• Hurricane “Ernesto” to pass near Newfoundland, Canada before racing toward Europe

    ByTeo Blašković

    Hurricane “Ernesto” made landfall on Bermuda’s western coast as a Category 1 hurricane at 09:00 UTC on August 17, 2024. The storm brought maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h (85 mph), heavy rainfall, large surf, and a dangerous storm surge. On the latest forecast track, the center of Ernesto will pass near southeastern Newfoundland tonight, August 19, and early Tuesday, August 20. After that, Ernesto will weaken and race toward Europe.

  • 2024 on track to become Canada’s second-worst fire season in two decades

    ByRishav Kothari

    Wildfires are ravaging parts of Canada, with 2024 on track to become the second-worst fire season in two decades. Satellite data indicates that carbon emissions from wildfires have already exceeded the 20-year average. Reports indicate that the number of wildfires in Northern Canada has increased by 50% in the last three weeks.

  • Rex block shatters multiple records in Canada

    ByRishav Kothari

    Canada experienced a week of extraordinary weather, breaking multiple records for heat and rainfall across the country. A unique atmospheric pattern, known as a Rex block, caused temperatures to soar in the Arctic Circle, while remnants of Hurricane “Debby” brought torrential rains to Eastern Canada.

  • Wildfire devastates Jasper National Park, forces mass evacuations, Canada

    ByTeo Blašković

    A destructive wildfire continues to engulf parts of Jasper National Park and the adjacent town of Jasper in Alberta, Canada, leading to extensive evacuations and significant structural damage. As of this morning, the fire, which started due to lightning, has destroyed an estimated 30 – 50 % of buildings in the area.

  • Wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia force evacuations, Canada

    ByRishav Kothari

    Wildfires in northern Alberta prompted evacuations of three communities as the province contends with five significant blazes posing a severe threat to safety and infrastructure. Over 5 000 residents were affected, covering 62 000 ha (150 000 acres). Meanwhile, British Columbia is battling over 300 wildfires, exacerbated by a three-week heatwave. High temperatures and lightning have caused widespread evacuation orders, with firefighters struggling to contain the rapidly spreading flames across both provinces.