Extreme weather

Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor

The combined average temperature in western Europe for June-July was 21.62 deg C – beating the 2022 record for the same period.

Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China’s east coast, triggering flood warnings

Vessels moored at Huangqi National Central Fishing Port as Typhoon Dolphin approaches the Chinese town of Huangqi in Fuzhou, Fujian province.

SIA flights among more than 20 between Singapore and Shanghai cancelled due to Typhoon Dolphin

Passengers affected by the cancellations can seek a full refund for the unused portion of their tickets, or request alternative flights.

Indonesia closes all access to Mount Bromo as wildfire expands

The authorities are deploying water-bombing helicopters and water-spraying drones to bolster efforts to extinguish the fire.

Firefighting helicopter crashes near wildfire in US, killing two on board

A raging wildfire season has claimed the lives of several first responders in the western part of the country.

Winter melon cooling hack goes viral in China but experts warn to be careful

When pressed against the human body, winter melons can draw away surface heat and deliver cooling effects.

Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions

Sharks are tagged to collect data that may provide information on the intensity of hurricanes before they make landfall.

South Korean seniors are choosing airports to stay cool amid record-breaking heatwave

Elderly people at the Incheon International Airport to escape extreme heat during a severe heatwave warning in South Korea on Aug 7.

Seoul hits 40 deg C for first time in 8 years

A temporary air-conditioned shelter in Seoul. Temperatures in parts of Seoul surpassed 40 deg C on Aug 7 for the first time in eight years.

Greek mayor accused of arson over wildfire near Athens

Investigators believe the blaze started with a spark from power cables managed by a private company near Agios Vasileios.

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