India and Bangladesh Reel from Extreme Heat
April is typically hot in South and Southeast Asia, but temperatures this month have been unusually high.
Rainstorms Kill More Than 130 in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Pakistani officials warned of more flooding and heavy rainfall next week, stoking fears of a particularly brutal monsoon season to come.
Heavy Rain and Floods Kill 19 in Oman and Disrupt Dubai Airport
A year’s worth of rain fell in one day in some areas across Oman and the United Arab Emirates, bringing cities to a standstill.
Dubai Airport Floods, Heavy Rainfall Kills 18 in Oman
The United Arab Emirates had its largest rainfall in 75 years as a year’s worth of rain fell in Dubai alone, temporarily halting flights. More rain is expected into Wednesday.
Harsh Mongolian Winter Leaves Over 5 Million Animals Dead
Mass death caused by a weather event known in Mongolia as dzud has devastated herds, leaving thousands of families short of food.
Extreme Heat Wave Pushes South Sudan to Close Schools
Climate change already worsened floods and droughts in the young nation. Now, soaring temperatures are forecast for two weeks.
Rains Are Scarce in the Amazon. Instead, Megafires Are Raging.
Hundreds of square miles of the rainforest have burned as countries in the region battle a record number of fires fueled by extreme weather.
Canada Braces for Wildfire Season as ‘Zombie Fires’ Blaze
A government forecast suggests that there could be even more wildfires this season than during last year’s exceptional fire period.
Tragedy, Resilience and a Miracle at Chile’s Burned Botanical Garden
Wildfires destroyed 98 percent of Chile’s national botanical garden and killed a worker and her family. But there were signs of hope in the ashes.