Extreme Weather

A rare snowstorm struck Kargil in mid-April, destroying apricot orchards and disrupting life. Experts blame an intense western disturbance and shifting climate patterns. Farmers face major losses as relief efforts begin across affected villages.

A surprise hailstorm battered Islamabad, damaging cars, solar panels, and infrastructure. The storm, which lasted 30 minutes, caused power outages, flash floods, and widespread disruption. Authorities are assessing the damage & working on cleanup efforts.

As heatwaves intensify across India, children are at greater risk of heatstroke and health issues. With early school closures and escalating temperatures, how will this impact their education and well-being in the long run?

March 2025 set a new heat record in Europe and became the second hottest globally. Scientists link the spike to human-driven climate change and warn of rising risks, from floods to droughts, as global temperatures remain above the 1.5°C threshold.

A new study finds global GDP could fall by 40% if temperatures rise by 4°C, challenging past estimates. Study highlights economic risks from extreme weather, supply chain disruptions, & rising costs, urging stronger climate action to prevent disaster.

A recent study highlights how doubling AC efficiency can prevent power shortages, save ₹2.2 lakh crore, and cut electricity demand by 60 GW by 2035. Strengthening energy standards and updating AC testing for humidity are crucial for India's energy future.

Humidity and scattered showers return Sunday night, with a chance of storms north of Houston. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 1 a.m. Warm mornings in the 60s replace cooler starts, with highs in the 80s. More rain is expected later in week.

In 2024, the world faced unprecedented climate impacts, with record temperatures, the highest greenhouse gas levels in 800,000 years, and extreme weather events. This resulted in millions displaced, worsened food crises, and accelerated ocean warming.

A new report warns Indian cities lack long-term solutions to tackle extreme heat. While short-term measures help, experts call for urgent urban planning reforms, better coordination & more funding to prevent rising heat-related deaths & economic losses.

Kashmir's freshwater springs are vanishing due to rising temperatures, deforestation, and mining. Communities face water shortages, impacting farming and daily life. Experts warn of a worsening crisis without urgent conservation efforts.