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India Today
a day ago
- Climate
- India Today
Monsoon is moving towards break phase, but no dry spell expected. Here's why
Forecasts from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) suggest a change in the monsoon pattern over the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the monsoon core an extended period of active monsoon and steady rainfall from June to mid-July, the core zone is likely to enter a dull phase. However, this will not be a classic "break phase" marked by widespread DULL PHASE WOULD BE DIFFERENT FROM TYPICAL "MONSOON BREAK"Most parts of the country, especially West, Northwest and Central India since the onset of the Monsoon. Hence, the distinction lies in that the surface layer over these parts remains anomalously wet due to the continuous rains accumulated over the past month. This abundant moisture content at the surface means that when surface heating intensifies, it will trigger localized convection, resulting in rain showers and thunderstorms. Consequently, rainfall activity may continue to contribute to the overall monsoon rainfall, suggesting that a full-fledged break phase, characterized by widespread dryness, is unlikely. Even if a break phase occurs, it would probably be TROUGH SHIFTING NORTHThe monsoon trough is forecast to shift northwards towards the Himalayan foothills after July 10. This movement will draw the primary convergence zone northwards, enhancing rainfall over the northwest and northeast regions. Other regions may see mostly dry conditions during this INDIA TO SEE MORE STORMSIn southern India, the low-level jet (LLJ) is expected to split, weakening the westerlies over the peninsula. This will likely lead to increased convective activity and thunderstorms across interior Tamil Nadu, the delta region, Rayalaseema, northern coastal Tamil Nadu, and southern interior while the monsoon's active core might weaken temporarily, moisture-rich conditions and shifting atmospheric patterns will maintain significant rainfall events across various parts of India, preventing a classical dry break and sustaining seasonal monsoon activity.- EndsMust Watch
1News
4 days ago
- Climate
- 1News
Spanish wildfire kills two as parts of Europe face severe heat wave
Europe's continuing heat wave helped fuel a deadly wildfire in Spain while the European Union presented plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under scorching temperatures. The blaze that broke out late on Wednesday, created an enormous thick plume of ash and smoke that rose 1.4km into the sky, making it the largest registered by firefighters in Catalonia, a north-eastern region of Spain. Two farmers were killed while apparently trying to flee in a vehicle, local authorities said Wednesday. Firefighters said that the fire spread at 28km/h at one point as it consumed 6500ha mostly of grain fields. "Wildfires today are not like they were before," Salvador Illa, the regional president of Catalonia, said. 'These are extremely dangerous. From the very first moment, it was considered to be beyond the capacity of extinction. I mean that not even with two or three times the number of firefighters, they have told me, it would have been possible to put out." ADVERTISEMENT Firefighters credited a rainstorm later on Tuesday for having "quickly changed the situation and helped speed up getting the fire stabilised". Workers operate under the hot sun at a road construction site, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (Source: Associated Press) Two of the 500 firefighters who deployed needed treatment at a local hospital for their injuries. Some 14,000 residents were ordered to stay indoors for several hours on Tuesday night. More hot weather is expected on Thursday with temperatures in the Lleida region forecast to reach a high of 39C. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts said that it was closely monitoring the abnormally hot temperatures. Weather experts link the heat wave to climate change. Spain's seas heat up ADVERTISEMENT After Spain set a record for June air temperatures, its port authorities recorded the hottest ever water temperature readings for the month in the Mediterranean and the part of the Atlantic nearest to France. Experts say higher surface temperatures are bad for sea life and make for warmer nights on shore. "A much warmer sea around us contributes to the nights not cooling down, which is detrimental to people's rest," Manuel Vargas, researcher at the Oceanographic Centre of Malaga, told The Associated Press. In Spain's southern city of Malaga, the Red Cross set up an air-conditioned "climate refuge" to help residents and provided and "assisted bathing service" to help people with reduced mobility to cool down in waters at the beach. Türkiye battles blaze In Türkiye, authorities evacuated two neighbourhoods in the Aegean coastal town of Cesme after a fire that started on an agricultural field, spread to a forested area, threatening some holiday homes in the region. Turkey has been battling a series of wildfires stoked by strong winds, heat and low humidity. ADVERTISEMENT Italian government seeks to protect farm, construction workers Italy's labour ministry and union representatives signed a protocol Wednesday on protecting farm, construction and other workers who labour outdoors from heat exposure. The non-binding document contains best practices, including changing work shifts to avoid peak heat times of the day, and calls for access to unemployment benefits even for seasonal farm labour when working hours are reduced due to extreme heat. Italian media, meanwhile, reported two heat-related deaths on Sardinian beaches. Earlier in the week, a construction worker died while repaving a parking lot near Bologna. Heat alerts were issued for 17 Italian cities Wednesday. The corresponding surge in air conditioning has strained the electric grid and causing periodic blackouts, including in Florence. France remains under alert France's national weather agency kept four departments under red alert on Wednesday after temperatures exceeded 40C in many towns. The summit of Paris' iconic Eiffel Tower remained closed until Friday for "everyone's comfort and safety". ADVERTISEMENT Germany's homeless hit hardest In Berlin, the homeless feeling the brunt of the 36C sought respite at a city mission. "If you maybe lie down somewhere to rest and go to sleep in the sun, that can lead to death from heat exposure,"said Barbara Breuer of the Berlin City Mission. She estimated the German capital has between 8000-10,000 people without shelter. Switzerland protects river In Switzerland, one of the two reactors at the Beznau nuclear power plant was shut down as part of efforts to prevent excessive warming of the Aare River, so as not to further burden wildlife and the overall ecosystem in already hot weather, operator Axpo said. Water fight in the Netherlands Young people walk through the water installation "Hexagonal Water Pavilion" by Danish artist Jeppe Hein in front of the Neues Museum in Nuremberg, Germany. (Source: Associated Press) ADVERTISEMENT Hundreds of people in the central town of Soest cooled down on a baking-hot Tuesday night by taking on the local fire brigade in a water fight. Townsfolk were armed with water guns; the first responders with fire hoses. EU plan to cut emissions As much of Europe was scorched by torrid weather, the European Commission unveiled proposals to reduce emissions by 90% by 2040 as the 27-nation bloc aims to be fully carbon-neutral by 2050. "We are finally here on a very hot day, and some would call that very timely," Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told reporters in Brussels. The proposals include allowing businesses to use international carbon credits to offset their emissions. Under the plan, international carbon credits could be used — starting in 2036 and limited to 3% of benchmark 1990 EU emissions — to reach the 2040 emission reduction target. The proposals have to be approved by all member states. ADVERTISEMENT More than two-thirds of the severest heat waves in Europe registered since 1950 have occurred since 2000, according to the World Meteorological Organisation.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Climate
- Business Standard
2 killed in Spanish wildfire as extreme heat wave hits parts of Europe
Europe's continuing heat wave on Wednesday helped fuel a deadly wildfire in Spain while the European Union presented plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under scorching temperatures. The blaze that broke out late on Tuesday created an enormous thick plume of ash and smoke that rose 14,000 metres into the sky, making it the largest registered by firefighters in Catalonia, a northeastern region of Spain. Two farmers were killed while apparently trying to flee in a vehicle, local authorities said Wednesday. Firefighters said that the fire spread at 28 kph (17 mph) at one point as it consumed 6,500 hectares (16,000 acres) mostly of grain fields. Wildfires today are not like they were before, Salvador Illa, the regional president of Catalonia, said. These are extremely dangerous. From the very first moment, it was considered to be beyond the capacity of extinction. I mean that not even with two or three times the number of firefighters, they have told me, it would have been possible to put out. Firefighters credited a rainstorm later on Tuesday for having quickly changed the situation and helped speed up getting the fire stabilised. Two of the 500 firefighters who deployed needed treatment at a local hospital for their injuries. Some 14,000 residents were ordered to stay indoors for several hours on Tuesday night. More hot weather is expected on Wednesday with temperatures in the Lleida region forecast to reach a high of 39 C. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts said that it was closely monitoring the abnormally hot temperatures. Weather experts link the heat wave to climate change. Spain's seas heat up After Spain set a record for June air temperatures, its port authorities recorded the hottest ever water temperature readings for the month in the Mediterranean and the part of the Atlantic nearest to France. Experts say higher surface temperatures are bad for sea life and make for warmer nights on shore. A much warmer sea around us contributes to the nights not cooling down, which is detrimental to people's rest, Manuel Vargas, researcher at the Oceanographic Center of Malaga, told The Associated Press. In Spain's southern city of Malaga, the Red Cross set up an air-conditioned climate refuge to help residents and provided and assisted bathing service to help people with reduced mobility to cool down in waters at the beach. Turkey battles blaze In Turkey, authorities evacuated two neighbourhoods in the Aegean coastal town of Cesme after a fire that started on an agricultural field, spread to a forested area, threatening some holiday homes in the region. Turkey has been battling a series of wildfires stoked by strong winds, heat and low humidity. Italian government seeks to protect farm, construction workers Italy's labour ministry and union representatives signed a protocol Wednesday on protecting farm, construction and other workers who labour outdoors from heat exposure. The non-binding document contains best practices, including changing work shifts to avoid peak heat times of the day, and calls for access to unemployment benefits even for seasonal farm labour when working hours are reduced due to extreme heat. Italian media, meanwhile, reported two heat-related deaths on Sardinian beaches. Earlier in the week, a construction worker died while repaving a parking lot near Bologna. Heat alerts were issued for 17 Italian cities Wednesday. The corresponding surge in air conditioning has strained the electric grid and causing periodic blackouts, including in Florence. France remains under alert France's national weather agency kept four departments under red alert on Wednesday after temperatures exceeded 40 C in many towns. The summit of Paris' iconic Eiffel Tower remained closed until Thursday for everyone's comfort and safety. Germany's homeless hit hardest In Berlin, the homeless feeling the brunt of the 36 degrees C sought respite at a city mission. If you maybe lie down somewhere to rest and go to sleep in the sun, that can lead to death from heat exposure, said Barbara Breuer of the Berlin City Mission. She estimated the German capital has between 8,000-10,000 people without shelter. Switzerland protects river In Switzerland, one of the two reactors at the Beznau nuclear power plant was shut down as part of efforts to prevent excessive warming of the Aare River, so as not to further burden wildlife and the overall ecosystem in already hot weather, operator Axpo said. Water fight in the Netherlands Hundreds of people in the central town of Soest cooled down on a baking-hot Tuesday night by taking on the local fire brigade in a water fight. Townsfolk were armed with water guns, the first responders with fire hoses. EU plan to cut emissions As much of Europe was scorched by torrid weather, the European Commission unveiled proposals to reduce emissions by 90% by 2040 as the 27-nation bloc aims to be fully carbon-neutral by 2050. We are finally here on a very hot day, and some would call that very timely, Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told reporters in Brussels. The proposals include allowing businesses to use international carbon credits to offset their emissions. Under the plan, international carbon credits could be used starting in 2036 and limited to 3% of benchmark 1990 EU emissions to reach the 2040 emission reduction target. The proposals have to be approved by all member states. More than two-thirds of the severest heat waves in Europe registered since 1950 have occurred since 2000, according to the World Meteorological Organisation.
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Advertiser
Wildfire kills two in Spain as heatwave grips Europe
Two people have died in a wildfire in Spain that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control, as a European heatwave sends thermometers soaring again. The blaze broke out in the rural province of Lleida, creating an enormous plume of ash and smoke that reached 14km into the air, making it the largest registered by firefighters in Catalonia, a northeastern region of Spain. Catalan regional president Salvador Illa announced the deaths, which occurred late on Tuesday. Firefighters said the two victims were found near the small village of Cosco in the county of La Segarra near a vehicle. Regional official Nuria Parlon said the two victims were a farmer and one of his workers, and it appeared they were caught by the flames as they were trying to flee the property. A total of 6500 hectares was burned before firefighters had help from a storm. The fire was declared under control early on Wednesday. The heatwave in parts of Europe has set record-high temperatures for June in Spain and Portugal. More hot weather is expected on Wednesday with temperatures in the Lleida region forecast to reach a high of 39C. Spain has been sweltering under its first heatwave of 2025 since the weekend. Its weather service said the national average for June of 23.6C was a record. It was the first time that June was hotter than the average temperatures for both July and August. Except for Spain's northern Atlantic coast, the country remained under alert for high temperatures and fire risk on Wednesday. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts said it was closely monitoring the abnormally hot temperatures for the continent, which weather expert link to climate change. France's national weather agency kept four departments under red alert on Wednesday after temperatures exceeded 40C in many towns. Heat alerts were issued for 17 Italian cities on Wednesday, with the corresponding surge in air-conditioning straining the electric grid and causing periodic blackouts. Italy's labour ministry summoned union representatives to finalise a protocol to protect outdoor labourers from heat exposure after a construction worker died in Bologna. In Switzerland, one of the two reactors at the Beznau nuclear power plant was shut down as part of efforts to prevent excessive warming of the Aare River, so as not to further burden wildlife and the overall ecosystem in already hot weather, operator Axpo said. Two people have died in a wildfire in Spain that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control, as a European heatwave sends thermometers soaring again. The blaze broke out in the rural province of Lleida, creating an enormous plume of ash and smoke that reached 14km into the air, making it the largest registered by firefighters in Catalonia, a northeastern region of Spain. Catalan regional president Salvador Illa announced the deaths, which occurred late on Tuesday. Firefighters said the two victims were found near the small village of Cosco in the county of La Segarra near a vehicle. Regional official Nuria Parlon said the two victims were a farmer and one of his workers, and it appeared they were caught by the flames as they were trying to flee the property. A total of 6500 hectares was burned before firefighters had help from a storm. The fire was declared under control early on Wednesday. The heatwave in parts of Europe has set record-high temperatures for June in Spain and Portugal. More hot weather is expected on Wednesday with temperatures in the Lleida region forecast to reach a high of 39C. Spain has been sweltering under its first heatwave of 2025 since the weekend. Its weather service said the national average for June of 23.6C was a record. It was the first time that June was hotter than the average temperatures for both July and August. Except for Spain's northern Atlantic coast, the country remained under alert for high temperatures and fire risk on Wednesday. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts said it was closely monitoring the abnormally hot temperatures for the continent, which weather expert link to climate change. France's national weather agency kept four departments under red alert on Wednesday after temperatures exceeded 40C in many towns. Heat alerts were issued for 17 Italian cities on Wednesday, with the corresponding surge in air-conditioning straining the electric grid and causing periodic blackouts. Italy's labour ministry summoned union representatives to finalise a protocol to protect outdoor labourers from heat exposure after a construction worker died in Bologna. In Switzerland, one of the two reactors at the Beznau nuclear power plant was shut down as part of efforts to prevent excessive warming of the Aare River, so as not to further burden wildlife and the overall ecosystem in already hot weather, operator Axpo said. Two people have died in a wildfire in Spain that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control, as a European heatwave sends thermometers soaring again. The blaze broke out in the rural province of Lleida, creating an enormous plume of ash and smoke that reached 14km into the air, making it the largest registered by firefighters in Catalonia, a northeastern region of Spain. Catalan regional president Salvador Illa announced the deaths, which occurred late on Tuesday. Firefighters said the two victims were found near the small village of Cosco in the county of La Segarra near a vehicle. Regional official Nuria Parlon said the two victims were a farmer and one of his workers, and it appeared they were caught by the flames as they were trying to flee the property. A total of 6500 hectares was burned before firefighters had help from a storm. The fire was declared under control early on Wednesday. The heatwave in parts of Europe has set record-high temperatures for June in Spain and Portugal. More hot weather is expected on Wednesday with temperatures in the Lleida region forecast to reach a high of 39C. Spain has been sweltering under its first heatwave of 2025 since the weekend. Its weather service said the national average for June of 23.6C was a record. It was the first time that June was hotter than the average temperatures for both July and August. Except for Spain's northern Atlantic coast, the country remained under alert for high temperatures and fire risk on Wednesday. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts said it was closely monitoring the abnormally hot temperatures for the continent, which weather expert link to climate change. France's national weather agency kept four departments under red alert on Wednesday after temperatures exceeded 40C in many towns. Heat alerts were issued for 17 Italian cities on Wednesday, with the corresponding surge in air-conditioning straining the electric grid and causing periodic blackouts. Italy's labour ministry summoned union representatives to finalise a protocol to protect outdoor labourers from heat exposure after a construction worker died in Bologna. In Switzerland, one of the two reactors at the Beznau nuclear power plant was shut down as part of efforts to prevent excessive warming of the Aare River, so as not to further burden wildlife and the overall ecosystem in already hot weather, operator Axpo said. Two people have died in a wildfire in Spain that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control, as a European heatwave sends thermometers soaring again. The blaze broke out in the rural province of Lleida, creating an enormous plume of ash and smoke that reached 14km into the air, making it the largest registered by firefighters in Catalonia, a northeastern region of Spain. Catalan regional president Salvador Illa announced the deaths, which occurred late on Tuesday. Firefighters said the two victims were found near the small village of Cosco in the county of La Segarra near a vehicle. Regional official Nuria Parlon said the two victims were a farmer and one of his workers, and it appeared they were caught by the flames as they were trying to flee the property. A total of 6500 hectares was burned before firefighters had help from a storm. The fire was declared under control early on Wednesday. The heatwave in parts of Europe has set record-high temperatures for June in Spain and Portugal. More hot weather is expected on Wednesday with temperatures in the Lleida region forecast to reach a high of 39C. Spain has been sweltering under its first heatwave of 2025 since the weekend. Its weather service said the national average for June of 23.6C was a record. It was the first time that June was hotter than the average temperatures for both July and August. Except for Spain's northern Atlantic coast, the country remained under alert for high temperatures and fire risk on Wednesday. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts said it was closely monitoring the abnormally hot temperatures for the continent, which weather expert link to climate change. France's national weather agency kept four departments under red alert on Wednesday after temperatures exceeded 40C in many towns. Heat alerts were issued for 17 Italian cities on Wednesday, with the corresponding surge in air-conditioning straining the electric grid and causing periodic blackouts. Italy's labour ministry summoned union representatives to finalise a protocol to protect outdoor labourers from heat exposure after a construction worker died in Bologna. In Switzerland, one of the two reactors at the Beznau nuclear power plant was shut down as part of efforts to prevent excessive warming of the Aare River, so as not to further burden wildlife and the overall ecosystem in already hot weather, operator Axpo said.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Climate
- Perth Now
Wildfire kills two in Spain as heatwave grips Europe
Two people have died in a wildfire in Spain that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control, as a European heatwave sends thermometers soaring again. The blaze broke out in the rural province of Lleida, creating an enormous plume of ash and smoke that reached 14km into the air, making it the largest registered by firefighters in Catalonia, a northeastern region of Spain. Catalan regional president Salvador Illa announced the deaths, which occurred late on Tuesday. Firefighters said the two victims were found near the small village of Cosco in the county of La Segarra near a vehicle. Regional official Nuria Parlon said the two victims were a farmer and one of his workers, and it appeared they were caught by the flames as they were trying to flee the property. A total of 6500 hectares was burned before firefighters had help from a storm. The fire was declared under control early on Wednesday. The heatwave in parts of Europe has set record-high temperatures for June in Spain and Portugal. More hot weather is expected on Wednesday with temperatures in the Lleida region forecast to reach a high of 39C. Spain has been sweltering under its first heatwave of 2025 since the weekend. Its weather service said the national average for June of 23.6C was a record. It was the first time that June was hotter than the average temperatures for both July and August. Except for Spain's northern Atlantic coast, the country remained under alert for high temperatures and fire risk on Wednesday. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts said it was closely monitoring the abnormally hot temperatures for the continent, which weather expert link to climate change. France's national weather agency kept four departments under red alert on Wednesday after temperatures exceeded 40C in many towns. Heat alerts were issued for 17 Italian cities on Wednesday, with the corresponding surge in air-conditioning straining the electric grid and causing periodic blackouts. Italy's labour ministry summoned union representatives to finalise a protocol to protect outdoor labourers from heat exposure after a construction worker died in Bologna. In Switzerland, one of the two reactors at the Beznau nuclear power plant was shut down as part of efforts to prevent excessive warming of the Aare River, so as not to further burden wildlife and the overall ecosystem in already hot weather, operator Axpo said.
