BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.
Residents in low-lying areas of New Zealandโs โ capital city Wellington โ were urged to evacuate on โ Monday, as heavy rain continued to drench the city, which experienced flash flooding overnight. A state of emergency was declared for the region on Monday afternoon, while weather forecaster MetService upgraded its heavy rain warning to red, the highest level, which indicates a threat to life from dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips. Mayor Andrew Little told state-owned Radio...
The intense heat has turned daily commutes and outdoor labour into gruelling tasks. Many citizens have reported physical exhaustion and heat-related discomfort, as the cooling effect of the evening breeze remains elusive
Only two districts recorded temperatures below 42โ, including Hyderabad where the maximum stood at 41.4โ
Extreme weather events in India are increasing in frequency and intensity, bringing both immediate and long-term risks, the report notes