New UN report says 2024 was the region’s hottest year ever, with soaring heatwaves, deadly floods and worsening droughts
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Abu Dhabi
G42 and NVIDIA collaborate to introduce a hyper-local weather forecasting model
It was successfully tested to simulate fog progression across the UAE, which showcased the platform’s advanced visualisation capabilities
Extreme weather
Florida braces for deadly impact of Category 5 Hurricane Milton
Thousands evacuated from Tampa Bay area as massive storm surge expected alongside wind speed in excess of 100mph and accompanying tornadoes
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Scorching heat wave shatters decades-old temperature records across US cities
Officials at the National Weather Service warned on Tuesday that the trend of rising temperature could become deadly weather events in many cities
Bangladesh
Hundreds of thousands evacuated, several flights cancelled as cyclone ‘Remal’ hits Bangladesh coast, India’s West Bengal
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh has also suspended flights at Shah Amanat International Airport in southern port city of Chattogram
Extreme weather
At least 14 dead from storms in US
Meanwhile, the US is preparing for what government forecasters have called a potentially “extraordinary” 2024 Atlantic hurricane season beginning June 1
Extreme weather
Thousands of flights cancelled, schools closed as US faces record cold temperatures, wind chill alert
Temperatures are expected to moderate midweek but a new surge of colder air is forecast to drop south over the Northern Plains and Midwest
climate change
Around 8% of Gulf countries’ GDP at risk of extreme heat, water stress by 2050: S&P report
While the GCC has developed significant adaptation and resilience measure to address physical climate risks, the report finds these defenses will face growing challenges as hazards intensify by mid-century
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Sharjah motorists can apply for weather-related car damage on official police app
Motorists can obtain a weather-related damage certificate on the Sharjah Police app
Abu Dhabi
UAE weather: Temperatures hit over 50°C on Wednesday
Despite these conditions, the weather bureau has forecasted a potential respite from the heat in the coming days in the UAE
Bad Weather
Important notice: UAE Embassy issues warning to citizens for Typhoon Egay in Philippines
Citizens are urged to follow safety instructions issued by relevant authorities
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WHO warns of health risks amid dangerous heatwaves
Millions of people across three continents are enduring a sustained spell of dangerous heat on Wednesday as temperature records tumble
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Italy issues red alerts for 16 cities as southern Europe braces for record-high temperatures
Spain, Italy and Greece have been experiencing scorching temperatures for several days already, damaging agriculture and leaving tourists scurrying for shade
Bad Weather
New Delhi authorities evacuate residents amid risk of flooding
The water levels in the river have surged to a 45-year high on Wednesday
Bad Weather
Devastating heavy rainfall claims 15 lives in north India
The India Meteorological Department issued a ‘yellow’ alert – warning of moderate to heavy rain – across the Delhi National Capital Region for Monday as well
Bad Weather
India weather: Cyclone Biparjoy devastates Gujarat coastal districts
The cyclone has now moved from sea to land and is centred towards Sauarashtra-Kutch
