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Deadly flooding downstream in Guangdong province and extreme drought upstream in hydropower hub of Yunnan show how critical the issue of climate change has become.
Hong Kong saw its highest ever March temperatures, while the UK awaits the end of winter – but climate change is bringing earlier signs of spring in Britain, causing a sense of renewal and revival.
In Hong Kong, I faced typhoons that threatened to take my roof off. In England, storms equally strong have struck, but it is the rain and short, dark days of winter that are hard to endure.
Serious questions have been raised about Hong Kong’s emergency response and preparedness for storm and the extreme flooding that followed.
Despite city being prepared for Super Typhoon Saola, business still paid a heavy price as staff stayed home.
The Observatory has often been under fire for either overstating or underestimating a typhoon’s impact. However, it is best to err on the side of caution.
As city goes on disaster alert for super typhoon, the warning is to be prepared and remain vigilant.
- After a sweltering April with record-breaking temperatures, Southeast Asia enters May with enduring heat and escalating concerns
- Thailand’s farms are buckling under the high temperatures, while Malaysia braces for ecological impacts like rising dengue cases
The national water agency PUB has issued flash flood warnings for more than 10 locations in Singapore.
Coastal regions of Kenya and Tanzania have been buffeted by heavy rains and high winds from Tropical Cyclone Hidaya.
The country saw three waves of high temperatures in April, with the mercury peaking above 43 degrees Celsius at seven weather stations.
The defence ministry said investigators believed the heatwave was a factor behind the old weapons detonating in Kampong Speu province last week.
Soaring temperatures across India and Southeast Asia are causing nosebleeds, severe skin rashes and lapses into unconsciousness among pets and strays.
‘There were two failed landing attempts … All the passengers on board the flight started to scream, while children were crying wildly,’ passenger recounts on social media.
Observatory also warns that ‘violent’ gusts of up to 100km/h (62mph) reported at Cheung Chau.
Bangkok’s heat index – a measure of how hot it feels like when humidity is taken into account – was listed as above 52 degrees Celsius (125 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday.
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.
Tourism chief Kevin Yeung says authorities will not know whether Labour Day fireworks on Wednesday will be ‘affected’ until just hours before 8pm start.
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.
Forecaster issues amber warning on Friday, signalling heavy rain exceeding 30mm an hour has fallen over Hong Kong.
The heat index in Bangkok was expected to rise above 52 degrees Celsius as officials urged elderly people to stay indoors.
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.
Amber rainstorm warning cancelled after being in force more than four hours, but wet weather to continue in coming days.
Thunderstorm warning issued three times on Monday, while more than 10mm of rainfall recorded over most parts of city after midday.
Mali is ill-equipped to cope with heatwaves and frequently suffers from electricity cuts, making it difficult to rely on fans or air conditioners.
City set to face rainy week ahead caused by trough of low pressure that will affect coastal areas of Guangdong.
Rainy conditions and thunderstorms expected for the coming days, with temperatures ranging between 24 and 29 degrees on Sunday.
Forecaster issues first amber rainstorm warning of the year, indicating heavy rain of 30mm an hour expected.
