Keywords: Extreme weather


El Niño 2026: WMO Warns Of Rising Heatwaves And Growing Climate Risks

The possible return of a strong El Niño episode in 2026 could intensify global climate disruptions, according to the latest seasonal forecasts from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Scientists warn that the combination of oceanic and atmospheric changes may contribute to higher temperatures,......

South Korea records all-time high temperature of 42.5°C amid historic heatwave

South Korea has registered its highest temperature since official weather observations began in 1904, with thermometers reaching 42.5°C in the southeastern city of Yangsan, underscoring the growing intensity of extreme heat events across East Asia. The record temperature was measured at 1:26 p.m.......

Wildfires spiral out of control in southern Germany as strong winds hamper firefighting efforts

Wildfires spreading across southern Germany have become increasingly difficult to control, as strong winds continue to complicate firefighting operations and increase the risk of flames reaching new areas. German authorities reported on Saturday that a major forest fire broke out near the town of Freudenberg......

Germany approaches 10,000 heat-related deaths as extreme temperatures intensify

Germany is facing one of its deadliest summers on record, with health authorities estimating that nearly 10,000 people have died from heat-related causes since the beginning of 2026 as another wave of extreme temperatures grips the country. The latest assessment highlights the growing public health......

Five Bosnian climbers feared dead after storm strikes Russia’s Mount Elbrus

Five climbers from Bosnia and Herzegovina are feared to have died after being caught in severe weather conditions while attempting to climb Mount Elbrus, Russia’s highest peak and one of Europe’s most challenging mountain destinations. The incident occurred during a powerful storm that struck......

Typhoon Noul triggers mass evacuations and widespread transport disruption in southern China

Southern China is facing one of its most significant weather emergencies of the year after Typhoon Noul swept into Guangdong Province, prompting the evacuation of more than 700,000 residents and causing extensive disruptions to air and rail transportation. The powerful storm came ashore near the coastal......

Africa faces up to $20 billion economic loss as ‘super’ El Niño threatens climate crisis

A potentially severe El Niño weather event could cause economic losses of between $10 billion and $20 billion across affected African countries and intensify migration pressures, according to the climate chief of the African Development Bank (AfDB). Speaking to Reuters, the bank’s top climate......

Spain battles massive wildfire near Madrid as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez prioritizes saving lives

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has declared that protecting lives remains the government's highest priority as emergency services continue battling a major wildfire west of Madrid, where tens of thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate. Speaking during a visit to the affected......

Tokyo records record heat-related hospitalizations as extreme temperatures grip Japan

Tokyo has recorded an unprecedented number of hospitalizations linked to extreme heat, as exceptionally high temperatures continue to affect large parts of Japan and put growing pressure on emergency services. According to Tokyo's emergency services, 453 people were hospitalized across the capital......