US sees record number of ‘billion-dollar’ disasters so far this year Government agency NOAA tallied 23 billion-dollar weather disasters, surpassing a previous record set the year before. Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2023
US sets record for billion-dollar weather disasters in a year -- and there's still 4 months to go The deadly firestorm in Hawaii and Hurricane Idalia’s watery storm surge helped push the United States to an annual record for the number of weather disasters that cost at least $1 billion The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Decision on declaring drought-hit taluks will be taken in next Cabinet meeting: CM CM Siddaramaiah says decision on declaring drought-hit taluks to be taken at next Cabinet meeting; 192 taluks may qualify. Govt committed to protecting farmers' rights and ensuring drinking water for Mysuru, Bengaluru. Will argue against release of water to TN on Sept 12 & 21. BJP accused of not raising… The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023
Hurricane Lee generates big swells along northern Caribbean while it churns through open waters Hurricane Lee is whipping up waves of more than 15 feet as the Category 3 storm cranked through open waters just north of the Caribbean region The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
From Western disturbances to El Niño, climate change is affecting India’s food security Climate phenomena in India this year demonstrate complexity of precipitation system. Western disturbance, El Niño, and Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) all affect monsoon, green water, and blue water, impacting food and water security. Central India's highlands are climate change hotspots, with water stress, declining monsoon, and increased intensity of rain… The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023
Weather tracker: Hurricane Lee to strengthen as it nears US east coast Storm to continue north-westwards across Atlantic, while European temperatures to fall closer to average The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023
Phoenix sets record in hellishly hot summer – but relief is in sight The Arizona capital reached 55th day above 110F this year, but forecast says that cooler temps – even rain – are on the horizon The Guardian - US · Sep 10, 2023
End may be in sight for Phoenix's historic heat wave of 110-degree plus weather The historic heat wave continues in Phoenix, but the end may finally be in sight for residents of Arizona’s largest city The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
Seven days of 30C heat in September is new UK record – but storms on the way The week until Sunday was the first-ever time such a protracted heatwave had occurred in September, the Met Office said The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
Heat waves have a cost. Here's why it's important to quantify it Among the extreme weather events we are now experiencing, including floods, severe storms and wildfires, heat waves are having the greatest impact on human health. The Conversation · Sep 10, 2023
Rain brings mercury down in Delhi, air quality 'good' NEW DELHI: Rain and cool winds brought the mercury down by five notches in the national capital Delhi with the maximum temperature settling at 28.3 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The Times of India · Sep 10, 2023
Met Office extends thunderstorm warning to north east of Scotland A yellow thunderstorm warning has been expanded to include northeastern parts of the UK. The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023
Yellow weather warning issued amid record-breaking September heatwave The UK is expected to see a seventh day of temperatures above 30C in September Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2023
Morocco earthquake death toll: Live tracker More than 2,900 people have died in Moroccos’s deadliest earthquake in more than 60 years. Al Jazeera · Sep 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023 Phoenix has set another heat record by hitting 110 degrees on 54 days this year How hot is Phoenix
The Guardian - US · Sep 9, 2023 Phoenix breaks heat record as city hits 110F on 54th day this year Saturday’s temperature had triggered an excessive heat warning across Arizona as lows were expected to range between 80F and 86F
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023 Costa del Kent: sunburn and seaweed are no deterrent as England steams on hottest day of year Viking Bay in Broadstairs almost matches the Med as the September heatwave breaks records
The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023 Rain intensity to decrease with monsoon trough returning to normal position Kerala's monsoon revival set to wane; low pressure area may bring renewed spell before withdrawal.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023 UK has hottest day of the year, beating Thursday’s record Met Office says heatwave is first time temperature has exceeded 30C for six days in a row in September
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023 Further storm warnings as temperatures tipped to hit 33C on hottest day of 2023 Yellow weather warnings are in place across large parts of the UK on Saturday and Sunday but temperatures remain high.
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023 Heavy swells pound northeast Caribbean as Hurricane Lee charges through open waters Large swells are battering the northeast Caribbean as Hurricane Lee churns nearby through open waters as a Category 3 storm
The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023 Lowest emission nations hit hardest by unprecedented heat in June-August period: Analysis Countries with the lowest historical emissions experienced three to four times higher than seasonal temperatures this June-August days than G20 countries, a new study said
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023 Man aiming to run 570km London Underground route in 11 days for charity Jonny Davies began his above-ground challenge on one of the hottest days of the year.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023 NHS website records 552% surge in heat exhaustion queries Figures from NHS England reveal people seeking heat-related health advice as temperatures surpass 32C
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023 Hurricane Lee is charting a new course in weather and could signal more monster storms Experts say that Hurricane Lee is rewriting old rules of meteorology