Hawaii braces for direct hit from Tropical Storm Lala
Tropical Storm Lala is approximately 420 miles (675km) south-east of Hilo, Hawaii, with winds of 60mph (97km/h).
Global Weather Shocks: Floods in Asia, Heatwaves in Europe
Record-breaking rains in Japan on August 13, 2026, outside Tokyo, caused widespread flooding and resulted in at least four deaths, with one person remaining missing, and up to eight deaths reported by some sources.
Heavy Rain Soaks Eastern Japan, Highest-Level Warning Issued
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its highest-level heavy rain warning for the Chiba region for the first time ever.
Typhoon Dolphin approaches China, causing flight cancellations
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on China's eastern coast in Zhejiang province near Yuhuan on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at approximately 5:30 PM (0930 GMT), with winds up to 162 km/h.
West Midlands grassfire burns homes, injures four
A grassfire in Stourbridge, West Midlands, set at least six homes alight.
British Columbia wildfires burning out of control
Canadian officials declared a state of emergency on Saturday, August 9, 2026, after a fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia forced the overnight evacuation of more than 20,000 people.
Firefighters battle wildfire in Belgian nature reserve
Western Europe experienced its hottest June-to-July period on record, according to the EU's climate monitoring service, Copernicus.
UK firefighters under 'incredible pressure' from major incidents
Eleven major fires and 43 new wildfires have occurred across the UK in the past 48 hours.
Wildfire hits Croatian coast, one killed, dozens injured
At least one person was killed and around 42 others were injured after a violent wildfire hit a coastal town in Croatia.
Europe braces for another heatwave
Europe is preparing for another heatwave, with extreme heat warnings issued in Britain and France.
Eifel wildfire in Germany now under control
Some 1,400 firefighters have succeeded in bringing a wildfire in western Germany largely under control.
Mamallan Reservoir Project Threatens Nemmeli Wetland Ecosystem
Suzhal Arivom's documentation records 232 species in the Nemmeli Wetland complex, with nearly 45,000 birds counted during the 2025–26 peak season.
Funnel Cloud, Flash Floods Hit Golan Heights, Israel
The Israel Meteorological Service issued thunderstorm warnings for nearly the entire eastern side of the country, stretching from the Golan to the Negev Desert.
Gadag district faces 80% crop damage due to drought
Nearly 80% of crops in Gadag district have been damaged owing to a 32% overall deficit in rainfall compared with the normal.
Teenager pleads guilty to attacking California sea lion
Tyler Muehl pleaded guilty to violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act's prohibition on harassment of wildlife.
Oil slick washes up on Iran's Qeshm Island
Verified videos and satellite imagery show thick, black oil washing up on Suza beach in southern Qeshm, Iran, with two oil slicks appearing in Iranian waters.
Mandaveli community excels in waste management
Ragamalika community processes about 20 kg of wet waste daily within its premises.
Solar Mela in Alwarpet on August 16
Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) is organising a Solar Mela on August 16 at C.P. Art Centre, Eldams Road, Alwarpet.
Silent Protest Against Park Concretisation in Chennai
A silent protest against park concretisation will be held at Nageswara Rao Park in Chennai on August 16 at 8 a.m.
UK Records Hottest Day of Year at 38.1C
The UK recorded a provisional temperature of 38.1C in southern England, marking its hottest day of the year so far.