Extreme weather

To stay cool, wear flowing robes and throw water around? Yes, says science

A worker pushing an Italian Ice cart at Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on July 3 amid a heatwave in parts of the US.

US Independence Day Parade cancelled in Washington DC due to extreme heat

The parade was scheduled for 10.30am Eastern time (10.30pm, Singapore time) on July 4, the 250th anniversary of the US’ independence.

Super Typhoon Bavi heads for US Pacific islands

Workers secure a gas station ahead of the arrival of the forecasted Super Typhoon Bavi in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, on July 3.

Drought tightens grip across Indonesia

Residents carry buckets of water collected from a natural spring on June 20 in East Java. Villagers say they have struggled to access clean water for drinking and daily needs over the past month, forcing them to walk about 1km to the spring.

Heatwave disrupts Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids

A person is helped by first responders in Washington on July 3, as high temperatures grip the US capital ahead of Independence Day celebrations.

French officials told they can cancel Tour stages in extreme heat

Cycling - Tour de France - 2026 Presentation - Paris, France - October 23, 2025 Tour de France general director Christian Prudhomme during the presentation REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

UN warns of strong looming El Nino

The last El Nino contributed to making 2024 the hottest year on record

Deaths in France rose by 30% during heatwave

A woman shelters from the sun under an umbrella at Cap d’Antibes, southern France, on Jul 2.

Heavy rain in Mumbai: Two dead including 11-year-old boy as govt issues orange alert

The latest spell of heavy rain has left key roads submerged, disrupted transport and triggered political demands for accountability.

Thailand on alert for heavier rain with tropical storm expected from July 4 to 6

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) warns of increased rainfall from July 2-6 as a depression over the South China Sea is expected to strengthen.

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