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Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global stability

198 clusters · 2322 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: El Niño phenomenon causes rising Pacific temperatures

The Super El Niño phenomenon continues to intensify, with the World Meteorological Organization and NOAA warning it could reach unprecedented levels by December 2026. NOAA reports an 81% probability that this event could

EU economic impact and extreme weather trends 2026

27 clusters · 495 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Health professionals demand binding EU measures against extreme heat

Extreme weather and climate-related disasters are increasingly straining public finances across the European Union. Between 1980 and 2024, these events caused approximately 822 billion euros in economic losses, with one-

European extreme heat and drought crisis

1073 clusters · 4972 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Czech agriculture faces severe losses due to drought and low prices

The summer of 2026 was characterized by historic heatwaves, severe droughts, and extreme weather across Europe, resulting in significant human, economic, and agricultural consequences. Public health was severely impacte

Balkans and Italy: Extreme storms, heat, and seasonal shifts

326 clusters · 889 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Bulgaria weather forecast: Cold air and precipitation expected

Weather patterns across the Balkans and Central Europe have transitioned through cycles of extreme heat, severe storms, and seasonal shifts. Following the extreme heat and drought of August 2026, the region entered Septe

Extreme heat and seasonal shifts in MENA

124 clusters · 177 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Egypt weather forecast: falling temperatures and rain expected

Weather patterns across North Africa and the Middle East continue to fluctuate between extreme heat and seasonal transitions. In Egypt, the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has tracked heatwaves where temperatures

European winter 2026/2027 climate anomaly projections

23 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Germany weather models show conflicting forecasts for November

Meteorological projections indicate that the 2026/2027 winter season in Europe may experience atypical and volatile weather patterns. A record-breaking Super El Niño in the Pacific, which the WMO and NOAA suggest may per

Weather patterns in Catalonia

8 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Weather in Catalonia: Irregular showers and snow in the Pyrenees

The transition toward autumn in Catalonia progressed from significant temperature drops to a phase of stability influenced by an anticyclone. On November 1, a strong anticyclone with central pressure reaching 1,040 hPa p

Extreme weather shifts and regional volatility in Turkey

161 clusters · 783 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey faces severe weather as cold wave and heavy rain hit

The meteorological shift in Turkey began in late August 2026, as a new weather system from the north replaced prolonged heatwaves with thunderstorms and cooler temperatures. By early September, flooding in the Black Sea

Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global food security

187 clusters · 1438 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: El Nino phenomenon expected to impact Vietnam weather through early 2027

The 2026–27 Super El Niño, nicknamed “Godzilla,” is reaching unprecedented intensity, with the World Meteorological Organization warning it could be the strongest since 1950. Global agricultural supplies are under seve

South Korea climate variability and temperature extremes

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korea experienced record temperature fluctuations in October

South Korea experienced significant climate volatility during the autumn of 2026. In September, regions such as Gwangju, Jeonnam, and Chungbuk faced higher than average temperatures and exceptionally low precipitation. S

Global temperature record increases

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Global temperatures in 2026 projected to tie or surpass 2024 record

Global temperatures reached record highs in late 2026. September 2026 was recorded as the second warmest September globally, with average surface air temperatures at 16.27°C. This period marked the second consecutive mon

Severe weather and temperature volatility in Poland

30 clusters · 155 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Poland weather: heavy snow and arctic air forecasted for mid-November

Weather patterns in Poland showed extreme variability during the transition from August to September 2026. Late August saw thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 65 km/h, followed by a brief heatwave in southern regions. As

Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

78 clusters · 260 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesia forest fires cause massive economic and health losses

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by El Niño, has reached catastrophic levels. By late September, approximately 1.92 million hectares had burned since January, devastating over half of the habitats for crit

Balkan weather shift: cyclone, heavy rain, and snow

34 clusters · 385 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Balkan weather: Rain, wind, and snow across Croatia, Bosnia, and Serbia

The transition from extreme heat to volatile autumn weather continues across Central, Southeast, and Southern Europe. A powerful Mediterranean cyclone, named Agneta, is moving across the Balkan Peninsula, bringing heavy

Severe storms and flooding in Greece

38 clusters · 937 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Greece weather: Storm Agneta triggers Red Code alerts across multiple regions

The seasonal weather patterns in Greece have been characterized by periods of instability, extreme heat, and sudden transitions. In mid-September 2026, a low-pressure system in the Mediterranean caused heavy rains, thund

Climate change impact on maternal and neonatal health

6 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: United Nations agencies launch heat risk framework for maternal and child health

At a Pre-COP31 ministerial meeting in Fiji, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell warned that extreme heat is creating a “potentially fatal faultline” in the global climate crisis, specifically impacting pre

Weather patterns and climatic shifts in Italy and Africa

10 clusters · 160 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Nigeria faces intense heatwave and electricity shortages

The summer of 2026 was recorded as the hottest since 1950, marked by significant climatic anomalies in Italy and globally. In Milan, the Fondazione Osservatorio Meteorologico reported the hottest summer since 1897, while

Rhine drought disrupts shipping, industry, and construction

16 clusters · 196 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Rhine river levels in Cologne begin to recede after recent rise

Extreme drought and heatwaves continue to cause record-low water levels across major European rivers, triggering a major logistics crisis. In the Rhine, water depth at the critical Kaub waypoint has reached extreme lows,

Extreme heat and drought records in US and globally

6 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Colorado experiences record-breaking heat and low snowpack in 2026 water year

The United States and global regions have experienced unprecedented temperature extremes. In July 2026, the contiguous United States recorded its hottest July since 1895, with an average temperature of 76.89 degrees Fahr

Europe faces ecological shifts and escalating economic heat

134 clusters · 1227 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Climate change intensifies extreme weather across Europe

The 2026 heatwaves in the UK and Europe have triggered profound ecological and public health shifts. Marine environments have seen record-breaking sea surface temperatures averaging 21.6°C, leading to the collapse of kel

Hungary drought and energy emergency

10 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Hungary faces deep soil drought despite recent rainfall

By late August 2026, the crisis in Hungary intensified as approximately 99% of the nation’s land fell under severe or extreme drought conditions, threatening the Great Hungarian Plain with desertification. Water levels i