World weather news

Here are the latest world weather news updates:

Tropical Cyclone Alert

• A powerful tropical cyclone is expected to make landfall in eastern India and Bangladesh on Wednesday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds.
• The cyclone, named Amphan, is currently a category 5 storm and is expected to bring widespread destruction and flooding to the region.

Heatwave in Europe

• A severe heatwave is affecting much of Europe, with temperatures soaring to record highs in several countries.
• The heatwave is expected to continue throughout the week, with temperatures expected to reach up to 40°C (104°F) in some areas.

Flooding in the US

• Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding in the southeastern United States, with several states declaring states of emergency.
• The flooding has caused significant damage and displacement, with thousands of people affected.

Drought in Africa

• A severe drought is affecting several countries in eastern Africa, including Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
• The drought has caused significant crop failures and livestock deaths, and is expected to worsen in the coming months.

Wildfires in Australia

• Wildfires are raging across eastern Australia, with several fires burning out of control.
• The fires have caused significant damage and displacement, with thousands of people affected.

Weather Forecast

• A low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the UK and Ireland on Wednesday.
• A heatwave is expected to continue in the US, with temperatures expected to reach up to 40°C (104°F) in some areas.
• A tropical cyclone is expected to make landfall in eastern India and Bangladesh on Wednesday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds.

Climate News

• The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced that 2020 was the hottest year on record, with global temperatures reaching 1.2°C (2.2°F) above pre-industrial levels.
• The WMO has also warned that the world is on track to exceed the 1.5°C (2.7°F) warming limit set by the Paris Agreement, with global temperatures expected to reach 1.5°C (2.7°F) by the mid-2030s.