the planning and execution of projects on the Chenab, Jhelum and Indus rivers, three bodies of water in the Indus system that are designated primarily for Pakistan’s use…”
“Farmers’ body urges Centre to utilise Indus River water to tackle irrigation woes in North India…
““It’s time to correct the errors of previous governments concerning the Indus Water Treaty, which favours Pakistan over Indian farmers,” stated Dharmendra Mallik, spokesperson for BKU (Non-political).”
“Heavy downpours drenched much of South Korea on Friday, with rainfall in some parts of the greater Seoul area reaching an extreme 70 millimeters (2.8 inches) per hour.
“Weather authorities issued heavy rain warnings in multiple locations, warning that more precipitation is expected…”
“Every single day for more than 2 years, Indonesia has been breaking record after record. Last one to fall: 35.8C [96.4F] Kaimana (West Papua) May Hottest temperature on record.”
“Koalas face death, attacks and starvation as blue gums chopped down in Victoria.
“Thousands of koalas are being displaced each year as blue gum plantations are cut down in Victoria, worsening overcrowding in nearby forests and exacerbating the risk of injury and death during bushfires.”
“On a remote Australian island [Lord Howe], the birds are so full of plastic they crunch.
“The latest trip led to the discovery of a dead bird with 778 individual pieces of plastic packed into its stomach “like a brick,” Bond said. It beat last year’s grim record in which a bird was found to contain about 400 pieces.”
“Huge ice falls at glacier in Argentina stir awe and concern.
“For years, visitors have watched in awe as blocks of ice – some the size of a 20-story building – collapse from Argentina’s Perito Moreno glacier. But recently, the size of the ice chunks breaking off – a process called “calving” – has alarmed local guides and glaciologists.”
“It’s like summer despite the calendar says it’s almost winter. TROPICAL NIGHTS (mins >20C) in some areas of Central Argentina. Maxes: 36C in Bolivia. Tomorrow it will be even warmer with minimum temperatures up to 23C [73.4F] in Argentina, typical of summer.”
“Water in homes and evacuated families: videos of the floods affecting the Buenos Aires metropolitan area.
“Friday’s heavy rains brought flooding to several municipalities in Greater Buenos Aires. Quilmes, Avellaneda, Pilar, Moreno, Vicente López, and Lomas de Zamora are among the hardest hit.”
“Even passing 1.5C of global warming temporarily [we have] would trigger a “significant” risk of Amazon forest “dieback”, says a new study.
“Dieback would see large numbers of trees die, shifting the lush rainforest into a dry savannah. The research, published in Nature Climate Change, assesses the impact of “overshooting” the aspirational goal of the Paris Agreement on the Amazon and Siberian forests.”
“Up to 47.0C [116.6F] in the Northeast of the country. 46/47C in 3 States. The 46.8C of Ciudad Altamirano, in the West (Guerrero State) is just 0.2C from its all time high.”
“Texas swelters as record-breaking heatwave sweeps across state.
“Record-high heat so early in the season means state has been hotter than Death Valley, the hottest place on Earth… The brutal heat is also testing Texas’s power grid… The rising demand is exacerbated by the growing number of industrial facilities and cryptocurrency operations in the state…”
“Researchers find elevated levels of mercury in Colorado mountain wetlands.
“Climate change is melting glaciers and permafrost in the mountains outside of Boulder, Colorado, exposing rocks and freeing up minerals containing sulfate, a form of sulfur, to flow downstream into local watersheds.”
“How a collapsing Great Salt Lake could take Utah’s economy — and maybe your employer — down with it…
“Prior research has already predicted this dire scenario, with some labeling it “an environmental nuclear bomb” as the saline lake’s water volumes have fallen to around half their historic levels in recent years, drawing worldwide attention and mixed reactions from policymakers.”
“A rare dust storm warning was issued for much of the Chicago area Friday night as fast-moving wall of dust blanketed the city and suburbs in a thick haze.
“The National Weather Service’s Chicago office confirmed it was only the second time in its history that it has issued a dust storm warning. The first time was on May 7, 2023, but that warning did not involve the Chicago metropolitan area.”
“At least seven people were killed when severe weather, including possible tornadoes, swept through St. Louis, Missouri, and another part of the state Friday, authorities said.
“Five were dead in St. Louis, and two others died in Scott County, in southeastern Missouri, officials said. Speaking at an evening news conference, St. Louis officials said over 5,000 homes may have been affected…”
“Strong storms packing high winds and heavy rain flooded roads and knocked out power for thousands of people in Delaware County and other areas in Pennsylvania on Friday.
“Dispatchers across Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties said crews responded to multiple water rescues with cars stuck in water.”
“US East Coast faces rising seas as crucial Atlantic current slows.
“Zhang and her colleagues used tide gauge measurements along the New England coast to reconstruct the local sea level stretching back more than a century… Years with a high sea level aligned closely with years when the AMOC was weak, and these years also had more frequent coastal flooding.”
“Toxic waste is spilling onto beaches as rising seas erode landfills…
““There is not lots of toxic waste spilling out at the moment, but there will be in the future,” says Andrew Russell at Queen Mary University of London… In Britain alone, the team has now identified more than 1000 old landfill sites at risk of eroding…”
“Global hunger hits new high amid conflict, extreme weather: UN…
“The report, which provides its analysis through a collaborative effort with United Nations agencies, states that the rise in hunger levels of 5 percent over 2023 was the sixth in a row.”
“‘Climate change is going to cull us as a species’ [folk hero Peggy Seeger]…
“Climate change is going to cull us as a species. There won’t be any big bands and we won’t have any producers of guitar strings, so we’re going to have to rely on our own voices and make instruments out of whatever we can find.”
“Climeworks carbon capture fails to cover its own emissions…
“Climeworks in Iceland does not capture enough carbon units to offset its own operations, emissions amounting to 1,700 tons of CO2 in 2023. The emissions that occur due to Climeworks’ activities are therefore more than it captures.”
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“Earth’s albedo has decreased .5%. We described this change as a BFD [big f*cking deal] because it has staggering implications.
“A 1.7 W/m2 increase of absorbed solar energy is huge. If it were a climate forcing, it would be equivalent to a CO2 increase of 138 ppm.” [Jim Hansen]
“Figure of the day: Over the last YEAR, Copernicus’ extrapolated date for breaching 1.5C of warming (based on the 30-year trend) has moved FORWARD (aka “sooner”) by 19 months.
“The Arctic is getting wetter. Higher temperatures→more evaporation from oceans→higher atmospheric humidity→total precipitation (snow+rain) is increasing.
“Snowfall would be increasing were it not for warming that crosses the 0°C threshold more often. Thus, the Arctic precipitation increase is dominated by more rainfall.” [Prof Jason Box]
“Authorities in the Siberian republic of Buryatia on Tuesday declared a regionwide state of emergency as firefighters continued to battle rapidly spreading wildfires blamed on human activity.
“Buryatia, which borders Mongolia, is the second-hardest hit region in Russia during this year’s wildfire season…”
“UK on track for driest spring on record as temperatures to hit 25C this week…
“Asked if the weather was unusual for this time of year, Met Office spokesperson Oliver Claydon told The Independent: “It is a notably prolonged spell of settled and dry weather.”
“Country diary: A wildfire has killed off (nearly) everything wild [Wales]…
“Wildfires have always been a fixture here, but they sound a more troubling note now. Spring and summer are arriving early, and nature is forced to adjust, with birds building their nests weeks earlier too…”
“Marine scientists and conservationists have expressed shock after finding ancient coral beds in Cornwall smothered in algae caused by sewage and run-off…
“Matt Slater, a marine conservation officer at the trust, said it was “a massive concern” and improvement to the water quality in the Fal Estuary was needed urgently.”
“Spring likely to be driest ever in the Netherlands; Rainfall about 50% below 1976 record…
“The driest spring season in the country’s history happened in 1976, when 68 millimeter of rainfall was measured in total. Since the start of spring on March 1, just 35 millimeter of rainfall has been measured… The season ends on May 31.”
“Dengue and chikungunya may soon be endemic in Europe due to global warming, research shows.
“Climate change is pushing disease-carrying tiger mosquitoes deeper into Europe, raising the risk that once-tropical viruses like dengue and chikungunya could become endemic across the continent, new research warns.”
“Growers in eastern Spain count cost of hailstorms.
“Stonefruit, citrus, almonds and vegetables hit, with damage reportedly running into millions of euros. Producers across eastern Spain are assessing the fallout of severe storms that swept through the region in the past week.”
“Bad weather in Algeria: 4 dead including a child killed by hailstones…
“In Djelfa, a 13-year-old boy succumbed to injuries caused by hailstones in the area known as Dhayet Rmel in the Oum Al Khachab region, the Civil Protection announced in a provisional report published on the evening of Wednesday to Thursday, May 15.”
“17 killed and 84,000 others displaced in flash floods in Somalia.
“Somalia, a country with nearly two-thirds of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihoods, has experienced extreme climate shocks in the past, including prolonged dry seasons causing drought and heavy rains leading to flooding.”
“From cause to consequence: examining the historic April 2024 rainstorm in the United Arab Emirates through the lens of climate change…
“Our findings strongly suggest that anthropogenic climate change is amplifying the frequency of extreme events like that of 16 April 2024. The event was primarily fueled by the interaction of a potential vorticity streamer with an active Red Sea Trough…”
“Massive heat wave to hit Israel this weekend, meteorological service warns.
“An extreme heat wave is expected to hit Israel this weekend, with some forecasts predicting temperatures as high as 46.5°C (115°F) in the southern city of Eilat… Some of the temperatures …would break 25-year heat records for the month of May.”
“Pakistan writes to India with an ‘appeal’: Reconsider Indus waters decision…
“New Delhi refrained from commenting on the “appeal.” Sources told the news outlet that the letter would not affect the decision that the cabinet committee on security took on April 23 to put the treaty on hold.”
“Severe heatwave alert issued for Punjab [Pakistan] amid rising temperatures.
“PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia has directed all commissioners, deputy commissioners, and district administrations to remain on high alert and ensure emergency preparedness.”
“Stifling hot night all over the country with minimums >30C [86F] in the West, East, North and South. May hottest might in history broken again at Thanjvur with a minimum temperature of 31.0C. Nearly ever single day of 2025 has seen heat records in India.”
“Thousands of cars damaged by hail in Beijing, long queues formed at repair shops, 4S stores suffered heavy losses.
“Due to the large hail, a large number of open-air vehicles were seriously damaged. As of the evening of the 14th, Beijing’s property insurance agencies had received a total of 45,600 reports of various insurance type.”
“In more than 2 years, not a single day has passed without heat records in Indonesia. Today Tanah Merah broke BOTH its records of May highest minimum and maximum with 25.9/36.4.”
“Several locations in Tangerang and South Tangerang, which is just outside Jakarta, were inundated by flooding due to downpours on Tuesday evening…
“”I’m also surprised because the rain was brief, but it’s flooding this much,” said Yangga, one of the residents whose travel was hampered by the flood due to inaccessible roads.”
“Chile turns to desalination plants amid water crisis…
“She said that the country experienced extreme droughts in 2019 and 2021 and that this is part of a wider precipitation deficit. “This is due to two overlapping phenomena: inter-annual variability combined with the effect of anthropogenic climate change.””
“Temperatures soared dangerously high across south and central Texas on Wednesday amid what forecasters with the National Weather Service called “one of the hottest May heat waves of all time.””
“This week’s rain has already led to more than a dozen mudslides in areas of western North Carolina that are still recovering from Hurricane Helene.
“Several inches of rain have fallen over towns like Bat Cave in the last few days. Jake Jarvis, a local grader working to restore different parts of the town, has seen the mudslide impact in the Lake Lure area.”
“Severe flooding devastated some Western Maryland communities in Allegany and Garrett counties, where children had to be rescued from their schools this week…
“”It’s heartbreaking, the kind of impact we’re seeing, particularly in the western part of the state,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told WJZ on Wednesday.”
“‘All kinds of nutty about climate.’ New York’s Rochester draws residents fleeing extreme weather…
“One of America’s first boomtowns and a former manufacturing hub, Rochester has captured the eye of some people looking to escape extreme weather events.”
“Minnesota wildfires fueled by ‘near critical’ heat destroy buildings, force evacuations.
“Firefighters battling three wildfires in northern Minnesota are expecting another day of “near critical” fire weather on May 14 as thousands of acres continue to burn, prompting evacuations and destroying buildings.”
“Major Canada wildfire kills two and forces 1,000 people to evacuate homes…
“Canadian federal police confirmed on Wednesday that two people died in the small community of Lac du Bonnet, in the central province of Manitoba, which is experiencing unusually hot, dry and windy conditions.”
“Massive wildfires in Canada helped keep the world cooler in 2023.
“Despite setting a global temperature record, 2023 might have been even hotter were it not for the cooling effect of smoke from massive wildfires in Canada.”
“How Climate Change Is Impacting People’s Ability to Have Healthy Pregnancies…
“Between 2020 to 2024, the average number of pregnancy heat-risk days—defined as days in which maximum temperatures are warmer than 95% of temperatures observed in a given location—doubled in 222 countries.”
“Plastic may be warming the planet more than we thought…
“Plastic production creates about 5 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions… But the estimate doesn’t consider how microplastics in the ocean and soil disrupt the natural cycles that pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and cool the planet.”
“Democracies appear greener by outsourcing pollution to autocratic nations, study finds…
“The researchers cited earlier UN reports that documented how countries such as Japan and Germany reduced their emissions at home while increasing the emissions they were effectively responsible for abroad, mainly through imports from countries like China.”
“The UK government is a world leader in the field, thanks in part to a £56.8 million ($75.8 million) climate cooling research program. But the real big dogs are major philanthropies, which have provided about 48% of SRM funding through to the end of 2024. Many of these philanthropic ventures have roots in the worlds of tech and finance.”
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“CLIMATIC HISTORY REWRITTEN:
“Massive fire breaks out in southern Saudi Arabia.
“As Sweihan swelters, what is causing the record high temperatures in the UAE?
“Iraq adopts emergency irrigation measures amid record water shortage…
“Scores of peacocks die due to extreme heat in Tharparkar [Pakistan]…
“Windstorms Leave 14 Dead in Pakistan After Days of Record Heatwave…
“India’s Ladakh Hydropower Plan Sparks Fears of Indus Water Crisis.
“Delhi [northern India] drenched: May 2025 sets new record as wettest month since [records began in] 1901.
“Mumbai Rain [western, coastal India]: Wettest May In 107 Years [ie on record] As Monsoon Arrives Ahead Of Schedule, Red Alert Issued.
“Bengaluru [central, southern India] logs wettest May ever, breaking all-time rainfall record for the city.
“China’s Air Conditioning Use Poised to Skyrocket This Summer.
“Deadly Australian floods were made worse by climate crisis and such storms are no longer ‘natural’, scientists warn…
“‘Desolate’: farmers in NSW’s west battle drought as east coast mops up after floods…
“ENDLESS RECORD HEAT IN OCEANIA. Records are being pulverized all over the tropics with margins barely ever seen in tropical islands:
“Strong Pacific Ocean trade winds have caused the relative Niño 3.4 Index to dip into La Niña territory.
“‘Rare’ tornado with 111mph winds leaves thousands without power in Chile.
“A tornado hits Alquízar [Cuba], leaving torn roofs, damaged homes, and downed power lines.
“Breaking News! Code Yikes!
“Wildfire damages Civil War-area historical site in New Mexico as campgrounds are evacuated.
“An extreme May heatwave is expected across Northern California on Friday and Saturday, with all-time May heat records threatened. 
“Dangerous heat bursts have been spiking temperatures across the US as people sleep. So what are they?
“Chicago’s first dust storm in over 90 years was likely toxic and full of farm chemicals…
“Wildfires erupt near northern Alberta oil well sites as Town of Swan Hills ordered to evacuate [Canada]…
“Water temperature in the Gulf of St. Lawrence was the hottest ever recorded in 2024.
“SIBERIA RECORD HEAT:
“Last month observed particularly anomalous warmth across large parts of Siberia (>5°C above the 1981-2010 average).”
“Dry heat to torrential rain – enter the age of ‘weather whiplash’ [Scotland].
“Rising sea temperature is causing an octopus invasion in the UK.
“Belgium’s water ‘roulette’: Extreme weather complicates water resilience.
“Southern France winemakers turn to aloe vera as drought reshapes traditional vineyards.
“Young trees face ‘make or break’ moment as drought reshapes Europe’s forests…
“…those jetting off to Spain in the coming days are being urged to prepare for an intense and unseasonable heatwave sweeping across the country. ..
“ABSOLUTE INSANITY IN GREECE – DAWN WITH >37c; ONE OF THE HOTTEST NIGHTS IN EUROPEAN HISTORY AND BY FAR THE HOTTEST IN SPRING.
“Today monster 45.4C [113.7F] at Ras Sedr, EGYPT – ALL TIME RECORD destroyed for the second time in two months.
“Sudan heatwave worsens water crisis amid ongoing power outages.
“Regional bloc warns of higher temperatures in Horn of Africa.
“Global heating may be fuelling rise in deadly cancers among women…
“Getting very close [to 1.6C] but just not quite there yet… 
“Here we go again – a record early start to the sea ice melt season in the Laptev Sea…
“Sunniest spring for Scotland and Northern Ireland as marine heatwave continues…
“Wildfire warning signs normally seen in the parched Australian outback have been installed on English moorland for the first time.
“‘Unprecedented’ marine heatwave hits waters around Devon, Cornwall and Ireland…
“Hundreds without drinking water and more storms forecast in southern French region devastated by deadly floods…
“Tornado hits Udine Province, damages school in Dignano, Italy.
“Greece will deploy a record number of firefighters and nearly double its drone fleet this summer to address growing wildfire risks driven by climate change, officials have said.
“Water Shortages Force Greek Farmers to Give Up Growing Some Crops…
“Record May heat expected across Aegean region this weekend.
“Turkey may need foreign grain as drought hits farmers [harsh April frost also pushing up fruit prices].
“UAE tops 50C in highest May temperature on record.
“Scorching heat kills two in Iraq.
“INCREDIBLE IRAN – another crazy record with a Minimum of 36.3C [97.3F] at Hosseynieh on 22 May, HIGHEST MAY MINIMUM IN IRANIAN HISTORY broken again.
“Another record hot night all over Asia. Record High Minimums for May:
“Severe heatwave sparks forest fires across eight locations in KP [Pakistan].
“‘We will die of hunger’: Pakistan Senator warns as water crisis deepens.
“Pakistan violated spirit of Indus Water Treaty through terror: India.
“Srinagar [Kashmir] records hottest May day in 133 years.
“Himalayan meltdown…
“Twenty-one people missing as heavy rains soak southern China, triggering landslides.
“Record-breaking rainstorm hits Changde and Zhangjiajie in Hunan [central China], with 451mm [17.8 inches] of rainfall in 12 hours…
“Fuyang, Anhui [eastern China] was hit by extreme rainstorms on the evening of May 22, with 154mm [six inches] of rainfall in one hour, and many places were flooded!
“RELENTLESS RECORD HEAT IN JAPAN:
“Residents evacuate as downpour causes flooding in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai [Thailand].
“Death toll in Australia floods rises to four, tens of thousands stranded.
“Drowned herds. Towns under water. Farmers in NSW are facing ‘absolute devastation’.
“Flash floods sweep through vital sanctuary for Australian animals…
“Antarctica has its own ‘shield’ against warm water—but this could now be under threat.
“Brazil’s fully-protected marine areas can’t escape microplastics…
“CARIBBEAN RECORD HEAT:
“EXTREME HEAT WAVE IN THE GULF:
“Sweltering: Tampa sees warmest May morning on record.
“A foot of rain is possible! Waves of dangerous downpours will drench eastern Kansas, southern Missouri, eastern Oklahoma, northern Arkansas and western Tennessee into next week.
“Insurance costs are soaring around Tornado Alley. Hail is the big problem..
“Climate change now threatens thousands of species on Earth…
“Countdown to COP30 : Strengthening Climate Action in an Era of Global Instability.
“Warming of +1.5 °C is too high for polar ice sheets…
“Clouding the forecast: Why so many climate models are wrong about rate of Arctic warming…
“Seaweed surges may alter Arctic fjord carbon dynamics…
“Another exceptional warm night in GREENLAND:
“Section of Baikal Highway Closed in Transbaikalia Due to Forest Fires [Siberia].
“UK sea temperatures soar after exceptionally warm Spring.
“West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time…
“‘It’s a critical time’: European farmers struggle through driest spring in a century…
“Extreme weather costs EU farmers 28 billion euros a year, EU says.
“EU’s ‘chocolate crisis’ worsened by climate breakdown, researchers warn…
“‘There is nothing left’: Seaside town devastated by violent storm as flooding kills three in southern France.
“Storm brings over 220 millimeters [8.7 inches] of rain in a few hours to western Liguria: traffic disruption and flooding [Italy]…
“Six people died in an overnight landslide after torrential rain in Côte d’Ivoire’s main city Abidjan, a government minister and emergency workers said…
“South Africa: Disaster Teams On Scene After Cape Town Floods…
“RECORD HEAT IN SOUTHERN AFRICA:
“Kuwait faces rise in dust storms due to drought and delayed rainfall…
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN MIDDLE EAST:
“Highest temperatures recorded yesterday in Iran – 52.1°C [125.6F] Shabankareh is earliest 52°C ever recorded worldwide!
“Karachi boils [Pakistan].
“Sindh turns battlefield over Pakistan Army’s Indus canals, 2 shot dead.
“In sheer violation of Indus Waters Treaty, India has stopped water falling in Neelum River after coming from Kishanganga dam.
“INDIA RECORD HEAT:
“‘Near-death experience’: IndiGo Delhi-Srinagar flight faces sudden hailstorm.
“Rain fury batters South India, five dead in Karnataka, red alerts in Kerala.
“Many parts of the Chinese mainland are being hit by record May heat.
“South Korea was hit by unseasonal heat Wednesday, as new records for the highest daily minimum temperatures for May were set in the Seoul metropolitan area + other regions…
“Tokyo to waive water fees this summer to combat extreme heat.
“NSW flooding live updates: One dead, almost 50,000 evacuated as rainfall continues to batter state’s Mid North Coast, Hunter regions in ‘one-in-500-year’ flood event…
“Extreme heat, violent storms: How Rio de Janeiro is facing its new climate reality.
“Heavy rains cause flooding in several cities in Paraíba [Brazil].
“Historical heat record for May at the weather station in Havana [Cuba].
“Wettest Year On Record So Far In Kentucky Causes Planting Delays…
“Tornado outbreak likely costliest US severe weather event of 2025.
“The US has “plenty of time” to solve the climate crisis,” the interior secretary, Doug Burgum, told a House committee on Tuesday…
“Global yields of wheat are around 10% lower now than they would have been without the influence of climate change, according to a new study…
“Fires drove record loss of world’s forests last year, ‘frightening’ data shows…
“HISTORIC WARMTH IN ICELAND: 
“EXCEPTIONAL WARMTH IN GREENLAND:
“Crews battle forest wildfire stretching 20 miles overnight [Scotland]…
“‘It’s like trying to plant in concrete’…farmers fear driest spring in 100 years spells disaster [Scotland].
“Hundreds evacuated as landslide threatens Alpine village.
“Supercell storm hits southwest of Toulouse, school evacuated due to 7cm hailstones…
“3 confirmed dead in Adentan flood [Accra, Ghana].
“Somalia faces rising hunger and flooding as climate shocks intensify.
“More heat record in North Africa and Middle East:
“Heat Wave Sparks Record Temperatures and Wildfires Across Israel…
“Syria’s driest winter in nearly 7 decades triggers a severe water crisis in Damascus…
“Bengaluru [India] set to record wettest May in history.
“Three dead, 12 injured as storm batters Peshawar [Pakistan].
“Marine life cemetery: The Caspian Sea ecosystem is collapsing under pressure from global warming and pollution…
“42.3C [108.1F] Semijarka KAZAKHSTAN is SPRING WORLD HEAT RECORD above 50 latitude; records broken with margins even >10C; HOTTEST MAY DAY IN KYRGYZSTAN HISTORY: 39.8 Zhany-Jer, 37.1 Bishkek. 
“Forest fires continue in Transbaikalia, destroying the rare Daurian rhododendron, recognized as a symbol of the region…
“Record May heat scorches north, central China.
“China warns of extreme heat threatening wheat crops in key growing regions…
“Yangjiang, Guangdong was hit by extreme rainstorms. The weather station recorded 128 mm of rainfall in one hour and 551 mm [21.7 inches] in six hours!
“JAPAN ENDLESS RECORD HEAT:
“At least nine people have died and seven others have been injured following several days of torrential rain and landslides in northern Việt Nam…
“HISTORIC IN KUALA LUMPUR:
“PHILIPPINES RECORD HEAT:
“Rains halt search for gold miners after deadly Indonesian landslide…
“Flooding Triggers Major Melioidosis Outbreak in Queensland, Australia.
“‘Unprecedented rainfall’: NSW downpour leads to evacuation orders for towns and 24 flood rescues…
“AUSTRALIA RECORD COLD:
“Severe floods hit Argentina farm region, thousands evacuate.
“Argentina’s soy farmers race ahead with harvest to beat the rains…
“EXCEPTIONAL WARMTH IN SOUTH AMERICA:
“How extreme droughts could redefine the future of Amazonian fish.
“Heavy rains cause havoc in Lara [Venezuela]…
“U.S. embassy issues urgent alert amid widespread flooding in the Dominican Republic.
“Heat index could get as high as 105 as temps continue to soar [Florida]…
“‘A pain I can’t describe’: Tornadoes sweep multiple US states.
“Three massive wildfires continue to rage north of Duluth in northeastern Minnesota.
“This year set the 2nd lowest annual maximum (boreal winter) Arctic sea-ice volume on record in the PIOMAS data set. This follows “ice extent” reaching a new lowest annual maximum in 2025. Not a good winter for sea ice!
“I just have to show this one, because the global sea-ice extent anomaly is taking a dive again this year… 
“An Apocalypse of Toxic Fungi Could Threaten Millions of Lives Within 15 Years…
“Warming in the Arctic is intensifying methane emissions, contributing to a vicious feedback loop that could accelerate climate change even more, according to a new study published in Nature…
“Last month was statistically tied for the lowest April snow cover on record across the Northern Hemisphere. 
“Ice melt opens up enormous cracks in Greenland’s ice sheet.
“New May Temperature Record Set in Iceland.
“Heat buildup in the Atlantic could cause Europe’s hottest summer ever recorded in 2025.
“The UK has already recorded more sunshine hours so far this spring, than it did for the whole of meteorological summer last year, according to provisional Met Office statistics.
“A glacier and rock collapse near the Bietschhorn [Switzerland] has triggered a debris flow in the Lötschental valley. Experts warn of further spontaneous collapses and hiking trails have been closed…
“Top winemaker ‘may have to leave its Spanish vineyards due to climate crisis’.
“A freak hail and rain storm has struck southern Spain, leaving renowned tourist hotspots covered in ice and overrun with flood waters. 
“Flood in Kadirli district of Osmaniye: Dozens of vehicles swept away by floodwaters [Turkey]…
“Deadly floods in Algeria: roads cut, livestock drowned, and infrastructure destroyed.
“RECORD HEAT IN THE GULF OF GUINEA:
“EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN SOUTHERN AFRICA:
“State issues urgent evacuation order as Kiambere Dam overflows, flood fears rise in Lower Tana [Kenya].
“Dust storm blankets Tehran after hitting Iraq.
“HISTORIC HEAT IN CENTRAL ASIA:
“Afghan capital losing race against water shortages.
“‘On thin ice’: UN chief sounds alarm over rapid Himalayan glacier melt…
“India to Draw More from Indus Waters, Plans Doubling of Ranbir Canal Capacity…
“Farmers’ body urges Centre to utilise Indus River water to tackle irrigation woes in North India…
“Heavy rains hit southern China, with 360mm [14+ inches] of rain falling in Beiliu, Guangxi in 12 hours, causing floods in many rivers.”
“Heavy downpours drenched much of South Korea on Friday, with rainfall in some parts of the greater Seoul area reaching an extreme 70 millimeters (2.8 inches) per hour.
“For the first time since records began in 1951, southern Kyushu entered the rainy season before Japan’s southwestern islands.
“ENDLESS RECORD HEAT IN INDONESIA:
“Koalas face death, attacks and starvation as blue gums chopped down in Victoria.
“On a remote Australian island [Lord Howe], the birds are so full of plastic they crunch.
“Huge ice falls at glacier in Argentina stir awe and concern.
“EXCEPTIONAL WARMTH IN SOUTH AMERICA:
“Water in homes and evacuated families: videos of the floods affecting the Buenos Aires metropolitan area.
“Even passing 1.5C of global warming temporarily [we have] would trigger a “significant” risk of Amazon forest “dieback”, says a new study. 
“BRUTAL HEAT IN MEXICO:
“Texas swelters as record-breaking heatwave sweeps across state.
“Researchers find elevated levels of mercury in Colorado mountain wetlands.
“How a collapsing Great Salt Lake could take Utah’s economy — and maybe your employer — down with it…
“A rare dust storm warning was issued for much of the Chicago area Friday night as fast-moving wall of dust blanketed the city and suburbs in a thick haze.
“At least seven people were killed when severe weather, including possible tornadoes, swept through St. Louis, Missouri, and another part of the state Friday, authorities said.
“Strong storms packing high winds and heavy rain flooded roads and knocked out power for thousands of people in Delaware County and other areas in Pennsylvania on Friday.
“US East Coast faces rising seas as crucial Atlantic current slows.
“Toxic waste is spilling onto beaches as rising seas erode landfills…
“Global hunger hits new high amid conflict, extreme weather: UN…
“‘Climate change is going to cull us as a species’ [folk hero Peggy Seeger]…
“Climeworks carbon capture fails to cover its own emissions…
“Earth’s albedo has decreased .5%. We described this change as a BFD [big f*cking deal] because it has staggering implications. 
“Figure of the day: Over the last YEAR, Copernicus’ extrapolated date for breaching 1.5C of warming (based on the 30-year trend) has moved FORWARD (aka “sooner”) by 19 months. 
“The Arctic is getting wetter. 
“Authorities in the Siberian republic of Buryatia on Tuesday declared a regionwide state of emergency as firefighters continued to battle rapidly spreading wildfires blamed on human activity.
“24.2C [75.6F] in ICELAND! Egilsstaðaflugvöllur (i am not even try to pronounce) and this is just the beginning.
“UK on track for driest spring on record as temperatures to hit 25C this week…
“Country diary: A wildfire has killed off (nearly) everything wild [Wales]…
“Marine scientists and conservationists have expressed shock after finding ancient coral beds in Cornwall smothered in algae caused by sewage and run-off…
“Spring likely to be driest ever in the Netherlands; Rainfall about 50% below 1976 record…
“Dengue and chikungunya may soon be endemic in Europe due to global warming, research shows.
“Growers in eastern Spain count cost of hailstorms.
“Bad weather in Algeria: 4 dead including a child killed by hailstones…
“BRUTAL HEAT IN NORTH AFRICA:
“17 killed and 84,000 others displaced in flash floods in Somalia.
“From cause to consequence: examining the historic April 2024 rainstorm in the United Arab Emirates through the lens of climate change…
“Massive heat wave to hit Israel this weekend, meteorological service warns.
“BRUTAL DEADLY HEAT IN THE FORMER USSR – 45.6c [114.1F] Sarakhs TURKMENISTAN. 14 stations >39C. 43.0 Khiva UZBEKISTAN 36 stations >38C!
“Pakistan writes to India with an ‘appeal’: Reconsider Indus waters decision…
“Severe heatwave alert issued for Punjab [Pakistan] amid rising temperatures.
“RECORD HEAT AGAIN IN INDIA:
“Thousands of cars damaged by hail in Beijing, long queues formed at repair shops, 4S stores suffered heavy losses.
“ENDLESS RECORD HEAT IN INDONESIA:
“Several locations in Tangerang and South Tangerang, which is just outside Jakarta, were inundated by flooding due to downpours on Tuesday evening…
“Chile turns to desalination plants amid water crisis…
“101 Degrees in May? Even for Texas, This Is Hot…
“This week’s rain has already led to more than a dozen mudslides in areas of western North Carolina that are still recovering from Hurricane Helene.
“Severe flooding devastated some Western Maryland communities in Allegany and Garrett counties, where children had to be rescued from their schools this week…
“‘All kinds of nutty about climate.’ New York’s Rochester draws residents fleeing extreme weather…
“Minnesota wildfires fueled by ‘near critical’ heat destroy buildings, force evacuations.
“CANADA HISTORIC HEAT – 3rd day in a row >35C, totally unprecedented this time of the year; 37.0 [98.6F] and May record also at Carman.
“Major Canada wildfire kills two and forces 1,000 people to evacuate homes…
“Massive wildfires in Canada helped keep the world cooler in 2023.
“How Climate Change Is Impacting People’s Ability to Have Healthy Pregnancies…
“Plastic may be warming the planet more than we thought…
“Democracies appear greener by outsourcing pollution to autocratic nations, study finds…
“Who’s Paying to Dim the Sun? We Should Know…