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Deadly flooding downstream in Guangdong province and extreme drought upstream in hydropower hub of Yunnan show how critical the issue of climate change has become.
Hong Kong saw its highest ever March temperatures, while the UK awaits the end of winter – but climate change is bringing earlier signs of spring in Britain, causing a sense of renewal and revival.
In Hong Kong, I faced typhoons that threatened to take my roof off. In England, storms equally strong have struck, but it is the rain and short, dark days of winter that are hard to endure.
Serious questions have been raised about Hong Kong’s emergency response and preparedness for storm and the extreme flooding that followed.
Despite city being prepared for Super Typhoon Saola, business still paid a heavy price as staff stayed home.
The Observatory has often been under fire for either overstating or underestimating a typhoon’s impact. However, it is best to err on the side of caution.
As city goes on disaster alert for super typhoon, the warning is to be prepared and remain vigilant.
- Forecaster says stormy weather is related to a trough of low pressure which will affect region persistently in the next few days
- Observatory had earlier warned that hail might affect Hong Kong as an area of intense thundery showers to west of Pearl River Delta was moving eastward
The heat index, a measure of what the temperature feels like accounting for humidity, was forecast to reach the ‘danger’ level of 42 degrees Celsius or higher in at least 30 cities and municipalities on Wednesday.
Elderly Japanese are at highest risk from the elevated temperatures, while agriculture – especially the crucial seasonal fruit sector – and fish prices will also feel the impact.
Amber rainstorm warning cancelled after being in force more than four hours, but wet weather to continue in coming days.
Thunderstorm warning issued three times on Monday, while more than 10mm of rainfall recorded over most parts of city after midday.
Mali is ill-equipped to cope with heatwaves and frequently suffers from electricity cuts, making it difficult to rely on fans or air conditioners.
City set to face rainy week ahead caused by trough of low pressure that will affect coastal areas of Guangdong.
Rainy conditions and thunderstorms expected for the coming days, with temperatures ranging between 24 and 29 degrees on Sunday.
Forecaster issues first amber rainstorm warning of the year, indicating heavy rain of 30mm an hour expected.
Lightning and heavy rains led to the heaviest downpour in decades, flooding villages in Pakistan’s southwestern coast.
Observatory scientist says halos are created when sunlight hits ice crystals suspended high in the atmosphere.
Coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time, top reef scientists declared, a result of warming ocean waters amid human-caused climate change.
A lightning strike killed a group of farmers harvesting wheat in one province. Heavy rains also caused dozens of houses to collapse in the northwest and east of the country.
Dozens of soldiers, police and volunteers are joining the search in two villages amid heavy damage to roads.
Global monitors have warned that 2024 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, marked by climate extremes and rising greenhouse gas emissions.
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Groundbreaking AI model Zhiji based on Huawei’s Pangu-Weather can give a five-day forecast to a precision of just 3km.
Observatory issues thunderstorm and strong monsoon warnings on Saturday morning as trough of low pressure brings showers and thunderstorms to Guangdong
Zimbabwe’s declaration follows similar actions by neighbouring Zambia and Malawi, where drought linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon has scorched crops.
The index was expected to reach the “danger” level of 42 degrees Celsius in Manila on Tuesday and 43 degrees on Wednesday.
Temperatures to rise between Tuesday and Thursday, with maximum of 26 to 31 degrees and warm weather persisting into next week.
Experts say rice-hungry Indonesia should diversify its sources of carbohydrates to help people be more resilient to rice price fluctuations.
Local tribes have found an economic lifeline through cave tourism, but the fragile ecosystems are threatened by illegal mining and climate change.
Singapore is also reeling from the heat with temperatures over 36 degrees recorded in some parts of the city state in recent days.
The east Malaysian state is surrounded by water, but years of infrastructure neglect and an El Nino-triggered drought have brought severe shortages as tankers are deployed to supply water to villages ‘around the clock’.
