Desert underwater — heavy rains cause flooding in northern Saudi Arabia
Unusually heavy rains hit several cities in Saudi Arabia. Streets of Arar city turned into muddy rivers. At the same time sandstorm reduced visibility. Local media and residents shared videos and pictures, showing water level...
The Calf Canyon Fire and Hermit’s Peak Fires reached 61,470 acres in size — 20% contained
Santa Fe National Forest posted new data on the Calf Canyon Fire, reporting 61,470 acres in size, and 20% containment. Forest service estimates that Calf Canyon Fire will be completely contained at the end of...
The U.S. Military is not ready for extreme weather — taxpayers will continue to burden the cost
Extreme weather in the United States affects life not only by causing direct damage to cities and towns. Such events also harm local businesses, break logistical chains, and destroy critical infrastructure. Overall cost of hurricanes,...
Firewatch: Over 54,000 acres already burned in New Mexico Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak fires
New Mexico Fire Information posted an update regarding two wildfires that combined on April 19 and reached new areas over the last days. Separately known as Calf Canyon fire and Hermits Peak fire are located...
Wildfire in Arizona: Mandatory evacuations for more than 2000 people
Wildfires broke out in Arizona last Sunday have surpassed 19,000 acres in recent days. As of today containment stays at 0%, and the so-called Tunnel Fire moving at a high speed, propelled by winds. On...
Poll: Americans more likely to believe in climate change after facing extreme weather
Recently shared Gallup poll found that 1 in 3 Americans in the last two years experienced some kind of extreme weather event. One of the key points of this poll is that victims of extreme...
Dubai Future Foundation is looking for Extreme Weather-Proof Batteries
Dubai Future Foundation launched a new initiative, calling innovators and tech companies to take part in the first challenge to build extreme weather-proof batteries. Battery life can be a limiting factor in the functionality of...
Key Findings: Adapting to Climate Change in the Middle East and Central Asia
On March 30 IMF published a paper titled "Feeling the Heat: Adapting to Climate Change in the Middle East and Central Asia". Summary: Climate change is among humanity’s greatest challenges, and the Middle East and...
Floods in South Africa kill at least 259 people
Due to heavy rains and subsequent flooding in South Africa caused death of at least 259 people, and millions in infrastructure damage. Water washed out roads, led to landslides, destroyed power lines, disrupted railroads and...
Live: Southern Canada's worst blizzard in decades
Southern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan parts of the Canadian provinces are under extreme weather conditions. Early this week the government has issued a warning over blizzard, expecting 30 to 50 centimetres of snow with wind...
NHL: Kraken vs Jets game postponed due to extreme weather
NHL officially postponed tomorrow's Kraken vs Jets game until May 1 due to extreme weather conditions in Winnipeg. Because of the delay it will be Seattle's team final game of the season. Press release: Tomorrow...
Unprecedented water rationing in Chile’s capital due to record-breaking drought
Chile has been suffering from drought for over a decade now, and this year will be the 13th for the South-American country. On Monday officials announced new measures to ration water for the largest city...
Third year of drought in California expected, not enough snow in the Sierra Nevada
On April 1, the California Department of Water Resources reported that precipitation for the March had been significantly below average. Aggregated data on the level of precipitation indicates that this winter (Jan-Mar) was the driest...