Fire officials in the Northwest Territories are warning people to prepare for another challenging wildfire season due in part to ongoing drought conditions in parts of the territory.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Jeff Masters October 28, 2025, was a very bad day to be in Jamaica. That morning, Category 5 Hurricane Melissa intensified into the strongest hurricane ever observed in the Atlantic: 190 mph (305 km/h) winds, a tie with Hurricane Allen of 1980. That afternoon Melissa powered ashore in Jamaica, causing a catastrophic $8.8 billion in damage, equivalent to 41% of Jamaica’s GDP. Melissa came close to its maximum potential intensity The maximum potential intensity of a tropical cyclone is the maximum strength a storm can achieve based on the existing atmospheric and oceanic conditions. Potential intensity theory was pioneered in 1987 by MIT hurricane scientist Kerry Emanuel , who showed that human-caused global...
A wildfire burned about 60 acres in northern Orange County on Saturday afternoon, leading to evacuation warnings in the Carbon Canyon area of Brea.
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Hundreds of residents have been forced from their homes near Georgia's coast, where a wildfire destroyed more than 50 homes.
Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024 Democracy is under mounting threat from the climate crisis, with new analysis documenting how elections are increasingly shaped not only by political forces but also by floods, wildfires and extreme weather. At least 94 elections and referendums across 52 countries have been disrupted by climate-related impacts over the last two decades, researchers found. Continue reading...
Rising sea levels and ecological damage caused by heavy use of flood defence system force city authorities to consider next move The Arsenale, the colossal shipyard that was the engine of the Venetian Republic’s domination for seven centuries, remains the nucleus of the city’s control over the water. Its northern section is made up of cavernous brick warehouses called capannoni , which in the 16th century could produce a warship a day through a rigorously ordered assembly line. Now, one of them houses the operations centre of the Mose, the sprawling flood defence system that protects the city. Continue reading...
The floods, triggered by two waves of heavy rainfall in late March and early April, killed at least seven people and displaced more than 6,200.
Before and after images of the Sierra Nevada snow show the early decline in California's snowpack. Statewide snowpack levels sit at 20% of their historical average.
Learn what atmospheric rivers are, and why they could be predictable, helping us prepare for devastating storms and floods.
The storm exposes the U.S. commonwealth's climate risks, economic fragility, and federal strain.
Authorities have vowed to track down those responsible for illegal forest encroachment and arson after a wildfire burned more than 1,700 rai of protected watershed forest in Kaeng Krachan National Park recently.
Forecasters at Colorado State University expect to see below-normal cyclone activity in the Atlantic basin this season.
Australia has pledged A$2.5 million (US$1.7 million) in aid to Pacific neighbours Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, after tropical cyclone Maila caused devastating floods and landslides that killed 11. Australia stood “shoulder to shoulder” with its neighbours, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Sunday, pledging A$1 million for Papua New Guinea and A$1.5 million for the Solomon Islands, where severe impacts have been felt in remote communities across Western and Choiseul...
A potent, multi-day storm continues to lash Hawaii with heavy rain into the weekend, prompting flood alerts in a state still recovering from devastating floods in March. A flood watch for all Hawaiian islands was issued early Saturday morning and will extend through Monday afternoon, as flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains possible, according … The post Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Vaianu, forecast to bring heavy rain and winds of up to 130 kmh (80 mph), is expected to hit on Sunday Thousands of New Zealanders were ordered to evacuate their homes on Saturday as the country’s North Island braced for Cyclone Vaianu, which authorities warned could cause coastal flooding and landslides. Vaianu, forecast to bring heavy rain and winds of up to 130 km/h (80 mp/h), was expected to hit on Sunday, then pass west of the remote Chatham Islands on Monday, the country’s weather forecaster said. Continue reading...
Much of Canada enters wildfire season in better shape than worst years in recent memory. A stormy winter has left a fairly deep snowpack lingering across the country.
Powerful storm brings destruction, while temperatures soar in Vietnam and torrential rain lashes South Korea Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila, currently in the Solomon Sea, is expected to continue moving south-westwards over the coming days. According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, Maila had peak sustained winds of 115mph (185km/h), with gusts up to 160mph on Thursday, making it the strongest cyclone recorded this far north in the Solomon Sea. The storm has caused widespread damage across the Solomon Islands, particularly in Western, Choiseul and Isabel provinces, where schools, clinics and homes have been damaged. The government is prioritising humanitarian assistance after about 120 people were displaced and almost 73,000 people affected overall. Continue reading...
Colorado State University’s hurricane forecasting team is expecting El Niño to bring a slightly below-average season with 13 named storms, six hurricanes, and two major hurricanes. The post Forecasters predict a slightly below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Top hurricane scientists have issued their new outlook for 2026, warning of a significant chance of impacts on the US.
Amid drought and heat waves, April's national wildfire forecast shows that nearly the entire Western U.S. will face an above-normal risk of wildfires at some point in the next four months.
Category 3 cyclone is moving south of Fiji towards New Zealand, with winds at centre in excess of 150km/h Tropical Cyclone Vaianu forming in the Pacific could bring life-threatening winds and heavy rain to New Zealand later this week, forecasters have said, with strong wind watches issued for the entire North Island. The category 3 cyclone is moving south of Fiji towards New Zealand, with winds around the centre in excess of 150km/h, MetService said on Wednesday. Continue reading...
While path and strength of storm remain uncertain, BoM warns Cape York could again take direct hit if cyclone makes landfall Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Another cyclone may hit the Queensland coast just over three weeks after the same area was smashed by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, the Bureau of Meteorology says. But a meteorologist warned forecasts predicting the path and strength of Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila remained uncertain, with the storm likely to make landfall over the weekend. Continue reading...
MAE HONG SON - A deepening wildfire crisis in this northern province has left authorities battling 186 satellite-detected hotspots and hazardous PM2.5 pollution at red-alert levels.
Storm expected to cause Easter weekend travel disruption, though warm weather could return next week Storm Dave is expected to cause travel disruption this Easter weekend, with warnings for heavy snow and gale-force winds issued across northern parts of the UK, but a reprieve from the cold snap could be on the way, with temperatures forecast to reach the mid-20s next week. The Met Office has issued a yellow severe weather warning in Scotland for heavy snow and blizzards causing some travel and power disruption. Up to 30 centimetres of snow could fall. An amber weather warning for wind has been issued for parts of northern England, Scotland and Wales on Saturday evening. Continue reading...
Amid drought and heat waves, April’s national wildfire forecast shows that nearly the entire Western U.S. will face an above-normal risk of wildfires at some point in the next four months.
South-east Italy also affected by heavy rain, and snow at higher altitudes, while deadly flooding hits Afghanistan Parts of the Mediterranean have been lashed by Storm Erminio this week. Heavy rain, thunderstorms and occasional bursts of hail affected much of Greece throughout Wednesday and Thursday, with the most severe conditions across south-eastern parts of the mainland and several islands in the southern Aegean Sea, including Crete, with streets flooded and vehicles stranded. Some of the heaviest rain fell on Wednesday across Attica, a region encompassing Athens, with one weather station near the city’s international airport recording 132mm (5.2 in) in 24 hours. The most intense downpours were overnight, when the coastal town of Nea Makri was particularly badly affected; an unofficial...
Mike Westwick, the N.W.T.’s wildfire prevention and mitigation manager, spoke to CBC News about the new rating level and other changes being made ahead of wildfire season.
Image: The image from Copernicus Sentinel-3 shows a Saharan dust storm over the Atlantic Ocean, with the Canary Islands visible off the coast of Morocco.
The conservation group American Forests is assisting the pared-back agency meet the need for replanting in areas hit by Hurricane Helene.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The death toll from ongoing floods has climbed to 103, with 15 additional fatalities reported by the National Police Service (NPS) as search and rescue operations continue nationwide.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The death toll from floods has hit 110 as heavy rains continue to pound multiple regions across the country.
The vast wildfire that tore through areas of dramatic Cairngorm countryside last year has become the catalyst for Scotland’s first national park fire ban.
Major gas infrastructure hit by outages as weather system continues south-east Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Zac Saber did not sleep a wink as ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle battered the Western Australian coast on Friday night . As fellow Exmouth locals took shelter in evacuation centres and homes, Saber spent the night listening to the sound of “super intense” winds rattling his walls. Continue reading...
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle has barged her way down the WA coast, smashing Exmouth, Coral Bay and Carnarvon.
East coast slammed on Thursday night with wind and rain, with more warnings in place for Friday Cyclone Narelle to make landfall today and bring possible flash flooding to Perth Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Thousands of Australians woke without power on Friday after a series of wild autumn storms soaked communities in multiple states – and the high country recorded its first big snowfall of 2026. While many storm watchers kept their eyes on the west and the path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle , Australia’s east coast was slammed on Thursday night, with more warnings in place for Friday. Continue reading...
The storm is on track to cross late on Friday in the Shark Bay area and could intensify to category five as it cuts a path past Exmouth, Coral Bay, Denham and Carnarvon towards the coastline.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The death toll from ongoing floods across the country has risen to 88 as torrential rains continue to batter several parts of the country, the National Police Service (NPS) said on Wednesday.
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Parts of the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf could be hit by strong thunderstorms later this week. Major highways and airports in the region could be inundated.
[Namibian] The local authorities Act and the Disaster Risk Management Act clearly establish the legal responsibilities of town councils in Namibia to protect communities from disasters such as floods, contaminated water, fires, and drought.
Narelle weakens to a tropical low after bringing heavy rain to already-saturated parts of the Northern Territory Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Communities in Australia’s far north were again on flood alert as ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle continued its destructive westward journey on Monday, with forecasts suggesting the system could re-intensify and potentially threaten the Perth region this weekend. Narelle had weakened to a tropical low system on Monday after bringing heavy rain to already-saturated parts of the Northern Territory over the weekend. Continue reading...
"Game of Thrones" and "Aquaman" star Jason Momoa says he and his family are safe in Hawaii after recent devastating floods and landslides.
Very destructive winds gusting up to 195km/h are forecasted with the storm expected to intensify before it makes landfall again Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Thousands of people are bracing for Severe Cyclone Narelle as it barrels towards the Northern Territory, with winds of up to 195km/h expected from the dangerous storm as it moves west from far north Queensland. Narelle was downgraded from a category 4 to a 2 as it moved through the Gulf of Carpentaria after making landfall across Cape York on Friday, forecasted to hit eastern Top End late Saturday as a category 3. Continue reading...
Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ‘Eerie feeling’ as water shut off and electricity to be lost in far north Queensland Far north residents in the path of Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle say they have taken shelter as winds begin to swirl in the remote Cape York Communities. The wind has really started to pick up, you can hear a couple of things moving around outside. Until the wind started it was so still. It was raining but it was really still. That’s not like Coen, when it rains it pours and the wind moves about. In Coen there are a lot of old properties that have been through cyclones in the past, they are standing but they’re not cyclone rated by any means. Continue reading...
Residents of Coen and surrounding towns in far north Queensland spent Thursday sandbagging, stockpiling food and preparing for power outages ahead of possible category 5 storm Cyclone Narelle path tracker map Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast In some ways, it seemed a pleasant, wet season morning in the remote Aboriginal community of Coen in tropical far north Queensland on Thursday – and Sara Watkins was preparing for a sausage sizzle. “It’s a day that you’d spend going fishing,” she said. Continue reading...
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The Bureau of Meteorology has sounded the alarm that Tropical Cyclone Narelle will cross the far north coast on Friday.
As Hawaii is ravaged by a Kona low storm, one 25-unit condo building suffered a devastating partial collapse amid fierce floodwaters.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle looks set to make landfall as early as Friday with experts warning the category-four storm will 'severely impact' thousands of Aussies.
Hey, Mother Nature, can we get a break here?
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Sunday assured Kenyans that the government is fully mobilised to respond to the ongoing heavy rains and floods that have affected several parts of the country and put lives and livelihoods at risk.
[Bhekisisa] Six years after Cyclone Idai ripped through Beira, the city's wounds -- physical and psychological -- are still raw. As a new storm gathered in the Indian Ocean in February, journalist Sean Christie found a city caught in a permanent state of waiting for the next disaster to hit.
State’s governor declared emergency as islands face extreme weather and Big Island volcano Kilauea erupts Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Hawaii is preparing for a powerful storm this week that is expected to cause intense winds, thunderstorms and possibly significant flooding across multiple islands. Josh Green, the governor, said on Monday he had issued an emergency proclamation in response to the weather expected to hit his state in the coming days, in order to bring additional resources into affected areas. Continue reading...
Hurricanes, floods, and wildfires often leave people with disabilities especially vulnerable. The post Have a disability? Know your rights before a disaster strikes appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Augustus Muli has demanded a transparent public audit of Nairobi's drainage and flood management systems following deadly floods that have claimed twenty-six lives and displaced 800 households across the capital.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the controversial relocation of residents living along Nairobi's riverbanks last year, saying the painful decision helped prevent greater loss of life during the recent floods in the capital.
A dangerous storm system is set to rip across much of the US on Friday, putting millions of Americans on alert. The severe weather has tragically killed several people.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has delivered emergency water supplies to drought-affected communities in central Galmudug state, as humanitarian conditions worsen amid severe water shortages and climate pressures.
Hurricane-scarred portions of the Southeast are battling raging wildfires. These two weather extremes are more connected than you think.
US President Donald Trump and other top administration officials were likely targets of a gunman who tried to storm a White House correspondents’ dinner, the acting US attorney general said on Sunday, after a major security breach in the heart of Washington. Chaos erupted at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night as shots were fired near a security checkpoint outside the subterranean ballroom where the glitzy, high-profile event was being held. Secret Service agents, weapons drawn, rushed to...
The Ottawa Senators have been swept out of the Stanley Cup playoffs after losing 4-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes at home Saturday afternoon.
Scots are set to bask in the sun this weekend with Glasgow hotter than the Greek capital Athens amid an 'extreme' wildfire risk.
The Erawan National Park in Kanchanaburi reopened on Wednesday after brief closure due to concerning wildfire and harmful PM2.5 situation.
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Ten years later, the storm has changed how I think about the weather.
Northern parts of the Canadian Rockies, which supply much of the N.W.T. water, have seen above-average snowfall. But scientists say it is too soon to know if the snow will alleviate drought, reduce wildfire risk or increase the risk of flooding in the territory.
China’s low-elevation coastal cities, which hold a large share of the country’s population and economic output, face growing compound risks from sea level rise, storm surge, and extreme rainfall (1, 2). China’s annual losses from natural hazards such as typhoons average about US$76 billion (3), and hydrometeorological hazards generate large and recurrent economic losses (4, 5). However, cost estimates often focus on structural damage and overlook the economic shock caused by supply chain disruption, power outages, health effects, and slow productivity recovery (6–8). To reduce the systemic vulnerability that turns typhoons into national economic setbacks, China should improve the accuracy of loss accounting and strengthen preparedness.
[New Times] In Rubuyenge-Burakari wetland in Nyanza District, Southern Province, once notorious for destructive floods so frequent it earned the name "Burakari" reflecting anger, rice farmers now watch a different story unfold.
The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counsellors were killed by a devastating flood last year testified Monday he did not see official warnings issued the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger.
The iconic 'tunnel of trees' was partially destroyed as heavy rain and floods batter Michigan, and a near overflowing dam threatens residents living below.
A better understanding of how marine heat amplifies hurricanes could help forecasters, emergency officials and long-term planners.
Cyclone crossed coast near Maketu peninsula, packing destructive winds exceeding 130km/h (80 mph), heavy rain and large swells Cyclone Vaianu made landfall in New Zealand’s North Island on Sunday, triggering floods, power outages and forcing hundreds to evacuate . The cyclone crossed the coast near the Maketu peninsula, packing destructive winds exceeding 130km/h (80 mph), heavy rain and large swells, national weather provider MetService said, describing Vaianu as a “life-threatening” system. Continue reading...
The chair of the Okanagan Basin Water Board says as drought fears ramp up, so too does planning as the region braces for what could be a very dry summer.
A low snowpack could mean drought and water restrictions for parts of the province this year, but it's not a guarantee, hydrologist Jonathan Boyd said.
Researchers have released the first 2026 hurricane forecast.
In Southern California, strong El Niños increase the likelihood of wet winters that replenish water supplies and reduce wildfire risk but can also unleash flooding and coastal erosion.
South-east England could reach 24C as settled weather replaces rain and 70mph winds which battered the north Parts of the UK are forecast to experience the warmest temperatures of the year so far in the wake of Storm Dave, which caused widespread damage and disruption over the Easter weekend. London and south-east England could reach temperatures of 21C or 22C on Tuesday, rising to 24C on Wednesday, while Manchester could hit 20C, forecasters said, as a short period of settled weather replaced the rain and 70mph winds that battered parts of northern England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Continue reading...
The program would offer grants of up to $10,000 to help homeowners to retrofit their properties for storm protection
Road and rail travel also disrupted across the UK before weather warnings lifted on Sunday Storm Dave left thousands of homes across Wales and Northern Ireland without power and disrupted road and rail travel across the UK before high wind and snow warnings were lifted on Sunday morning. Winds of up to 93mph were recorded in Capel Curig in north Wales – 20mph higher than forecast – while the Met Office issued a yellow severe weather warning for heavy snow and blizzards across the Scottish Highlands, Argyll and the Western Isles on Saturday. Continue reading...
Storm Dave will bring a period of strong and potentially disruptive winds across northern parts of the UK this evening and tomorrow morning.
Floods and high winds hit mainland Greece, where reports said a 55-year-old man died in floodwaters.
The North Caucasus republics of Chechnya and Dagestan are grappling with catastrophic floods after experiencing their heaviest rainfall in decades.
Das finale Line-up für die Schwesternfestivals steht fest. Bestätigt wurden nun auch Scene Queen, Rikas und The Sophs. Es gibt weiteren Zuwachs für das Hurricane und Southside Festival. Zu den Highlight-Acts um Twenty One Pilots, Billy Talent, Kraftklub, Yungblud, Florence + The Machine, Halsey und The Offspring kommen sechs weitere Acts dazu. Damit ist das Line-up bis auf die Gewinner-Acts des festivaleigenen Contests „Gamechanger“, komplett. Hurricane und Southside 2026: Neue Acts Scene Queen... Der Beitrag Letzte Bandwelle für Hurricane und Southside 2026 erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Hurricane force winds and a month's worth of rain are expected to batter Scotland this Easter weekend with temperatures colder than parts of Siberia.
Winter refused to loosen its grip Tuesday as the National Weather Service issued fresh storm warnings for parts of South Dakota, Minnesota and Michigan, forecasting 6 to 12 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph from Wednesday through Friday, creating hazardous travel conditions just as spring officially begins and Easter weekend approaches.
[Africa Check] No, image doesn't show March 2026 floods in Kampala, likely AI-generated
Dry ground, iron-rich earth and strong winds combined to create an eerie dust storm that was filmed in Denham Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The skies of Shark Bay in Western Australia turned an eerie blood red before Tropical Cyclone Narelle made landfall, a phenomenon an expert said was caused by an iron-infused dust storm. Narelle crossed into WA on Friday, hitting the state roughly 900km north of Perth in the food bowl region. Continue reading...
The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.
At least one of the world’s largest LNG plants remained closed on Sunday after a cyclone knocked out power to thousands of people in Western Australia. The outages were restricting already stretched fuel supplies caused by the war in the Middle East. Woodside Energy, which processes fuel from one of the world’s biggest offshore gas operations, said on Sunday that its Karratha plant remained offline. “We have commenced remobilising our workforce to some of our offshore facilities and inspections...
Cyclone Narelle has passed through Carnarvon as a category three storm, bringing winds in excess of 125 km/h.
Everyone knows what a hurricane is, but a lesser-known storm type – a medicane – recently made landfall in Libya. While the arrival of Medicane Jolina, a rare Mediterranean cyclone, brought extreme weather, it also provided scientists with a crucial test case.Using different types of data from Earth-observing satellites, researchers are gaining new insights into how these storms form and evolve, and therefore, how their impacts can be predicted more accurately.
Campaigners criticise frequent use of storm overflows when parts of the country were in drought for months Raw sewage was discharged into rivers and seas almost 300,000 times last year after the driest spring for more than 100 years and the sunniest and warmest year on record in England. Water companies released raw sewage into rivers and seas from storm overflows – designed to be used in extreme wet weather conditions – 291,492 times. This was a 35% reduction on record spills in 2024. Average discharges were 20.5 spills for each overflow, compared with 31.8 in the previous year. Continue reading...
Forecasters have revealed the first predictions for the 2026 hurricane season and warn that several storms could directly impact the US East Coast.
Storm is not likely to make a direct hit on Perth, though the city may experience heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Tropical Cyclone Narelle was again intensifying into a severe storm off Western Australia’s Kimberley coast on Wednesday with communities in the state’s world heritage-listed Shark Bay preparing for a potential direct hit on Friday night. Narelle had made a rare trip for a cyclone system by forming in the Coral Sea off Queensland and maintaining structure all the way west to the Indian Ocean, where it was expected to build into a major category four system. Continue reading...
The tool helps determine if and when public safety agencies should evacuate neighborhoods when a hurricane is approaching.
British tourists have been caught up in it all with floods and landslides plaguing the paradise islands in the fifth day of Storm Theresa which has struck only days before the Easter break.
Hawaii’s National Guard assisted the City and County of Honolulu first responders in search and recovery efforts after flash floods hit Oahu’s North Shore on Saturday (March 21). - REUTERS
Gov. Josh Green said the cost of the storm could top $1 billion, including damage to airports, schools, roads, homes and a Maui hospital in Kula.
Officials warn some residents could be trapped by rising waters as Wahiawā dam on Oahu ‘may collapse at any time’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Towering flash floods and an imminent dam failure in the northern part of Oahu triggered evacuation warnings in Hawaii on Friday, as the state continued contending with a powerful storm this week. The waters came on quickly in the middle of the night, and videos on social media captured inundated streets and cars being swallowed by the muddy floodwaters. Continue reading...
The combined impact of a historic snow drought, early heat wave, and above-average Pacific Ocean temperatures could fuel a vicious drought and wildfire season.
Authorities warn of strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and coastal storm surge Live updates: Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle – latest news Cyclone Narelle path tracking map How did global heating fuel Tropical Cyclone Narelle? Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle had made landfall in far north Queensland as a “high-end” category four system, posing a severe threat to several remote communities. Speaking to reporters at 7.40am AEST (8.40am AEDT), Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Matthew Callopy said Narelle was crossing the Cape York coast “as we speak” and that sheltering residents could expect forecast winds of over 250km/h Continue reading...
Massive storm tracking a path to Queensland coast, which intensified offshore Thursday morning to category five, fuelled by warm waters in Coral Sea Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to make landfall in far north Queensland on Friday morning as a monster category four storm, bringing destructive wind gusts in excess of 225km/h, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. The severe cyclone rapidly intensified over the past 48 hours and on Thursday morning had built to a category five storm that was barrelling west, sitting about 500km east of the small town of Coen. Continue reading...
Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes has been fined five thousand dollars by the NHL Player Safety Department. The fine is for a high-sticking incident involving Conor Garland of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The incident occurred during a game on Tuesday night. Garland suffered a facial injury and required medical attention. Jarvis received a double-minor penalty for the infraction.
Senator backed restructuring the disaster agency but dodged questions on staffing, leaving officials uneasy over readiness and leadership Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin, Donald Trump ’s pick to replace Kristi Noem as the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), left disaster management officials and experts concerned about what his tenure would mean for the future of the main US disaster response agency. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema), which DHS oversees, coordinates federal response efforts to disasters such as hurricanes, floods and wildfires. Continue reading...
Center Sidney Crosby will return from a lower body injury and play Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced.
An elderly couple lost their dream Hawaii home after it was destroyed by raging floods.
Six years after Cyclone Idai ripped through Beira, the city's wounds — physical and psychological — are still raw. As a new storm gathered in the Indian Ocean in February, journalist Sean Christie found a city caught in a permanent state of waiting for the next disaster to hit.
A massive heat dome is settling over the Southwest, while the east coast braces for a frigid storm that could impact nearly 200 million people.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba - At least 30 people have died after landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall struck highland areas of Gamo Zone in the South Ethiopia Regional State, local authorities said.
Alaska's glacial lakes are expanding, increasing the risk of destructive outburst floods, a Colorado State University researcher warns.
New research finds that climate-driven shifts in wildfire seasons in North America are different depending on the ecosystem.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall over the weekend, with torrential downpours triggering devastating floods that have killed at least forty-two people and displaced more than 50,000 across the country, authorities confirmed.
A new study reveals restoring mangroves could save $800 million in storm damage, protect 140,000 people from flooding, and remove almost triple the amount of CO2 produced by cars in the U.S. every year.
[Nile Post] Government has warned of possible floods, landslides, disease outbreaks and infrastructure damage during the March-May rainy season, following a seasonal outlook indicating near-average to above-average rainfall in several regions.
[The Conversation Africa] When floods sweep through southern Africa, the most visible damage is immediate: homes washed away, crops destroyed, clinics disrupted, families displaced. These images dominate headlines and humanitarian appeals.