Weather
Statue of Liberty Replica Topples in Brazil Storm: Fact Check
A dramatic viral video showing the Statue of Liberty collapsing during a severe storm sparked widespread concern and confusion on social media, with many initially believing the iconic New York monument had fallen. However, authorities and company officials clarified that the structure was not the original Statue of Liberty but ...
Delhi Chokes Under Severe Smog as GRAP IV Curbs Kick In, Schools on Online Mode Alert
GRAP IV: Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to a dense layer of smog on Sunday, December 14, as air quality deteriorated sharply and slipped into the ‘severe’ category. According to official data, pollution levels crossed critical thresholds, prompting authorities to invoke the strictest measures under Stage ...
Rare Sudden Stratospheric Warming Sparks Fears of ‘Beast from the East’ Return as UK Faces Winter Weather Shift
The UK may be heading towards a significant winter weather shift as meteorologists warn that a rare Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) event—similar to the one that triggered the 2018 “Beast from the East”—is developing unusually early this season. After a week of sub-zero temperatures, snow, and widespread ice warnings, the ...
Canada Unveils Powerful New Colour-Coded Weather Alert System to Strengthen Public Safety Nationwide
Canada has officially launched a major overhaul of its national weather alert program, introducing a new colour-coded system designed to help people instantly understand the severity and potential impacts of hazardous weather. Starting November 26, 2025, every Watch, Advisory and Warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) will ...
Delhi Air Pollution Crisis Intensifies as AQI Crosses 400 Across Capital, Government Enforces Emergency Curbs
A thick, toxic haze has once again tightened its grip over Delhi-NCR, pushing air quality into dangerous zones as multiple monitoring stations recorded AQI values above 400 this week. The Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government has activated strict emergency measures, including mandatory work-from-home for half the workforce, curbs on office attendance, ...
UK Major Snowfall Forecast: Latest Updates on Storms, Arctic Climate Shift and Nationwide Impact
UK Major Snowfall Forecast: Britain is experiencing one of its most severe early-winter outbreaks in over a decade as major snowfall, Arctic winds, freezing rain and widespread ice grip the country. With temperatures plunging to –12.6°C in Scotland and heavy blizzards sweeping across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the UK ...
Historic Stratospheric Warming Explained: What Is Causing Major Polar Vortex Shifts and Why It’s Becoming a Global Weather Concern
A rare and unusually early Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) event is unfolding high above the Arctic, triggering an alarming weakening of the polar vortex and raising global concern ahead of winter. Forecast models from the Met Office, NOAA, and leading climate researchers suggest that this rapid stratospheric warming—nearly unprecedented for ...
Polar Vortex Weakens Early: Rare Atmospheric Shift Poised to Deliver a Sudden Winter Blast Across the U.S
A rare and unusually early weakening of the polar vortex is triggering concern among meteorologists, as new atmospheric signals suggest a sharp shift toward colder, stormier weather after Thanksgiving across large parts of the United States. Multiple forecasting agencies — including the Climate Prediction Center (CPC), NOAA experts, ECMWF modelers, ...
UK Weather Breakdown: Arctic Chill, Widespread Snow Threats and Storm Claudia’s Flooding Disrupt Nation
UK Weather Breakdown: The UK is entering a turbulent spell of winter weather as Arctic air drives a sharp, nationwide temperature plunge just days after Storm Claudia caused severe flooding across Wales and England. Communities are still clearing debris and assessing damage after torrential rain burst riverbanks and inundated homes, ...
GRAP-3 Enforced in Delhi-NCR as Air Quality Turns ‘Severe’ and Restrictions Tighten
Delhi-NCR has moved into emergency mode after days of worsening pollution forced authorities to activate Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan. Large parts of the capital repeatedly crossed the 400 mark, drifting deep into the ‘severe’ zone, with areas like Anand Vihar, Chandni Chowk, Wazirpur, Bawana, and Burari ...
