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IMD to rewrite heatwave rules as Kerala suffers hotter nights and humidity mismatch

IMD to rewrite heatwave rules as Kerala suffers hotter nights and humidity mismatch

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) says it will revise its criteria for declaring heatwave conditions because the current parameters do not match India’s diverse geography. Kerala has struggled with warnings during a summer marked by severe heat and unusual humidity, including an anti-cyclone system forming unusually far south that kept nights unusually hot. IMD says night temperatures were 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal, and heatwave alerts were limited by station and threshold rules. Changes will be finalized after consulting disaster management authorities.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Super El Nino Could Hit 2026 With 70% Odds—Experts Warn It May Cut India Monsoon Near 92%

Super El Nino Could Hit 2026 With 70% Odds—Experts Warn It May Cut India Monsoon Near 92%

Forecasters are warning that a powerful Super El Niño could form in 2026, following the decline of current La Niña conditions. Reports cite around a 70% chance of El Niño developing by June, with major climate agencies linking El Niño to higher global temperatures and major weather disruption. If a super event emerges, experts fear India’s monsoon could weaken, with rainfall potentially falling to about 92% of the long-period average, straining agriculture worldwide and fueling food inflation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Uttar Pradesh storm deaths jump to 111 as roofs rip off and roads vanish under fallen trees

Uttar Pradesh storm deaths jump to 111 as roofs rip off and roads vanish under fallen trees

Powerful pre-monsoon storms across Uttar Pradesh have killed at least 111 people, officials said, after an updated tally from an earlier figure of 89 deaths. Gales, lightning and torrential rain tore off tin roofs, uprooted trees and left roads blocked, with at least 72 injured and over 200 homes damaged initially. A widely shared video from Bareilly reportedly shows a labourer lifted about 50 feet while securing a roof, and he survived. Officials are distributing financial aid to families.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Zombie Worm revived after 24000 years exposing life that can freeze starve and clone itself

Zombie Worm revived after 24000 years exposing life that can freeze starve and clone itself

Scientists have revived a 24000 year old bdelloid rotifer from Siberian permafrost, a microscopic “zombie worm” that can withstand freezing, starvation, and even reproduce without a partner. The breakthrough underscores how resilient life can be in extreme conditions, while also raising new worries that thawing Arctic permafrost could awaken ancient microbes and mobilize stored carbon.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Record wildfires surge across Africa and Asia as El Nino and heat extremes loom

Record wildfires surge across Africa and Asia as El Nino and heat extremes loom

Record wildfires are spreading across Africa and Asia, with scientists warning that conditions could worsen as summer peaks and El Nino strengthens. The combination of climate change and El Nino may trigger unprecedented weather extremes. In Africa alone, land burned is already up 23% compared with the previous record, raising alarms over heat, drought, and fire risk.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Antarctica was a temperate rainforest 90 million years ago fossils found under ice

Antarctica was a temperate rainforest 90 million years ago fossils found under ice

New fossils buried under Antarctica’s ice have revealed the continent was once a swampy temperate rainforest around 90 million years ago. Researchers estimate a warm, moist climate with average temperatures near 12°C—far from today’s icy conditions. The discovery reshapes Earth’s ancient climate timeline and underscores how greenhouse gases can dramatically transform polar regions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026

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Heat trapping colored microplastics could be making climate change worse than thought

Heat trapping colored microplastics could be making climate change worse than thought

Scientists report that colored microplastics floating in the atmosphere can trap heat much more effectively than previously assumed, especially over regions with heavy plastic pollution. The findings suggest current climate models are missing a key warming driver. Researchers say model updates are needed to better forecast temperature trends and understand the full climate impact of plastic waste.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
Argentina probes deadly hantavirus aboard cruise ship as cases climb at home

Argentina probes deadly hantavirus aboard cruise ship as cases climb at home

Argentina is investigating whether it is the origin of a deadly hantavirus outbreak after cases emerged on a cruise ship, alongside a sharp rise in infections in the country. Experts say climate change may be expanding rodent habitats, boosting transmission. The Andes virus strain, linked to recent deaths and potentially capable of human-to-human spread, is now under scrutiny.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
1986 A23A iceberg finally breaking apart revealing eerie aquamarine pools of meltwater

1986 A23A iceberg finally breaking apart revealing eerie aquamarine pools of meltwater

The giant A-23A iceberg, floating since 1986, is now nearing its end as bright aquamarine meltwater pools spread across its surface. Scientists say the blue spots show the ice is weakening and breaking apart after its long drift in the Southern Ocean. Researchers are monitoring the collapse closely as a stark, visible reminder of climate change at work.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Antarctica Tourism Boom Sparks Alarming New Health and Environmental Risks for Visitors

Antarctica Tourism Boom Sparks Alarming New Health and Environmental Risks for Visitors

Antarctica’s tourism surge, fueled by both curiosity and fears that climate change may permanently alter the continent, is driving fresh concerns. Experts warn that more visitors can increase contamination, illness, and environmental strain. In response, tour operators and regulators are tightening conduct and hygiene rules to reduce the chances of spreading contaminants among tourists and the fragile ecosystem.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 6 May 2026

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Heat resistant brain eating amoebae could spread worldwide as water systems age

Heat resistant brain eating amoebae could spread worldwide as water systems age

Scientists are sounding the alarm over heat resistant free living amoebae, including Naegleria fowleri, as warming climates and aging water infrastructure improve their survival. While most strains are harmless, some can cause rare but deadly infections. Researchers say that because these microbes can withstand heat and disinfectants, countries need faster surveillance and water treatment upgrades to prevent outbreaks.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 2 May 2026
UN warns West Asia conflict oil shock is forcing faster shift to renewables globally

UN warns West Asia conflict oil shock is forcing faster shift to renewables globally

UN climate chief Simon Stiell says the war in West Asia is triggering an oil price shock that is squeezing the global economy and accelerating the transition to renewable energy. Speaking at an IEA energy transition meeting in Paris, Stiell described a “fossil fuel cost crisis” that has effectively tightened its grip, giving renewables an unexpected boost.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
India may get 40 more unusually hot days yearly for decades study warns

India may get 40 more unusually hot days yearly for decades study warns

New projections by CEEW warn that India is likely to experience 15 to 40 additional unusually hot days each year over the next two decades. The change won’t be limited to daytime heat, with unusually warm nights also expected to rise—straining health and productivity. Central and southern regions may face sharper increases, alongside more frequent heavy rainfall events.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
France pushes to rewrite global aid rules so climate vulnerable countries get fairer support

France pushes to rewrite global aid rules so climate vulnerable countries get fairer support

France, during its G7 presidency, plans to advocate for a major overhaul of the Development Assistance Committee metrics used to decide who receives global development aid. Minister Eleonore Caroit says today’s income-based criteria fail to reflect climate-driven vulnerabilities, especially for small island states. The push seeks better targeting and more sustainable aid delivery.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026

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Heatwaves Are India’s New Normal as 46C Swelter Spreads and Climate Drivers Shift

Heatwaves Are India’s New Normal as 46C Swelter Spreads and Climate Drivers Shift

India is grappling with worsening heatwaves, with temperatures hitting around 46°C in many areas. El Nino may intensify conditions and disturb monsoon patterns, but experts say it is not the only explanation. Persistent high pressure over the region and a decline in western disturbances are cited as key reasons heat stays longer and spikes harder across the country.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
India files revised climate targets for 2031 to UN climate body after cabinet approval

India files revised climate targets for 2031 to UN climate body after cabinet approval

India has submitted revised targets for 2031 to the UN climate change body, following a March Cabinet approval of its nationally determined contributions. The NDCs are non-binding, voluntary plans countries commit to under the 2015 Paris Agreement, outlining the climate actions India intends to implement in the years ahead.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
Himalayan snow cover hits 20 year low sparking water fears for billions downstream

Himalayan snow cover hits 20 year low sparking water fears for billions downstream

Snow cover across the Hindu Kush Himalaya has fallen to its lowest level in more than two decades, with weak snow levels persisting for the fourth year in a row. The result: reduced snow storage, meaning rivers may carry less water. With major basins like the Indus and Mekong seeing sharp declines, nearly two billion people could feel the impact.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
WMO warns El Nino likely by May July 2026 with hotter land and shifting rains

WMO warns El Nino likely by May July 2026 with hotter land and shifting rains

The World Meteorological Organisation says the Equatorial Pacific is shifting as sea surface temperatures rise, making a return of El Niño likely by May to July 2026. Its Global Seasonal Climate Update also predicts nearly global dominance of above normal land surface temperatures, alongside uneven rainfall patterns across regions—raising concerns for heat stress and water planning worldwide.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 25 Apr 2026

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Extreme weather may wipe out over a third of land animal habitats by 2085 study warns

Extreme weather may wipe out over a third of land animal habitats by 2085 study warns

A major scientific study warns that climate change will intensify extreme weather, with heatwaves, floods, droughts and wildfires increasing in frequency and impact. By 2085, more than one-third of land animal habitats could be threatened. Researchers say multiple climate stressors overlapping could speed biodiversity loss and raise extinction risks across ecosystems worldwide.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Alcohol brands turn climate proof by sourcing water from air, reshaping sustainability plans for years ahead

Alcohol brands turn climate proof by sourcing water from air, reshaping sustainability plans for years ahead

Alcohol giants including Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Radico Khaitan, and Sula Vineyards are rethinking climate risk. With global warming pressuring water supplies, some are sourcing water from the air rather than the ground. The shift highlights how major spirits and wineries are moving fast on sustainable measures to protect production and future growth.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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