Extreme Weather

The Lancet Report Warns Climate Change Is Escalating into a Global Health Emergency ———————————————– A new report by the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change warns that the health impacts of climate change are accelerating, with rising temperatures, severe…

Bangladesh: Over 5,500 Rohingya Refugee Shelters Damaged by Severe Weather ————————————– More than 5,500 shelters housing Muslim Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, southeastern Bangladesh, have been damaged by heavy rain, strong winds and landslides, forcing many families to move to…

Study: Summer Heatwaves in Europe Caused More Than 50,000 Deaths ————————————– Record-breaking heatwaves across Europe last summer contributed to more than 50,000 deaths, according to a recent study published in the journal Nature Health. Researchers analyzed heat-related deaths across different…

UN Warns of Exceptional El Niño Threatening 50 Million People With Hunger ————————————————— The United Nations has warned of potentially severe humanitarian and climate impacts from an expected El Niño event, with forecasts suggesting unusually high ocean temperatures that could…

Deadly Floods Kill Six in Istanbul After Heaviest Rainfall in 84 Years ——————————————– Severe flooding triggered by torrential rainfall in Istanbul, Türkiye, has killed at least six people in the city and caused extensive damage to residential and commercial areas.…

Record Drought Hits 60% of the United States, Raising Wildfire Risks —————————— Around 60 percent of the United States is experiencing drought conditions, marking the highest level of drought recorded in early April since 2000 and raising concerns over an…

Heavy Rains, Landslides Kill 68 in India and Nepal ————————————– At least 68 people have died in floods, landslides and other rain-related incidents in India and Nepal in recent days, with several others missing. Indian authorities said Sunday that 56…

UN Warns of Growing Threat to Weather, Climate Monitoring Systems from Radio Interference —————————— The United Nations has called for stronger protection of radio frequencies used by weather forecasting, early warning systems, climate monitoring, and water management, warning that interference…

WHO Warns of Health Risks Linked to El Niño, Urges Early Preparedness ———————————— The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of increasing health risks associated with the El Niño climate phenomenon during the 2026–2027 season, calling on countries to strengthen…

France Reports Nearly 8,000 Excess Deaths Linked to Summer 2026 Heatwaves ————————————————– French public health authorities reported thousands of excess deaths during four major heatwaves that affected the country between May and August 2026. Recent assessments indicate that the total…