The National Weather Service reports that approximately 200 million people in the United States, which accounts for 60% of the population, are currently under a heat advisory or flood warning or watch. This alarming situation has been in effect since Thursday. Extreme temperatures are expected to affect the eastern half of the country on Friday, …
The United Nations has announced that July will be the hottest month ever recorded on Earth, according to new data from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in partnership with the European Copernicus Climate Change Service. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the situation as a terrifying indication that climate change is already here. Carlo Buontempo, director …
Officials have issued a warning to residents and tourists in Mediterranean destinations to stay indoors during the hottest hours as a second heat wave hits the region. Greece, Spain, and Switzerland are currently battling wildfires as temperatures soar. In Italy, civil protection workers are monitoring crowds in central Rome for signs of distress from the …
The city of Phoenix is currently experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures breaking records left and right. Additionally, Death Valley was on the verge of reaching one of its own heat records on Sunday, according to the AP. While the National Weather Service recorded a temperature of 128 degrees, the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, known …
Persistent heavy rain continues to pour down on South Korea, wreaking havoc and causing widespread destruction. This unrelenting storm is the most destructive of the year so far, claiming the lives of 40 people and injuring 34 more. In addition, over 10,000 residents have been forced to evacuate their homes since July 9. The …
Rome — Southern Europe is currently experiencing scorching temperatures as an unrelenting heat wave threatens to break more records. A high-pressure system that originated from North Africa and drifted across the Mediterranean Sea has already disrupted life in Spain and Italy. Named Cerberus after the three-headed dog from Greek mythology that guarded the underworld, this …
Paris — According to preliminary data, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that the beginning of July marked the hottest week on record globally. This record-breaking heat follows the hottest June on record, driven by climate change and the early stages of the El Nino weather pattern. The WMO warned that these unprecedented temperatures, both …
In Pakistan, the recent monsoon rains have resulted in devastating floods and landslides, causing the death of at least 50 people, including eight children. These rains occur between June and September and provide essential rainfall for the region, supporting millions of farmers and ensuring food security for the two billion people living in South Asia. …
William Gallus is an esteemed professor of atmospheric science at Iowa State University. A heat dome is a phenomenon where a persistent region of high pressure traps and concentrates heat over a particular area. This heat dome can extend over multiple states and linger for days or even weeks, subjecting the people, crops, and animals …
Beijing and other parts of northern China are currently facing a heatwave, with authorities advising people to limit their time outdoors. The Nanjiao observatory in southern Beijing recorded temperatures above 104 degrees Fahrenheit for a third consecutive day, marking a new record. Hebei province and Tianjin have also experienced temperatures above 104 degrees in recent …