“This June Was the Hottest on Record and July Is Getting Hotter.
“An already warming Earth steamed to its hottest June on record, smashing the old global mark by nearly a quarter of a degree (0.13 degrees Celsius), with global oceans setting temperature records for the third straight month, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday…
“Eleven of the first dozen days in July were hotter than ever on record, according to an unofficial and preliminary analysis by University of Maine’s Climate Reanalyzer.”
“How climate change is pushing oxygen out of the world’s oceans.
“Since the 1960s, the oxygen level in the world’s oceans has dropped by about 2 percent. While that may not sound like a lot, the continuous decline in oxygen content of oceanic and coastal waters, called deoxygenation, can alter marine ecosystems and biodiversity.”
“Corals are starting to bleach as global ocean temperatures hit record highs…
“Particularly concerning is how early in the summer we are seeing these high ocean temperatures. If the extreme heat persists, it could have dire consequences for coral reefs. Just like humans, corals can handle some degree of stress, but the longer it lasts, the more harm it can do.”
“Multiple ecosystems in hot water after marine heatwave surges across the Pacific.
“Unlike heatwaves on land, periods of abrupt ocean warming can surge for months or years. Around the world these ‘marine heatwaves’ have led to mass species mortality and displacement events, economic declines and habitat loss.”
“The North Atlantic Ocean Sea Surface Temperature reaching new record highs.
“40,000,000 km² of ocean surface is 0.71°C warmer than ever for this date. If the past three years are any indication, there are many more records on the horizon in the next months.”
“Churchill’s record-high temperatures are problematic for polar bears [arctic Canada].
“The Town of Churchill has been seeing some unusually warm temperatures, which is creating concerns for the Arctic sea ice, as well as animals that rely on it. This year, Churchill saw record-high temperatures in January, April, May and June.”
“Record heat meets record wildfires in Canada, and scientists say this is the new reality…
““I can’t emphasize enough just how terrifying this moment is on our planet. With global temperature records breaking and fires and floods raging around the world, our house is truly on fire,” Kristina Dahl, principal climate scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists, told CNBC.”
“Wildfire engulfs popular B.C. waterfall trail, highlighting what can be lost to flames.
“Two weeks ago, Darrin Rigo was shooting a promotional video encouraging people to visit a beautiful waterfall trail in central B.C. Now, he’s wondering if he’ll ever see it again. On Wednesday, the Greer Creek recreation site about 100 kilometres southwest of Prince George was engulfed by the Greer Creek wildfire…”
“‘Every drop counts’: B.C. urged to slash water usage amid potentially historic drought.
“Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Minister Bowinn Ma made the plea Thursday during a briefing with the B.C. River Forecast Centre. “While it is not uncommon for British Columbians to face droughts, the level and extent of drought that we are witnessing this early on in the season is deeply concerning,” Ma said.”
“Barrhaven tornado shows how twisters in Canada are changing: ‘It’s concerning’…
“Residents in Barrhaven, which is about 20 kilometres southwest of downtown Ottawa, continue to deal with the fallout of the twister that damaged at least 125 homes and left a trail of debris across the area. Over the last few years, the Ottawa area has become familiar with the damage caused by tornadoes…”
“Forget about hiding from climate chaos in America…
“Americans suffer from a longstanding delusion, a hangover of sorts from the Manifest Destiny era, that there will always be some corner of our vast country to escape to. Its 21st-century form is the notion that one can just pick up stakes and move somewhere else to get away from all this quickening climatic chaos.”
“100-degree days for weeks? See where streaks have broken records [US]…
“As of Wednesday, residents in El Paso, had experienced a record-breaking 27 consecutive days of 100-plus-degree heat, surpassing the 21-day streak in 1980, according to the Southeast Regional Climate Center… The southern United States has seen some locations with more than two weeks of 100-plus-degree maximum temperatures, with record-breaking streaks in Roswell, N.M., and Midland, Tex…”
“‘Hell on earth’: Phoenix’s extreme heatwave tests the limits of survival…
“The city is on track to break a grim milestone. If the heatwave continues as predicted, Phoenix will have endured an 18-day stretch of temperatures above 110F (43.3C) by Tuesday. “Phoenix has always been hot,”said Michelle Litwin, the city’s heat response program manager. “But this is something else.””
“Oklahoma grapples with record-breaking heatwave: Highest-ever heat index recorded in 30-year history…
“On Thursday, the Oklahoma Mesonet recorded its highest-ever heat index measurement in its 30-year history. In Pauls Valley, the Mesonet recorded a 126-degree Fahrenheit heat index. The National Weather Service in Norman said they do not maintain an official record of heat indexes.”
“Record warm Gulf of Mexico partially responsible for Texas heat wave.
“Central Texas is baking in its second-hottest July on record, due in part to persistent southeast winds blowing over record warm Gulf of Mexico waters… The higher moisture levels also worsen “feels like” temperatures. Austin set an unofficial all-time heat index record of 118° on Jun. 21.”
“Flash Flood Emergency declared in Mississippi as torrential rains trigger water rescues.
“The worst rain Thursday morning was reported in Louisville, where 6-10 inches had already fallen with 3-5 more inches of rain still on the way, falling at rates of 2-3 inches per hour, according to the National Weather Service.”
“Yesterday Cayman Islands Owen Airport 34.5C [94.1F] beat the territorial heat record again after beating the all time highest Tmin. Today Marathon Florida with a Tmin of 86F beat its all time highest Tmin for the 3rd day in a row.”
“38.0C [100.4F] yesterday at Palmas, in the Maranhao State , tied the record of the hottest July day on records. More records are possible next day in Bahia, Maranhao, Piaui and Tocantins States.”
“On Thursday, the Civil Defense reported that an extratropical cyclone has devastated southern Brazil, leaving at least one person dead, 24 injured and some 790,000 users without power.
“Between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, the cyclone caused floods and the most damage in the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.”
“More extraordinary heat in the Canary Islands with strong downslope winds:
“Tasarte barely dropped to 39.5C [103.1F] all night long until dawn, rising even above 44C last evening. This is the hottest night (midnight to 6am) ever recorded in Canary and tied the 2nd hottest in Africa.”
“North Africa: Heatwave forecast to persist across much of Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia through at least July 21.
“Forecast models indicate that a heatwave will persist across much of Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia through at least July 21. Daily maximum temperatures of up to 47 C (117 F) are possible across parts of the region in the coming days.”
“A heatwave in Tunisia is wreaking havoc on this farmer’s edible flower crop… “Did you see this place? It was all filled with roses of various colors. However, due to the unusual high temperature, exceeding the average in July, all this land turned yellow and became colorless. Sadly, they all died.””
“Europe braced for ‘hottest day ever’ as deadly Cerberus heatwave rages on.
“Temperatures are expected to surpass 40C (104F) in parts of France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Croatia and Turkey. In Sicily and Sardinia, temperatures were forecast to be as high as 48C as the heatwave, named after the three-headed dog guarding the gates to the Underworld, raged on. The highest temperature ever recorded in Europe was 48.8C on the Italian island of Sicily on August 11, 2021.”
“Europe Risks Becoming Dependent on Air Conditioning in a Hot World…
“Switzerland, the UK and Norway will see the biggest relative rise in days with uncomfortably hot temperatures if global warming reaches 2C, and the countries do not have the required infrastructure or building design to keep people cool…”
“Summer has arrived, and with it, sadly, also the fires. Unfortunately, a large fire in Croatia broke out this morning in the area of Primošten… Exactly one year ago today, the Šibenik area, more specifically, the hinterland of Vodice, Zaton, and Raslina, was also engulfed in a massive fire.”
“Türkiye experiencing record heat wave, with mercury in south east likely to touch 50℃ [122F] in coming days.
“Türkiye will experience a record-breaking heat wave this week, with temperatures in the southeastern region bordering Syria expected to reach 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) in the following days, setting a new record for the hottest day in the country’s recorded history…”
“‘We cannot work’ – why Gulf summer feels even hotter than usual…
“Genedi is right that this summer seems unusually hot. Apart from last week being identified as the hottest ever recorded worldwide, a wave of humidity has been suffocating the Gulf. “People have been left wondering if the temperatures are even higher” than usual, Ahmed Habib of the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology told AFP.”
“Iraq’s water crisis drying up fish farming in Basra.
“Walking over dusty land in the sweltering midday heat in the southern province of Basra, Karam points to his dried up carp ponds, once irrigated by the Shatt al-Arab river. “Everything is full of salt now because of water scarcity and pollution,” he said, pointing at white patches of salt crust nearby.”
“Rescuers evacuate 14,000 people from flood-hit villages in eastern Pakistan.
“A top Pakistani provincial official says rescuers in boats have evacuated 14,000 people over the past several days after floodwaters from two rivers swollen by monsoon rains inundated dozens of villages in eastern Punjab province.”
“Himalayas could face massive floods year after year due to heavy glacial melt till the region reaches its water peak by mid-century. After that, the river waters would start tapering as glaciers would have thinned, challenging human sustenance. Call it apocalypse if you will; this may be the beginning of a dystopian society.”
“Record monsoon rains kill more than 100 people in northern India…
“At least 88 people died and more than 100 were injured in the worst hit-state of Himachal Pradesh, a mountainous region where cars, buses, bridges and houses were swept away by swirling floodwaters, a government statement said.”
“Yamuna River surpasses height record as northern India reels from deadly floods.
“A major river overflowing near India’s capital has reached the highest level on record, authorities said, prompting mass evacuations and causing havoc with water supplies as northern states report rising deaths from heavy flooding.”
“The country experienced four regional heatwaves last month, which arrived earlier and were more widespread and extreme than in previous years, meteorologists said… A total of 214 national level weather stations, including some in Beijing and the neighboring province of Hebei, registered the hottest temperature for June ever recorded.”
“A series of dramatic rescue operations have taken place across China following bouts of torrential rainfall, with motorists being saved from submerged vehicles and residents evacuated from flooded neighborhoods.
“Torrential rain wreaked havoc across north China’s Shanxi Province… Flash floods triggered by heavy rain also hit Pingyi County of east China’s Shandong Province.”
“Heavy rainfall unleashes havoc in China’ Chongqing…
“Flash floods in Chongqing has washed away cars and destroyed infrastructure in the region… ““Ten days ago, Wanzhou in Chongqing was hit by a 261 mm [10.3 inches] rainstorm for 3 hours. Today, another 230 mm [9 inches] fell, and many parts of the urban area were flooded.” [Jim Yang]
“Torrential rain batters South Korea, triggering landslides and leaving seven dead.
“Seven people died, three were missing and more than 1,500 evacuated in South Korea on Saturday, officials said, as a third day of torrential rains caused landslides and the overflow of a dam.”
“Heavy rain pounds Sea of Japan coast, local politician dies…
“Ishikawa Prefecture logged a record 6-hour rainfall total of 199 millimeters [7.8 inches] during the night in Kahoku, while Toyama Prefecture registered a downpour of 170.5 mm in Kamiichi, another record high.”
“It’s official: Sydney just recorded its driest start to winter in 85 years.
“It’s official: Sydney has just recorded its driest start to winter in 85 years. Over at Observatory Hil, only 22mm [0.9 inches] of rain has been recorded falling since winter started almost two months ago. This is a stark contrast to the intensity of last year’s rainfall, with it quite literally being the wettest year ever recorded in Sydney’s history.”
“After Tasmania, it was New Zealand which got a winter warm day: Yesterday up to 21.4C [70.5F] at Kaikoura. Cape Campbell with 18.7C beat its record of highest temperature in July (17.1C in 1985).”
“Financial models on climate risk ‘implausible’, say actuaries [picture from East London fires during the UK’s unprecedented, 40C heatwave in 2022].
“Financial institutions often did not understand the models they were using to predict the economic cost of climate change and were underestimating the risks of temperature rises, research led by a professional body of actuaries shows.”
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“Unprecedented ocean temperatures “much higher than anything the models predicted,” climate experts warn…
“”We are in uncharted territory and we can expect more records to fall as El Niño develops further and these impacts will extend into 2024,” World Meteorological Organization director of climate services Christopher Hewitt said Monday. “This is worrying news for the planet.” [El Nino’s impacts should only fully hit from December on].
“Yucatan registered historic record in extreme natural temperatures.
“So far this year, Yucatan set a historic record in cases associated with Extreme Natural Temperatures (TNE), surpassing the maximum recorded in a decade, revealed the Federal Health Secretariat.”
“More about this totally unprecedented heat in the Caribbean:
“June 2023 in San Juan, Puerto Rico had an astonishing average temperature of 86.3F/30.2C,+3.1F above the 1991-2020 norm and was by far the hottest monthly in climatic history, a whopping 0.8F above the 2nd June, 2012.”
“I think we may have a new winner. Garfield Bight in very shallow water in Everglades Nat’l Park, SW corner of Miami-Dade county just hit 98.1F for two hours straight.
“Head scratching hot water over South Florida! Shallow water heats fast but this is a whole new level.”
“The National Weather Service is now forecasting Death Valley to soar up to 131°F (55°C), which, if recorded by a weather station, would be the highest temperature ever reliably recorded on Earth.”
“Parts of Arizona have seen 110-degree temperatures every day this month. And it’s about to get hotter.
“Temperatures in Phoenix have reached 110 degrees Fahrenheit every single day this month. On Wednesday, the city’s high was 111 degrees, making it the third longest streak in history… Meteorologists expect the weekend heat will be record-breaking, reaching a staggering 119 degrees in some parts.”
“Hailstorms in Texas in May caused more than $1 billion in damage, federal agency says…
“Hailstorms that moved across Texas in May are among 12 separate weather-related disasters this year that caused more than $1 billion in damage, according to a report released Tuesday.”
“Tornadoes halt Chicago air traffic as residents urged to seek shelter.
“Tornadoes and thunderstorms battered the Chicago area on Wednesday, forcing airports to halt air traffic and prompting officials to advise residents to seek shelter as tornado sirens echoed through the third largest US city.”
“A flash flood emergency was issued Wednesday morning for parts of South Arkansas. At 6:06 a.m., emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 8 and 10 inches of rain have fallen.”
“US storms: Vermont assesses ‘devastating’ damage as floods recede.
“Crews in Vermont are assessing the damage after a storm dumped up to two months of rain on the state in a matter of days, triggering dangerous flash floods that submerged homes. The state’s governor said there had been “historic and catastrophic” flooding. Some areas saw more than 9in (0.22m) of rain.”
“Endless record heat in Canada. Kuujjuaq, in the Northern Quebec, after beating its record of the hottest day in climatic history few days ago, had now its highest Min. on records with 19.1C [66.4F] of min. temperature.
“Average Min temperature in July is just above 6C.”
“At least four people are missing along southern Russia’s Black Sea coast, which has been battered by heavy rains and flash floods since the weekend, news agencies reported Wednesday.
“The Russian Emergency Situations Ministry’s Krasnodar region branch said it was organizing a search and rescue operation…”
“Cars float through residential street in southern Russia following flash floods – video.
“Flash floods have hit the southern Russian town of Nebug after heavy rain throughout the region… There have been catastrophic floods around the world throughout July, triggering warnings that the climate crisis is intensifying.”
37.7C [99.9F] Bludenz, Austria all time high, 2nd hottest day in Voralberg history; 37.3C Balzers, Liechtenstein – National July record; 35.8C Vaduz July record; 36.5C Zurich Kloten, Switzerland July record; 36.7C Stuttagrt, Germany July record.”
“Heatwave Forces French Nuclear Power Plants To Curb Output.
“The Bugey and Saint Alban nuclear plants on the Rhone River in eastern France could see their output halved between July 13 and 16… high temperatures are raising the temperatures of rivers and forcing EDF to reduce nuclear output because of environmental regulations for using river water for cooling nuclear reactors.”
“Spain Warns of Extreme Heat Risks as Rhine Threatened Again.
“Extreme heat will continue for much of the Mediterranean into next week, while high temperatures across southern Germany and the Alps will keep pressure on the Rhine… Following record temperatures last year, climate change is bringing another summer of extreme weather to Europe, putting energy and transport infrastructure under strain.”
“Extreme Drought Is Wreaking Havoc on Daily Life in Spain.
“Drought in Spain, which is going through yet another heat wave this year, is so extreme that virtually no aspect of daily life has been left untouched. Dishes are left unwashed overnight when water allowances run out. Cows raised for gourmet meat risk going thirsty. Tourists heading to a water sports destination are met with hard mud.”
“Record olive oil prices keep climbing after Spanish drought.
“Prices for olive oil are surging further in to record-breaking territory after an extended period of unusually dry weather in southern Europe damaged crops. European prices first moved above €4 per kilogramme in September but have now shot up to more than €7 per kg…”
“Unprecedented Heatwave: Morocco and Algeria Record Africa’s Highest Temperatures…
“Benni Mellal, a city in central Morocco, topped Moroccan cities in the list with a staggering 47.5°C [117.5F]. This extreme heat was closely followed by Oujda, a city in northeastern Morocco, where the temperature reached 46.8°C.”
“Unprecedented heat wave in Algeria with records by dozens every day. Today the capital Algiers rose to 47.9C [118.2F] in the Airport, its hottest day on record.
“Other important records: 45.2C at Tebessa destroys the 44.0C set in 1931! (last old algerian record is gone); 44.8C Bejaia.”
“Seven Arab countries are expected to be exposed to an unprecedented rise in temperatures within days, sometimes reaching 50 degrees Celsius, coinciding with United Nations warnings that the world as a whole has begun to record the highest recorded temperatures in its history.
“…the hot mass is expected to affect seven Arab countries, namely Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine, as of the end of this week.”
“Egypt building artificial river parallel to the Nile for $5.2bn…
“Authorities have said that water for the artificial river will come from recycled agricultural drainage and groundwater. Egypt is facing a water scarcity crisis and UNICEF has said that the country will run out of water by 2025.”
“Baghdad, Ankara continue talks on Iraq’s water share…
“A statement issued by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry indicated that Al-Lajmawi met with the Iraqi Minister of Water Resources, Aoun Diab Abdullah, where they discussed diplomatic efforts and bilateral meetings between Iraq and Turkey, as well as the latest developments related to the water issue and the water flows of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.”
“Mauritius again! Yesterday 11 July the tiny island of Agalega with 31.4C [88.5F] beat the Mauritian July national record again. The past months all national monthly records fell one or more times.”
“Delhi begins evacuations with Yamuna River crossing ‘danger mark’ as 40 killed in flooding across north India…
“The extreme rainfall that started over the weekend saw Delhi getting record single-day rain on Sunday, the highest since July 1982 and inundated roads and buildings with knee deep waters… The communities close to the Yamuna were moved to higher ground after the river breached the “danger mark” of 205m…”
“China enters dog days of summer, extreme heat predicted to last until end of July.
“Meteorologists warned that persistent stifling temperatures, after a slight decline this week, are expected to last until the end of this month. They expressed concern over electricity shortages… some areas of Hebei, Henan, Zhejiang and Yunnan provinces, temperatures may surpass 40C [104F].”
“‘Extremely hot’ summer arrives in Japan amid climate change and El Nino.
“Japan continues to face extremely hot weather, with parts of the nation experiencing temperatures of over 38 degrees Celsius [100.4F], while in Tokyo some areas have seen record highs of over 35 C for two consecutive days.”
“Never-before-seen heavy rains are once again hitting Japan.
“Bihoro in eastern Hokkaido experienced an hourly rainfall of 93mm (3.7 inch), making it the all-time record. Bihoro’s average monthly rainfall for July is 90mm, so over a month’s worth of rain fell in just one hour!”
“Farmers in parts of the NSW far north coast still recovering from last year’s catastrophic floods are now facing drought conditions.
“While 99 per cent of the state is not in drought, it is a different picture in the Clarence, Richmond and Tweed Valleys, and part of Lismore local government area. Large portions of those areas have been declared drought-affected.”
“Hobart has smashed a 137-year-old record overnight, with July minimum temperatures at their warmest [on record].
“The BOM say the city reached a minimum temperature of 13.0°C [55.4F] in the 24 hours to 9am on Thursday, surpassing the previous record of 12.9°C set when records began around 1886.”
“Antarctic sea ice remains on its own this year compared to any other July in our satellite record.
“Keep in mind when looking at this graph that the y-axis interval is 1,000,000 km². This is a massive deviation from the previous record for the date.”
“Antarctic sea ice has been at record low levels for months — here’s what that means…
““What we can say for certain is that this kind of collapse was predicted, albeit not for a few decades, so the best case scenario is that we’re getting a glimpse of Antarctica’s future,“ Hobbs told CNBC. “The worst case is that the ice doesn’t recover, and the future came a few decades earlier than we hoped and expected.””
“‘Zombie fires’ are occurring more frequently in boreal forests, but their impacts remain uncertain…
“…, as rapid climate warming drives larger, longer and more severe wildfire seasons across the boreal biome, overwintering fires are becoming more common, and concerns by fire managers and scientists alike are increasing.”
“Extreme wildfires are here to stay. Can human beings really fight them?
“…On the ground, fire crews would get second-degree burns if they even approached mega-fires. These fires jump across rivers and roads that might once have acted like firebreaks. They defy the historic rhythms of fire: they can burn as strongly in the dark as they do in the day, because the nights are now warmer and drier.”
“A Heat Wave Will Cook Your Electric Car Battery, If You Let It…
“…when temperatures climb, the ions in a car battery speed up. Once that happens, they often have trouble attaching to the anode or cathode. The pressure and speed can also create small cracks, which slow chemical reactions and make for less usable battery life… Cold weather also impacts EV batteries. The colder it is, the slower the chemical reactions and the less charge a battery holds…”
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“‘Uncharted territory’: UN declares first week of July world’s hottest ever recorded.
“The beginning of July was the hottest week on record for the planet as a whole, according to the World Meteorological Organization. This year had already seen the hottest June on record, the UN body said, driven by climate change and the early stages of an El Niño weather pattern.”
“What El Niño means for the world’s perilous climate tipping points…
“Recent research I led judged that several of these climate tipping points become likely beyond 1.5°C and can’t be ruled out even at current warming of around 1.2°C. So could record global heat turbo-charged by El Niño over the coming years bring these tipping thresholds within reach?”
“The planet is getting hotter fast. This is what happens to your body in extreme heat…
“A heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness, and, if left untreated, can lead to death. “That’s where your body’s temperature goes above 104 to 105 degrees or so, and this is where your mechanisms are starting to fail,” Linden said.”
“More Europeans Died Because of Heat in 2022 Than Any Year in Recorded History.
“In a paper published in Nature Medicine, researchers in Spain and France calculated that more than 61,000 deaths in Europe could be blamed on the heat during the summer of 2022, the hottest summer on record for the continent.”
“Italy heatwave could push temperatures close to European record.
“An anticyclone – an area of high pressure – named Cerberus will cause temperatures to exceed 40C (104F) across much of the country by Wednesday, with the islands of Sicily and Sardinia predicted to bear the brunt at 47-48C.”
“Spain to swelter under second summer heatwave with temperature record in sight.
“After the hottest April on record with temperatures of 38.8C and low 40Cs seen as early as June this year, meteorologists are now predicting another ola de calor in Spain. This new heatwave may even beat the current heat record in Spain, which was 47.6C in the Córdoba province in 2021.”
“New Heatwave From 48 Celsius [118.4F] Degrees Starts in Several Moroccan Provinces.
“Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology (DMN) has announced a new heatwave, with temperatures ranging between 37 and 48 Celsius degrees set to hit many provinces across Morocco. The alert includes a red notice for several provinces…”
“Northern Africa is living the worst heat wave of its history, records are obliterated by dozens every day.
“The most important today: Algeria – Chlef near the coast insane day: Tmin 34.5/Tmax 48.3 [118.9F] all time record… Morocco – 47.4 Kasba Tadla record; 46.6 Fes new July record.”
“Niger hit by blistering heat wave linked to climate change.
“The West African country of Niger is in the grip of a severe heat wave. Scientists say temperatures in Niger are rising one and a half times faster than in the rest of the world. Heat waves in the country are becoming more frequent and intense.”
“Extreme heat wave in Central Asia. Dozens of records in a huge area 45N/60N.
“46C [114.8F] in Turkmenistan; 44C in Kazakhstan at lat 50N; 42 Uralsk July record; Up to 42C in Siberia with all time records set: 39.4 Ufa; 39.1 Birsk; 36.4; Verhnij Ufalej; 40.5 Sterlitamak tie; 38.9 Magnitogorsk tie.”
“Devastating flash floods have hit Sochi, Russia’s top resort from where Vladimir Putin rules the country in summer.
“Remarkable footage shows how multiple cars were washed away as the Matsesta River burst its banks. Washed away cars even formed a dam on a submerged streets…”
“Turkish provinces located on the Black Sea coast in the north of the country are flooded after heavy rains, a number of roads are closed and hundreds of citizens have been evacuated. The biggest blow came to Zonguldak province, here in different regions fell from 87 to 173 mm [6.8 inches] of precipitation.”
“Inferno, thy name is Cleon: Israel braces for a heatwave.
“Israelis are praying their AC hold up in what promises to be one of the most forceful and anxiety-inducing heat waves the Middle Eastern nation has ever known, with triple-digit temperatures promising to become more frequent.”
“Iraq’s marshes suffering its worst heatwave in 40 years.
“Southern Iraq’s fabled marshland is suffering its worst heatwave in the past 40 years, the United Nations warned on Monday, reporting a drastic drop in water levels. Largely arid Iraq is ranked by the UN as one of the world’s five countries most impacted by some effects of climate change, and authorities there say the country is going through its fourth straight year of drought.”
“Medical processes hide the true number of Indians dying from extreme heat.
“Official responses to high death rates during extreme heat in Uttar Pradesh has raised questions around how mortality from heat is recorded in India – and whether this is obscuring the true impact of climate change.”
“At least 28 dead in floods after record rainfall hits India…
“In the worst affected state, Himachal Pradesh, which experienced more than 72 hours of incessant rain, 16 people were killed as infrastructure failed to cope with the level of water. Highways were so battered that great chunks broke off and vanished into the turbulent waters and the rest remained submerged.”
“Scary videos show North India hills and plains devastated by monsoon mayhem…
“Alarming visuals depicting the mayhem, including vehicles floating like flimsy paper vessels, the influx of muddy waters into residential areas, flash floods and the submersion of structures along river banks due to their swollen state, and instances of land collapses, have been widely shared on the internet…”
“9 missing in China landslide sparked by heavy rains as temperatures soar.
“Nine people are missing in central China after a landslide sparked by heavy rains amid flooding and searing temperatures across much of the country, authorities said Sunday… Tens of thousands of people have been moved to shelters amid heavy flooding in northern, central and southeastern China.”
Wenxian in Hunan 39.8 [103.6F] (First in history); Wudu 39.5; Zhouqu 38.0; Maiji 38.0; Pengyang 35.4 (First in history)… a large number of stations in the top 5, mainly because heat wave was too fierce last year, otherwise this year will also be a new record.”
“Extreme heat events in China ever more frequent: blue book…
“Located in a sensitive region when it comes to global warming, China has been significantly affected by it, with a series of indicators reaching new highs, including average summer temperature, coastal sea levels, and active layer thickness in permafrost regions, according to the blue book.”
“Metro Manila households face daily water supply cut.
“Starting Wednesday, more than half a million households within the concession area of water distributor Maynilad Water Services Inc. will have to endure service interruptions of as long as 11 hours as the water level of Angat Dam continues to drop amid the El Niño weather phenomenon.”
“Six people died and three others were missing after the “heaviest rain ever” triggered floods and landslides in south-west Japan…
““This is the heaviest rain ever experienced” in the region, said Satoshi Sugimoto, a meteorological agency official. “The situation is such that lives are in danger and their safety must be secured…” The city of Kurume saw precipitation of 402.5mm [15.8 inches] in the 24 hours to 4pm on Monday.”
“Record Rotorua rainfall fills lakes and fuels fear [NZ].
“Flooded homes, threatened highways, and months of anxiety are what Rotorua’s lakeside communities are battling as the ground is saturated and the lakes are full. Local Democracy Reporter Laura Smith reports on the widespread impact of months of heavy rain.”
“Return of El Nino spells trouble for Great Barrier Reef coral-bleaching risk.
“The Great Barrier Reef is heading into the red zone for risk of coral bleaching. Scientists warn that high sea surface temperatures driven by an El Nino weather system coupled with the ongoing effects of global warming make mass mortality on Australia’s living natural wonder increasingly likely.”
“US swelters as south-west braces for record-breaking heatwave up to 120F…
““The atmospheric setup … also looks to have similarities to the conditions on July 28, 1995, that led to Phoenix reaching 121 degrees and Yuma hit 124 degrees,” the NWS said, adding: “Even if we do not get quite that hot during this current heatwave, this should go down as one of the longest, if not the longest duration heatwave this area has ever seen.””
“Florida ocean temperatures at ‘downright shocking’ levels.
“Not only is Florida sizzling in record-crushing heat, but the ocean waters that surround it are scorching, as well. The unprecedented ocean warmth around the state — connected to historically warm oceans worldwide — is further intensifying its heat wave and stressing coral reefs, with conditions that could end up strengthening hurricanes.”
“Florida: Divers and snorkelers attend underwater concert aiming to highlight coral reef protection.
“Participants swam among Looe Key’s marine life and coral formations while listening to water-themed music… Hundreds of divers and snorkelers have attended an underwater music show in the Florida Keys, which aims to highlight coral reef protection and eco-conscious diving.”
“The North Atlantic Ocean is very close to reaching a new record high Sea Surface Temperature Anomaly (yes, again).
“This is about 40,000,000 square kilometers of ocean! There is still very little attention on a crucial contributing factor [reduction of sulphur emissions from shipping since 2020, in his view].”
“‘1-In-1,000-Year Weather Event’ As Extreme Rain And Floods Ravage Northeast.
“Extreme rainfall and flash flooding hit the East Coast Sunday and Monday, causing nearly 20 rescues, one death and at least one area’s rain total to hit double digits as about 14 million Americans remain under flood warnings or watches.”
“New evacuation orders issued for multiple regions in northern B.C. as hundreds of wildfires burn.
“Several northern B.C. regions saw new evacuation orders issued Sunday due to wildfires, with the number of fires rising quickly over the day to more than 300 across the province by late evening. The B.C. Wildfire Service reported 98 new fires in 24 hours, blaming lightning for three-quarters of them.”
“How the record heatwaves are affecting Canada’s homeless population…
“Although famous for its harsh winters, summers in Canada have become severe over the past decade, with temperature touching mid-30 degree Celsius during the days. The 2021 western heat dome was to-date the deadliest extreme weather event in Canada’s history…”
“Canada’s far north just saw its hottest temperature ever recorded.
“Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., witnessed an astonishing high temperature of 37.4°C [99.3F] on Saturday afternoon. Saturday’s high temperature in Fort Good Hope eclipsed the community’s previous all-time record of 35.0°C back on July 5, 1998, and it earned the dubious distinction of the Far North’s hottest temperature on record.”
“The World Is Not Ready For 1.2 Billion Climate Refugees…
“At this stage, the most affected populations are mainly in the poorest or developing countries, which are historically the least responsible for climate change, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Latin America. Exposed to cyclones and hurricanes given their geographical proximity to the equator, these regions also have to deal with a low level of economic development.”
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“Reeling Arctic glaciers are leaving bubbling methane in their wake, scientists warn.
“Scientists working in one of the world’s fastest-warming places found that rapidly retreating glaciers are triggering the release into the atmosphere of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that causes global temperatures to rise.
“The releases are triggered as glaciers across the archipelago of Svalbard, Norway, rapidly retreat and leave behind newly exposed land, scientists said. If the phenomenon is found to be more widespread across the Arctic — where temperatures are quickly rising and glaciers melting — the emissions could have global implications.”
“Arctic permafrost runoff driven by climate change.
“Rising temperatures and changes in precipitation are driving increases to streamflow in areas of high-latitude North America where permafrost dominates the landscape… Other variables, including the extent of permafrost coverage, became more important in the past 32 years, according to the study.”
“Climate disruption is showing up in the slowing of deep ocean currents that transport heat, carbon, and nutrients around the globe. Researchers found that deep ocean circulation around Antarctica has slowed by almost a third in the last 30 years, faster than predicted by climate models.”
“Antarctic ice deficit grows to size of Western Australia as 2023 shatters more climate records…
“Illustrating how unusual the size of the missing ice is, the deficit is more than 1.5 million square kilometres below the previous record for July. The failure of the Southern Ocean to freeze this year marks a deviation from recent decades.”
“For the fourth day in a row, Earth has broken or equalled its hottest average temperature record.
“The planetary average temperature hit 17.23 degrees Celsius [63F] on Thursday, surpassing the 17.18C record set on Tuesday and equalled on Wednesday… A previous record of 17.01C was set on Monday.”
“Last month was the planet’s hottest June on record by a huge margin.
“The analysis from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service found that last month was the planet’s hottest June by a “substantial margin” above the previous record, which was set in 2019. The nine hottest Junes have all occurred in the last nine years, according to the agency…”
“Why a sudden surge of broken heat records is scaring scientists.
“…the hot conditions are developing too quickly, and across more of the planet, to be explained solely by El Niño. Records are falling around the globe many months ahead of El Niño’s peak impact, which typically hits in December and sends global temperatures soaring for months to follow.”
“Flooding during Ireland’s warmest June: ‘It’s happened twice in the last two weeks’.
“Hotter weather is bringing more rain than some old drainage and sewage systems are able to cope with… He suggests that climate change has a part to play in the rainfall events that have triggered flooding in recent years.”
“Record storm cost up to 100 mn euros in damage: Dutch insurers.
“A record-breaking summer storm that pummelled the Netherlands and Germany, leaving two people dead, has caused as much as 100 million euros ($109 million) in damage, Dutch insures said on Thursday.”
“‘Intense’ rainfall causes flash flooding in Zaragoza, Spain, with dozens of vehicles swept away.
“One local outlet described a “sea of water that swept away dozens of vehicles and forced some of its occupants to climb onto the roof or cling to the trees to try to be safe.””
“Madrid Set for Hottest Day as Climate Change Spurs Record Highs.
“Madrid is poised for its hottest ever day, with the temperature expected to reach a record 43.4C (110F) on July 11, according to the Global Forecast System. That would surpass the current record of 42.7C set on Aug. 14, 2021.”
“Türkiye’s land glaciers at risk of extinction due to global warming…
“Explaining that the increasing temperatures after industrialization decreased the presence of glaciers in Türkiye as well as in the rest of the world, Sarıkaya emphasized that land glaciers are the main water resources, and the melting of these glaciers means a decrease in water resources.”
“Nigeria triggers national response plan for annual deadly floods; 14 states on alert…
“Nigeria experiences deadly flooding every year… However, an unusual amount of rain and the release of excess water from a dam in neighboring Cameroon resulted in record deaths last year and destroyed more than 340,000 hectares (about 840,158 acres) of land in 33 of the West African nation’s 36 states and in the capital city.”
“Over 2 million people face destructive floods, landslides in eastern Africa: UN.
“More than 2.2 million people are facing destructive floods and landslides in eastern Africa since mid-2022, many of whom have already been hit by five consecutive seasons of drought, the UN humanitarian agency said on Thursday.”
“At least 55 dead as Pakistan hit by monsoon floods again one year after historic deluge.
“Days of heavy monsoon rains have inundated Pakistani cities once again… The monsoon rains that started in the last week of June have have triggered flash floods, with the eastern city of Lahore seeing a record-breaking downpour on Wednesday…”
“Global Warming Rocks the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau – China Dialogue.
“Climate change has caused heatwaves and drought in the Qinghai Tibet Plateau in southwest China, with glaciers melting faster, lakes expanding and worsening desertification, according to a report by China Dialogue, which said the area known as “Asia’s water tower” is facing worrying challenges such as the El Niño…”
“Chinese Scientists Are Trying to Shield Melting Glaciers From the Sun…
“Previous studies have shown that covering parts of glaciers with special materials can reduce the melting of snow and ice by between 50% and 70% compared with unprotected surfaces. But chemicals or plastic particles from the sheets could negatively impact local ecosystems and downstream water quality…”
“China’s Jiangsu Province was hit by a record-breaking rainstorm.
“The 24-hour rainfall in Taizhou, Yangzhou, and Nantong reached 250-350mm [13.8 inches]. Many weather stations broke rainfall records, and the Taizhou station doubled the rainfall record!”
“More historic all time records fell today in China with 43.3C [109.9F] at Linzhou, 38.8C Jincheng and 38.6C at Gaoping (tie).Monthly records also fell: Wu’an and 42.5C Yuanshi. Heat will go on and further expand north.”
“Chinese cities open air raid shelters for heat relief as extreme temperatures lead to deaths.
“Northern China is experiencing strings of days with record-high temperatures, compounded by drought. Earlier this week, Beijing reported more than nine straight days with temperatures exceeding 35 C (95 F)…”
“After the historic July record set at Metro Manila (POR >100 years) today more July records were broken from nearby Science Gardens to Daet in the East. Records have been falling in the previous months too.”
“Yesterday apart from the highest Tmins in many stations including Cairns (table below), record Txx for July fell at Horn Island 31.0C [87.8F] and Coen AP 33.1C. Today a stifling Tmin of 26.0C at Warmun. Winter warmth also in Southern Africa: 36C today in Namibia.”
“Victorian dams are full. Towns devastated by flooding are again on edge…
“In Rochester, there is rising anxiety about the high water levels in Eppalock. Many residents are still living in caravans, while others have not yet returned to their severely damaged homes after the worst floods in a generation inundated the town in October.”
“The South American capital with a week’s worth of water left.
“Uruguay’s capital is days away from running out of drinking water amid the nation’s worst drought in 74 years. The government has told locals in Montevideo, a metropolis of more than 1.3 million people, that they have seven to ten days of drinking water left.”
“Droughts and floods cost Peru up to $13.400 billion a year…
“According to the study in Lima, half of the population lacks continuous access to quality water in their homes, and only 43% have safely managed sanitation. The report also indicates that in the last three decades water withdrawal has doubled in the country due to increased user demand…”
“It’s official: Colorado saw a record number of tornadoes on the first day of summer.
“One stationary supercell produced the vast majority of the 36 confirmed tornadoes over a four-hour period in roughly the same location, according to Paul Schlatter, weather service meteorologist in Boulder.”
“Wildfires ‘off the charts’ in Canada as temperatures climb.
“The number of forest fires continues to rise in Canada, climbing on Friday to more than 670 blazes — more than 380 of them out of control — with a long and difficult summer ahead… Some 155,000 people have been forced to leave their homes at some point due to the fires…”
“Over 50% of world population to face water shortages by 2050: FAO urges countries to prepare for it.
“The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has urged countries to prepare for water shortages that would affect five billion people across the world. Three billion people living in agricultural areas already experience high or very high levels of water scarcity.”
“Global food systems account for more than a third of greenhouse gas emissions, including from agriculture, according to the findings. The group also said that major companies including ExxonMobil, Shell and Chevron Phillips Chemical, manufacture pesticides or their chemical ingredients.”
“The biggest gold rush in history is about to start in the deep sea – leaving devastation in its wake…
“All of us should be deeply alarmed. The environmental impact of deep-sea mining could be catastrophic. Massive machines will scour the ocean bed to pick up polymetallic nodules, destroying everything in their path and creating sediment plumes that can suffocate coral reefs and other organisms hundreds of miles from the mining site.”
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“World Meteorological Organization declares El Niño underway, increasing chance of record high global temperatures… The agency’s announcement on Tuesday marks eight years since the last El Niño developed, which began in 2015, and ended in 2016…
“”The onset of El Niño will greatly increase the likelihood of breaking temperature records and triggering more extreme heat in many parts of the world and in the ocean,” WMO secretary-general Professor Petteri Taalas said.
“”The declaration … is the signal to governments around the world to mobilise preparations to limit the impacts on our health, our ecosystems and our economies,” he said.”
“Hottest global temps ever shatter records for two consecutive days, preliminary data show.
“The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in decades and likely centuries, and Wednesday could become the third straight day Earth unofficially marks a record-breaking high. It’s the latest in a series of climate-change extremes that alarm but don’t surprise scientists.”
“‘We haven’t seen this’: June’s record-smashing temperatures — in data.
“June has been a record-breaking month for Earth. Key climate markers including global air and sea surface temperatures both surpassed previous records for the month (see ‘Temperature records broken’), and global sea ice was at an all-time low for June.”
“‘A Wake Up Call’: The World Needs to Prepare for Massive Crop Failure…
“Climate change is messing with the jet stream, and it means more extreme weather events in the future… The climate crisis has changed weather patterns, and this could increase crop failure in multiple agricultural regions around the world, a new study says.”
“As Canada reels from wildfire, First Nations hope for larger role.
“With Canada in the throes of a record-breaking early wildfire season, the country’s Indigenous communities, which include First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples, say it is time for them to be given a more prominent role in shaping the country’s approach to fire and forest management.”
“As the climate warms, parts of the American Southwest are experiencing more frequent dust storms.
““What happens is there is a mixture of drought or dry conditions, higher temperatures, and reduced soil moisture, as well as wind, that come together and create these giant walls of sand and dust,” says Dr. Caitlin Rublee, an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Colorado.”
“The summer hot spell in Florida will continue to rewrite record books and bake the Sunshine State in a heat-and-humidity combo, making it feel like it’s as hot as 110 degrees or more…
“The high humidity values make it extremely difficult for the body’s sweat to evaporate and provide natural cooling effects.”
“Heatwave claims lives and affects hundreds in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
“State officials in Mexico are reporting a significant impact on the population as scorching triple-digit temperatures sweep across the state of Tamaulipas. Health officials have confirmed that 33 people have tragically lost their lives due to heat-related causes, while an alarming 210 cases of heat stroke have been reported.”
“Extreme weather in Latin America unlocks vicious cycle that further fuels climate dangers…
“”Prolonged drought led to a drop in hydroelectricity production in large parts of South America, prompting an upsurge in demand for fossil fuels… Wildfires across swaths of Latin America in 2022, fuelled by dry soils and extreme heat, led carbon dioxide emissions to spike…”
“Just incredible warmth in South America where it ‘s supposed to be winter and temperatures look like summer in many areas.
“Over 30C [86F] in Central Argentina and Chile, record warmth also in Peru with over 27C in Lima-La Molina, hottest June day on records. Abnormal warmth will go on.”
“Extraordinary marine heatwave in North Atlantic Ocean may continue throughout 2023…
“Such warming has never been observed in the region before and could lead to long-lasting impacts… On June 18, temperatures in the North Sea were more than five degrees Celsius above normal, while they were 8°C above normal in the Baltic Sea, according to the ESA satellite data.”
“Revealed: UK plans to drop flagship £11.6bn climate pledge.
“The government is drawing up plans to drop the UK’s flagship £11.6bn climate and nature funding pledge, the Guardian can reveal, with the prime minister accused of betraying populations most vulnerable to global heating.”
“The Netherlands was battered by the strongest summer storm on record on Wednesday, killing one person and throwing international air and rail travel into chaos…
“Destructive gusts of up to 146 kmh (90 mph) hammered the low-lying country’s North Sea coast, downing trees and prompting Dutch authorities to warn people to stay at home.”
“Thunderstorms and temperatures in the mid-20s have made the summer weather in Germany pretty pleasant in recent weeks. Now, weather reports are forecasting highs of 37 degrees in parts of Germany in the coming days, as a heatwave crosses the federal republic.”
“German study finds ambulance callouts increased by a third when average temperatures hit 30C [86F]…
“The hotter the weather, the busier paramedics become. A study carried out in the German city of Würzburg found that ambulance callouts for cardiovascular complaints rose by more than a third during heatwave conditions…”
“‘Unimaginable’: Austria’s highest paradise feels heat of climate change…
“Alpine glaciers saw a new record mass loss for a single year in 2022, caused by very low winter levels of snow, a hot summer as well as deposits of wind-blown Saharan dust. Experts have warned that Austrian glaciers will melt away by 2075 at the latest.”
“Milan streets flooded after Lombardy hit by two weeks’ rainfall in just 3 hours.
“A ‘water bomb’ that pummelled parts of the northern Italian region of Lombardy with rain and hail over the course of several hours on Tuesday night felled trees and flooded homes, national media reported.”
“Fierce heat again today from North Africa to Middle East: 3 stations in Algeria above 49C / 120.2F (few decimals from historic records), first 50C in Western Iran, first 45C in Turkey.
“Next days very hot both in Spain (possible 45C) and in Russia (40/42C). Middle East might see 52C/53C.”
“UAE Braces for Record-Breaking 50°C [122F] Temperature Spike…
“The NCM has also cautioned that humidity levels could rise, going 100 percent in Sweihan and Al Ain on Wednesday. High humidity means that the air is fully saturated and cannot absorb additional moisture, including human sweat. This hinders the body’s natural cooling process.”
“Iraq plagued by power cuts as extreme heatwave adds to daily struggles…
“As temperatures in Iraq approach the 50°C mark, the country again finds itself grappling with a severe electricity crisis. The scorching heatwave, coupled with persistent power cuts, is pushing Iraqis to their limits, especially vulnerable people, such as the elderly and the ill.”
“Record-high rainfall claims seven lives as Lahore [Pakistan] sees severe urban flooding.
“At least seven people were killed as incessant monsoon rains lashed Lahore [Pakistan], breaking a 30-year record on Wednesday with up to 291 millimetres [11.5 inches] of precipitation within a span of 10 hours, leaving major streets and low-lying areas submerged in water.”
“Hundreds of people in Mongolia’s capital have fled their homes as heavy flooding inundated basement apartments, with authorities placing the city on high alert Wednesday.
“Swathes of Asia have been hit by extreme weather that scientists say has been exacerbated by climate change, with over a dozen killed by heavy rain in China since Monday.”
“China floods: Xi Jinping urges action as rains kill 15 and displace thousands.
“Fifteen people died and four were missing after torrential rain lashed the metropolis of Chongqing and swathes of southwestern China, local officials and state media said on Wednesday. Heavy rain has displaced thousands…”
“In China it’s starting one of the worst heat waves in its history. Today widespread temperatures over 40C [104F], including in the capital Beijing, as high as 43.7C in Xinajang.
“Next days the heat will be extreme in a very huge area with temperatures reaching near 45C even in humid areas.”
“Metro Manila records highest-ever July temperature.
“PAGASA reports that the maximum temperature in Port Area, Manila, reached 37.0°C [98.6F] at 3:30 PM today. This is provisionally the highest-ever recorded in Metro Manila for July, breaking the record set last July 1973 (36.5°C).”
“Christchurch a whopping 3.9C above average in June as temperatures soar for most, while Central Otago shivers [NZ].
“Dunedin Airport (20.8C) and several West Coast towns had record June highs, with Westport getting to 19.6C and Hokitika 20.2C. Wellington Airport had its second-warmest June high with 18.5C, and Taupō and New Plymouth had their third-warmest…”
“‘We’ve Run Out of Time’: Experts and Activists Urge Climate Action Amid Summer of Extremes.
“In a speech to a United Nations panel discussion on Monday,, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk cautioned that current policies put the planet on course for a “dystopian future.””
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“State of emergency declared in Siberia over raging wildfires.
“Authorities in the Russian Far East declared a state of emergency on Monday as summer wildfires spread amid intense heat and lightning storms… Wildfires have become more intense in Russia in recent seasons, helped by unusually high temperatures in Siberia, driven by climate change.”
“Yakutia again with temperatures to 37C [98.6F]and the cold poles Oymyakon and Delyankir >33C. In China highest minimum temperature on records at Wuhan with 30.5C, first time in history the Tmin is above 30C.”
“China beats its own record for hot days over six months.
“China has registered the highest number of hot days over six months since records began, according to authorities, as the country confronts another record-breaking summer of blistering heat. In the first half of this year, China saw an average of 4.1 high temperature days where the maximum daily temperature exceeded 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit.”
“More and more insane heat in China: Yesterday Yunnan was with deadly humid heat.
“Dongchuan broke its monthly record, Taoyuan was with 39.4C [102.9F] and 60% of humidity with a heat index of more than 60C. More records on the way….”
“China’s deadly weather from heat to hailstorms take a toll…
“The heavy rain, heat and recent hail have been damaging infrastructure, crops and endangering livestock across the country. It has also been testing the patience of many of China’s 1.4 billion people and raising fears of climate change… The extreme weather comes as John Kerry, the U.S. climate envoy, is expected in China soon for talks.”
“Flooding across China displaces thousands after weeks of torrential rain.
“According to state media, heavy flooding has displaced thousands of people and damaged infrastructure across China. Authorities in the northern Shaanxi province reported the worst flooding in 50 years, while in the south-western city of Chongqing, a landslide caused cracks in roads and damaged foundations.”
“Heavy rain pounded Japan’s southwestern Kyushu region on Monday, causing a bridge to collapse, with evacuation orders issued for some 360,000 residents in the city of Kumamoto.
“The Meteorological Agency warned of torrential rain and thunder continuing across the region through around Tuesday noon and called on residents to be on alert for mudslides and flooding.”
“Vietnam farmers planting in the dark as heatwave looms.
“Planting in the dark has become a savior for countless farmers in north and central Vietnam during increasingly hot summers as South and Southeast Asian nations battle record-high temperatures this year. “It’s so hard to plant the rice when the strong sun is directly on my back and the warm water in the field splashes my face,” Lan, 47, told AFP.”
“Drought Menacing Thailand Threatens Global Supply of Sugar, Rice…
“Rainfall across the nation may be as much as 10% below average this monsoon season, and the onset of the El Niño weather pattern could lower precipitation even further over the next two years, according to government officials. Thailand is facing widespread drought conditions from early 2024…”
“Taps run dry on Thai island as tourism boom worsens water shortage.
“Authorities on Koh Samui are working to tackle a water shortage that has left taps running dry often for months, saying they do not want the Thai island to become a “disaster zone”. A lack of rain and a resurgence in tourism has put intense pressure on supplies…”
“Extraordinary milestone reached in the Indonesian town of Nanga Pinoh, Borneo Island.
“June 2023 wasn’t just by far its warmest June on records but it also was the 100th consecutive warmer than average month (last colder was Feb 2015). Only Mayotte managed to hit 100 months.”
“Outback communities swap record heat temperatures for record winter rainfall, low temperatures [Queensland, Australia]…
“Mount Isa has eclipsed its wettest July day on record, with more than 110 millimetres of rain falling on the outback mining city since 9am yesterday. The new record has almost doubled its 1978 record of 62 millimetres in 24 hours.”
“The abnormally warm ocean water along the Peruvian coast are triggering continuous records of high temperatures.
“The Min. temperature today at Trujillo was 22.1C [71.8F], the highest for July in history. Tropical night also at Lima Airport. They are like a mid summer min. temperatures.”
“The largest hailstone on record for North Texas fell out of the sky during a torrential storm last month.
“On the evening of June 15 a severe hailstone storm hit Sanger in Denton County bringing down a 13-ounce iceball measuring almost six inches in diameter. The hailstone was collected by a local resident and preserved for official verification by the National Weather Service…”
“Texas is in the grip of a relentless heatwave – but how much hotter could summers get in years to come?
“It’s 9.15 pm in San Antonio on 17 June. At this time, young children would usually be asleep and their parents enjoying a balmy summer’s evening. But not this year, when temperatures have reached triple figures in parts of Texas, and extreme humidity has made it feel hotter still, even after sunset.”
“Millions under US heat warnings as record temperatures to continue.
“Millions across the US have been caught up in dangerous weather conditions over the weekend and are braced for further extreme conditions ahead of the 4 July holiday, as thunderstorms and intense heat continue to affect much of the country.”
“Dust from a shrinking Great Salt Lake may be accelerating Utah’s snowmelt…
“Snow in the Wasatch Mountains above Salt Lake City had more dust deposited on it in 2022 than in any year since observations began in 2009, researchers report in the June Environmental Research Letters. The dust accumulation caused snow to disappear 17 days earlier than if the snow had been clean.”
“As the climate crisis intensifies, insurers will likely reshape where people live — leaving desperate homeowners in the lurch…
“More frequent and destructive wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding are pushing up the price of property insurance in high-risk states such as California and Florida; some companies are pulling out of these markets altogether.”
“Wow. Just got dropped on homeowners insurance in Salt Lake City after being with the company 22 years. Stated reason? Two car thefts in 3 yrs for 3k total. Real reason? I’m blaming global warming.
“When I get dropped for petty theft, I’m guessing insurance companies are seeing the end. [Tim Garrett, professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah].”
“Chicago flooding is stark reminder of vulnerability of major cities during extreme weather.
“Heavy rains that flooded Chicago neighborhoods, rendered freeways impassable and wreaked havoc on NASCAR street races downtown Sunday are serving as stark reminders of urban centers’ vulnerability during extreme weather events.”
“2 people missing after torrential rain in Quebec causes landslide.
“Quebec provincial police are searching for two people who went missing after a landslide following torrential rain in Quebec’s Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region on Saturday… Environment Canada reported a rainfall of about 130 millimetres [5.1 inches] had taken place within two hours.”
“June 2023 in Iceland had an average temperature of 10.0C and was the 3rd warmest on records.
“Very warm in the East, more cloudy and cool in the West. The capital Reykjavík had more than double of normal rainfall. Monthly heat Records were broken locally with temp. >28C [82.4F].”
“Met Office ‘sinister’ warning as UK experiences hottest June on record…
“A ‘sinister’ warning was issued by The Met Office as it was confirmed June was the hottest on record in the UK. Nationally, temperatures hit an average of 15.8C this year, surpassing the previous record of 14.9C. Confirming the news, Met Office officials stressed the news was a warning of the impact climate change is having on our country…”
“June 2023 in Netherlands & Belgium was nothing short of exceptional; average temp: 19.4C [66.9F], +3.2C above 91-20 norm, hottest June on records and 1.2C hotter than the 2nd hottest.
“Average temp (Uccle):20.3C,+3.6C above normal, hottest June on records and 1C hotter than the 2nd hottest.”
“France is being badly hit by climate change, is not prepared for its effects and is failing to sufficiently reduce its emissions, an independent climate body warns.
“The record heat and exceptional drought seen last year have had “serious impacts in France,” and are more than the current prevention and crisis management systems can cope with, the French High Council for the Climate (HCC) said in its annual report.”
“Portugal: Farmers selling livestock so as not to lose everything in drought…
““I fear that in a very near future, this type of agriculture will disappear almost completely”, Nuno Faustino told Lusa, with the cows that he has left behind him waiting for the food that will arrive in a van because the water is already there.”
“Update on the Algeria Heat Wave: 49.2C [120.6F] today at In Salah and 48.9C at Adrar and dozens more above 45C.
“Today it isn’t supposed to be the hottest day, so 50C [122F] next days is not an impossible task. “Happened very few times in Algeria. Records are at risk.”
“Istanbul water sources in danger as drought hits 3 crucial dams.
“Water levels in three major dams supplying Istanbul have declined to critical lows, alarming the megacity ahead of the long summer, while experts again point to climate change and reduced rainfall as leading contributors to the shortage.”
“Dead fish wash up on riverbank in drought-hit Iraq.
“An AFP photographer saw thousands of small fish washed up on the banks of the Amshan river in Majar al-Kabir, an area in Maysan province that borders Iran… Environmental campaigner Ahmed Saleh Neema said “a rise in temperatures” leading to increased evaporation, coupled with reduced water flow contributed to “a lack of oxygen and high salinity” in the river.”
“The high altitude persistent heat in Iran is something never seen in world climatic history. Nights >35C [95F] near 1000m asl,30C at 1500m with daytime temp near 50C at 1000m and 43C at 1500m.
“Today 44.6C at Nehbandan at 1211m asl. Zabol again with 49.4C [120.9F]. Bam (920M) another Tmins 35.2C.”
“The northeastern province of North Khorasan has been engulfed by a thick cloud of dust for the past two days, causing breathing difficulties for thousands of people, head of the province’s Department of Environment, Reza Shekarian, stated on Sunday.”
“Pakistan Braces for Heavy Rains, Floods After $30 Billion Climate Disaster…
“With monsoon season fast approaching, Pakistan has already seen heavy rains and strong winds resulting in dozens of fatalities, hundreds of injuries and damage to roads, houses and farmland. This year, though, the rain is falling on a country still reeling.”
“Known for its serene environment, Kashmir has been witnessing erratic climate for the last several years. The valley has been witnessing heavy spells of snow in winter. In March and April, Kashmir received incessant spells of rain and suddenly in June, there was dry spell amid scorching temperatures.”
“After April (35.3°C), May (34.6°C) and June (33.1°C) the archipelago of Agaléga just tied the Mauritius July record with a Tmax of 31.0°C. 31.0°C was also recorded in Agaléga on July 26, 2017 and in Medine on July 10, 2019.”
“Abnormally high temperatures in the core of Antarctic winter with widespread above freezing in the Peninsula.
“+8.7C / 47.7F at Vernadsky destroys its previous record of highest temperature in July.This station has broken monthly records almost every month in this 2023.”
“Here is a graph of the standard deviation for Antarctic sea ice extent for Jan. 1 – July 1, 2023, based on the 1981-2010 mean.
“For those who may not understand, if the climate wasn’t changing and this was happening purely by chance, we’re talking odds of about 1-in- 3 billion.”
“BREAKING: Not only were the June sea surface temperatures (SSTs) the warmest for any June on record, but the June departure from the 20th Century average was the largest for any month on record.“
“Record Temperatures in Warming Oceans Causes Chaotic Weather Patterns…
““This is an off-the-charts heat wave in the oceans,” said John Abraham, a climate change scientist at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. “The temperatures we are seeing this year are a remarkable excursion from normal temperatures.””
“Will El Niño on top of global heating create the perfect climate storm?
““If a few decades ago, some people might have thought climate change was a relatively slow-moving phenomenon, we are now witnessing our climate changing at a terrifying rate,” said Prof Peter Stott, who leads the UK Met Office’s climate monitoring and attribution team.”
“White House releases report on reflecting sunlight to cool the earth, no formal study planned now…
“On Friday, the White House released a federally mandated report on solar geoengineering, which is an umbrella term that describes methods of reflecting sunlight away from the earth to cool the atmosphere.”
“Climate crisis: It’s time for more drastic solutions…
“Dr. Michael MacCracken, the chief scientist at the Climate Institute in Washington, D.C, has been a leader in the climate field for 25 years. He says the danger of catastrophic climate change is much closer than the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has told us.
“Global warming is proceeding so rapidly, MacCracken says, that we must begin dimming sunlight by reducing the amount reaching the Earth’s surface.”
“Dimming Sun’s rays should be off-limits, say experts[a contrary view from a 2022 article]…
“Planetary-scale engineering schemes designed to cool Earth’s surface and lessen the impact of global heating are potentially dangerous and should be blocked by governments, more than 60 policy experts and scientists said on Monday.”
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“This June Was the Hottest on Record and July Is Getting Hotter.
“Everyone talking about the record sea surface temperatures in June…
“How climate change is pushing oxygen out of the world’s oceans.
“Corals are starting to bleach as global ocean temperatures hit record highs…
“Multiple ecosystems in hot water after marine heatwave surges across the Pacific.
“The North Atlantic Ocean Sea Surface Temperature reaching new record highs.
“Churchill’s record-high temperatures are problematic for polar bears [arctic Canada].
“Record heat meets record wildfires in Canada, and scientists say this is the new reality…
“Wildfire engulfs popular B.C. waterfall trail, highlighting what can be lost to flames.
“‘Every drop counts’: B.C. urged to slash water usage amid potentially historic drought.
“Barrhaven tornado shows how twisters in Canada are changing: ‘It’s concerning’…
“Forget about hiding from climate chaos in America…
“100-degree days for weeks? See where streaks have broken records [US]…
“‘Hell on earth’: Phoenix’s extreme heatwave tests the limits of survival…
“Oklahoma grapples with record-breaking heatwave: Highest-ever heat index recorded in 30-year history…
“Record warm Gulf of Mexico partially responsible for Texas heat wave.
“Flash Flood Emergency declared in Mississippi as torrential rains trigger water rescues.
“New day new records in the Caribbeans:
“One more record to add to Brazil:
“On Thursday, the Civil Defense reported that an extratropical cyclone has devastated southern Brazil, leaving at least one person dead, 24 injured and some 790,000 users without power.
“More extraordinary heat in the Canary Islands with strong downslope winds:
“North Africa: Heatwave forecast to persist across much of Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia through at least July 21.
“Tunisia heatwave wilts farmer’s edible flowers.
“Europe braced for ‘hottest day ever’ as deadly Cerberus heatwave rages on.
“Europe Risks Becoming Dependent on Air Conditioning in a Hot World…
“Forest fire in Croatia still out of control. 
“Türkiye experiencing record heat wave, with mercury in south east likely to touch 50℃ [122F] in coming days.
“‘We cannot work’ – why Gulf summer feels even hotter than usual…
“Iraq’s water crisis drying up fish farming in Basra.
“More records of all time highest temperatures fell yesterday in Siberia and Kazakhstan, which have been with record heat for over 3 months.
“Rescuers evacuate 14,000 people from flood-hit villages in eastern Pakistan.
“Alarming glacier melt in Hindu Kush Himalayas…
“Record monsoon rains kill more than 100 people in northern India…
“Yamuna River surpasses height record as northern India reels from deadly floods.
“China battles record-breaking summer heat…
“A series of dramatic rescue operations have taken place across China following bouts of torrential rainfall, with motorists being saved from submerged vehicles and residents evacuated from flooded neighborhoods.
“Heavy rainfall unleashes havoc in China’ Chongqing…
“Torrential rain batters South Korea, triggering landslides and leaving seven dead.
“Heavy rain pounds Sea of Japan coast, local politician dies…
“It’s official: Sydney just recorded its driest start to winter in 85 years.
“Financial models on climate risk ‘implausible’, say actuaries [picture from East London fires during the UK’s unprecedented, 40C heatwave in 2022].
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