Extreme Weather
At least five dead after snowstorm in Austria
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At least five people have died in Austria following a heavy snowstorm, including avalanche victims in Tirol. Vienna airport temporarily halted operations, and there were power outages and road closures. Avalanche risk remains high in the Alps.
The World Meteorological Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization have issued a joint report detailing how extreme heat is disrupting global food production. The document highlights severe effects in Brazil and other countries, urging better adaptation strategies. It responds to a United Nations call to address heat risks for workers and food systems.
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New research highlights the overlooked danger of extreme heat to workers cleaning up after hurricanes, as seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in Texas. The study, from the University of Georgia and published in GeoHealth, notes that heat caused as many deaths as the storm itself in that case. Climate change is exacerbating these risks by intensifying storms and prolonging hot weather.
Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, struck Jamaica as a category 5 hurricane on October 28, 2025, fueled by unusually warm sea surface temperatures linked to climate change. Meteorologists expressed alarm over its rapid intensification and potential for catastrophic damage, including up to one meter of rain. Three people died in preparations for the storm.
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Hurricane Melissa has escalated into a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds, poised to hit Jamaica on Monday night. The storm has already claimed four lives in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Climate change is amplifying its dangers through warmer oceans and increased moisture.