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40°C and counting: Europe was built to beat the cold. Now heatwave is exposing its biggest weakness

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40°C and counting: Europe was built to beat the cold. Now heatwave is exposing its biggest weakness

Europe battles scorching summer heat and record-breaking temperatures. Photo credit: AP For centuries, Europe knew how to fight the cold.Its homes were built to trap warmth. Thick walls, insulated roofs, double-glazed windows and tightly sealed buildings helped people survive long winters. Entire energy systems were designed around one question: how to keep people warm when … Read more

Why India’s heat is getting harsher in 2026: Early heatwaves, below-normal rainfall, El Niño risk and rising human cost

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Why India’s heat is getting harsher in 2026: Early heatwaves, below-normal rainfall, El Niño risk and rising human cost

Step outside into 45-47°C heat and it is not just uncomfortable. It is immediate and overwhelming. The sun beats down relentlessly as the air feels heavy and unbearably still, hitting your face like a wave from an open furnace and clinging to the skin even as you step into shade. Within minutes, the body begins … Read more

Heatwave hits India: WMO to flag El Niño by mid-2026; IMD warns monsoon to be below normal

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Heatwave hits India: WMO to flag El Niño by mid-2026; IMD warns monsoon to be below normal

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said El Niño could return as early as May to July this year, with climate models showing a rapid rise in equatorial Pacific sea surface temperatures.The World Meteorological Organization said in its latest global seasonal climate update that there is growing confidence that El Niño will emerge, following neutral conditions … Read more

Super Typhoon Sinlaku: Storm rapidly intensifies in US Northern Mariana Islands and Guam World News

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Super Typhoon Sinlaku: Storm rapidly intensifies in US Northern Mariana Islands and Guam World News

this Super Typhoon Sinlaku It is widely recognized by the international community and is considered one of the most intense tropical weather patterns in recent history. The salient feature of this typhoon is that it formed quickly on a favorable basis, developed very quickly, and developed into a super typhoon. Characterized by strong winds, heavy … Read more