Brazil is banking on China to support a landmark UN effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions generated by international shipping as governments prepare for a decisive October vote on the plan. One of the staunchest supporters of the International Maritime Organisation’s proposed Net-Zero Framework, Brasilia is waiting for China to clarify its position on implementation of the plan, Ports and Airports Minister Sílvio Filho told reporters on Wednesday. The situation is setting up a stand-off with...
Deaths from short-term exposure to fine particulates spewed by forest fires underestimated by 93% Choking smoke spewed by wildfires is far more dangerous than previously thought, a new study has found, with death tolls from short-term exposure to fine particulates underestimated by 93%. Researchers found that 535 people in Europe died on average each year between 2004 and 2022 as a result of breathing in the tiny toxic particles known as PM2.5 that are released when wildfires rage. Continue reading...
Report part of a project used in lobbying effort to dismiss UN concerns that industrial emissions were damaging 50,000-year-old ancient rock art Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Western Australia government “put a very rosy spin” on a summary report of a project checking if pollutants from Woodside were damaging 50,000-year-old rock art, according to a private email sent by the lead scientist. In an email released to the ABC , Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Project lead scientist Prof Ben Mullins, of Curtin University, said the WA government had “insisted” on writing the summary report, despite a contract saying that Curtin should write it. Continue reading...
The British Growers Association warns that supplies of broccoli are 'tight' thanks to the heatwave.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No 1 typhoon signal at 10.20pm on Saturday night, with higher warnings possible on Sunday as the city faced occasional squally showers and thunderstorms. The weather forecaster said an area of low pressure over the central and northern parts of South China...
Amid stalled trade talks with India, the US government aims to strengthen economic ties with Pakistan, focusing on critical minerals and hydrocarbons. Secretary of State Rubio highlighted the ongoing partnership, while Trump has in the past spoken of potential collaboration on Pakistan's oil reserves.
PATRAS, Greece - Greece on Wednesday battled to contain more than 20 wildfires including one menacing its third-largest city Patras as a heatwave stoked blazes and forced the evacuation of thousands in southern Europe.
As a heatwave continues to produce conditions ripe for fire, a golf club in Bayside, N.S., has introduced new restrictive smoking policies.
Greece on Wednesday battled to contain more than 20 wildfires including one menacing its third-largest city Patras as a heatwave stoked blazes and forced the evacuation of thousands in southern Europe.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the No 1 storm warning signal as Severe Typhoon Podul approaches, bringing very hot weather to the city ahead of heavy downpours and disrupting flights. The weather forecaster raised the signal at 8.40am on Wednesday and said that it would assess the need...
MADRID - A man died after suffering burns and thousands fled their homes in Spain on Tuesday as wildfires fuelled by a heatwave scorched southern Europe.
Temperatures of 44C predicted as blazes rage across Europe Europe live – latest updates Almost 6,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in northern, central and southern Spain as wildfires continue to burn amid a heatwave that could bring temperatures of 44C to some parts of the country. The deadly heat across large parts of Europe has created what scientists have called a “molotov cocktail” of climatic conditions that is fuelling vast wildfires. Continue reading...
A man died after suffering burns and thousands fled their homes in Spain on Tuesday as wildfires fuelled by a heatwave scorched southern Europe.
The group will produce a pre-feasibility study to identify potential large-scale CCUS projects to store emissions from blast furnaces used to turn iron into steel.
A young boy died of heatstroke in Italy while wildfires threatened a UNESCO site in Spain and French cites saw record temperatures, as a heatwave baked Europe on Monday.
As this summer's fourth heatwave arrives on Monday, the UK is set to be warmer than Barbados.
Warmth is building for many in the coming days, with much of central and southern England likely to reach heatwave criteria by midweek.
It's one of the most important natural weather systems. But the Gulf Stream has been getting weaker for much longer than we thought - and it could be on the verge of total collapse.
The European Commission released a controversial plan to offshore millions of tons of greenhouse gas cuts, but admitted to POLITICO it did not analyze the policy’s impact.
Under the new decree, Russia can increase its greenhouse gas emissions by about 20% by 2035 compared to 2021 levels.
PM2.5 air pollution and mutations in the EGFR gene are major drivers behind the increasing incidence of lung cancer among non-smoking women, particularly across Asia, says a leading Thai oncologist.
Government is counting on tech to provide a panacea, but there may be simpler ways to keep climate goals on track Heathrow submits ‘shovel-ready’ plans for third runway Why is Heathrow’s third runway back on the agenda? Expanding Heathrow would result in increased carbon dioxide emissions and could put the UK further off track on its climate goals, but the government is claiming it can offset that by investing in research on new low-carbon fuels for aircraft and on electric planes. However, any such technology is still decades away, if it ever reaches commercial scale, making it certain that any new runway in the near future would be used by the same kerosene-fuelled, high-carbon aircraft that we have today. Continue reading...
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects the heat wave to end on Wednesday. Hot and humid weather will prevail during the day in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, and the North Coast, growing very hot and humid in South Sinai and the southern parts of the country. The weather by nightfall will humid across the nation. … The post Egypt’s searing heatwave to end on Wednesday, rainfall expected in Halayeb appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Heat and humidity are stretching east from the Mississippi River valley, and some areas could see heat indices of 120F The eastern half of the US is facing a significant heatwave, with more than 185 million people under warnings due to intense and widespread heat conditions on Monday. The south-east is likely to endure the most dangerous temperatures as the extreme heat spread across the region on Monday, spanning from the Carolinas through Florida . In these areas, heat index values (how hot it feels once humidity is accounted for) are forecast to range between 105 and 113F (40.5 to 45C). Continue reading...
Throughout July, there have been scenes of scorched landscapes and sheer panic from Greece to Turkey and Italy .
Nature, Published online: 28 July 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01861-y‘If it’s easy, someone else will do it.’ Leah Ellis, chief executive of Sublime Systems, explains the challenge and appeal of slashing carbon emissions from cement production.
New Zealand sheep farmers are fighting to stop the loss of pasture to fast-spreading pine plantations, which earn government subsidies to soak up carbon emissions.
A record-setting 14 days of extreme heat in Finland have triggered severe heat and wildfire warnings.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a severe warning regarding the upcoming weather across Cairo and the governorates, as the heatwave is set to intensify, with temperatures reaching their highest levels. The EMA announced that the peak of the heatwave will begin on Saturday, and last for a full 72 hours. Temperatures in South … The post Intense heat alert: 72-hour heatwave begins Saturday appeared first on Egypt Independent.
A World Bank report reveals that Indian cities experience significantly higher night-time temperatures than rural areas due to infrastructure. Lucknow faces a 5°C difference, while Chennai and Surat see 3-4°C increases. The report projects a rise in heat waves and pluvial flooding, potentially causing billions in annual losses by 2030, especially impacting densely populated areas.
Processing debris from Israel’s destruction of homes, schools and hospitals could take four decades Millions of tonnes of rubble left by Israel’s bombardment of Gaza could generate more than 90,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions – and take as long as four decades to remove and process, a study has found. Israel’s destruction of Palestinian homes, schools and hospitals in Gaza generated at least 39m tonnes of concrete debris between October 2023 and December 2024, which will require at least 2.1m dump trucks driving 18m miles (29.5m km) to transport to disposal sites, researchers said. Continue reading...
Four Hong Kong Airlines passenger flights touched down at the city’s airport while the highest typhoon signal was still in force on Sunday, with experts saying such landings were possible under the right wind and operational conditions. The four flights, which came from Chongqing, Tokyo, Beijing and Denpasar, landed between 2.25pm and 4.04pm. The average maximum sustained wind speed near the centre of Typhoon Wipha stood at around 140km/h (87mph) at the time. They were the only flights to travel...
Typhoon Wipha could have caused more damage if its trajectory had moved northwards and edged even closer to Hong Kong, two meteorological experts have said, calling it “pure luck” that the impact was not greater. A No 8 typhoon signal or above was in force for 19 hours on Sunday, including seven hours for the No 10 hurricane warning, before the Hong Kong Observatory downgraded it to No 3 at 7.40pm, and further lifted all signals at 5.10am on Monday. Over 700 reports of fallen trees were received...
Sea surface temperatures soar near Spain and Portugal, while torrential rain and landslides kill four in South Korea A recent heatwave in the Mediterranean Sea has been so severe that scientists are concerned for marine life. The human-induced climate crisis is making marine heatwaves more intense and prolonged, with sea surface temperatures off the coast of Mallorca since late June frequently exceeding 30C (86F). Continue reading...
Thousands of passengers have filled Hong Kong’s airport as they seek to board flights delayed by Typhoon Wipha, with the road leading to the terminal being severely congested. At around 6.45am on Monday, nearly two hours after the Observatory lifted all tropical cyclone warning signals, there was a serious jam on Airport Road on the stretch from Chek Lap Kok Fire Station to Terminal 1. It prompted some cabbies to divert to Regal Airport Hotel to drop their passengers off there instead. The...
Typhoon Wipha slammed ashore along the southern Chinese coast Sunday evening, after drenching Hong Kong and Macau with heavy rain and whipping wind, the Guangdong meteorological service said.
A Hong Kong surfing coach claimed to be riding waves during Typhoon Wipha on Sunday, while the company he worked for advertised lessons with the tag line “the bigger the wave, the better it gets”. The decision to go into the water was called “absolutely ridiculous” by local surfers, with water sports banned in bad weather and the sport prohibited at public beaches all year round. Still, that did not stop Go Surf HK, a business that “provides professional ISA surfing lessons”, offering a 20 per...
Hundreds of thousands of people in southern China have been evacuated and flights and trains cancelled as a result of Typhoon Wipha. The China Meteorological Administration issued an orange typhoon warning, the second highest level in the four-tier system, on Sunday, expecting Wipha to make landfall between Zhuhai and Zhanjiang in Guangdong province on Sunday afternoon or evening. The storm, which had already battered Taiwan and the Philippines, also caused strong winds and heavy rain in the...
A speedboat in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay typhoon shelter caught fire on Sunday morning, with the blaze spreading to two nearby vessels. Marine police and firefighters rescued three men and two women, aged 25 to 42, from a nearby unaffected vessel as Typhoon Wipha lashed Hong Kong with wind and rain. All five were uninjured and did not require hospital treatment. Police said a call was received from a passer-by who spotted flames at 3.41am, about three hours after the Hong Kong Observatory issued...
As Hong Kong braces for a potential No 8 typhoon warning over the weekend, the local forecaster has taken to using artificial intelligence to analyse global weather data over the past four decades to better predict the paths of tropical cyclones. In an exclusive tour of the Hong Kong Observatory’s “war room”, or central forecasting office, the Post learned how scientists monitor the weather around the clock and integrate information from computer models and other sources into preparations for...
Thailand’s transport sector is a significant contributor to national greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 18.4 per cent of the country’s total emissions. Bangkok is at the centre of this challenge. With more registered vehicles than residents, the resulting traffic congestion worsens air pollution and strains the city’s roads and overall mobility infrastructure. While investments in […]
Meteorologists had been expecting another heatwave to materialise in Germany in the coming days, but a shift in the weather suggests more cool days and rain to come, and possibly a lot of it.
Four people, including a teenage boy, died in separate incidents during the heatwave in Scotland at the weekend that saw temperatures exceed 32C.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) warned of continued extreme heat on Saturday and the coming days across most parts of the country. The authority advised people to avoid direct exposure to the sun, especially during the noon. It further advised that anyone going out should wear a head covering to protect themselves from the sun’s … The post Heatwave continues across Egypt on Saturday: EMA appeared first on Egypt Independent.
UKHSA warning came into effect at noon on Friday as temperatures predicted to reach 33C over weekend Amber heat health alerts have been issued across parts of England and hosepipe bans imposed in various locations as the third heatwave of the summer takes hold. The heat health warning announced by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) came into effect at noon on Friday and covers the East Midlands, West Midlands, south-east, south-west, east of England and London until 9am on Monday. Continue reading...
Roan Bloore, 24, had been emptying the pool - which his nieces and nephews had swam in during the heatwave only days - before when he is thought to have passed out.
The 10 participating states in the regional carbon pricing program have been negotiating the targets for four years.
As heat waves become more common, Statistics Canada is out with a new report which shows who still doesn't have air conditioning and why.
Greece's top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers around the country during a four-day heatwave.
Vessels on Rhine in Germany and Danube in Hungary forced to sail partially loaded Business live – latest updates Low water levels after heatwaves and drought are limiting shipping on some of Europe’s biggest rivers including the Rhine and the Danube and pushing up transport costs. As much of Europe swelters in hot temperatures, water levels in its main rivers have fallen. This is affecting shipping along the Rhine – one of Europe’s key waterways – south of Duisburg and Cologne in Germany, including the choke point of Kaub, forcing vessels to sail about half full. Continue reading...
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. The Hong Kong Observatory cancelled a No 1 tropical cyclone signal on Sunday afternoon as Typhoon Danas moved away from the city, with the forecaster also warning residents to be wary of the extreme heat. “In the past few hours, Danas accelerated northeastwards, moving away from Hong Kong...
France's progress toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions is expected to slow again in 2025, according to a government-commissioned forecast published on Friday, putting its climate goals further out of reach.
Israel-based study finds that by 2050 average daily milk production could be reduced by 4% as a result of worsening heat stress Dairy production will be threatened by the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves, a study has found. Drawing on records from more than 130,000 cows over a period of 12 years, the researchers report that extreme heat reduces dairy cows’ ability to produce milk by 10%. Continue reading...
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has released its weather forecast for Thursday through next Tuesday, warning of extremely hot and humid conditions during the day across most regions. Nights and early mornings will remain warm and humid. The EMA also noted the presence of misty fog from four am to eight am in areas leading … The post Egypt braces for intense heatwave and humidity through the coming few days appeared first on Egypt Independent.
MethaneSat was meant to keep track of potent greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas production.
Aerosol paint makers will get additional time to comply with updated regulations limiting air emissions that trigger ozone and smog problems.
The heatwave that has gripped France in recent days is expected to peak on Wednesday, says forecaster Météo France, with red level warnings lifted in the capital.
With net zero targets under attack from the populist right, dangerously high temperatures should refocus minds At times like now, with dangerously high temperatures in several European countries, the urgent need for adaptation to an increasingly unstable climate is clearer than ever. From the French government’s decision to close schools to the bans in most of Italy on outdoor work at the hottest time of day, the immediate priority is to protect people from extreme heat – and to recognise that a heatwave can take a higher toll than a violent storm. People who are already vulnerable, due to age or illness or poor housing, face the greatest risks from heatwaves. As well as changes to rules and routines, public health warnings are vital, especially where records are being broken...
Egypt’s capital, Cairo and the Giza governorate experienced moderate to heavy rainfall in several areas on Tuesday – an unexpected occurrence due to the searing heatwave that has gripped the nation. Meteorological experts had previously confirmed that Tuesday would see high temperatures continue across most regions, with very hot and humid weather during the day. … The post Unexpected rains hit Cairo and Giza, amidst searing heatwave appeared first on Egypt Independent.
While you might be tempted to try one of these heatwave hacks, experts have warned that some could prove deadly.
Temperatures are expected to spike with a trio of heat, thunderstorms and fire risks compounding dangers Californians are bracing for the first major heatwave of the year, a multiday scorcher that could pose significant threats to public health and sharply heighten wildfire risks. After a notably cooler summer, temperatures are expected to spike across the American south-west starting on Wednesday and extending through the weekend, as severe conditions expand north along the coast into British Columbia by the end of the week. Continue reading...
France's 11-day, record-breaking heatwave, has finally ended, as much of the country prepared for rainy weather on Tuesday and Wednesday.
[IPS] Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- The accumulation of still growing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in an increasingly unequal world is accelerating planetary heating. It is also worsening disparities, especially between the rich and others, both nationally and internationally.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. The No 1 typhoon signal will remain in force in Hong Kong at least until noon on Sunday, while the weather forecaster will assess the need to upgrade it to No 3 later in the day. The Hong Kong Observatory said the tropical depression would remain at least 600 kilometres (373 miles) from the...
One person dies after storm whips up waves, while temperatures approach 50C as heatwave grips Middle East Typhoon Podul crossed southern Taiwan on Wednesday with wind speeds of up to 110mph (177km/h), equivalent to a category 2 hurricane. Podul had developed a week earlier, near the Northern Mariana Islands, and tracked west across the Philippine Sea, achieving typhoon status on Tuesday before making landfall in south-east Taiwan the following day. Continue reading...
Lai has been detained since December 2020, with western nations and rights groups calling for his release The closing arguments in the national security trial against jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai were postponed on Thursday after the Asian financial hub issued its highest-level “black” weather warning, stemming from ex-typhoon Podul. Queues had formed outside the court for the public gallery, but torrential rain saw the closing arguments in the trial, which began in late 2023, delayed. Proceedings are expected to resume on Friday. Continue reading...
Heatwave blanketing southern Europe are sparking blazes from Portugal to the Balkans with a major fire in Greece.
Forget ice cream, sorbet or even the beloved Italian gelato -- when Romans swelter in a heatwave, they turn to the traditional "grattachecca".
Carbon emissions generated by foreign firms accounted for about a quarter of the total from all companies in China in the two decades from 1997, according to a new study. It also found that foreign companies produced more than half of their total carbon emissions in China’s less-developed inland areas in the 15 years up to 2012. Yet these regions were not seeing as much economic benefit from foreign investment as the coastal areas. “The eastern coastal region gained more economic benefits, while...
Three men die as wildfires, fuelled by drought and a heatwave, hit southern Europe.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority warned of an intense heat wave prevailing across the country on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching their highest levels, at 47C in the southern parts of the country. The EMA added that the heatwave will peak on Wednesday and Thursday across the nation. It advised citizens to avoid direct sunlight, stay away … The post Egypt’s latest heatwave to hit its peak on Wednesday appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The accumulation of still growing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in an increasingly unequal world is accelerating planetary heating. It is also worsening disparities, especially between the rich and others, both nationally and internationally. Unequal emissions In our grossly unequal world, international disparities account for two-thirds of overall income inequalities. National income aggregates and averages can […]
Scientists say the damage was caused by the "longest, largest and most intense" marine heatwave on record.
LAS MéDULAS (SPAIN) - A young boy died of heatstroke in Italy while wildfires threatened a UNESCO site in Spain and French cites saw record temperatures, as a heatwave baked Europe on Monday.
Scientists warn of ‘molotov cocktail’ of climatic conditions fuelling vast wildfires across Mediterranean Deadly heat of up to 44C is searing southern Europe, as scientists warn of a “molotov cocktail” of climatic conditions that is fuelling vast wildfires across the Mediterranean. Météo-France placed more than half the country under heatwave warnings on Monday morning, with 12 out of 96 administrative units on the mainland under the highest red alert, while Spain’s Aemet warned of “extreme danger” in Zaragoza and the Basque Country as it issued yellow and orange warnings for almost all the rest of the country. Continue reading...
French officials says heatwave in southern Europe complicates efforts to contain biggest wildfire since 1949 Tourist trails have been closed on Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy as firefighters tackle a huge blaze on the volcano’s slopes, while officials warned of another “challenging day” for those working to contain France’s biggest wildfire since 1949. The wildfire on Mount Vesuvius, close to Naples, broke out a few days ago and by Saturday afternoon had stretched to about 3km (1.9 miles) wide, destroying hundreds of hectares of woodland and killing wild animals. Thick smoke could be seen from Pompeii and Naples. Continue reading...
Firefighters have contained a massive wildfire in southern France but local officials warned on Sunday that scorching heat and dry conditions could reignite the blaze, as parts of the Mediterranean region face a heatwave.
The database, which helps companies calculate their greenhouse gas emissions, will continue under a consortium that includes Stanford University.
As France's largest wildfire since 1949 rages on in south-west France, forecasters have placed several départements in southern and central France on heatwave warning from Friday.
Hong Kong recorded a rainy July with monthly rainfall hitting 56 per cent “above the normal” levels following a “very dry” first half of the year, according to the city’s weather forecaster. The Observatory said on Monday that the city experienced “more significant rainfall” in July, recording 601.7mm (24 inches), or about 56 per cent above the climatological normal of 385.8mm. The increased rainfall was due to remnants of tropical cyclone Danas in early July and Typhoon Wipha in mid-July, as...
[New Times] Rwanda's First -- ever electric coaches have begun operating in secondary cities, marking a major milestone in the country's efforts to promote green public transport and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
With the rise of social media and generative AI, how much of what we see online is true? In this new series, SCMP Fact-Check, the Post investigates claims circulating online and debunks viral misinformation impacting the daily lives of Hongkongers. “Typhoon Wipha Signal #10 Hits Hong Kong July 20,2025,” reads a Facebook post by a user with some 61,000 followers, shared on July 21. Viewed more than 7,000 times, it features a 26-second video showing people fighting back gusts of wind, with some...
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects a slight drop in temperatures on Tuesday, with very hot and humid weather continuing during the day across most parts of the country, and hot and humid on the northern coasts. The weather will be relatively hot at night and early morning, with a chances of light, intermittent rain … The post Egypt’s oppressive heatwave eases with slight drop in temperatures on Tuesday appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Firefighters battled blazes across Turkey on Monday as the country sweltered in a summer heatwave across much of the Mediterranean, with wildfires leading to at least 14 deaths in the country in the past week.
Australia plans to cut emissions by 43% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.
Hong Kong was able to collect critical information on Typhoon Wipha thanks to a three-strong government aircrew that flew close to the tropical cyclone’s centre to deploy seven meteorological data detectors, despite the adverse weather and communication troubles. Just a day before Wipha hit Hong Kong and triggered a seven-hour No 10 hurricane signal, the Government Flying Service crew steered a Challenger 605 plane to approach the typhoon on Saturday afternoon. Their mission: to deploy...
The Arctic city of Rovaniemi in northern Finland, home to Santa Claus and known for snow and winter holidays, has been melting amid unprecedented heat in the region
At least 10 killed and dozens hospitalised in north of country, while intense heat grips parts of Scandinavia Turkey and other parts of the Balkan peninsula have been gripped by a heatwave this week, sparking wildfires that have killed at least 10 people and left dozens in hospital. Temperatures intensified at the weekend, peaking at 43C (109F) in Volos, Greece, on Tuesday. Authorities closed tourist attractions such as the Acropolis between midday and 5pm. Continue reading...
As Senate establishes inquiry into the ‘human-mediated disaster’, a report is calling for more long-term action Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Scientists are warning the wildlife impacts of a marine heatwave that has driven a catastrophic algal bloom off South Australia are likely to be equivalent to those from the black summer bushfires, and demand a similar response from governments. Experts from five Australian universities say “one of the worst marine disasters in living memory” requires rapid investigation by federal and state governments to identify any at-risk species and fund emergency interventions if necessary. Continue reading...
Southern Europe is being scorched by an unrelenting heatwave that has forced Greece to close ancient landmarks and triggered fierce wildfires across Italy, Spain and the Balkans
Hong Kong was back in full swing on Monday despite some heavy rain, with the airport clearing about 1,000 storm-delayed flights and businesses assessing the economic damage after Typhoon Wipha triggered the first No 10 signal in two years over the weekend. The Hong Kong Observatory warned that showers and squally thunderstorms would continue to affect the city over the next few days under the influence of the outer rainbands of Wipha, which had weakened into a tropical depression. Wipha was the...
Hong Kong returned to normality on Monday morning as the Observatory lifted all storm warnings overnight following the departure of Typhoon Wipha, which triggered the highest-level No 10 warning over the weekend.
BEIJING - Storms drenched southern parts of the Chinese mainland on Monday, triggering warnings of flash floods and landslides, a day after Typhoon Wipha pounded Hong Kong.
Typhoon Wipha may have caused financial losses of up to HK$2 billion (US$255 million) in Hong Kong on Sunday alone when the city issued the maximum warning signal, according to economists, as businesses counted the damage. Professor Terence Chong Tai-leung, executive director of the Lau Chor Tak Institute of Global Economics and Finance at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), said on Monday that the catering, retail, and transport sectors were the hardest hit. Wipha, a Thai name meaning...
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong returned to normality on Monday morning as the Observatory lifted all storm warnings overnight following the departure of Typhoon Wipha, which triggered the highest-level No 10 warning over the weekend. But the forecaster warned that the city would still be hit by showers and squally...
While the hurricane-force winds and torrential rains of Typhoon Wipha battered Hong Kong on Sunday, some continued to work, and many restaurants remained open, supported by limited rail services. Among the restaurants that operated as usual was Chung Kee congee shop in Whampoa, as the operator said it did not expect the typhoon would escalate to a No 10 level. “Originally, we thought it would be just a No 8 typhoon signal. We are close to an MTR station, so we thought we would open and see what...
Authorities axe flights and school classes as typhoon closes in, with China’s Hainan and Guangdong provinces also on high alert Hong Kong issued its highest tropical cyclone warning as Typhoon Wipha battered the city, with authorities cancelling school classes and grounding hundreds of flights. Wipha was located around 60km south-east of Hong Kong as of 10am on Sunday, according to the city’s weather observatory. Huge waves were spotted off the eastern coast of Hong Kong Island. Continue reading...
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong is experiencing its first No 10 hurricane signal in two years with Typhoon Wipha expected to skirt the city at noon on Sunday. The last time a No 10 situation hit the city was in 2023, when Super Typhoon Saola caused 86 injuries. Wipha escalated rapidly from a No 9 signal to the top...
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. The Hong Kong Observatory will issue the No 9 storm signal at 7.20am on Sunday, seven hours after the first No 8 warning of the year took effect, as Typhoon Wipha edges its way towards the city. The forecaster says Wipha’s hurricane winds will be “rather close” to Hong Kong as the typhoon will...
A study has revealed that Donald Trump's plan to add $1 trillion to the Pentagon's spending budget would have a severe impact on annual carbon emissions.
June's heatwave has caused French Alps snow and glaciers to melt faster, causing water shortages at mountain shelters just before the summer tourist hiking season gets into full swing.
The grieving mother of a teenager whose body was pulled from a river during the weekend heatwave last night said her 'heart was broken'.
A heatwave is expected across much of the country tomorrow, according to Haraldur Eiríksson, meteorologist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, who says temperatures could exceed 20°C in all regions.
Large swathes of the UK have met heatwave criteria as the widely hot, dry, and sunny weather continues today and into the weekend.
Parts of the UK are already experiencing heatwave conditions which could continue into early next week.
Conditions are warming up, with heatwave criteria expected to be reached in parts of the UK by the end of the week.
Experts are divided if the drop over really means China has reached the peak of its emissions.
Cyprus is facing a 'titanic' battle with wildfires and Athens has been forced to close the Acropolis as Greece is scorched by a 42C heatwave that has all but brought the nation to its knees.
Nature, Published online: 08 July 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02153-1Old CO₂ released from rivers complicates evaluations of fossil-fuel emissions
Things will warm up this week, with heatwave criteria being reached in parts of the UK by the end of the week.
Earlier, the forecaster had only issued the warning for the East of England, East Midlands, and Yorkshire & Humber.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster issued the No 1 typhoon warning signal at 12.20pm on Friday as a low pressure over the northeastern part of the South China Sea intensified into a tropical depression. The Hong Kong Observatory said the tropical depression was expected to enter within 800km (497...
Fire on island being fanned by gale-force winds as blazes also rage on mainland Greece and in Germany A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds has forced the evacuation of more than 1,500 people on the Greek island of Crete, officials have said, as large swathes of continental Europe baked in a punishing early summer heatwave linked to at least nine deaths. About 230 firefighters, along with 46 vehicles and helicopters, were battling the blaze on Thursday after it broke out 24 hours earlier near Ierapetra, on the south-east coast of the country’s largest island, threatening to engulf houses and hotels. Continue reading...
The proposal regards a previously submitted smog control plan for the San Joaquin Valley, which has long had some of the nation’s dirtiest air.
As rising temperatures are creating more extreme heat events in regions all over the world, the term 'urban heat island' is becoming more familiar. But what are they and do they matter?
French far-right leader’s ‘grand plan’ to expand AC comes under attack, while Germany braces for possible record heat Europe live – latest updates The European heatwave moved east, threatening record temperatures in Germany, as a political row broke out in France over air conditioning. The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen seized a canvassing opportunity before the 2027 presidential election, announcing she would launch a “grand plan for air conditioning” for the nation if she won power. Continue reading...
The satellite, which detected emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas methane, went off course around 10 days ago.
June temperature records have been broken in Portugal and Spain, as French schools close amid heat Europe live – latest updates Thirteen Italian regions have banned outdoor working during the hottest parts of the day; June temperature records have been smashed in Spain and Portugal; and schools in parts of France have been closed, as an extreme heatwave continues to grip large swathes of Europe. Tens of thousands of people have also been evacuated from their homes in Turkey due to wildfires; while the top of the Eiffel Tower was closed to tourists on Tuesday as temperatures in Paris were poised to hit 38C (100.4F). Continue reading...
The blistering early-summer heatwave that’s brought life-threatening temperatures across much of the northern hemisphere is a worrying sign of things to come, UN weather experts said on Tuesday.
PARIS - Paris was on red alert for high temperatures on Tuesday, with the top of the Eiffel Tower shut, polluting traffic banned and speed restrictions in place as a searing heatwave gripped Europe.