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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Rain bomb alert as mammoth weather system moves across Australia and temperatures plunge - as city records wettest day of the year
Rain and cold temperatures are expected for large parts of the country as an extensive wet weather system stretches from the west to the east coast of Australia. Wet weather lashed most of the country in the past week, with every state and territory recording widespread rain - the most so far for the year for many locations. A severe low-pressure system along with a cold front and significant trough developed across south-west Western Australia on Sunday. Perth experienced its wettest day of the year after it was hit with damaging winds, heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms. The wet weather system is forecast to crawl eastwards on Monday, with Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Angus Hines warning it will bring inclement conditions. 'This front moves through the southern half of Western Australia and into South Australia on Monday with showers and plenty of hail,' he said. 'Showers will ease across the south-east, with a further 2-10mm. Patchy falls across much of South Australia, NSW and southern Queensland on Tuesday, with a chance of rain in Victoria and Tasmania.' Mr Hines explained the weather system would also bring with it colder air and snow for the mountains in NSW and Victoria. He added cold winds and patchy showers would continue, with light wet weather for most places south of a line stretching across the nation from Perth to Port Macquarie. A dry day is forecast for Thursday, but showers and cool winds are expected on Friday for the country's south-east. 'Some heavier falls or thunderstorms are possible, but we'll have to get closer to the time to confirm the details,' Mr Hines said. 'A rainband could form over north-east Queensland, and yet another rain-bringing front is just dusting its shoes by the door of the west coast heading into next weekend.' Weatherzone meteorologist Yoska Hernandez added a colossal low-pressure system, spanning nearly half the size of the country, would also bring chilly temperatures to southern and eastern parts of Australia this week. As the massive low drifts east, temperatures in Melbourne and Adelaide are expected to struggle to reach the mid-teens. Canberra may barely pass a maximum of 10C each day, with the mercury dropping to a frosty minimum of 0C on Thursday. Sydney's minimum temperatures will remain below 10C for the week, and reach chilly maximums in the mid-teens as well. The mercury is forecast to dip to a minimum of 3C in Hobart, with the days reaching a maximum temperature of between 11C and 13C. Sydney Monday: Partly cloudy. Winds up to 30km/h. Max 18C. Tuesday: Medium chance of showers. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 9C. Max 18C. Wednesday: Showers. Up to 10mm of rain. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 9C. Max 15C. Thursday: Showers. Up to 9mm of rain. Winds up to 30km/h. Min 9C. Max 16C. Canberra Monday: Showers. Winds up to 35km/h. Max 11C. Tuesday: Medium chance of showers. Winds up to 25km/h. Min 3C. Max 12C. Wednesday: Shower or two. Up to 5mm of rain. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 1C. Max 11C. Thursday: Slight chance of a shower. Up to 9mm of rain. Winds up to 25km/h. Min 0C. Max 12C. Melbourne Monday: Showers. Winds up to 30km/h. Max 15C. Tuesday: Shower or two. Min 6C. Max 13C. Wednesday: Shower or two. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 6C. Max 13C. Thursday: Medium chance of showers. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 4C. Max 13C. Adelaide Monday: Shower or two. Winds up to 20km/h. Max 14C. Tuesday: Shower or two. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 8C. Max 13C. Wednesday: Shower or two. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 6C. Max 14C. Thursday: Shower or two. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 6C. Max 14C. Brisbane Monday: Sunny. Winds up to 35km/h. Max 21C. Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of shower at night. Min 8C. Max 21C. Wednesday: Shower or two. Winds up to 25km/h. Min 12C. Max 23C. Thursday: Partly cloudy. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 11C. Max 20C. Perth Monday: Showers. Up to 7mm of rain. Winds up to 30km/h. Max 14C. Tuesday: Slight chance of a shower. Winds up to 25km/h. Min 4C. Max 16C. Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Winds up to 20km/h. Min 4C. Max 18C. Darwin Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the evening. Min 21C. Max 31C. Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Min 21C. Max 31C.
ABC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- ABC News
F1 live Belgian Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri starts second behind Lando Norris, wet race forecast for Spa-Francorchamps
Rain has already caused chaos at the historic Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, ahead of tonight's Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix. Drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri will start second on the grid, holding a nine-point lead over teammate Lando Norris. Norris will start tonight's race on pole, hunting three grand prix wins in a row. Follow all the action of the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix on the live blog below.
Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
UAE issues weather alert due to heavy rains; drivers urged to avoid valley paths
UAE residents have been advised to be cautious as parts of the country experience adverse weather conditions. Various areas of Al Ain Region and Al Dhafra Region are expected to witness varying intensities of rain. The public has been advised to adhere to modified speed limits, avoid valleys, carry first aid kits, and prepare alternative light sources. Motorists have been urged to exercise caution while driving and to avoid valley paths. The NCM has issued orange and yellow alerts for rain around Al Ain. #Rain#NCM — اÙ�Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�Ù�Ø·Ù�Ù� Ù�Ù�أرصاد (@ncmuae) July 25, 2025 UAE rain chasers have been sharing videos of heavy downpour in Al-Noud, Al-Bawadi Road and Corporate Camp in Al-Ain City. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© Ù�Ù�راÙ�بة اÙ�Ø·Ù�س Ù�اÙ�ذذÙ�ر اÙ�Ù�Ù�اخÙ� اÙ�Ù�ؤسس omar alnauimi (@storm_ae) El-Her area witnessed heavy thunderstorms with hail and rainfall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© Ù�Ù�راÙ�بة اÙ�Ø·Ù�س Ù�اÙ�ذذÙ�ر اÙ�Ù�Ù�اخÙ� اÙ�Ù�ؤسس omar alnauimi (@storm_ae) Unstable summer weather conditions gripped parts of the country in recent days, with residents in Abu Dhabi and Dubai experiencing heavy dust storms, haze, sporadic rainfall, and a noticeable drop in temperatures. Recently, moderate to heavy rainfall was reported in Dubai's Margham area, Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafrah region, and several parts of Al Ain, including Umm Ghaffa, Al Faqa, Um Al Zumoul, and Khatm Al Shiklah. Authorities issued orange and yellow alerts in select areas, cautioning residents about potential hazardous weather and urging vigilance during outdoor activities. Experts say these patterns are expected to continue intermittently over the next few days — with a more active system forecast around July 25-26.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Confident of improving Bangalore traffic by 25-30%: EaseMyTrip's Pitti
EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti has met with the Commissioners of the Bengaluru Traffic Police, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike and City Police and said that the traffic situation in the city will improve by 25-30 per cent within a year. Sharing an update on the Rs 1 crore Bengaluru traffic project, Prashant Pitti wrote on X, "MAJOR UPDATE on Bangalore Traffic Project! I am confident of improving Bangalore traffic by 25-30 per cent within a year's time." In his detailed social media post, he added, "1. Collaboration at Scale In just 10 days, after meeting the commissioners of BTP, BBMP, CP, Google team, IISC professors, Scientist, Road Engineers, Traffic Related Entrepreneurs. All three newly appointed commissioners were very kind to invite me to showcase existing capabilities AND collaborate to work together. For the first time we are bringing all key public and private players - to the same table." He added that the BTP and IISC have simulation models, which can create re-routing permutations and he has requested the data from Google, Uber, Ola and Rapido that will help with the re-routing. "2. Quick Optimization Projects A) Bangalore Traffic Simulators: Both BTP and IISC have simulation models, which can create millions of re-routing permutations to reduce travel-time (not shortest distance). I have requested the data from Google, Uber, Ola, Rapido, that will make models predict better re-routing. Some of them have confirmed to help. Waiting for others. If the model starts working, we will be able to predict where/when gridlock is going to happen, so we can fix it before it occurs," the X post read. He also suggested Fixing Feedback Loop and Hyperlocal Rain Predictor for solve the traffic congestion. Prashant Pitti wrote, "B) Fixing Feedback Loop: Govt already has apps, where people can report potholes. I will take ownership of that app, to increase its scope (report illegal parking, broken signal, wrong side driving, water logging, broken vehicle, etc). I will also increase accountability and recognition by showcasing all the complaints lodged AND action-taken (along with time-stamp) publicly. C) Hyperlocal Rain Predictor: Govt closes the road to do infra/maintenance work, but then it starts raining on that patch of road and work halts. This leads to crazy downtime and traffic congestion. Hyperlocal Rain Predictor project will also allow us to fix drainage issues, even before it happens." He said that a pilot project with Green Wave Signals is being carried out to put the traffic lights in sync. "D) Green Wave Signals: Putting traffic lights in sync, so they move vehicles in waves, instead of stopping at every junction. A pilot is already happening, we will analyse the results to see if it makes sense to be done at City level," he wrote. "3. The Vision for IndiaMany people mentioned in my last post "Bangalore Traffic is an Infra problem", congrats on stating the obvious. If we continue to wait for the infra to become better, then we are merely playing a catch-up game with the West. There is so much scope to optimize current infra, and I would rather focus on that. This is no longer about rants or blaming the system. It's about practical optimism - believing that with data, intent, and collaboration, we can improve what feels unfixable," the X post read. Further, he asked for public support so that the project reaches the right authorities. He wrote, "4. Ask from Readers: A) Continue your support and share/comment. The more you amplify, the more right folks will be able to join us in solving this gridlock. I am in it for the long haul. Are you? B) Join our WhatsApp Community, where I will regularly post the next-steps. Plus we need more info from each one of you. On which junction/road, you face massive traffic issue. So we can present them to the right authorities. Link to join below in the comment section." Earlier on July 14, Pitti announced a Rs 1 crore commitment to tackle traffic congestion in Bengaluru using AI and satellite data, urging authorities and citizens to join hands in fixing the city's growing traffic problem. In a detailed post on X, EaseMyTrip co-founder Pitti shared that he was stuck in traffic for over two hours while covering just 11 km late at night in Bengaluru. He said the worst part was being stranded at a choke point on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) for 100 minutes, with no traffic light or police officer in sight. "I am committing INR 1 Cr to find Bangalore Choke-Points via Google Maps & AI. 11 km ??' 2.15 hours in Bangalore Traffic on Saturday late night! I was stuck at one choke-point at ORR, where I spent 100 minutes struggling to understand why there is no traffic-light or cop here," Pitti posted on X.
News24
6 days ago
- Climate
- News24
Thursday's weather: Rain with thunderstorms across SA, with light snow in Free State
Rain and thunderstorms are forecast across the country, with light snow and windy conditions in the Free State, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). Weather forecast for today and tomorrow, 23-24 July 2025: Partly cloudy and cold to cool with isolated showers and thundershowers. #saws #southafricanweather #saweatheroutlook — SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) July 23, 2025 Gauteng: Partly cloudy and cool conditions with isolated showers and thundershowers. Mpumalanga: Morning fog patches in the southeast, partly cloudy, and cold to cool conditions are expected with isolated showers and thundershowers. The Lowveld will be warm. Mbombela: 11°C — 21°C Ermelo: 04°C — 16°C Emalahleni: 06°C — 17°C Standerton: 05°C — 17°C Skukuza: 14°C — 25°C Limpopo: Partly cloudy and cool conditions with isolated showers in the south. Expect warmer temperatures in the Lowveld. Polokwane: 07°C — 19°C Phalaborwa: 12°C — 23°C Tzaneen: 11°C — 21°C Musina: 12°C — 25°C Lephalale: 09°C — 23°C Mokopane: 08°C — 20°C North West: Expect partly cloudy and cold to cool weather with isolated showers and thundershowers. Windy conditions are forecast for the extreme west. Klerksdorp: 06°C — 19°C Potchefstroom: 06°C — 18°C Mahikeng: 07°C — 20°C Rustenburg: 09°C — 19°C Vryburg: 04°C — 20°C Free State: Partly cloudy and cold to cool conditions are predicted with isolated showers and thundershowers. Residents along the Lesotho border may experience light snowfall, along with windy conditions in the extreme west. Bloemfontein: 08°C — 19°C Welkom: 09°C — 19°C Bethlehem: 04°C — 16°C Northern Cape: Morning fog along the coast and adjacent interior, otherwise fine and cool to cold. Partly cloudy skies with isolated showers and thundershowers are expected in the east. Coastal winds will be light to moderate and southerly. Upington: 09°C — 24°C Kimberley: 07°C — 21°C De Aar: 08°C — 19°C Alexander Bay: 11°C — 18°C Springbok: 09°C — 18°C Calvinia: 07°C — 19°C Sutherland: 01°C — 16°C Western Cape: Morning fog patches are forecast for the western interior and along the south coast. It will be partly cloudy and cool, cold in the southwest, with isolated afternoon thunderstorms in the extreme northeast. Light rain is expected over the extreme southwestern parts from late morning, spreading along the south coast during the day. Coastal winds will be moderate to fresh west to south-westerly, with southerly winds along the west coast. Cape Town: 12°C — 17°C Vredendal: 08°C — 18°C Riversdale: 08°C — 18°C George: 08°C — 19°C Worcester: 06°C — 17°C Beaufort West: 09°C — 24°C Oudtshoorn: 07°C — 22°C Western half of the Eastern Cape: After a cloudy start with fog in some interior areas, the day should be fine and cool, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon with isolated showers and thundershowers. Coastal winds will be light north-westerly initially, becoming moderate to fresh south-westerly. Eastern half of the Eastern Cape: Morning fog south of the escarpment, followed by fine and cool conditions, although some areas in the north could be colder. Partly cloudy skies with isolated showers and thundershowers are expected later. The coastal winds will shift from light north-westerly to moderate south-westerly by the afternoon. Gqeberha: 09°C — 22°C Makhanda: 08°C — 25°C Cradock: 08°C — 21°C Graaff-Reinet: 04°C — 21°C East London: 11°C — 22°C Port St Johns: 12°C — 23°C Mthatha: 07°C — 24°C Komani: 04°C — 20°C Qonce: 07°C — 23°C KwaZulu-Natal: Morning fog patches over the interior, otherwise fine and cool. By the afternoon, partly cloudy skies will develop with isolated showers and thundershowers expected in the west. Coastal winds will shift from light to moderate north-westerly in the morning to moderate to fresh northerly to north-easterly later in the day. * This weather report was written with the support of Toqan AI.
