Labour Department plans to launch updated heat stress warning system, guidelines to prevent heatstroke at work in May.

The latest deaths bring the toll from heavy rains and flooding since last month to more than 100.

The Philippines announced it will halt in-person classes at public schools, while Thai power demand rose to a record, as a heatwave grips southern Asia.

Town of Sulphur, in south-central Oklahoma, was particularly hard hit, with scores of buildings ripped apart.

Weather expert says city’s geographical position makes the formation of tornadoes unlikely, although their marine equivalent, waterspouts, are more common.

The predictions of independent weather forecasters are sought after by Indians ranging from students and farmers to wedding planners.

The move comes days after the United Nations said Asia was warming at a particularly rapid pace, and as Manila recorded its highest ever temperature.

Lightning has killed 360 people in the last five years in Nepal, the third-highest number of fatalities after landslides and fires.

Red tides are areas of seawater discoloured by large concentrations of microorganisms that may deplete levels of dissolved oxygen.

A new type of rapeseed engineered in China can improve upon yields by 50 per cent, increasing the domestic harvest of edible oil and lessening the country’s reliance on imports.

The heat index in Bangkok was expected to rise above 52 degrees Celsius as officials urged elderly people to stay indoors.

Guangzhou South-bound routes G6528, G6516, G6530 and G6536 suspended on Thursday, as well as Hong Kong-bound routes G6527, G6515, G6529 and G6535.

Forecaster says stormy weather is related to a trough of low pressure which will affect region persistently in the next few days.

The heat index, a measure of what the temperature feels like accounting for humidity, was forecast to reach the ‘danger’ level of 42 degrees Celsius or higher in at least 30 cities and municipalities on Wednesday.

Elderly Japanese are at highest risk from the elevated temperatures, while agriculture – especially the crucial seasonal fruit sector – and fish prices will also feel the impact.

Thunderstorm warning issued three times on Monday, while more than 10mm of rainfall recorded over most parts of city after midday.

India’s national weather service has forecast an abnormally hot April through June, coinciding with the country’s general election. Will polling stations and election rallies be able to beat the heat?

New scientific analysis details impacts of climate change in Europe, where temperatures are running at 2.3 degrees above pre-industrial levels, compared to 1.3 degrees higher globally.

Mali is ill-equipped to cope with heatwaves and frequently suffers from electricity cuts, making it difficult to rely on fans or air conditioners.

A heated debate has been sparked on mainland social media after a university student from China died while climbing Mount Everest because of confusing advertising about the insurance policy he bought for the trip.

City set to face rainy week ahead caused by trough of low pressure that will affect coastal areas of Guangdong.

Two women suffocated inside their vehicle during the flooding and one man died when his vehicle fell into a sinkhole, Philippine officials said.

Dubai airport has witnessed chaotic scenes, with crowds of marooned travellers clamouring for information about their flights.

Post culture editor Kevin Kwong is marooned with thousands of others at Dubai International Airport after his flight was cancelled following an unprecedented storm, with no idea when he will leave.

Lightning and heavy rains led to the heaviest downpour in decades, flooding villages in Pakistan’s southwestern coast.

Heavy thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, dumping more than 142mm of rain on the desert city state of Dubai in the span of hours.