This dire situation is causing significant disruptions as cargo ships find themselves stranded at a key river port in the state of Amazonas, cutting off crucial supplies to remote villages in the region. Severe drought conditions have brought the Amazon River, a vital lifeline in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, to a historic crisis, resulting in a … Read more
A notable drop of 10-20 degrees below the typical seasonal norms is expected to chill the region. Over 200 million residents in the eastern half of the United States are bracing for a blast of below average temperatures this week The recent powerful storm system that swept across the nation is gradually retreating, though sporadic … Read more
Dr. Partha Sarkar, a researcher at Iowa State University, is leading this project aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of how buildings withstand the destructive forces of tornadoes. Groundbreaking initiative is underway to develop a cutting-edge new tornado simulator that could revolutionize the testing of structures in tornado-prone areas Sarkar’s endeavor is motivated by the … Read more
This surge has established a new record, one unparalleled since 1980, when the nation initiated the systematic collection of data on such catastrophic events. The year 2023 has witnessed an extraordinary and alarming surge in billion-dollar weather and climate-related disasters within the United States The revelation comes directly from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration‘s … Read more
This powerful storm left a trail of destruction in its wake, causing significant damage to cars, homes, and businesses, according to local authorities. Clearwater Fire and Rescue played a pivotal role in responding to the aftermath of a severe storm system that swept through various parts of Florida early Thursday In Clearwater, a coastal city … Read more
This expansion will now benefit over 800 North American riverside communities with a collective population of more than 12 million. Google has revealed the expansion of its AI-powered tool, the “Google Flood Hub,” for enhanced river flood prediction in the U.S. and Canada The Google Flood Hub exemplifies how AI is becoming pivotal in addressing … Read more
Regardless of its classification as tropical or non-tropical, this system is expected to bring substantial rainfall to the U.S. Gulf Coast, which is currently suffering from drought conditions. A new tropical disturbance, designated as Invest 93L, emerged in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico early on Monday, and its progress northward through midweek is being closely … Read more
This new milestone, exceeding previous records by a substantial margin, represents a departure from the 45-year satellite record established in 1979. Scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center have reported an unprecedented wintertime low in Antarctic sea ice The deficient Antarctic sea ice this year, as Chief of Climate Monitoring at the World … Read more
This thrilling contest, however, endured a rain delay lasting precisely 1 hour and 13 minutes before it could finally commence. In the highly anticipated AL Division Series opener held on Saturday, the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers clashed on the field, marking the beginning of an intense postseason showdown Originally scheduled for a 1:03 … Read more
The National Weather Service has issued predictions that a substantial cold front will advance eastward, causing temperatures to take on a distinctly autumnal character as we head into the weekend. Cooler temperatures forecasts indicate that a significant weather shift is on the horizon for vast stretches of the Midwest and Eastern United States In various … Read more