Heat records shattered in northern Japan
Many heat records have been shattered in northern Japan with the start of the new week.
Rio De Janeiro hits record 62.3 °C (144.14 °F) thermal sensation, Brazil
Guaratiba, a neighborhood on Rio De Janeiro’s west side, recorded a thermal sensation of 62.3 °C (144.14 °F) at 09:55 LT on Sunday, March 17, 2024, marking the highest value since the Rio Alert System’s inception in 2014. The intense heat, exacerbated by high humidity, has led to increased beach and pool attendance amidst reports of water shortages.
Thousands of high temperature records broken across Africa
A wave of exceptionally hot weather has led to the shattering of thousands of temperature records across Africa. Nations from Cameroon to Mauritius have experienced unprecedented heat, marking historic highs for the month of March.
Newfoundland’s St. John’s breaks daily March snowfall record, Canada
St. John’s, the capital of Newfoundland, Canada, received 53 cm (20.9 inches) of snow on March 8, 2024, breaking the previous daily March snowfall record of 50 cm (19.7 inches) registered on March 4, 2005. This marks the second storm to bury parts of the region in less than a month.
Record-breaking snowfall hits parts of Nebraska, shuts down large stretch of I-80
A powerful snowstorm swept through Nebraska and Colorado on March 7, 2024, leaving behind record-breaking snowfall, closing highways and schools, and setting new daily and all-time snowfall records in parts of Nebraska.
Xinjiang records lowest temperature in history at -52.3 °C (-62.1 °F), China
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has set a new record for low temperatures, reaching -52.3 °C (-62.14 °F) in Fuyun County, leading to the death of numerous birds and surpassing a cold record held since 1960. Amidst the Chinese Lunar New Year’s return, this severe cold has resulted in extensive traffic disruptions and emergency responses across the region.
California braces for another storm after historic atmospheric river claims 9 lives
California, still reeling from a historic atmospheric river that left nine people dead and hundreds of mudslides, faces a new threat from a fast-moving storm.
Historic snowstorm paralyzes central and eastern Nova Scotia, Canada
A dangerous winter snowstorm brought Nova Scotia to a standstill over the weekend, with record snowfall exceeding 80 cm (31 inches) in many areas, leading to local emergency declarations and widespread travel disruptions.
Record highs in Victoria follow coldest January 12 in 55 years, Canada
Victoria, the capital of the Canadian province of British Columbia, recorded its warmest January 29 ever with 15.3 °C (59.5 °F) at the Gonzales weather station, surpassing the previous record of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) set in 1931. This record-breaking warmth follows closely on the heels of the coldest January 12 in 55 years.
Record-breaking winds hit parts of northern Norway, causing widespread damage
A powerful storm brought hurricane-force winds to northern Norway on January 29, 2024, tearing down buildings and disrupting transport, while leaving thousands without power.
