Super El Niño Could Cause 451,000 Heat Deaths

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2026

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Extreme heat linked to the developing “Super El Niño” could contribute to around 451,000 excess deaths worldwide between September 2026 and February 2027, according to new climate-health modelling. Researchers warn that the toll could rise further if the powerful El Niño persists into the

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Chinese Scientists Warn of Rising Himalayan Glacier Risks

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

Chinese researchers have linked long-term climate warming to growing instability across Himalayan glaciers, warning that events such as the deadly August 26 ice-rock avalanche on the Nepal-China border could become increasingly dangerous as glaciers retreat and glacial lakes expand. Climate Warming Linked to Glacier Instability Scientists studying the August 26 disaster

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UN Warns Strong El Nino Will Worsen Extremes

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2026

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the strengthening El Niño is intensifying the effects of human-driven climate change and increasing the risk of extreme weather across the world. Strong El Niño Intensifies Global Warming El Niño develops when surface waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean become unusually warm, altering

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Germany Records All-Time Heat High

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2026

Germany has recorded a new all-time national temperature high as a severe European heatwave moved east, bringing extreme heat warnings, travel disruption and growing public health concerns across the region. Germany Heatwave Sets New Temperature Record Germany recorded a provisional national high of 41.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday at Drewitz in eastern Germany, according

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Europe Braces For Prolonged Heatwave

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2026

A prolonged heatwave is affecting several parts of Europe, with temperatures nearing 40°C in some countries and authorities issuing health, transport and public safety warnings. The extreme weather is expected to continue for several days as hot air from North Africa pushes across the continent. Europe Heatwave Brings 40°C Temperatures Several European countries are facing

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India Says External Climate Rankings Don’t Guide Policy

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

The Union government has said that it does not rely on external global rankings related to climate change, pollution or environmental risk while framing domestic policies. The clarification was given by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, amid questions over India’s position in international climate […]

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India Calls For Massive Climate Finance Hike At COP30

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

At the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, India emphasised the need for a substantial increase in climate finance to help developing countries adapt and mitigate climate change. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav warned that current funding is far below the required levels and that global cooperation must move beyond billions to trillions of dollars. Key […]

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IMD Forecasts Above‑Normal July Monsoon: Farmers and Cities on Alert

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued its July monsoon outlook, forecasting above‑normal rainfall expected to exceed 106% of the long‑period average. This buoyant projection builds on an early and vigorous monsoon onset—nearly nine days ahead of schedule—that has already driven record kharif sowing and brought relief from heatwaves. Monsoon Outlook for July

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Climate Change Could Slash Global Economy by 40%, Study Warns

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

Recent research reveals that the economic impact of climate change may be far greater than previously estimated. If global temperatures rise by 4°C, average global incomes could fall by as much as 40%. This alarming projection challenges earlier models that failed to fully account for the global interconnectedness of economic systems. Unlike past analyses that […]

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IMD Warns of Hotter Summer and More Heatwaves Across India

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

India is set to experience a significantly hotter summer this year, with a marked increase in the number of heatwave days, according to the latest seasonal forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The warning comes as temperatures are expected to remain above normal across most parts of the country during the April to June […]