Weather
At least 46 dead and 21 missing after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva offered his condolences in a post on X as specialized teams have mobilized to respond to incidents and search for missing people.
The app that will keep you dry? Former Apple engineers reimagine the forecast
El Al flight to Newark returns to Israel mid-flight due to extreme snowstorm in US
Four killed, dozens injured in 30-car pileup accident in Colorado
Israel's heatwave expected to reach record-breaking highs this week, IMS warns
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 49° Celsius in the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee (where the current record temperature is 47°C), and up to 51°C in the Jordan Valley.
Scorching heat in Iran forces closure of public buildings, banks
The closure of banks, government offices and other public buildings will affect the provinces of Mazandaran, Markazi, Yazd, Semnan, Kermanshah and Razavi Khorasan, along with the capital.
'It's not safe': Two killed as flash floods hit NYC, New Jersey amid summer storm chaos
“New York City is currently under a Flood Watch until midnight tonight as storms come through our area. Keep an eye on the weather and stay safe," Mayor Eric Adams shared.
Death toll in Texas flooding nears 100 as search ongoing for 11 missing campers
US President Donald Trump, whose administration has made intensive cuts to the National Weather Service, pushed back against allegations that the cuts affected disaster response teams.
Microsoft unveils Aurora AI model surpassing traditional weather forecasts
Aurora achieves predictions significantly faster, more precisely, and at operational costs several hundred times lower than traditional models.
Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority bans igniting fires in open areas for ten days
The Fire and Rescue Authority statement comes just over a week after the major fires that broke out at the Judean Hills.
Meteorological Service warns severe weather conditions to continue amid blazes
Firefighters have been remaining in close contact with the Meteorological Service as they work to contain multiple blazes.
Authorities cancel Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony due to strong winds
The police added that winds of this strength have the ability to damage infrastructure and facilities, including the toppling of trees, poles, temporary fences, and more.
Israel launches AI fire prediction tool to protect transportation systems
As the new fire prediction system is rolled out this summer, it represents a significant leap forward in Israel's ability to manage the risks posed by climate change.
Heatwaves from May to September: Météo-France's terrifying forecast for France in 2100
Météo-France warns that a +4 °C increase would lead to "ten times as many days of heat waves and tropical nights" in France.
