Typhoon Champi Leaves One Dead and Hundreds Injured in Taiwan as Storm Moves North
Taipei, Taiwan — Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday, leaving one person dead and hundreds injured as powerful winds,...
Extreme Weather
WMO Raises Concerns Over Potential Strong El Niño and Its Global Weather Implications
The World Meteorological Organization has highlighted concerns about the possibility of a strong El Niño developing in the Pacific Ocean,...
WMO Highlights El Niño Risks for Global Agriculture and Marine Ecosystems
The possibility of El Niño developing during the final months of 2026 is drawing attention to the potential consequences for...
Istanbul Floods Highlight Growing Risks From Extreme Rainfall and Urban Development
Severe flooding in Istanbul has renewed concerns about the vulnerability of major cities to intense rainfall, inadequate drainage and rapid...
How Early Warning Systems Help Communities Prepare for Disasters and Save Lives
Disaster early-warning systems play a vital role in protecting communities from floods, cyclones, heatwaves, storms and other natural hazards. By...
Intensifying El Niño Threatens to Reshape Global Weather as Scientists Forecast a December Peak
From unusually heavy rainfall in parts of East Asia to rare bursts of wildflowers in Chile’s exceptionally dry Atacama Desert,...
Intensifying El Niño Raises Global Weather Concerns as Tokyo Faces Heavy Rain and Chile’s Desert Bursts Into Bloom
El Niño is emerging as a major influence on global weather, with its strengthening phase drawing attention to contrasting environmental...
Extreme Weather Risks Highlight the Need for Stronger Climate Preparedness
Communities around the world are facing growing challenges from hurricanes, floods and destructive storms. These events can damage homes, disrupt...
El Niño Forecast to Reach Record-High Ocean Temperature Anomaly of 3.7°C in Late 2026
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the developing El Niño event could reach exceptional strength toward the end...
WMO Announces Winners of 2027 Calendar Photo Competition Celebrating the Power of Weather
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has congratulated the winners of its 2027 calendar photo competition, recognizing photographers from around the...
Hurricane Isaias Threatens US Gulf Coast as Warmer Ocean Waters Raise Climate Concerns
GULF COAST, UNITED STATES: Hurricane Isaias has intensified as it approaches the US Gulf Coast, prompting evacuation measures and raising...
Hurricane Isaias Disrupts Gulf of Mexico Oil Production as US Coast Prepares for Landfall
HOUSTON, UNITED STATES: Hurricane Isaias has disrupted offshore energy operations in the Gulf of Mexico, forcing oil and gas producers...
Record-Strength El Niño Raises Global Climate Concerns as Ocean Temperatures Surge
GLOBAL: The world is facing growing climate concerns as the El Niño weather phenomenon strengthens rapidly, with international meteorological agencies...
Fiji Faces Growing Risk From More Powerful Tropical Cyclones as Climate Changes
Fiji could face a growing threat from extremely powerful tropical cyclones as climate change alters weather patterns and ocean conditions...
Earth’s Atmosphere Records Exceptionally High Moisture Levels in September
The amount of moisture held in Earth's atmosphere reached an unusually high level in September, providing another indication of how...
El Niño Threat Could Reach Hundreds of Millions of Children Across Nearly 100 Countries
A potential El Niño climate event could expose hundreds of millions of children to heightened environmental and humanitarian risks, according...
Australia Records Second-Hottest September as Climate Change and El Niño Intensify Heat
Canberra: Australia experienced its second-hottest September on record in 2026, with temperatures significantly above the long-term average and nighttime heat...
WHO Puts Health at the Center of Pacific Climate Talks Ahead of COP31
Suva, Fiji: The World Health Organization has joined Pacific leaders and governments at the Pre-COP31 climate meeting in Fiji, calling...
Multi-Year Droughts Could Become More Widespread as Climate Changes
Global Climate Desk: Scientists are examining the potential for climate change to increase the frequency and geographical reach of droughts...
India Records Lowest Monsoon Rainfall in More Than a Decade Amid El Niño Conditions
India has recorded its lowest monsoon rainfall in more than a decade during the June–September 2026 season, raising concerns over...
Tokyo Records 35 Consecutive Days of Rain as Climate Patterns Shift
Tokyo has experienced an extraordinary 35 consecutive days of rainfall, setting a new record for the Japanese capital since weather...
Deadly Floods Hit South Asia as Extreme Weather Raises Climate Concerns
Severe flooding has affected several parts of South Asia, with India, Nepal and Thailand facing heavy rainfall, rising rivers and...
🇺🇸 Amazon Rainforest Faces Growing Climate Risk as Fires and Water Stress Intensify
September 28, 2026: New climate research is raising fresh concerns about the long-term stability of the Amazon rainforest, as rising...
🇵🇭 Philippines Again Records World’s Highest Disaster Risk in 2026
Manila, September 28, 2026: The Philippines has once again been identified as the country with the highest disaster risk among...
Very Strong El Niño Could Increase Global Heat, Flood and Drought Risks Into 2027
The developing El Niño is expected to strengthen significantly during the coming months, raising the likelihood of major changes in...
Rising Sea Levels Put Coastal Communities and Global Economies Under Growing Pressure
NEW YORK: Rising sea levels are becoming an increasingly serious global climate challenge, with coastal communities, infrastructure, economies and ecosystems...
Super El Niño Could Drive 239,000 Additional Heat Deaths by February 2027
GLOBAL CLIMATE NEWS: A rapidly intensifying El Niño event could significantly increase heat-related mortality across several parts of the world,...
Indonesia Faces Prolonged Drought and Wildfire Risk as Powerful El Niño Delays Rains
Indonesia is facing a continuing climate and environmental challenge as a very strong El Niño pattern prolongs dry conditions across...
Hurricane Polo Reaches Category 5 Strength Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast
A rapidly intensifying hurricane has become a major climate and weather threat along Mexico’s Pacific coast, after Hurricane Polo strengthened...
August 2026 Ties Global Temperature Record as Earth’s Climate Reaches Another Extreme
August 2026 has emerged as one of the most significant months in the modern climate record, with global temperatures reaching...
Indonesia Battles Expanding Forest Fires as Thick Smoke Spreads Across Southeast Asia
Indonesia is facing another serious environmental crisis as widespread forest and peatland fires continue across parts of the country, producing...
Typhoon Dujuan Nears Eastern Japan as Torrential Rain Raises Flood and Landslide Threat
A powerful typhoon is moving toward Japan’s eastern Pacific coast, placing Tokyo and surrounding areas on high alert as intense...
Europe’s Extreme Summer Exposes the Rising Economic Cost of Heat, Drought and Wildfires
Europe's extreme summer of 2026 has demonstrated that climate-related weather events are no longer limited to environmental damage. Heatwaves, drought,...
Asia and Africa Account for More Than 80% of Reported Water-Related Disaster Deaths
Global Water Crisis: Asia and Africa have faced a disproportionate share of the human impact from floods, droughts and other...
Global Rivers Recorded One of Their Driest Years in More Than Three Decades
Global Water Resources: The world's freshwater systems faced another year of significant pressure in 2025, with global river discharge reaching...
Floods and Droughts Hit Every Region Worldwide in 2025, WMO Reports
Geneva, September 18, 2026:Extreme water-related disasters affected every region of the world during 2025, with both devastating floods and severe...
Vietnam Faces Heavy Rain, Flash-Flood and Landslide Risks Across Eight Localities
Hanoi, September 17, 2026: Vietnam is facing heightened weather risks today as persistent heavy rainfall has increased the possibility of...
São Paulo Remains Under Severe Storm Alert as Heavy Rain Threatens the State
São Paulo is facing another day of unsettled weather, with authorities warning of intense rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms across...
Natural World Heritage Sites Face Growing Climate Threats
Natural World Heritage sites around the globe are coming under increasing pressure as climate change intensifies, with extreme weather events...
August 2026 Sets New Global Temperature Record, NOAA Reports
Washington, September August 2026 was the warmest August on record globally, according to the latest analysis from the U.S. National...
