Weather
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Iraq sandstorm sends 3,700 to hospitals, shuts down major airports
A powerful sandstorm swept across southern and central Iraq, forcing airport closures and hospitalising more than 3,700 people with breathing…
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Floodwaters rising in parts of US after deadly storms
Days of relentless rainfall across the US South and Midwest have finally subsided, but floodwaters continue to endanger lives and…
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World’s ‘exceptional’ heat streak lengthens into March
Global temperatures hovered at historic highs in March, Europe’s climate monitor said on Tuesday, prolonging an unprecedented heat streak that…
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US weather disaster continues: At least 20 die in flash floods
At least 20 people died in the US after severe weather conditions, including flash floods and tornadoes, hit several southern…
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DR Congo floods: 33 dead as torrential rains devastate Kinshasa
Torrential rains and floods in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo have led to at least 33…
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Most deadly 2024 hurricane names retired from use: UN agency
They were most destructive and deadly: hurricanes Beryl, Helene, Milton in the Atlantic and John in the eastern Pacific are…
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India forecasters warn abnormally hot summer looms
India usually experiences four to seven heatwave days between April and June India sweltered through its longest-ever heatwave last year…
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Researchers warn of rising heart disease risk due to hot weather in coming decades
A study published in the European Heart Journal on Monday has revealed a concerning connection between hot weather and cardiovascular…
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Thousands without power as Cyclone Alfred hits Queensland
Brisbane spared as storm causes flooding, strong winds, and widespread outages in southeast Queensland. Thousands of Queensland residents were left…
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Cyclone Alfred shuts Gold Coast Airport, threatens millions in Australia
Millions of residents along Australia’s eastern coast are bracing for Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the most southerly cyclone to threaten the…
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