A rhyme to recall rising temperatures Brief letters: The new normal | Cool school | Italian idiom | Word Wheel | Covid failings The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
Manchester weather forecast: Sunny intervals and mild temperatures expected July 19 Manchester residents will enjoy sunny intervals and mild temperatures this weekend. The day will feature a maximum temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and low rain chances. Outdoor activities are encouraged as the weather remains pleasant throughout the day. This stable and sunny pattern is expected to continue for the entire… The Times of India · Jul 19
Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say Meteorologists say smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area The Independent UK · Jul 18
A supercharged El Niño is threatening more deadly heatwaves this year Heat is America’s top weather killer — but two-thirds of adults show little concern, experts discover The Independent UK · Jul 18
Arizona teen hailed for helping save woman with dementia wandering in 103F heat Fire crew in Gilbert to honor Royal Cothrun, 14, for helping elderly woman who became disoriented amid heatwave The Guardian - US · Jul 18
3 reasons why you shouldn't sleep naked in a heatwave This is the biggest mistake you’re making when (trying to) sleep in a heatwave T3 · Jul 18
When will it rain again in London? Capital faces longest dry spell in eight years London could go as long as a month without a drop of rain Evening Standard · Jul 18
Fears that low levels in Colorado River’s Lake Powell could threaten power supply for up to 6 million people By March, the water height in the massive reservoir could fall to one foot above the minimum level needed to power its dam The Independent UK · Jul 17
Paris region's record June heatwave more than doubled normal mortality rate to reach 3,000 Authorities in the Paris region recorded "1,565 more deaths than expected" over a one-week period in June as the country grappled with a protracted heatwave that broke all-time temperature records, France's public health agency said in a report released on Friday, adding that people over 65 accounted for more than… France 24 · Jul 17
A rare Atlantic Niña and a powerful Super El Niño may work together to suppress Atlantic hurricanes, lowering US landfall risk but not removing it A rare Atlantic Niña is developing alongside a strong Super El Niño event. These ocean patterns may suppress hurricane formation in the Atlantic Ocean. Increased wind shear and sinking air create an atmospheric shield against storms. However, experts caution that a quieter season does not eliminate hurricane risks. Residents in… The Times of India · Jul 17
Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom Governments across Latin America are stepping up preparations as El Nino strengthens across the Pacific, raising concerns about drought, extreme heat, flooding and wildfire risk The Independent UK · Jul 17
Weather tracker: Thunderstorms strike across Europe amid record heatwave Storms are typical during intense heat but this week’s have been extreme. Plus, deadly monsoon rains in Bangladesh The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
Birmingham weather on July 17 : Sunny skies, mild temperatures, high humidity expected Birmingham will see clear skies and mild temperatures today, July seventeenth. Humidity will be high, making the daytime feel warmer, while rain chances remain low. The week ahead promises stable and pleasant weather with sunny intervals. Temperatures will range from sixteen to eighteen degrees Celsius for most days. Minimum temperatures… The Times of India · Jul 17
NOAA and WMO Are Sounding the Alarm on El Niño 2026: Here's Why This Winter Could Be Different El Niño 2026 has flipped from long‑shot to likely once‑in‑a‑generation event, NOAA and WMO warn. Here is how the new forecast could reshape this winter and food prices. International Business Times UK · Jul 16
The Guardian - AU · Jul 16 Morning Mail: ‘Mind blowing’ El Niño forecasts, smoking hits record low, and where did the AFL’s Steves go? BoM experts say 2027 could the hottest year ever as weather pattern sets in
Sports Illustrated · Jul 16 Wildfire Smoke Impacts NWSL, MLS—Could Threaten 2026 World Cup Final Smoke from Canadian wildfires has placed a haze upon New York City, Toronto, and several other major metropolitan areas.
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Puerto Rico announces emergency water rationing as drought worsens Puerto Rico is imposing water rationing measures as a drought grips the U.S. territory, worsening chronic water shortages that have forced the governor to declare a state of emergency
The Guardian - AU · Jul 16 ‘We are waiting with bated breath’: experts alarmed as BoM says gathering El Niño could be strongest on record Most Australian capital cities have at least 80% chance of unusually warm and dry spring as climatologists watch developing system with increasing alarm
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16 Private schools offer 41% more tree shade than state schools in England Analysis reveals stark socioeconomic divide, with schools with highest free school meal eligibility having fewer trees
The Times of India · Jul 16 Philadelphia spent decades tracking its trees from space, but the hottest neighbourhoods are still losing the most greenery Philadelphia has spent decades trying to become a greener, cooler city, planting trees and expanding parks in neighbourhoods that have historically had the least shade and the highest summer temperatures. Yet when researchers turned to four decades of satellite imagery to actually measure how the city's land cover has changed,…
The Times of India · Jul 16 London weather forecast: Sunny skies and 29°C high on July 16, 2026 London anticipates sunny skies and pleasant temperatures on Wednesday, July sixteenth. Temperatures will reach a high of twenty-nine degrees Celsius and a low of fifteen. The week ahead promises continued sunshine with only slight temperature variations. Humidity will be high, but rain chances remain very low. Outdoor activities are encouraged…
The Independent UK · Jul 16 What living in one of the world’s hottest towns feels like High nighttime temperatures are especially worrying because they prevent people from recovering physically from the day’s heat
International Business Times UK · Jul 15 Lincoln Documents Allegedly Exposed to 80-Degree Heat Inside Flawed National Mall Exhibit Rare copies of the Emancipation Proclamation and 13th Amendment, signed by Lincoln, face alleged preservation issues at a new exhibit, raising concerns about document safety and exhibit management.
The Independent UK · Jul 15 It’s so hot trains are running slower to avoid damaging the tracks The precautions are rooted in a fundamental vulnerability: extreme heat can warp steel tracks
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15 Heatwaves are killing people in Britain. We need to take action now Letters: Dr Alessandro Massazza says extreme heat is linked to poor mental health, but solutions do exist. Plus letters from Sean Smith and Woody Caan