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- Midwest Low Pressure Triggers Unseasonable Heat and Storms Across North America and Europe
· Climate & Environment
A low‑pressure system over the U.S. Midwest has pushed unusually warm air from the Gulf of Mexico into eastern North America, causing temperatures to…
- Supreme Court Urges Action on Delhi Air Pollution, Blames Vehicles and Stubble Burning
· Climate & Environment
Supreme Court urged Delhi‑NCR authorities to tackle air pollution, citing 14% contribution from stubble burning on Nov 5 and transport as major source.
- Delhi’s Winter Air Quality Declines as New Measures Struggle to Curb Pollution
· Climate & Environment
Two cardboard boxes sit in Meenu Rana’s Delhi living room: one holds Diwali decorations, the other air purifiers. The 43‑year‑old teacher says mornings…
- Columbus Forecast: Chance Showers Tonight, Friday High 78°
· Climate & Environment
Tonight in Columbus, Georgia, the forecast calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 62°. A chance of showers and thunderstorms…
- Western Washington to See Back‑to‑Back Rainy Systems Through Weekend
· Climate & Environment
Western Washington will see three rainy systems over the weekend, bringing 1–3 inches of rain along the coast, mild temperatures, and strong winds.
- Seattle Public Utilities Readies for Heavy Rain‑Induced Street Flooding
· Climate & Environment
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) warned that falling leaves and heavy rain can clog storm drains, leading to street flooding and hazards for drivers…
- Cool Nights Ahead, Sunshine and Mild Temperatures Expected This Weekend
· Climate & Environment
Frosty nights and mild temperatures this weekend. Gloomy today, mid‑40s afternoon, breezy winds, and clear skies Friday through Sunday.
- Cooler Temperatures Return as Rain Remains Intermittent
· Climate & Environment
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) – A new airmass has arrived, bringing temperatures back to more typical levels for this time of year. The area will experience…
- Paris Agreement Turns Ten: Global Emissions Still Far From 1.5°C Target
· Climate & Environment
A decade after Paris, global emissions remain near record highs, temperatures exceed 1.5 °C, and many nations lag behind the agreement’s climate goals.
- Gurugram Residents Demand Action Against Open Burning of Scrap Materials
· Climate & Environment
Gurugram residents urge authorities to halt open burning of scrap metal, citing health risks and requesting joint inspections.
- Rain Breaks 18‑Day Dry Spell in Baltimore on Thursday
· Climate & Environment
Rain arrives Thursday, ending 18‑day dry spell in Baltimore. Mild clouds, 70s highs, half‑inch rain, possible isolated thunder. WBAL‑TV 11 provides alerts.
- Climate Change Cuts Indian Crop Yields, Drives Food Prices Up, White Paper Finds
· Climate & Environment
White paper shows 1°C rise cuts Indian crop yields by 8%, up to 23% wheat loss by 2050, driving food inflation and $13bn annual losses.
- Satellite Data Shows 73% Shrinkage of Bhutan’s Sintaphu Tsho Lake After GLOF
· Climate & Environment
An almost real‑time satellite assessment conducted by Suhora Technologies, a Noida‑based geospatial intelligence firm, revealed that the glacial lake…
- Baltimore’s Three‑Week Dry Spell May End With Weekend Rain
· Climate & Environment
Baltimore has gone almost three weeks without rain, but rain is forecast for the weekend, according to WBAL‑TV 11 meteorologist Tony Pann.
- Massop Family Donates 3.53‑Acre Plot to Become Public Park Near Owl Lake Creek
· Climate & Environment
John and Marlene Massop donated a 3.53‑acre parcel beside Owl Lake Creek in Lakeside, Iowa, creating Massop Legacy Park, a new public conservation space.
- Texas Weather: Cool Mornings, Scattered Showers, and a Panhandle Freeze Expected
· Climate & Environment
Cool mornings, scattered showers, and a localized freeze hit the northwestern Panhandle Friday. South Texas sees highs of 91°F Thursday.
- APPCB Demands ₹36.17 Crore Compensation from ONGC Over Mori-5 Well Blowout
· Climate & Environment
APPCB demands ₹36.17 crore compensation from ONGC for operating Mori‑5 well without clearances after a gas leak blowout in January 2026.
- Cross‑Country Storm Targets Tennessee Valley and Southern Appalachians
· Climate & Environment
Heavy rain, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes threaten Tennessee Valley and Southern Appalachians as a cross‑country storm moves into the Southeast.
- Nationwide Rain Set for Tomorrow with Heavy Jeju Gusts
· Climate & Environment
Rain starts in Jeju and South Jeolla today, spreads nationwide by tomorrow morning. Light rain 5 mm in Seoul, up to 60 mm in Jeju mountains; strong gusts…
- Extremely Heavy Rainfall Hits Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem Amid Cyclone Murasu
· Climate & Environment
Extremely heavy rainfall (204–235 mm) hit Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts on Nov 3–4, 2026 during Cyclone Murasu, triggering red and orange alerts.
- Seoul to Record First Subzero Fall Temperature Amid Cold Snap
· Climate & Environment
Seoul will experience its first subzero fall temperature on Saturday, with a cold snap bringing rain, strong winds, and temperatures dropping below freezing.
- Indonesia Warns of Flood Risk as Rainy Season Begins
· Climate & Environment
BNPB warns of flash floods and landslides as rainy season starts; burned peatlands increase flood risk. BMKG expects rain Nov-Dec, El Nino may delay peak.
- Morning Temperatures Drop to 3°C with Frost in Gangwon, Rain in Jeju
· Climate & Environment
The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts a sharp widening of temperature differences between morning and afternoon on the 4th, especially across…
- Brazil Releases Global Blueprint to End Fossil Fuel Use
· Climate & Environment
Brazil announced the world’s first global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels ahead of the upcoming UN climate summit. The government said countries can…
- Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates to Very Poor Levels, Eight Stations Exceed 400 AQI
· Climate & Environment
Delhi’s AQI rose to 331, with 8 stations exceeding 400, placing them in the severe category. PM2.5 dominates, and neighboring NCR cities also high.
- Delhi Air Quality Hits ‘Very Poor’ Level as Punjab and Haryana Farm Fires Drive Pollution Surge
· Climate & Environment
Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) climbed from 117 on Saturday to 261 on Sunday and reached 324 by Monday afternoon, crossing the 300‑mark threshold for…
- Delhi’s Green Firecrackers Aim to Cut Pollution, But Still Emit Ultrafine Particles
· Climate & Environment
Delhi allows green firecrackers on Nov 7‑8 to reduce PM and noise, yet a study shows they still emit high ultrafine particles. Costs and composition differ.
- Townsend Family’s 40‑acre Vineyard Transformed into Regent Parrot Habitat
· Climate & Environment
Tony and Cherie Townsend, former vineyard managers in South Australia’s Riverland, removed 40 acres of grapevines from their Murtho property in 2022 and…
- New Weather System Expected in Bay by Early November
· Climate & Environment
Forecasts predict a new weather system will form in the Bay in early November, though its path is unclear. Chennai may see several systems and return to normal.
- Palnadu Prepares for Cyclone Murasu’s Heavy Rainfall
· Climate & Environment
Palnadu district is on high alert for Cyclone Murasu, with officials strengthening drains, monitoring roads, and preparing emergency measures to protect life.