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Doctors warn of thermal shock risk during Spain's heatwave
Healthla-vanguardia3mo ago

Doctors warn of thermal shock risk during Spain's heatwave

With temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius, doctors in Spain are cautioning the public about the risk of 'thermal shock' when bathing. The national weather agency, Aemet, forecasts that the current heatwave is expected to persist into the following week.

Two LPAs Monitored East of Mindanao, One May Enter PAR
WorldRapplerinquirer3mo ago2 sources

Two LPAs Monitored East of Mindanao, One May Enter PAR

Philippine weather agency Pagasa is monitoring two Low Pressure Areas (LPAs) forming east of Mindanao, with one projected to potentially enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Tuesday. This weather system is anticipated to affect parts of Visayas and Mindanao, coinciding with the ASEAN Summit hosted in Cebu.

Southwest France remains on high alert as Garonne floods towns
EnvironmentFrance 246mo ago

Southwest France remains on high alert as Garonne floods towns

The west and southwest of France remain on high alert Tuesday, despite the national weather agency announcing a “slow” but “temporary” drop in water levels in the River Garonne, which has burst its banks and flooded villages and towns. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes since last week.

UN Weather Agency Warns of Rapidly Developing Strong El Niño
WorldNYTAl Jazeeracnbc+49nostagesschaufazDWle-figaroder-standardNHK Worldorf+41 more1mo ago52 sources

UN Weather Agency Warns of Rapidly Developing Strong El Niño

The UN weather agency has announced that a strong El Niño is developing rapidly and is expected to bring extreme weather events, including droughts and floods, making them more likely globally. This phenomenon is anticipated to significantly alter climate patterns worldwide.

El Niño Officially Declared, Expected to Bring Intense Global Weather
EnvironmentBBCbloombergNYT+30The Guardianyle-uutisetcbcfazSCMPder-standardirozhlasorf+22 more2mo ago33 sources

El Niño Officially Declared, Expected to Bring Intense Global Weather

The US weather agency NOAA has officially declared the start of the El Niño phenomenon in the Pacific, with scientists warning it could reach historic intensity. This event is expected to bring widespread impacts, including extreme heat, fires, and floods, prompting preparations for increased network resilience in some regions.

Minor Earthquake Strikes Off Jeju Island
WorldKorea Heraldyonhap-english3mo ago2 sources

Minor Earthquake Strikes Off Jeju Island

A minor earthquake was reported to have hit the waters off South Korea's Jeju Island. The event was confirmed by the weather agency.

Philippines Faces, Experiences 'Danger Level' Heat Index
Healthinquirerphilstar3mo ago2 sources

Philippines Faces, Experiences 'Danger Level' Heat Index

The Philippine weather agency Pagasa issued warnings for extreme heat, with multiple areas forecast to reach 'danger level' heat indices peaking at 44ºC over several days in early May. Various provinces experienced and were predicted to continue facing high temperatures.

UN and WMO Warn Global Climate in Emergency, Pushed Beyond Limits
EnvironmentReutersBBClsm-lv+11France 24aktuality-skhotnewshindustan-timesdanasiefimeridavijesti-mebalkan-web+3 more5mo ago14 sources

UN and WMO Warn Global Climate in Emergency, Pushed Beyond Limits

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has declared the global climate to be in a state of emergency, as the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirms 2015-2025 as the hottest decade on record, with Earth's climate increasingly out of balance due to rising greenhouse gas concentrations, continuous warming, and melting ice.

HealthNHK World2mo ago

Japan Forecasts Extreme Heat and Heavy Rains Across Regions

Japan's weather agency forecasts temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in central and western regions, urging heatstroke precautions, while also warning of very heavy rains and potential disasters like landslides and floods in Kyushu due to an unstable rain front.

El Nino Threatens Europe with Another Hot Summer
Worldrfi-english2mo ago

El Nino Threatens Europe with Another Hot Summer

The United Nations' weather agency has warned that the El Nino climate phenomenon is likely to develop by the end of August, increasing the risk of extreme weather as Europe anticipates another hot summer.

Weather on BTS’ side for comeback show
CultureKorea Herald5mo ago

Weather on BTS’ side for comeback show

Near-perfect spring weather is in store for Saturday, the day of the K-pop megaband BTS' comeback concert in Seoul, with daytime highs reaching around 15 degrees Celsius, Korea's weather agency said…