Tag: extreme weather

China Experiencing Blistering Heat, Rivers Drying Up, Records are Broken

China is in the middle of an intense heat wave that is breaking temperature records and drying up rivers. From Aug. 12 to 15 the Central Meteorological Observatory in China issued high-temperature warnings, and the temperature in 11 provinces exceeded 40 C (104 F). Many areas in the country broke records for the highest temperature…


Heat Related Deaths Across US Jump 56 Percent in the Past 4 Years

As summer heat waves continue driving temperatures into the triple digits across multiple U.S. states—creating dangerous conditions for residents and animals alike—researchers are sounding alarm bells over a significant spike in heat deaths in the past decade. One study published in June revealed deaths caused by excessively hot temperatures soared 56 percent between 2018 and 2021. Last…


Does Climate Change Cause Extreme Weather Now? Here’s a Scorcher of a Reality Check

News Analysis The Pacific Northwest was hit with a record-shattering heat wave in June, with temperatures over 35 degrees higher than normal in some places. On June 28, Portland, Ore., reached 116 degrees. Late last week the region suffered another blast of hot weather, with a high in Portland of 103 degrees. The New York…


At Least 20 Killed Amid Rare Torrential Rain, Flooding in Central China

At least 20 people have been killed and more than 100,000 people have been forced to evacuate amid three consecutive days of extreme rainfall that has caused severe flooding in central China’s Henan province, according to reports. A Chinese state media outlet reported in the early hours of Wednesday that 12 people have been killed….


Extreme Weather Springs Up in Multiple Chinese Cities, Flights and Schools Cancelled in Beijing

Recently, due to extreme weather occurring in multiple provinces and cities in mainland China, the China Meteorological Administration declared a level four emergency. Torrential rains caused traffic mayhem and school closures in Beijing, residents in Hebei Province held onto trees to keep from getting flushed away, and floods in Sichuan swept away several ships. Beijing…


Tropical Storm Elsa Kills 1 in Florida, Hurts 10 at Georgia Base

SAVANNAH, Ga.—A weakened but resilient Tropical Storm Elsa killed at least one person in Florida on Wednesday and injured several others when a possible tornado struck a campground at a Navy base in southeast Georgia. The National Hurricane Center said Elsa still packed 45 mph (72 kph) winds more than nine hours after making landfall…


Tropical Storm Elsa Makes Landfall Along Florida Gulf Coast

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— A weakened Tropical Storm Elsa dumped rain across Florida’s Gulf Coast early Wednesday but appears to have spared the state significant damage and widespread power outages. Elsa wobbled through the Gulf of Mexico, briefly reaching hurricane strength, but moved ashore as a tropical storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Wednesday in…


Top Runners Among 21 Dead From Harsh Weather During Ultramarathon in China

The Chinese communist regime announced on May 23 that 21 athletes, including China’s marathon champions, died at the Gansu ultramarathon due to the extreme weather. The death list includes Liang Jing, 31, China’s ultramarathon record holder, Huang Guanjun, 34, winner of the men’s marathon for hearing-impaired runners at China’s 2019 National Paralympic Games, and famous…


Organizer of Ultramarathon in China Fails to Protect Runners in Extreme Weather, 21 Die

The Chinese communist regime announced on May 23 that 21 athletes, including China’s marathon champions, died at the Gansu ultramarathon due to the extreme weather. The death list includes Liang Jing, 31, China’s ultramarathon record holder, Huang Guanjun, 34, winner of the men’s marathon for hearing-impaired runners at China’s 2019 National Paralympic Games, and famous…