Madhya Pradesh is under red alert for extremely heavy rainfall, while eastern Uttar Pradesh and parts of West Bengal and Sikkim are under orange alerts for intense downpours and potential flooding.
Lagos faces increased flood risk due to human-induced climate change and rapid urbanization. Satellite image analysis shows significant vegetation and water body loss alongside settlement expansion.
Analysis reveals nearly half of El Niño-vulnerable districts across India have received deficient rainfall, impacting agriculture and food security. High-priority districts are hit hardest.
A United Nations report indicates the world will likely surpass 1.5°C of warming by 2030. Efforts to reduce emissions could limit peak warming to 1.8°C.
A study by World Weather Attribution found that human-induced climate change reduced early wet season rainfall in Jamaica by 6% and Puerto Rico by 9%, making droughts more likely.
A recent glacier-induced flash flood destroyed border crossings between Nepal and Tibet. China's strict information control and militarized frontier in Tibet complicate disaster preparedness and data sharing.
Chhattisgarh and northern Odisha face serious flood threats due to a low-pressure system bringing heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Several other states in eastern, central, and northern India are also under alert.
Odisha and Chhattisgarh are bracing for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, with thunderstorms and lightning expected as a low-pressure system intensifies monsoon activity across several Indian states.
Global sea surface temperatures have again reached a record high, exceeding 21.1° Celsius on August 22. This increase has serious implications for Earth systems, including sea-level rise and marine ecosystems.
A flash flood in Nepal, which killed at least 353 people, was likely caused by a glacier chunk breaking off. Scientists are analyzing the event, noting rising temperatures increase such risks in the Himalayas.