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Meteorology

France probes weather data glitch after surge in Polymarket bets

Temperature readings taken at Meteo France's weather station at Charles de Gaulle International Airport have been used to settle contracts for daily high temperatures on Polymarket.
Temperature readings taken at Meteo France's weather station at Charles de Gaulle International Airport have been used to settle contracts for daily high temperatures on Polymarket.

Thunderstorms and heavy rain in Malaysia to persist until May

Wet conditions are expected typically in afternoons and evenings, particularly on the west coast.
Wet conditions are expected typically in afternoons and evenings, particularly on the west coast.

Catch a ‘shooting star’: Lyrids meteor shower to light up S’pore skies from April 17 to 26

Observers may witness 10 to 20 meteors an hour at the Lyrids meteor shower’s peak from April 22 to 23.
Observers may witness 10 to 20 meteors an hour at the Lyrids meteor shower’s peak from April 22 to 23.

Letter From Hanoi

Why millions of Vietnamese ignore official weather warnings - and turn to these guys instead

Dr Huy Nguyen (left), a university lecturer in Hanoi and well-known climate change scientist who has been providing weather and disaster predictions for 15 years, with tour boat owner Tran Cong Nam.
Dr Huy Nguyen (left), a university lecturer in Hanoi and well-known climate change scientist who has been providing weather and disaster predictions for 15 years, with tour boat owner Tran Cong Nam.

Death toll from heavy snowfall in Japan rises to 46

Residents leaving a polling station for Japan's general election in Aomori prefecture on Feb 8. Continued snowfall since late January has buried northern communities and caused traffic chaos.
Residents leaving a polling station for Japan's general election in Aomori prefecture on Feb 8. Continued snowfall since late January has buried northern communities and caused traffic chaos.

Heavy snowfall hits northern and western Japan, Tokyo also blanketed by snow

Japan’s weather agency warned of heavy snow that is expected to severely disrupt traffic in several areas.
Japan’s weather agency warned of heavy snow that is expected to severely disrupt traffic in several areas.

China makes strides in extreme weather forecasts to help citizens stay safe

A pedestrian holding an umbrella walks by a road amid snowfall in Shanghai on Jan 20.
A pedestrian holding an umbrella walks by a road amid snowfall in Shanghai on Jan 20.

Cold snap grips South Korea as power outages leave hundreds without heating

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, temperatures on Jan 25 were colder than on Jan 24.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, temperatures on Jan 25 were colder than on Jan 24.

Heavy snow continues to fall on Sea of Japan coast; public warned of traffic disruptions

Pedestrians walking under falling snow in Tokyo's Koto district on Jan 2. Some areas of Japan have already seen twice as much snow as it usually gets at this time of the year.
Pedestrians walking under falling snow in Tokyo's Koto district on Jan 2. Some areas of Japan have already seen twice as much snow as it usually gets at this time of the year.

Cold wave tightens grip in South Korea as temperatures hit minus 24 deg C

A total of 221 cases of cold-related illnesses were reported between Dec 1 and Jan 20, resulting in seven deaths.
A total of 221 cases of cold-related illnesses were reported between Dec 1 and Jan 20, resulting in seven deaths.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.