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Hotter summers and colder winters: El Nino set to intensify extreme weather, scientist says

A climate scientist has told FRANCE 24 that we should all watch out and prepare for the strong possibility of an extremely hot summer in the northern hemisphere in the coming months. The World Meteorological Organization is warning that the El Nino phenomenon is set to develop in the Pacific…

France 24

WMO warns of strong El Niño risk; India braces for weaker monsoon, hotter June

The World Meteorological Organization warns of developing El Niño conditions. This raises the risk of global weather disruptions and extreme climate events. India faces concerns of weaker monsoons and higher temperatures. The agriculture ministry is reviewing preparedness for the upcoming season. Farmers are urged to adopt drought-tolerant crops and improve…

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El Nino threat grows as Europe prepares for another hot summer

The warming El Nino climate phenomenon is likely to develop by the end of August, the United Nations' weather agency said, raising the risk of extreme weather as Europe faces another summer on the front line of climate change.

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UN warns world to prepare for extreme El Nino weather

GENEVA - There is an 80% chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological Organization said on Tuesday.

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Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-30

Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-30

GENEVA - Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Temperatures likely to remain at record levels until 2030, UN warns

Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned Thursday.

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World's Longest Lightning Strike Revealed After 'MegaFlash' Spanned Over Multiple US States

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) certified a new record for the longest lightning strike ever documented, measuring 829 kilometers, using data collected during a thunderstorm in October 2017.

Latin Times

How do hurricanes and tropical storms get their names?

The World Meteorological Organization maintains a list of 21 hurricane names for each year. In especially busy years, a supplemental list is used.

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Lower revenues, pricier loans: how flooding in Europe affects firms and the financial system they depend on

In Europe, the fastest-warming continent, the intensification of extreme weather events and changes in precipitation patterns have led to widespread and catastrophic flooding. Last year, storms and flooding affected an estimated 413,000 people, resulting in the loss of at least 335 lives. Material damage is estimated to amount to at…

The Conversation

This Unusual Watering Schedule Is Saving Gardens During Heatwaves

Gardeners are rethinking when and how they water to keep plants thriving in extreme heat. According to the World Meteorological Organization, as climate change intensifies, heat waves are becoming more frequent and severe. For gardeners, this presents a tough challenge. How can you keep plants alive without wasting precious water?…

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Spring weather forecast: Above-average temperatures expected globally as La Niña fades

While a return to neutral is expected in the coming months, natural climate events are occurring alongside human-driven climate change that’s turning up the heat

The Independent UK

International Partnership Formed To Address Climate Crisis In Winter Sports

FIS and WMO partnership aims to combat climate change impact on winter sports, addressing canceled events and existential threats to skiing and snowboarding.

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US Faces Challenges In Implementing Climate Disclosure Rules

Challenges in climate disclosure rules and pushback on ESG criteria for investments amid global concerns.

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Cruel summer ahead – why is Australia so unprepared?

2023 has shattered climate records, accompanied by extreme weather that has left a trail of devastation and despair, according to the World Meteorological Organization at COP 28. Some of the most significant extreme heat events were in southern Europe and North Africa, especially in the second half of July. Temperatures…

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This summer was the hottest on record across the Northern Hemisphere, the U.N. says

The world's oceans were the hottest ever recorded, while Antarctica continued to set records for low amounts of sea ice, the World Meteorological Organization said.

The Independent UK

Watch: Experts outline health risks of Charon heatwave

Watch as experts from the World Meteorological Organization speak to reporters during a UN briefing in Geneva about extreme temperatures and their health risks as the Charon heatwave sweeps across Europe on Tuesday, 18 July.

The Conversation

What this year's El Niño means for wheat and global food supply

The World Meteorological Organization has declared the onset of the first El Niño event in seven years. It estimates 90% probability the climatic phenomenon, involving an unusual warming of the Pacific Ocean, will develop through 2023, and be of moderate strength.

France 24

Europe braces for extreme weather: How has the EU prepared for climate crises this summer?

Europe is the fastest-warming continent in the world, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization and the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service. Last summer was Europe's hottest on record, with thousands of excess deaths linked to heatwaves. The extremely dry conditions have major implications for agriculture and the…

The Conversation

Why are so many climate records breaking all at once?

In the past few weeks, climate records have shattered across the globe. July 4 was the hottest global average day on record, breaking the new record set the previous day. Average sea surface temperatures have been the highest ever recorded and Antarctic sea ice extent the lowest on record.

The Conversation

It’s official: Australia is set for a hot, dry El Niño. Here’s what that means for our flammable continent

An El Niño event has arrived, according to the World Meteorological Organization, raising fears of record high global temperatures, extreme weather and, in Australia, a severe fire season.

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