Delhi’s Record Heatwave Revised After Sensor Glitch 🔧🌡️
IMD has corrected Delhi’s record temperature of 52.9°C, citing a 3°C sensor error at Mungeshpur station. Corrective measures are now in place to ensure accurate weather readings.
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Rain Helps Tame Wildfire Near Canada’s Oil Hub 🌧️🔥
Overnight rain aids firefighters tackling a wildfire near Fort McMurray, Alberta, though officials warn against complacency. 🌧️🔥
Dusty Boost: How Windblown Particles Power Southern Ocean’s Carbon Capture 🌬️🌊
Windblown dust fuels one-third of phytoplankton growth in the Southern Ocean, enhancing its ability to store CO2, study reveals.
Climate Extremes Claim Hundreds in Afghanistan and Brazil
Extreme weather events have caused over 470 deaths and massive destruction in Afghanistan and Brazil, raising concerns about climate change’s impact.
Kenyan Farmers Battle Unpredictable Rains and Floods 🌧️🌾
Kenyan farmers are struggling with erratic heavy rains and flooding, threatening their crops and livelihoods. 🌧️🌾
Transforming Farming Could Slash Global Emissions by 33% 🌱🌍
The World Bank reports that transforming farming practices could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by nearly a third by 2030. 🌱🌍
El Niño Eases but Keeps Global Temperatures Soaring 🌡️🔥
El Niño is weakening but will keep global temperatures high, leading to extreme weather events like wildfires and tropical cyclones, says WMO. 🌡️🔥
Kayakers Glide Through Death Valley’s Rare ‘Glazed Donut’ Lake 🌊
Death Valley’s rare lake offers kayakers a fleeting adventure after record rains. A once-in-a-lifetime glimpse of nature’s surprises!
Winter Drought Persists in Southern Europe & North Africa 🌍💧
Southern Europe and northern Africa face persistent winter drought, leading to water restrictions and state of emergency declarations.
Massive Atmospheric River Hits California: Record Precipitation Causes Widespread Flooding
An atmospheric river continues to batter California, putting nearly 40 million Americans under flood, storm, and high wind advisories as record precipitation triggers widespread flooding and mudslides.