2024’s Record Heat Fuels Unprecedented Global Weather Extremes
Last year was the hottest on record, unleashing extreme heatwaves, droughts and storms worldwide. Communities across continents face intensifying climate crises.
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Western Washington Sees Brief Flood Relief as New Rain Threatens Rivers
Floodwaters in western Washington are receding, but new rain through midweek could swell rivers again, challenging cleanup efforts and keeping communities on alert.
Strong Winds Topple 24m Statue of Liberty Replica in Guaiba, Brazil
A fierce storm in Guaiba, Brazil, toppled a 24m Statue of Liberty replica installed by Havan in 2020. No injuries were reported, highlighting extreme weather risks to outdoor landmarks.
Sri Lanka Cyclone Death Toll Climbs to 410
Cyclone in Sri Lanka has claimed 410 lives and left 336 missing, as rescue teams deploy tech tools and global aid to support recovery.
Super Typhoon Fung-wong Strikes Aurora, Philippines
Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall in Aurora province, Philippines, as a Category 5 storm, triggering evacuations, flight suspensions, and renewed calls for global climate resilience.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Devastates SE Asia as Scientists Warn of Warming Seas
Typhoon Kalmaegi kills nearly 200 in the Philippines and Vietnam. Scientists warn warming seas are fueling more powerful, wetter storms and call for urgent action at global climate talks.
Blizzard Shatters Urumqi Records, Halts Transport in Xinjiang Region
A record-breaking blizzard in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has disrupted transport, grounding flights and blocking highways as Urumqi battles unprecedented snowfall.
Soul of Storm 2: Cruise – Meet the Chinese mainland’s Young Storm Chaser Director
A profile of a young Chinese mainland director who spent six years filming “Soul of Storm 2: Cruise,” capturing the thrill of standing in the eye of a storm.
Cuba Prepares as Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall
Hurricane Melissa made landfall near Santiago de Cuba after sweeping Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, triggering evacuations and raising flood and landslide risks.
Super Typhoon Ragasa Leaves 14 Dead, 100+ Missing in Taiwan Region
Super Typhoon Ragasa has claimed 14 lives and left over 100 missing in the Taiwan region, as flooding from an overflowing dam batters coastal communities.