Panama Canal Caps Daily Transits As El Niño Shrinks Water Supply
From Sept 4, the Panama Canal limits ships to 34 a day as rainfall runs 34% low. El Niño threatens deeper cuts.
Rising CO2 Is Quietly Rewriting Human Blood Chemistry, NHANES Data Show
Rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may already be leaving a measurable mark inside the human body. Scientists analysing more than two decades of U.S. health data found that blood bicarbonate levels have climbed about 7 per cent since 1999,
When ‘Unprecedented’ Heat Bends Steel: Two UK Trains Derail in 24 Hours
A Greater Anglia train came off the tracks at Wickford station in Essex on Friday afternoon. About 40 people were on board. No one
Lake Powell hits record low of 3,519.91 feet as Colorado River crisis threatens 40 million people
On August 16, 2026, Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the United States, reached a water level of 3,519.91 feet—breaking the previous record low
North Odisha Flood Situation Grim as IMD Forecasts More Rain Till August 18
Flood Situation Worsens The flood situation in North Odisha remained grim on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting more rains in the region till August 18. The Baitarani and several
Govind Tekale
Tiger Shark Off Cape Cod: Five-Foot Tropical Predator Signals Warming Atlantic Ocean Waters
Juvenile tiger shark caught off Cape Cod by Rouette brothers signals warming Atlantic waters. Tropical species expanding range north due to climate change. New England fishermen catching southern
Fairview Fire Explodes to 979 Acres Near Spokane — Level 3 Evacuations Ordered, Zero Containment
A fast-moving wildfire burning north of Spokane, Washington, forced mandatory evacuations as it grew to 979 acres on August 2, 2026. The Fairview Fire, first reported the previous day near Mead, was
Karmactive Staff
Super El Niño 2026: NOAA Gives 81% Odds of Breaking 155-Year Climate Record
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has given 81% odds that the developing El Niño will break a 155-year intensity record, potentially becoming one of the strongest events in modern climate
Karmactive Team
Rahul Somvanshi
Europe Heat Wave 2026: 1,300 Dead as Temperatures Shatter Records Across the Continent
A severe heat wave swept across Western Europe in June 2026, pushing temperatures to dangerous extremes and triggering widespread health emergencies. Land surface temperatures exceeded 50°C (122°F) in parts of France and
Atmospheric River Dumps 16 Feet of Snow on Chile’s Ski Portillo—But 13 Die Below
An atmospheric river delivered 5 metres of snow to Ski Portillo in 8 days, rescuing Chile's slow 2026 ski season. But the same storm killed 13 and isolated 100,000 people at lower
Tejal Somvanshi
India Monsoon Running Below Normal as July Winds Down—Drought Risk Grows for Agricultural Season
India's monsoon trails historical averages through July 2026. Mid-July weeks recorded 51% rainfall deficits. Central India and south peninsula face highest drought risk.
Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Mexico—Climate Vulnerability Exposed
Mexico faces record flooding with Mérida recording 154mm in 24 hours. October 2025 floods killed 84 and destroyed 100,000 homes. Climate risk is accelerating.
Hurricane Genevieve Becomes Category 4—First Major Pacific Hurricane of 2026
Hurricane Genevieve reaches Category 4 with 140 mph winds 530 miles off Mexico. Tracking away from land with no coastal warnings. Full forecast inside.
Dominican Republic Weather Forecast Shows Typical Tropical Conditions for Late July
Santo Domingo sits at 85°F with partly cloudy skies and no hurricane threat for late July 2026. What travelers and locals need to know about Caribbean conditions.