Weather

Unexpected places you should be wearing sunscreen in Singapore’s extreme UV heat

Neglected areas like the eyelids, ears, neck, chest and back of hands are often where cumulative sun damage surfaces first.

Spain records highest number of May heat-related deaths

A woman with an umbrella walks at Plaza Puerta del Sol during a spring heatwave in Madrid, Spain, on May 27.

Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmare

The sprint of one sweltering afternoon is survivable for most people, but the marathon of days on end with no night-time respite can be fatal, says the writer.

Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes

A toppled tree amid rain from Typhoon Jangmi in Tokyo on June 3.

Singaporeans in Japan advised to be on alert as Typhoon Jangmi heads towards Tokyo

People commute in heavy rain brought by severe tropical storm Jangmi in Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan, on June 3.

A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse

A woman walks through the streets of the downtown with an umbrella due to high temperatures, in Lima, Peru, February 25, 2024. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda

Short, thundery showers and warm nights expected in Singapore in first half of June

UN warns of extreme heat risk from El Nino and urges preparedness

FILE PHOTO: A view of cracked ground at a dam, as Zimbabwe is experiencing an El Nino-induced drought, resulting in malnutrition among children under the age of five, pregnant and lactating women, and adolescents, in Mudzi, Zimbabwe July 2, 2024. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo/File Photo

UN warns possibly strong El Nino could push global temperatures higher

The El Nino weather phenomenon is seen exacerbating drought and heavy rainfall across the globe.

World Cup heat an obstacle to overcome but England can go far, says manager Thomas Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel says they are prepared for the heat during the June 11-July 19 World Cup in North America.

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