extreme weather
Devastating Vietnam Floods Kill 90: Crisis Intensifies as Thousands Remain Stranded and Economic Losses Mount
Nov 23, 2025 06:56 pm CST
Catastrophic flooding across Vietnam has claimed 90 lives in just one week, leaving residents stranded on rooftops and causing an estimated $343 million in damages. Tens of thousands of homes have been inundated in Dak Lak province alone, with over 3.2 million livestock lost and 80,000 hectares of crops destroyed, highlighting the intensifying impact of climate change on the region's extreme weather patterns.
A Decade After Paris Agreement: Global Climate Crisis Deepens Despite Progress in Green Technologies
Nov 10, 2025 01:16 am CST
Ten years after the historic Paris climate agreement, experts assess mixed results: while renewable technologies have advanced beyond expectations, global temperatures continue to rise at an alarming rate. The richest populations have increased their carbon footprint while the poorest have reduced emissions, highlighting growing climate inequity as the world struggles to meet its 1.5°C warming limit despite some progress in transitioning from fossil fuels.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Death Toll Reaches 66 in Philippines with Unprecedented Flooding in Cebu Province
Nov 05, 2025 11:52 am CST
Typhoon Kalmaegi has claimed 66 lives in the Philippines, with Cebu province suffering 49 fatalities due to unprecedented flooding. Nearly 400,000 people were evacuated as floodwaters swept through urban areas, destroying homes and businesses. Relief efforts faced additional tragedy when a military helicopter crashed during operations. Scientists link the intensifying storms to climate change, with more severe weather expected before year's end.
Climate Change Quadruples Hurricane Melissa's Likelihood: Scientific Study Reveals Impact on Jamaica's Historic Storm
Oct 30, 2025 12:39 pm CST
New research from Imperial College London confirms human-induced climate change made Hurricane Melissa four times more likely and significantly more intense, causing catastrophic damage to Jamaica estimated at $7.7 billion. Scientists warn that without reducing greenhouse gas emissions, similar extreme weather events will become increasingly frequent and destructive in the future.
Hurricane Melissa: Category 5 Storm Threatens Jamaica with Catastrophic Destruction and Record Rainfall
Oct 28, 2025 07:49 am CST
Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm with winds reaching 175 mph, approaches Jamaica with potentially record-breaking destruction. Despite evacuation orders, many residents remain as forecasters predict up to 40 inches of rainfall, devastating floods, and destructive storm surges. The slow-moving hurricane has already claimed four lives in neighboring islands and experts warn climate change is intensifying its impact.
Cyclone Montha: Odisha Evacuates Vulnerable Areas as Severe Storm Approaches Eastern Coast
Oct 27, 2025 01:56 pm CST
The Odisha government has launched evacuation efforts in eight southern districts as Cyclone Montha intensifies in the Bay of Bengal. With 128 disaster response teams deployed and aiming for zero casualties, authorities are preparing for extremely heavy rainfall and winds up to 80 kmph before the cyclone crosses the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28-29. The IMD forecasts the storm will reach severe cyclonic status with wind speeds potentially reaching 110 kmph.
Climate Change Transforms India's Monsoon: 45% of Country Faces Extreme Rainfall in 2025
Oct 17, 2025 10:09 pm CST
The 2025 Southwest Monsoon has dramatically reshaped India's climate landscape, with 45% of the country experiencing extreme rainfall resulting in over 1,500 deaths. Climate experts attribute this intensification to global warming rather than traditional El Niño or La Niña patterns, with rising sea temperatures, shifting Western Disturbances, and accelerated Himalayan glacial melt creating a perfect storm of environmental challenges that demand urgent adaptation strategies.
Britain Must Prepare for 2°C Global Warming by 2050, Climate Advisers Warn of Inadequate Weather Resilience
Oct 15, 2025 12:36 pm CST
Climate experts warn that Britain is unprepared for increasing extreme weather events and must urgently adapt to at least 2°C of global warming by 2050. The Climate Change Committee identifies six critical areas requiring immediate attention, including public health and infrastructure resilience, while cautioning that planning should consider potential warming of up to 4°C by century's end.
Massive Rescue Operation: Over 350 Trekkers Saved from Blizzard Near Mount Everest in Tibet
Oct 06, 2025 05:31 pm CST
Over 350 people were rescued from treacherous conditions near Mount Everest in Tibet after a sudden blizzard struck during China's National Day holiday. The rescue operation successfully guided hundreds of stranded trekkers to safety from the remote Karma Valley, while neighboring Nepal faced deadly landslides and floods that have claimed at least 47 lives.
Deadly Typhoon Bualoi Devastates Vietnam's Coast: 8 Dead, 17 Missing in Powerful Storm
Sep 29, 2025 05:00 pm CST
Typhoon Bualoi has swept through Vietnam's coastal regions, leaving 8 people dead and 17 others missing. The powerful storm brought devastating winds, eight-meter-high waves, and heavy rainfall that damaged homes, flooded agricultural land, and disrupted transportation before weakening as it moved inland toward Laos. Government authorities evacuated over 28,500 people ahead of the typhoon's landfall, with warnings of continued flooding and landslide risks across affected regions.