Focus on Weather
Record rains paralyse China’s southern city Changsha
Buildings have been partially submerged in floodwaters after extreme weather in China.
US Northeast may finally get relief from punishing heatwave
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – Americans from New York to Washington may finally get a reprieve on Monday from the oppressive heat wave...
Tourist death toll from Greek heatwave rises to 6, others missing
The body of a 55-year-old American was found in Mathraki last week.
Thousands displaced in floods in north-eastern India, rain abates
GUWAHATI, India (Reuters) – Thousands of people have been displaced in India’s north-eastern state of Assam and at least 37 people have died...
From Black Sea to US Midwest, extreme weather threatens crop output
Record temperatures in major global growing regions have hurt developing crops.
US Olympic and other teams will bring their own AC units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan
The U.S. Olympic team is one of a handful that will supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games in a...
From construction to crude oil, how do U.S. industries deal with extreme heat?
Extreme heat has companies in the United States changing the way they work. One frequent response: work less. Here is how heat affects...
Power outage hits Balkan states as heat overloads system, minister says
A major power outage in the Balkans was caused by a sudden increase in power consumption brought on by high temperatures, and by...
Newfoundland and Labrador getting help from Quebec, Ontario as wildfires grow
The community is home to approximately 700 people, as well as a hydroelectric generating station that provides power to Newfoundland and Labrador and...
