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The eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano led to the closure of eight airports in Indonesia, resulting in over 2,300 canceled flights affecting more than 268,000 passengers. Schools in affected regions are switching to remote learning.
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Water temperatures in the North and Baltic Seas this summer were 15.6 and 17.2 degrees Celsius respectively, significantly above the long-term average. This can lead to drastic habitat changes, the spread of non-native species, and increased sea levels.
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Nepal is observing a national day of mourning following a flash flood on August 26th in the Nepalese-Tibetan border region. The event, likely caused by a glacial collapse, resulted in nearly 1,400 deaths and over 5,000 people are still missing.
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Typhoon remnants caused flooding in Japan, resulting in one fatality in Iwaki. Evacuation orders were issued, and the second-highest warning level was declared for parts of Fukushima, Chiba, and Saitama.
Global EconomyClimate ChangeWeather & Natural Disasters
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts with almost 100% certainty that El Niño will continue until February 2027. This weather phenomenon, which raises global temperatures, could intensify further and have far-reaching climatic impacts until 2027, including droughts and floods.
Research & DiscoveriesClimate ChangeWeather & Natural Disasters
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The Mediterranean Sea reached an average temperature of 28.54°C on August 13, the highest value recorded since 1940. This confirms a summer of record temperatures both in the sea and on mainland Spain.
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The eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia led to the cancellation of over 200 flights in Jakarta. The ash cloud reached an altitude of 15,000 meters.
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Dust from North Africa is affecting air quality in Portugal. The health authority DGS recommends that risk groups stay indoors and avoid physical exertion outdoors.
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France recorded its hottest summer since records began in 2026, with 53 days of extreme heat. Environment Minister Monique Barbut reported record temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, and wildfires that destroyed six times the average area over the past 20 years. Thousands of additional deaths were registered.
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The El Niño climate phenomenon poses a risk of new floods in Porto Alegre, Brazil. While the city has improved its flood protection measures, meteorologists warn of increasing extreme weather events due to climate change, which particularly endanger poorer populations.
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