Africa grapples with forecasting challenge as weather disasters loom
The deputy director of Chad's National Meteorological Agency waggled his finger up and down to demonstrate how a motionless ...
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Climate scientists turns to AI for ‘precise and timely’ weather forecasts in Africa
But in a continent where weather data is scarce, can artificial-intelligence early-warning systems truly protect vulnerable ...
WATCH: Saudi Arabia’s desert is turned into a winter wonderland as snow covers the sand
Saudi Arabia’s typically arid desert in Al-Jawf has turned into a winter wonderland as snow has blanketed its sand dunes.
First recorded snow turns Saudi Arabia's Al-Nafūd desert into winter wonderland
Saudi Arabia's Al-Nafūd Desert has experienced an unprecedented weather event, transforming its warm dunes into a winter ...
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Climate change fuels deadly conflict in Nigeria’s Middle Belt
As world leaders gather at the COP29 summit, climate change has reduced the availability of natural resources in Nigeria, aggravating clashes between communities in Benue State, and displacing some ...
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Climate Change Finance, Natural Capital Accounting by African Countries, Top African Development Bank Group’s Agenda at COP29
The world’s largest annual climate conference opens in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday, with African nations ramping up efforts ...
A guide to Nice, the French Riviera city that's even better in winter
Historically a place where monarchs and aristocrats would escape the winter in favour of warm Mediterranean climes, this southern French city is at its best in the off season.
Smithsonian Magazine15d
Japan’s Mount Fuji Has Now Remained Snowless for the Longest Time in Its 130-Year Record
Around 74 Japanese cities recorded temperatures higher than 84 degrees Fahrenheit in early October, with temperatures between ...
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An unprecedented number of flood emergencies have ravaged the US. It’s a warning of what’s to come
The desert city received about half a year’s worth of rain in just 24 hours. Roadways turned into raging rivers under the cover of darkness Saturday evening. Hundreds were trapped and rescued ...
The Journal News20d
When does winter start? AccuWeather, NOAA, and Farmer’s Almanac predictions for New York
La Niña, a natural climate pattern that influences weather, is expected to be weak for much of the winter, which allows for more variability. The warmer-than-usual waters of the Gulf of Mexico ...
The Royal Gazette20d
Near-record rainfall of 7.62in recorded on Wednesday
In addition to strong to gale force winds and isolated thunderstorms, a total of 7.62in of rain was recorded by the BWS on Wednesday, making it the second wettest day on record.
USA Today20d
Winter is coming, but the forecast hinges on looming La Niña
A typical La Niña winter in the U.S. brings cold and snow to the Northwest and unusually dry conditions to most of the Southern states, according to the Climate Prediction Center. The Southeast ...