Latvia is facing a period of unsettled weather starting Tuesday, May 12, as rain clouds move across the country. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, skies will remain mostly cloudy with precipitation expected across many regions. On Tuesday, rain is forecast at times overnight for western regions, with rainfall extending across many … Read more
The search for two missing Singaporean hikers at Mount Dukono remains fraught with difficulty as rescue teams battle persistent volcanic activity and inclement weather. Indonesian officials reported on Sunday that while search operations are ongoing, the missing individuals are feared dead. Rescue Operations Hampered by Volcanic Activity Since Sunday morning, approximately 150 personnel have been … Read more
The Shift Toward Community-Led Crisis Management In the wake of devastating rainfall in Wellington, a significant trend has emerged in how the region handles disaster recovery: a reliance on community-driven support systems over traditional infrastructure alone. The role of local Māori groups has become central to this effort. By opening their marae—traditional meeting grounds—to those … Read more
The Rise of ‘Rain Bombs’: Why Our Cities Are No Longer Built for the Weather When a city like Wellington experiences 77 millimetres of rain in under an hour, it isn’t just a “poor storm.” We see a signal of a shifting climatic baseline. Meteorologists are increasingly discussing the phenomenon of “rain bombs”—extreme, concentrated bursts … Read more
Southern Ontario is bracing for another round of severe thunderstorms Wednesday, following overnight storms that triggered Canada’s first tornado warning and red alert of the year in the Windsor area. Severe Weather Threat Continues The system responsible for Tuesday’s storms is moving eastward, bringing warm frontal showers to eastern Ontario. Still, southwestern Ontario remains in … Read more
The Future is Frozen: How Fungi Could Revolutionize Weather, Food and Medicine You might believe water automatically turns to ice when the temperature dips below freezing. But nature often needs a little help. Scientists have long known that certain bacteria can act as “seeds” for ice formation, but a recent discovery reveals a recent champion … Read more
California voters face a busy election year, with decisions looming on a new governor, state legislators, and a series of ballot measures. Simultaneously, local officials in Los Angeles County and the San Francisco Bay Area are seeking voter approval for increased sales tax rates, already among the highest in the nation. Tax Increases on the … Read more
Hong Kong’s ‘Blood Moon’ Faces Cloudy Outlook: A Look at Lunar Eclipse Viewing & Future Trends Hong Kong residents hoping to witness Tuesday night’s total lunar eclipse may face disappointment, as the Hong Kong Observatory warns of significant cloud cover and a chance of rain. The eclipse is expected to begin even before the moon … Read more
Australia’s driest regions are experiencing one of their wettest months in decades, with weather models predicting the rainfall will extend to southern Australia this weekend. A Month for the History Books The driest parts of Australia, across northern South Australia and adjacent areas of Queensland, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia, typically receive less than … Read more
Heavy rains on Sunday, January 18, 2026, caused flooding in multiple areas of Jakarta, Indonesia. As of 7:00 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB), the Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported that 16 neighborhood units (RTs) and 10 roads were affected by the inundation. Impact Across Jakarta West Jakarta experienced the most significant impact, with … Read more