Storm Austen: Londoners told 'batten down your gardens' as wild weather causes travel chaos Met Office yellow alert covering London began at 10am and runs through to 9pm Evening Standard · Oct 20
Weather Today, October 20: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala & Karnataka on rain alert; IMD warns of very heavy showers, thunderstorms & gusty winds Weather Today, October 20: The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and parts of Andhra Pradesh from October 20 onwards. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal may receive isolated very heavy rainfall till October 21, while Kerala is likely to see heavy rain till October 25. The… The Economic Times · Oct 20
Cooley Fire Holds at 731 Acres as Smoke Triggers Bay Area Air Advisory for Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Smoke from the 731-acre Cooley Fire drifted into Sonoma, Marin, and Napa counties. What the Bay Area air advisory means and how to protect your lungs. Medical Daily · Oct 19
Jalisco Protesters Torch Government Palace Doors as Guadalajara Water Crisis Enters Week Three Masked agitators burned two doors of Jalisco's Palacio de Gobierno and attacked the Congress building on Oct. 18 as Guadalajara's water crisis entered its third week. Latin Times · Oct 19
Peru Water Crisis: 8 Reservoirs Already Failing Ahead of 88% Chance Extraordinary El Niño Eight of Peru's 18 tracked reservoirs sit below 50% as ENFEN raises extraordinary El Niño odds to 88%. Nearly 7 million face water supply disruptions. Latin Times · Oct 19
Weather updates for October 20: IMD forecast warns of rain and thunderstorms, check state-wise updates Weather update for tomorrow October 20, 2026: The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, with heavy rain likely over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala and Mahe. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected across… The Economic Times · Oct 19
Hurricane Trudy menaces Mexico’s Pacific coast and Greece hit by deadly floods Trudy weakens to tropical storm after warnings of strong winds and heavy rain, while one person killed in Greece The Guardian - UK · Oct 19
Yellowstone Dye Tracing Test: USGS maps rapid groundwater link; findings show 1.45-mile flow in under a day In June 2005, scientists used fluorescent dye to track groundwater movement in Yellowstone National Park. They discovered a rapid connection between surface water and Mammoth Crystal Springs. The findings revealed groundwater traveled 1.45 miles with a vertical drop of approximately 500 feet. The research documented how quickly groundwater moved and… The Times of India · Oct 19
Alaska’s white-out week begins as NWS issues storm warning for up to 3 feet of snow Parts of Alaska are preparing for a severe winter storm expected to bring heavy snow and high winds. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for the eastern Alaska Range, with snowfall totals reaching up to 3 feet. Strong winds will accompany the snow, significantly impacting visibility and travel conditions.… The Economic Times · Oct 19
Weather today, October 19: Heavy rain warnings for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana till October 24; check city-wise IMD forecast Weather today: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rainfall across southern India from October 19 to October 24, 2026, with isolated heavy to very heavy rain likely in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka and parts of Andhra Pradesh. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also expected in several regions.… The Economic Times · Oct 18
US workers facing deadly heat embrace tactic that targets major brands’ reputations Program founded by tomato pickers has some of the strongest US worker protections – and its approach is being emulated by other groups The Guardian - US · Oct 18
Hurricane Trudy batters Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s southwestern and west-central Pacific coast The Independent UK · Oct 18
Santa Barbara Heat Advisory and Malibu's Bryson Fire Raise Heat Illness and Smoke Risks for Southern Californians A Santa Barbara County heat advisory and the Bryson Fire near Malibu bring heat illness and smoke risks. See warning signs and safety steps. Medical Daily · Oct 18
Hurricane Trudy Threatens Mexico's Pacific Coast as Forecast Warns of 15 Inches of Rain and Severe Flood Risks Hurricane Trudy nears Mexico's coast with 150 km/h winds. Even as it weakens, rain-triggered floods threaten Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán. Latin Times · Oct 17
The Economic Times · Oct 17 Weather today October 18: IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms across southern states; check latest state-wise updates Weather today: IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across parts of southern India, with Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu among the affected regions. Rain is expected to continue in several areas through October 23. Fishermen have also been advised to exercise…
Latin Times · Oct 17 Peru's El Niño Hits Extraordinary Levels — And Won't Ease Until 2027 Peru's ENFEN confirms extraordinary El Niño through January 2027, threatening 7 rivers, half-empty reservoirs and regional losses of up to 2% of GDP.
Evening Standard · Oct 17 Forecasters predict major London weather change this week: 'First storm is coming' ‘I believe our first storm is coming,’ says online forecaster @TheSnowDreamer
Latin Times · Oct 16 Three Storms, One Coast: How Trudy Became Mexico's Biggest Pacific Threat While Ensenada Still Buries Its Dead Hurricane Trudy intensifies to Cat 3 targeting Jalisco and Colima. Six dead in Ensenada from Rachel. Simon stalled offshore. What diaspora families need to know.
The Independent UK · Oct 16 It’s about to get a lot colder very quickly. Here’s how to stay safe Dangerously cold weather kills more than 1,000 people in the U.S. each year
International Business Times UK · Oct 16 Prince William's Duchy Faces Severe Drought as Minister Says 'Something We Have Not Experienced for Decades' The Government has declared severe drought in parts of Cornwall and five other counties, prompting tighter water monitoring while the specific impact on the Duchy of Cornwall remains unclear.
The Guardian - US · Oct 16 Brush fires set homes ablaze in southern California as it braces for more hot weather Hot, windy weather stokes fires in southern California as utilities shut off power to 150,000 customers as precaution
The Economic Times · Oct 16 Bengaluru weather today: IMD forecasts rain, warns of heavy showers in nearby districts, check latest updates for 16 and 17 October Bengaluru weather is likely to remain rainy on October 16 and 17, with the IMD forecasting moderate rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph across Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts on Friday. Heavy rain is expected at some places in and around Bengaluru on Saturday, as wet conditions continue…
The Times of India · Oct 16 Japan issued a 9.9 magnitude earthquake alert, but ground didn't shake: What happened An "alert" indicating a massive magnitude-9.9 earthquake sent shockwaves of fear across Japan on Friday afternoon. Just eight minutes after its issuance, the Japan Meteorological Agency retracted the warning, which had been triggered by a lesser magnitude-6.9 quake off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. Although the alert caused temporary disruptions…
Evening Standard · Oct 16 London weather: Temperature to plunge to 13C as Met Office issues 'unsettled' warning Temperatures have already taken a tumble as a period of “unsettled” weather washes over the capital
The Economic Times · Oct 16 Japan issues false 9.9 magnitude earthquake warning after quake in Russia but scientists say megaquakes may never happen On Friday, a powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near Vilyuchinsk in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre confirmed the intensity, and thankfully, no tsunami warning was issued. However, Japan mistakenly released a startling warning for a 9.9 magnitude quake shortly after, despite history showing only five quakes of magnitude…