El Niño heat could cause nearly half a million more deaths
The Climate Impact Lab, based at the University of Chicago, predicts that El Niño-driven heat could lead to an additional 451,000 heat-related deaths globally between June 2026 and February 2027.
Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels by 2045
Germany has committed to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045.
Thunderstorms hit Spain, Japan braces for typhoon
Intense, slow-moving thunderstorms caused severe flooding and at least one fatality in eastern Spain on Wednesday afternoon.
David Attenborough's Impact on Indian Nature Perception
David Attenborough won the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 2019.
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensifies off Mexico coast
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm in under 24 hours, becoming one of the strongest Pacific cyclones in decades.
UK joins EU ocean science scheme for weather
Britain is set to join OceanEye, a significant new ocean science program led by the European Union.
Norfolk Broads development levy too low, critics say
The published plan states that developers will pay £2,675 per house into the nature restoration fund, totaling £42 million, to cover compensatory actions.
Typhoon Dujuan kills four, causes landslides in Japan
Typhoon Dujuan killed at least four people and injured 22 in Japan.
Heavy rain closes waterfalls, damages roads in ASR district
G.K. Veedhi recorded nearly 50 mm of rainfall.
Super El Niño to cause 15,800 heat deaths in India
India could experience an estimated 15,800 additional heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027 due to the current 'Super El Niño', according to a report by the Climate Impact Lab.
Woodside's Sponsorship of Fremantle AFL Team Questioned
An investigation by climate communication charity, Comms Declare, found that major coal, oil and gas companies are reaching children through schools, museums, science centres, sporting clubs, and other youth programs.
Maharashtra CM and DCM visit drought-hit regions
Maharashtra is experiencing a 17% rainfall deficit, having recorded 787.2 mm of rainfall against a normal of 953.2 mm.
Elephant calf rescued from Teesta River, reunited with mother
A four-day-old elephant calf was swept away by strong currents in the Teesta River on Monday morning, September 21, 2026.
Heavy Rain Batters Srikakulam for Second Day
Vajrapukotturu village in Srikakulam district received the highest rainfall of 88.25 mm on Wednesday.
UK shares suppressed climate national security report findings
The UK has warned countries that the climate and nature crises and the coming El Niño threaten their national security and defence.
Typhoon Dujuan barrels towards Japan's eastern coast
Police are urging nearly two million people in Tokyo and surrounding areas to evacuate their homes due to the imminent threat posed by Typhoon Dujuan.
El Nino's Impact on Hurricane and Tropical Storms
As of September 23, 2026, only six tropical storms had formed over the North Atlantic, and none had intensified into hurricanes, a first since satellites began tracking storms in 1966, according to NOAA.
Vijayawada receives first prolonged spell of rain
Between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Vijayawada East recorded 27.4 mm of rainfall.
Panel recommended to probe groundwater contamination in Tiruppur
The detailed report by the DEE, submitted after an inspection in July, confirmed widespread groundwater contamination caused by industrial waste.
New York, Boston brace for weekend nor'easter
Nor'easters are more prevalent from September to April, according to the National Weather Service.