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Heatwave in the northern Malaysia to last until April

Level 1 heatwave alert, which means maximum daiy temperature can reach between 35 and 37 deg C for three consecutive days, has been issued for some places in the country.
Level 1 heatwave alert, which means maximum daiy temperature can reach between 35 and 37 deg C for three consecutive days, has been issued for some places in the country.

Alpine skiing-French meteorologist's lifelong cloud-watching shapes Games forecasts

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Interview with Thierry Robert-Luciani - Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy - February 8, 2026 Thierry Robert-Luciani, a French meteorologist at the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games speaks during an interview as the Dolomites mountains are seen in the background REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Interview with Thierry Robert-Luciani - Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy - February 8, 2026 Thierry Robert-Luciani, a French meteorologist at the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games speaks during an interview as the Dolomites mountains are seen in the background REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

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.

More snow in Florida than Utah? Why weird weather has dominated the US in 2026

The weather pattern has kept western US unusually dry and plunged the eastern two-thirds into bitter cold.
The weather pattern has kept western US unusually dry and plunged the eastern two-thirds into bitter cold.

Avalanches in Italy kill three off-piste skiers in Winter Olympics regions

Two avalanches hit the Marmolada area in the Dolomites - not far from Cortina d’Ampezzo where the women’s Alpine skiing competitions are taking place.
Two avalanches hit the Marmolada area in the Dolomites - not far from Cortina d’Ampezzo where the women’s Alpine skiing competitions are taking place.

‘Crops are under water’: Farmers report catastrophic Storm Marta damage in Spain and Portugal

A government sign in Cordoba, Spain, on Feb 7, shows the depth of the flooding from Storm Marta in parts of the  Iberian Peninsula.
A government sign in Cordoba, Spain, on Feb 7, shows the depth of the flooding from Storm Marta in parts of the  Iberian Peninsula.

Spain, Portugal brace for fresh storm days after flood deaths

A dog stands at the entrance of a house, protected with wood boards due to the risk of new floods as fresh storm Marta is expected to hit Portugal.
A dog stands at the entrance of a house, protected with wood boards due to the risk of new floods as fresh storm Marta is expected to hit Portugal.

More storms coming as Leonardo swells rivers, bursts aquifers in Spain and Portugal

People walk along a flooded street due to heavy rains, as storm Leonardo hits parts of Spain, in Grazalema, Spain, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Jon Nazca
People walk along a flooded street due to heavy rains, as storm Leonardo hits parts of Spain, in Grazalema, Spain, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Jon Nazca

Another cold blast to grip US North-east, testing power demand

Temperatures are forecast to fall to -15 deg C late on Feb 7 in New York City.
Temperatures are forecast to fall to -15 deg C late on Feb 7 in New York City.

Public urged to avoid parts of Jurong West due to risk of flash floods

Heavy rain is expected over southern, western and central areas of Singapore on the afternoon of Feb 5, PUB said.
Heavy rain is expected over southern, western and central areas of Singapore on the afternoon of Feb 5, PUB said.

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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.