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India faces record low August rains, summer crops threatened

India faces driest Aug in over 100 yrs, El Niño to blame. Monsoon vital for $3-trillion economy, delivering 70% of rain. Rainfall expected to be lowest since 1901, denting yields of summer-crops, boosting food inflation. Monsoon not reviving, dry spell unusually prolonged in south. El Niño impacting Indian monsoon, soil…

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

Hilary rapidly grows to Category 4 hurricane off Mexico and could bring heavy rain to US Southwest

Hurricane Hilary has grown rapidly to Category 4 strength off Mexico’s Pacific coast and could bring heavy rain to the southwestern U.S. on the weekend

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

France braced for heatwave with 19 departments placed on high alert

France is set to experience another summer heatwave over the coming days – forecast to be the hottest of the season – with Météo-France on Friday placing 19 departments on orange alert.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 18, 2023

Hurricane Hilary to dump heavy rain on Mexico, southwest US

The hurricane is expected to strengthen rapidly as it travels through the Pacific Ocean, meteorologists warn.

Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2023

Florida’s coral at severe risk of bleaching after ‘unprecedented’ heat stress

South-east Florida’s coral reefs are now at highest alert level for bleaching for the first time ever with ‘significant mortality likely’

The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2023

How many people die from extreme heat in the US?

As heat waves become more frequent and intense, government data shows increases in heat-related deaths.

USAFacts · Aug 17, 2023

Hurricane Hilary heads towards Mexico after strengthening from tropical storm

Storm moves toward Baja California and could bring high winds, surf and rain to southern California

The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2023

Government to hold crisis meeting as France heads into heatwave

France's government will on Thursday hold a crisis meeting to tackle a heatwave that could reach its high point at the weekend, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne's office told AFP.

France 24 · Aug 17, 2023

Delhi's plan to mitigate heat impact: No schools in afternoon, curb on non-essential water use

NEW DELHI: According to the Delhi's new heat action plan, the city will alter school timings, suspend non-essential water use, provide uninterrupted power supply to health facilities and survey vulnerable locations daily to mitigate the impact of extreme heat on susceptible populations in peak summers.

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2023

How heat affects the body – inside and out

Heat is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in the US. What happens to our bodies when we overheat?

The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2023