Meteorology

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.

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.

Flash floods in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi kill 14; four still missing

People waiting to cross a river following flash floods in Bireuen district, Aceh, on Jan 5. Heavy rain also triggered flash floods on the island of Siau.

Major California storm brings heavy rain, snow, evacuations

Many places are likely to experience significant flooding along with rock slides and mudslides, as areas burnt by recent wildfires, including the ones in January 2025, remain highly susceptible to mud and debris flow.

2025 on target to be Britain’s hottest year on record: Met Office

The hottest 10 years have all occurred during the past two decades.

New York City gets its first big snowfall of the season

People making their way during a snowfall at Times Square in New York City, on Dec 14..

Risk of flash floods in vicinity of Bukit Timah: PUB

Thundery showers can be expected in the afternoon for the first half of December, with moderate to heavy rain possibly extending into the evenings on a few days.

Heavy snow returns as Seoul braces itself for possible disruption

About 8cm of snow is forecast for Seoul and Gyeonggi from the afternoon of Dec 13.

JB and KL hit by flash floods after heavy downpour

A heavy downpour on Dec 12 resulted in flash floods in various parts of Johor Bahru, and led to the collapse of a stage set up for an event.

Continuous rain expected across multiple states in Malaysia

A Continuous Rain Warning (Alert) has been issued to Sarawak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Johor.

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