Seasonal record minimum temperatures within touching distance of the -80°C threshold in Antarctica
In the last week, two research stations on the Antarctic plateau have experienced minimum temperatures very close to the -80°C…
Author: Chris Godwin
Devastating flooding in Taree, New South Wales May 2025
Taree on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia has a long recorded history of being prone to…
Earliest arrival of the south west monsoon in Mumbai since 1950.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that Mumbai witnessed the southwest monsoon’s earliest onset in 75 years, arriving today…
Another above average Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2025
Last year saw a unique and destructive hurricane season with a total of 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes and 5…
2024: Hottest year on record – film
A summary of the main features of the hottest year on record.
Unseasonal snowfall in Russia’s Khabarovsk Krai
Ayan a coastal town on the Sea of Okhotsk in the Russia’s Khabarovsk Krai was hit by a powerful snowstorm…
Drought conditions give rise to concern in many areas of Europe
A good deal of concern is being raised about the serious drought conditions in Europe that have developed over the…
Temperature records tumble in Iceland
May 2025 will be long remembered from a weather perspective for the extreme and record breaking temperatures that have been…
More Devastating Flooding in the Democratic Republic of Congo
After suffering significant flooding in the capital city Kinshasa in April, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has experienced another…
The second warmest April on record
April 2025 marked yet another milestone in global climate history as the second warmest April on record. Despite the earlier…
Extreme heat continues for the third month in India
At the end of February 2025, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that the country would experience above average temperatures…
World record broken for hottest night in the 1-15 May period
With record breaking temperatures being experienced across parts of the Middle East and Central Asia throughout the last month, there…
Flash floods hit the ancient city of Petra
Heavy rain and flash floods caused major disruption to the ancient city of Petra on Sunday 4 May. The severe…
The Impact of DANA – Extreme Rainfall and Flooding in Southern and Eastern Spain October 2024
It is hard to represent in words the sheer magnitude of the extreme rainfall event that brought devastating floods to…
Most Expensive Weather Disasters of 2024
In 2024, the planet experienced 58 billion-dollar weather disasters, making it the second-highest year on record, following only 2023.