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China tourist sites closed, construction projects halted, as Typhoon Dolphin moves deeper inland
The strongest typhoon to hit China this year, Dolphin, was an unusually resilient storm system that traveled nearly 6,000 km before making landfall over the weekend.
Heavy rains and deadly floods in southern India kill 14, displace thousands
China declares highest flash flood alert as Typhoon Noul hits land, forces thousands to relocate
Thirteen dead, seven missing in Chile following heavy rains, flooding, authorities say
West Africa’s rainforests were an important center for early modern human evolution, study finds
Study published in Nature pushes back the known evidence of human habitation in rainforests by over 80,000 years.
Tel Aviv flooded? Get free dry socks at bus stops
A revolution at bus stops: Turquoise am:pm stations will offer free dry socks to those caught in the rain. "A creative solution right when needed," says the marketing director.
Current winter is one of the most arid in recent years, data shows
In the South, only 30% of the regular average was recorded so far this period.
Can we better predict extreme weather? Review looks at a turbulent 2024 weather extremes
2024 has put the focus on extreme weather patterns worldwide, hitting billions of people with persistent droughts, intense rainfall, and destructive storms.
Israel's future depends on the ability to adapt to climate change - opinion
While the Israeli winter poses significant challenges, it also provides fertile ground for creative solutions and collaborations between entrepreneurs, local authorities, and experts in the field.
From Michoacán, Mexico, to Swandro: Climate change impacts iconic heritage sites
On the night of July 29, 2024, a 15-meter tall square monument in Michoacán, Mexico, suddenly collapsed under the pressure of incessant rains.
Ancient Muslim agro-technologies can help us cope with water scarcity and food insecurity
The research further suggests that the systems, which rely on rainfall-replenished groundwater, offer a pathway for community-driven, ecologically sensitive farming practices.
Statue of Poseidon in Mexico angers local deity Chaac, allegedly causing Hurricane Beryl
A Poseidon statue in Mexico faces removal for offending Mayan rain god Chaac, amid jokes after Hurricane Beryl hit, prompting local concern and an official removal request.
What heat: Would you take a heater to spend time in the snow?
She was born in winter but is always cold! This January in Jerusalem's snow, she took a heated coat along, exclaiming "what a heat," and explained "It's a shame you can't marry a coat!"
Soaking in Seattle (and Tacoma)
If you’re planning a visit to Seattle and/or its sister city, Tacoma, it’s best to come equipped with foul-weather gear because it would be a shame to spend all your time indoors
