Developing storms in the Pacific and Atlantic this week underscore the accelerating pace of extreme weather worldwide. Hurricane Simon intensified to a Category 3 system before making landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast, where it combined with Tropical Storm Rachel…
Continue reading Hurricane Simon and El Niño Drive a Surge in Extreme Weather EventsKey developments: Hurricane Simon surged to Category 3 strength, delivering powerful winds and heavy rain that slammed coastal towns between the Sierra Madre and the ocean, while nearby Tropical Storm Rachel compounded the damage. The twin systems killed five…
Continue reading Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel batter Mexico’s Pacific coast, prompting flood alerts in the UKKey developments: – The UK government announced a dedicated taskforce to coordinate response to the heightened risk of winter flooding, pledging at least £10.5 billion through 2036 to safeguard homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. – The Met Office’s seasonal…
Continue reading UK unveils £10.5bn flood taskforce as extreme weather spikes globally