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India Today
3 hours ago
- Climate
- India Today
New York City hits 100°F as heat wave grips eastern US
A dangerous heatwave intensified across the Eastern United States on Tuesday, with temperatures soaring into the triple digits and records tumbling across the region. Over 150 million Americans were under heat advisories, as the massive 'heat dome' parked over the Mid-Atlantic peaked in New York City, John F. Kennedy Airport recorded 100F (38C) just after noon — the first time since 2013. Forecasters warned that dozens of cities from Maine to Florida were likely to tie or break daily temperature records.'Every East Coast state today has a chance of reaching 100 degrees,' said meteorologist Ryan Maue, noting that temperatures hitting 100F in Maine is extremely the high daytime temperatures, meteorologists expressed concern over the persistent humidity and warm nights, which are giving residents no time to recover.'You get extreme heat and humidity but no relief overnight,' said Jacob Asherman of the Weather Prediction Center. Everything is stacking up. This is a very intense event.'The high-pressure system driving the heat remains locked in place, trapping heat and moisture across the region. 'It's oppressing,' Maue added. 'The dome is literally pushing the heat down onto us.'In New York City, the heat coincided with primary election day. In Queens, DJ Rekha Malhotra handed out campaign flyers while equipped with a hat, ice packs, and a portable fan. 'It's 90 bazillion degrees and here I am,' Malhotra joked, pulling out a spray bottle from her warned that prolonged heat has cumulative impacts on health and utility costs. 'The longer it lasts, the more it wears on the body and energy bills,' said Bernadette Woods Placky, chief meteorologist at Climate reported delays due to heat-induced speed restrictions between Washington, Philadelphia, and New York. In New Hampshire, two teenage hikers were rescued after suffering heat exhaustion on a mountain more hot days ahead, officials urge residents to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activity, and check on vulnerable populations.(With inputs from Associated Press) - EndsMust Watch advertisement
India Today
17 hours ago
- Science
- India Today
Wildfires contaminate water quality for nearly a decade after the blaze
A new study has revealed that the legacy of wildfires extends far beyond the immediate devastation, with contaminants from burned forests and watersheds continuing to pollute rivers and streams for up to eight years after the flames are research, published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, is the first large-scale assessment of post-wildfire water quality and analyzed over 1,00,000 water samples from more than 500 watersheds across the by scientists from the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Science (CIRES) at the University of Colorado Boulder, the study based on wildfires in the United States, found significant increases in organic carbon, phosphorus, nitrogen, and sediment in rivers following the blazes. These contaminants can degrade water quality, posing challenges for water treatment facilities and threatening the drinking water supply for millions of people in downstream communities. Researchers have long known that fire ash and soil destruction contribute to degraded water quality. (Photo: AP) 'We were attempting to look at notable trends in post-wildfire water quality across the entire U.S. West, to help inform water management strategies in preparing for wildfire effects,' said Carli Brucker, the study's lead results showed that while the most dramatic spikes in contaminants occur in the first one to five years after a fire, elevated nitrogen and sediment levels can persist for up to eight study also found that the impact of wildfires on water quality is highly variable, depending on factors such as the proximity of the fire to rivers, the type of soil and vegetation, and local weather patterns. In some cases, sediment levels in streams were up to 2,000 times higher than before the fire, severely straining water treatment wildfires increasing in size and frequency due to drought and climate change, the findings underscore the need for long-term planning and resilience in water management.'You can't fund resilience improvements on general concerns alone. Water managers need real numbers for planning, and that's what we're providing,' Brucker the American West faces mounting wildfire risks, researchers hope their data will help communities better prepare for the prolonged environmental impacts that follow in the wake of fire.- EndsMust Watch
India Today
17 hours ago
- Climate
- India Today
Asia heating up twice as fast: Climate change report cites recent events
With the world already struggling to find ways to effectively address climate change, a new report on the global crisis has sounded concerns, especially for Asian, with fresh water sources and coastal areas seriously World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) "State of the Climate in Asia 2024" report has highlighted alarming climate changes across Asia recently, saying the continent has heated up twice as fast as the rest of the report reveals that the continent is facing unprecedented environmental challenges, saying in 2024, Asia experienced one of the warmest years on record. With average temperatures averaging 1.04 degrees Celsius above the 1991-2020 baseline, the continent is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, the report rapid temperature rise has accelerated glacier melting in key mountain ranges, including the Himalayas and the Tian Shan mountain range in Central Asia, threatening vital freshwater sources and SURFACE TEMPERATURE RISE RISKS COASTAL AREASAccording to the State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report, sea-surface temperatures in the region have also soared to record highs. Due to the record-high temperatures, sea levels along Asia's Pacific and Indian Ocean coastlines rose faster than the global average. These trends have heightened the vulnerability of millions living in coastal areas of the continent, including are increasing risks from flooding and storm surges. The continent also saw a sharp increase in extreme weather events throughout BRACES FOR DEADLY HEATWAVEadvertisementThe report further claimed that prolonged heat waves struck parts of Asia, causing hundreds of heat-related deaths, particularly in India and Japan. Marine heatwaves expanded dramatically, reaching a record 15 million square kilometers, severely impacting marine biodiversity. Tropical Cyclone Yagi emerged as the strongest storm of the year, inflicting widespread damage across Southeast Asia. Yagi left dozens dead in northern Vietnam last Central Asia faced its worst floods in over 70 years, while the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced unprecedented rainfall, severely disrupting infrastructure. Nepal endured devastating floods in September 2024, resulting in at least 246 fatalities. However, timely early warning systems and coordinated response efforts helped save thousands of FOR URGENT CLIMATE STRATEGIESThe report underlines the urgent need for robust climate adaptation strategies. It emphasises the critical role of national meteorological services in improving disaster preparedness to protect lives and livelihoods in an era of escalating climate Asia's climate continues to warm rapidly, proactive measures are essential to mitigate the human and economic toll of these extreme environmental changes, it added.- EndsMust Watch
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Tehran ready to retaliate if US strikes again, says Iran foreign minister
Tehran has confirmed that its missile strike on a US air base in Qatar was a direct response to what it calls "US aggression against Iran's territorial integrity and sovereignty."In a statement posted on Telegram, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the action was a measured retaliation following American military involvement in recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. He said Iran would be ready to respond again in case of further action by the US. advertisementIran gave advance notice to the US via diplomatic channels hours ahead of the attack, as well as to Qatari authorities. Trump seized on that as a positive sign. "I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured," Trump wrote on his Truth Social media site. "Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same." He said Iran fired 14 missiles at the air base, calling it "a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered."advertisement"I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed and hardly any damage was done," Trump wrote. "Most importantly, they've gotten it all out of their 'system,' and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE," Trump SAYS RESPONSE TO IRAN ATTACK IS A 'SOVEREIGN' ISSUEMeanwhile, Qatar said that its response to the Iranian attack on Al Udeid US airbase in the Gulf country is a "sovereign" issue."There are deep ties between the two states (Iran and Qatar)and the two nations, but the attack undoubtedly calls for a genuine meeting and a clear stance," foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said in a press Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, also issued a statement defending the strikes on US bases. He posted an image of a burning American flag on a pole, set against a backdrop of a war-torn area with burning buildings and a dark, smoky sky, along with the caption: "We didn't harm anyone. And we will not accept any harassment from anyone under any circumstances. And we will not submit to anyone's harassment. This is the logic of the Iranian nation."- EndsMust Watch
