El Niño heat could cause nearly half a million more deaths
The Climate Impact Lab, based at the University of Chicago, predicts that El Niño-driven heat could lead to an additional 451,000 heat-related deaths globally between June 2026 and February 2027.
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensifies off Mexico coast
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm in under 24 hours, becoming one of the strongest Pacific cyclones in decades.
UK joins EU ocean science scheme for weather
Britain is set to join OceanEye, a significant new ocean science program led by the European Union.
Thunderstorms hit Spain, Japan braces for typhoon
Intense, slow-moving thunderstorms caused severe flooding and at least one fatality in eastern Spain on Wednesday afternoon.
Typhoon Dujuan kills four, causes landslides in Japan
Typhoon Dujuan killed at least four people and injured 22 in Japan.
Maharashtra CM and DCM visit drought-hit regions
Maharashtra is currently experiencing a 17% rainfall deficit, having recorded 787.2 mm of rainfall against a normal of 953.2 mm.
Elephant calf rescued from Teesta River, reunited with mother
A four-day-old elephant calf was swept away by strong currents in the Teesta River on Monday morning, September 21, 2026.
Heavy Rain Batters Srikakulam for Second Day
Vajrapukotturu village in Srikakulam district received the highest rainfall of 88.25 mm on Wednesday.
UK shares suppressed climate national security report findings
The UK has warned countries that the climate and nature crises and the coming El Niño threaten their national security and defence.
Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels by 2045
Germany has committed to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045.
El Nino's Impact on Hurricane and Tropical Storms
As of September 23, 2026, only six tropical storms had formed over the North Atlantic, and none had intensified into hurricanes, a first since satellites began tracking storms in 1966, according to NOAA.
Vijayawada receives first prolonged spell of rain
Between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Vijayawada East recorded 27.4 mm of rainfall.
Panel recommended to probe groundwater contamination in Tiruppur
The detailed report by the DEE, submitted after an inspection in July, confirmed widespread groundwater contamination caused by industrial waste.
New York, Boston brace for weekend nor'easter
Nor'easters are more prevalent from September to April, according to the National Weather Service.
Typhoon Dujuan barrels towards Japan's eastern coast
Police are urging nearly two million people in Tokyo and surrounding areas to evacuate their homes due to the imminent threat posed by Typhoon Dujuan.
Somalia Urges Early Action for El Ni o Flood Risks
Mohamud Maalim Abdulle is the head of Somalia's Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA).
Heavy rain lashes Odisha as deep depression approaches coast
More than 16 places in Odisha have recorded rainfall exceeding 10 cm.
Philanthropy Key to Climate Investment in Rainforest Basins
Climate has never accounted for more than roughly 2% of total global philanthropy.
Tamil Nadu Minister calls for measurable sustainability outcomes
V.K. Rajeev, Tamil Nadu Minister for Environment and Climate Change, inaugurated The Hindu Sustainability Summit 2026 in Chennai on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Colombia forest fire threatens tourist town
A forest fire in central Colombia is threatening the tourist town of Villa de Leyva.