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Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants, 71 lost at sea, charities say

FILE PHOTO: Crew launches a rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB), from the migrant search and rescue ship Sea-Watch 5, operated by German NGO Sea-Watch, in the search and rescue (SAR) zone in the central Mediterranean, off Libya, August 10, 2025. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki/File Photo

How does heat affect the way we walk? New HTX tool tracks policemen’s gait to prevent heat illness

Ms Keller Chai and Dr Seng Kok Yong from the HTX Human Factors and Simulation Centre of Expertise demonstrating the use of the heart rate monitor at the HTX XPLORE Lab on March 16, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Hotter weather in Singapore: Are you at risk?

People shield themselves from the sun during a hot day at the Merlion Park on March 26.

Hot days expected over the next fortnight, but heatwave risk in Singapore low: Government

In Singapore, a heatwave is declared when the daily maximum temperature, averaged across all weather stations here, is at least 35 deg C for three consecutive days.

Thundery showers expected in Singapore on most days in first half of April

Thundery showers are expected over parts of the Republic on most afternoons in the first half of April, said the Meteorological Service Singapore.

Vietnam braces for thunderstorms, strong winds, hail during seasonal transition

Devastating thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning and hail have slammed parts of the country in recent days.

When will Japan’s cherry blossoms bloom? AI can help answer that

A man poses in front of a cherry blossom tree at Kinshi Park in Tokyo.

Fire hot spots and scant rain raise haze alarm in South-east Asia

Firefighters work to extinguish a wildfire burning on peatland in Rimba Panjang, Riau province in Indonesia.

April showers expected to ease Malaysia’s hot and dry spell: Experts

The Health ministry warned that hot weather can pose serious health risks, with heat-related illnesses ranging from mild conditions to severe, potentially fatal cases.

Australian sky turns an apocalyptic blood red ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle

At the Shark Bay Caravan Park in Denham, the sky glowed bright red on March 27 and drew out curious residents to gaze at the dazzling display, according to a video shared by the park.

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