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India warns of power use as demand peaks during heatwave

The surge in demand for power appears to be linked to the greater usage of cooling appliances, India's ministry of power said.

What scientists know about a potential ‘super’ El Nino

El Nino tends to peak around December but ocean heat releases slowly and can drive up global temperatures the following years.

Rescue and relief efforts intensify as rain risks rise across southern China

According to local authorities, the entire province is on alert to implement flood prevention measures, with more than 16,000 residents already evacuated from high-risk areas as of noon on May 21.

At least 21 killed as heavy rain drenches southern, central China

Schools, businesses and transport services have been suspended, and authorities are relocating residents in some parts of Hubei and Hunan, state media reported.

Not so rosy: Flower growers battle stormy weather in Malaysia

Flowers deprived of sunlight are unable to photosynthesise properly, resulting in smaller, weaker blooms that do not last long.

Avoid areas in Ubi, Geylang due to risk of flash floods: PUB

Motorists should avoid Ubi Avenues 1 and 3 and a junction in Geylang for the next hour.

Avoid Jalan Boon Lay due to risk of flash floods: PUB

The weatherman had forecast short, thundery showers in the afternoon over parts of Singapore for the rest of May.

Panama Canal not planning to curb ships' passage for 2026 despite drought threat

Short, thundery showers and warm weather expected in Singapore till end of May

Short, thundery showers are expected over parts of Singapore on most afternoons for the last two weeks of May.

World faces risk of severe wildfire year fuelled by climate change: Researchers

Smoke rises as a wildfire burns parts of the Everglades in Florida, USA, on May 11. The United States has seen unseasonably large areas burnt in 2026.

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