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Distant view of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin skyline under hot summer daylight across the water.

September 3, 2026

Wisconsin September Heat Surge: Upper 80s, Mid-90s Heat Index, Thunderstorm Chances

Temperatures climbed into the upper 80s across Southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday, creating unusual early-September warmth that felt even hotter when humidity was factored in. The National Weather Service recorded heat-index values reaching

A Cal Fire helicopter performing an aerial water drop directly over dry brush in a hilly wildland terrain.

Disaster·News·Weather

Gibby Fire Expands to 216 Acres: Orange County Shelter-in-Place, Highway Closures Extend

LATEST UPDATE: September 2, 2026 A fast-moving wildfire erupted in Orange County on Wednesday, forcing shelter-in-place orders and road closures across a wide area. The Gibby Fire, which started near Ortega Highway and Gibby Road, had grown to 216 acres

September 3, 2026

Buffalo Tornado Watch Issued: Severe Storms Hit Western New York, Labor Day Forecast Improves

Disaster·News·Weather

Severe thunderstorms rolled through Western New York on Wednesday, bringing tornado watches and heavy rain to the Buffalo area. The National Weather Service issued

Indonesia Puts Kalimantan on Wildfire Priority Footing as Hotspots Climb

Climate·Environment·News

Indonesia’s disaster agency said Friday it is making wildfires in Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo, a top priority after the number of fire

Smoke rises from a forest during a wildfire.

Climate·Disaster·Environment·Europe·News

Rain Buys Time as Belgium’s Record Wildfire Hits Peat Bogs

Rain over eastern Belgium on Monday gave firefighters their first real break in the country’s largest wildfire on record, which had pushed close to the German border. Crews said the blaze in

Sunita Somvanshi

August 22, 2026

A famous oil painting in a museum gallery with a small group of protesters outside holding climate signs, glass reflection visible.

Climate·Culture

When Climate Activists Target Art, Does It Help the Cause?

In October 2022, two Just Stop Oil activists threw tomato soup at Vincent van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” at the National Gallery in London. The painting was behind glass and unharmed, but the image

Govind Tekale

August 21, 2026

A largely dry reservoir bed with exposed cracked banks and a thin strip of water, England.

Environment·Weather

UK’s Drought Crisis Deepens as Rain Finally Approaches

Sixty days without a drop of rain. Then the forecast finally changes. But will it be enough to end the drought? Large parts of England and Wales remain gripped by drought conditions

Rahul Somvanshi

August 19, 2026

Cracked dry footpath running through a wheat field with browning crop at the base of the stalks.

Environment·Weather

Wessex Water Hosepipe Ban 2026: First in 50 Years as UK Heatwave Triggers Water Crisis

For the first time in 50 years, one of England’s biggest water companies is telling customers to turn off the hose. The reason? Demand has hit levels never seen before — and

Tejal Somvanshi

August 19, 2026

Environment·UK·Weather

UK’s Most Changeable Week Since June as Heatwave Yields to Rain

A further expansion of water restrictions across southern England has been announced as the UK transitions from an extended heatwave to more unsettled conditions. Affinity Water has extended its hosepipe ban with

Karmactive Staff

August 18, 2026

Waterlogged street in Kolkata during heavy monsoon rain

Weather

High-Pressure System Brings Fog, Frost, and Heavy Rain to Four Australian States

Millions of Australians are facing a week of wild weather as a high-pressure system moves across four states, bringing fog, chilly mornings, and heavy rain in equal measure. Some states will see

Karmactive Staff

August 18, 2026

Disaster·Weather

South Bengal Under Red Alert As Deep Depression Nears Kolkata

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has triggered severe weather warnings across South Bengal this week. The India Meteorological Department‘s Alipore office in Kolkata issued a red alert for West

Karmactive Staff

August 18, 2026

Parched earth during UK drought 2026, preceding thunderstorm flash flood warnings. Image: karmactive.com

Climate·Weather·World

UK Thunderstorms Threaten Flash Floods After Record Heatwave, Met Office Warns

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Britain’s weather has turned dangerously volatile. After weeks of record-breaking heat that left gardens cracked and reservoirs depleted, the UK now faces a radical reversal: Heavy showers

Karmactive Staff

August 18, 2026

Flooded banana plantation beside a muddy, swollen river in Odisha, India.

Disaster·Weather

Odisha’s Rivers Breach Banks, Affecting Nearly 8 Lakh as Monsoon Intensifies

Rivers that millions of Odisha residents depend on have become the threat. The Baitarani, Subarnarekha, Brahmani, and Jalaka—lifelines of northern Odisha—are swelling beyond capacity. The Jalaka has already crossed the danger mark,

Sonali Tiwary

August 18, 2026

Lightning over a dark stormy sky during a winter cold front in South Australia.

Australia·Environment·Weather

Perth Extreme Heat Alert: Bureau of Meteorology Issues High Temperature Warning

Bureau of Meteorology warns Perth of extreme heat conditions. Temperature records at risk as dangerous heatwave moves into Western Australia. Safety advisories issued for residents.

Sonali Tiwary

August 17, 2026

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