What’s in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies matters U.S. hurricane season is gearing up The Independent UK · Aug 21
This year's El Nino set to be strongest in more than a century, UK forecasters say Britain's Met Office has predicted sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific will reach an "unheard-of" level of potentially more than three degrees above average, triggering severe droughts across South America and the West Pacific. Such an event would have serious knock-on effects for global food security. France 24 · Aug 21
'Strongest in Living Memory': Why Scientists Fear the Next El Niño Could Rewrite Weather Records A rapidly strengthening El Niño could become one of the most powerful on record, potentially causing major global weather shifts and pushing temperatures to new highs in 2027. International Business Times UK · Aug 21
What does 'strongest El Niño in living memory' mean for London's weather? ‘This is an unprecedented event’ - Professor Adam Scaife, head of long-range forecasting at the Met Office Evening Standard · Aug 21
Biggest El Niño for a century forecast to bring UK more autumn rain and storms ‘Unprecedented’ weather pattern over Pacific Ocean to be felt worldwide, with severe droughts expected in some areas The Guardian - UK · Aug 21
Why dodgy doors are the latest casualty of the UK heatwaves Sticking or unlockable doors are yet another problem caused by the hot summer, but winter can also bring difficulties The Guardian - UK · Aug 21
Panama Canal to cut daily ship traffic as drought worsens from El Nino The Panama Canal will limit daily vessel traffic from September 3, the Pnama Canal Authority said Thursday, as a severe drought fuelled by El Nino depletes water supplies needed to operate the vital trade route. The restrictions will reduce crossings from 36 ships a day to 34, and then to… France 24 · Aug 20
‘Sava’s Titanic,’ the century-old sunken shipwreck emerges as Europe’s rivers fall to record lows A shipwreck from a century ago has resurfaced in the Sava River, unveiled by the extreme drought gripping Europe. Known as 'Sava's Titanic', this remarkable find provides a fascinating link to historical maritime stories. The receding waters have also uncovered various artifacts and ancient structures, reminding us of the catastrophic… The Times of India · Aug 20
What a record-breaking El Nino could mean for the world WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - This year's El Nino is on track to be the strongest on record, threatening to unleash extreme weather across the globe and make 2027 the hottest recorded year by far. Bangkok Post · Aug 20
Is Italy’s Parmigiano Reggiano cheese really melting because of the heat wave? Social media claim, explained Parmigiano Reggiano is crafted under precise standards within designated territories of the Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy The Independent UK · Aug 20
Europe heatwaves scorch 80 million with 40 C heat: AFP analysis PARIS (FRANCE) - Europe's deadly record-breaking summer heatwaves sent temperatures above 40C in areas inhabited by 80 million people from mid-June to mid-August, according to official data analysed by AFP, with many of those areas not used to such hot weather. Bangkok Post · Aug 20
This is where pollen is forecast to surge in the US this fall Ragweed is the biggest culprit of fall allergies - a single plant can produce up to a billion grains of irritating pollen that can travel hundreds of miles The Independent UK · Aug 20
Germany reports record 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - Germany registered a record of around 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer as Europe struggled through a series of punishing heatwaves, official data showed Thursday. Bangkok Post · Aug 20
'It’s Been A Disaster, Last Year Wasn’t Far Behind' - Golf Club Manager Details Growing Challenges Of Drier UK Summers With rain finally forecast across the UK, how long will it take for courses to recover and just how much have golf clubs struggled throughout the summer? Golf Monthly · Aug 20
Evening Standard · Aug 20 Met Office gives new hint of September heatwave in London ‘Temperatures will probably be near normal at first, but may turn warmer later with a chance of some hot periods in the south’
France 24 · Aug 20 Germany records 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer as heatwaves scorch Europe Berlin has recorded roughly 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer, official data showed Thursday. Europe has experienced a spike in heat-related mortality as the worst-hit countries grapple with historically high temperatures exacerbated by human-driven climate change.
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Deadly overnight storms batter Germany, killing a woman and injuring at least 2 Severe storms have caused extensive damage in parts of Germany, leaving one woman dead and at least two people injured
Radio France Internationale · Aug 20 July heatwave sees 1,243 deaths in France, bringing summer toll to 7,300 More than 1,200 excess deaths were recorded in France during the country's July heatwave, bringing the provisional death toll from extreme temperatures this year to 7,300.
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Historic WWII tugboat rises from depths as Danube River dries up Amid prolonged drought, the river is giving up its ghosts
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20 From bone-dry to soaked to the bone, welcome to the age of climate whiplash This punishingly hot and dry summer will probably be followed by another wet winter. But it’s nothing compared with what Britain will endure in years to come, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
Tom’s Guide · Aug 20 I’ve been running through a heatwave wearing a core temperature sensor — here’s 5 things I learned I’ve been marathon training through the UK heatwave, regularly running in 80-90℉ heat with a sensor that tracks core and skin temperature, and it’s taught me a lot about heat training.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20 The threatening thaw: climate professor on heatwave risks to tipping point of permafrost Prof Gustaf Hugelius warns wildfires could accelerate release of methane and carbon as vast regions approach irreversible thresholds
The Times of India · Aug 20 US heatwave: Miami hits 100°F record as Oklahoma sizzles at 112°F Miami hit 100 degrees fahrenheit on Tuesday for only the second time in more than 130 years of records, tying its all-time high as a heat wave stretched from Texas to the Southeast.
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Tens of thousands in Indiana are still without power a week after deadly storms Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana remain without power, more than a week after deadly storms leveled trees and knocked down power lines across the region
Evening Standard · Aug 19 'Heat hell' of London's loft conversions: 100,000s face retrofit need as city frazzles in climate crisis Loft conversions could be kept cooler by shutters, ceiling fans, external shading, improved ventilation and in some cases air conditioning