Weather
Deadly November Asian storms ‘supercharged’ by climate change, researchers say
Tropical storms are common during the monsoon season
Deadly floods’ US$20 billion toll shows Asia’s rising climate risk
Countries in South-east Asia consistently rank among the most at risk
Not every flooding event can be prevented, says PUB chief, as climate change impacts rainfall
Most flash floods here do not last for more than an hour
Hot weather is killing more than half a million people a year
The report reflects work by 128 researchers globally and across 71 organisations
Hong Kong logs record number of ‘very hot’ October days
Britain, Spain, Japan and South Korea this year all have endured their hottest summers, according to their weather agencies
August third-hottest globally on record, says climate monitor
DEVASTATING wildfires and blistering heatwaves during the world’s third-hottest August on record underscored the urgency of tackling climate change and preparing for its deadly consequences, the Europ...
Hong Kong schools, businesses close as Tropical Storm Tapah brushes past
In the neighbouring Chinese city of Shenzhen, schools have also been shuttered
Extreme rain in China caused 16 billion yuan in road damage, further straining public purse
[BEIJING] Extreme rainfall across swathes of China caused over 16 billion yuan (S$2.9 billion) in road damage, the transport ministry said on Wednesday, highlighting how climate risks are placing addi...
Tokyo logs record 10 days of 35 deg C or more
[TOKYO] Tokyo experienced a record 10 consecutive days of temperatures 35 deg C or above, the weather office said on Wednesday, after the country sweltered through its hottest ever June and July.
Storm makes landfall in China after raking Taiwan as typhoon
TYPHOON Podul weakened to a severe tropical storm when it roared ashore in southeastern China early on Thursday, state media said, after carving a path across Taiwan, shutting down businesses, groundi...
