Preparing for Extreme Weather: El Nino Creates High Risk of Cyclones and Floods Worldwide

Preparing for Extreme Weather: El Nino Creates High Risk of Cyclones and Floods Worldwide

Countries around the world are preparing for extreme weather conditions due to the El Niño phenomenon. The phenomenon, which is a natural climate pattern that warms waters in the Pacific, can cause tropical cyclones and increased rainfall and flood risks around the globe. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) declared an El Niño … Read more

El Niño Weather Phenomenon: Record Temperatures and Extreme Weather Predicted

El Niño Weather Phenomenon: Record Temperatures and Extreme Weather Predicted

AFPDrought in Allahabad, northern India NOS News•today, 22:18 The weather phenomenon El Niño has officially started. That’s what researchers at the American meteorological institute NOAA say. The natural phenomenon could cause record temperatures and extreme weather later this year and into 2024. The arrival of El Niño was expected by meteorologists this year. The weather … Read more

Extreme Heat Across Asia Raises Concerns about Climate Adaptation

Extreme Heat Across Asia Raises Concerns about Climate Adaptation

Jakarta – Countries across Asia have been hit by extreme heat that has broken seasonal temperature records across the region. This raises concerns about their ability to adapt to a rapidly changing climate. After a devastating heatwave that swept across much of the continent in April, temperatures spiked again in late May. With the highest … Read more

“Climate Change: Extreme Weather in Southern Europe Adds to Drought Woes”

“Climate Change: Extreme Weather in Southern Europe Adds to Drought Woes”

AFPResidents of Conselice, in the Emilia-Romagna region, ride bicycles across a flooded street. From the driest month of April ever measured to unprecedented downpours. Spain, like Italy last week, is experiencing extreme weather. But those cloudbursts have not solved the drought problems. And because of climate change, southern European countries can increasingly expect this extreme … Read more

“8 Essential Tips to Care for Your Car in Extreme Hot Weather in Jakarta”

“8 Essential Tips to Care for Your Car in Extreme Hot Weather in Jakarta”

Jakarta – Lately, almost all regions of Indonesia have experienced extremely hot weather during the day. Very high air temperatures certainly affect vehicle performance, and can even trigger a fire if ignored. So, what steps can be taken to care for a car in the middle of a heat attack? “Heat attacks are feared to … Read more

“Record High Damage from Extreme Weather: Lessons Learned and Future Preparations”

“Record High Damage from Extreme Weather: Lessons Learned and Future Preparations”

ANPA car buried under a fallen tree during storm Eunice in Beek en Donk NOS News•today, 23:13 Heleen Ekker editor Climate and Energy Heleen Ekker editor Climate and Energy The damage caused by extreme weather rose sharply last year and even reached a record high. This is reported by the Dutch Association of Insurers. In … Read more

Extreme Weather Causes Record Amount of Damage in the Netherlands in 2022

Extreme Weather Causes Record Amount of Damage in the Netherlands in 2022

10 mei 2023 om 23:17Update: 34 minuten geleden In 2022, extreme weather in the Netherlands caused a record amount of more than 886 million euros in damage. This is reported by the Dutch Association of Insurers on Wednesday in the Climate Damage Monitor. By far the most damage (714 million euros) was caused last year … Read more

“From Summer Hater to Summer Lover: One Woman’s Experience with Winter Depression”

“From Summer Hater to Summer Lover: One Woman’s Experience with Winter Depression”

Anna Salhany (24) was the one who experienced this the other way around. She used to be a real summer hater. ‘The first signs of spring really made me feel sad,’ she says. “I was under pressure to perform. If I wasn’t doing fun things, I was wasting my time.’ She has been suffering from … Read more

BRIN Researchers Issue Rainstorm Alert for the Next 3 Days as Cyclone Herman Approaches

BRIN Researchers Issue Rainstorm Alert for the Next 3 Days as Cyclone Herman Approaches

Rainfall map in Jakarta. Photo: Special JAKARTA – BRIN Researcher, Dr. Erma Yulihastin stated that the meso-gamma vortex near Sumatra has now developed into a giant tropical cyclone Herman. Its growth continues to accelerate into a super cyclone. Through his Twitter, @EYulihastin, the public is also advised to be vigilant and careful with the disasters … Read more