![Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723451967_TBSTORMMARIA.jpg)
Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of risks from mudslides and floods after record-breaking rainfall over last two days in some cities.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723197556_TBJapan.jpg)
Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning
The meteorological agency warned of a higher probability of a huge earthquake in the Nankai trough.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no immediate signs of damage Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no immediate signs of damage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51693625208_Earthquake.jpg)
Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no immediate signs of damage
The earthquake occurred off Miyazaki prefecture, triggering tsunami advisories, Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![Taiwan issues land, sea alerts for Typhoon Gaemi Taiwan issues land, sea alerts for Typhoon Gaemi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721730343_tbTyphoonGaemi.jpg)
Taiwan issues land, sea alerts for Typhoon Gaemi
Taiwan's meteorological agency has issued sea and land alerts for Typhoon Gaemi, which is expected to make landfall in Yilan County.
Tue Jul 23 2024
![Volcanic eruption sparks emergency measures in Iceland Volcanic eruption sparks emergency measures in Iceland](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51689050166_volcano.jpg)
Volcanic eruption sparks emergency measures in Iceland
A volcano erupted Monday night on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said.
Tue Dec 19 2023
![World to hit 1.4C of warming in record hot 2023 World to hit 1.4C of warming in record hot 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686906115_Beijingheatwave.jpg)
World to hit 1.4C of warming in record hot 2023
Next year could be worse, the scientists said, as El Nino's impacts are likely to peak this winter and drive higher temperatures in 2024.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![El Nino to last until April 2024, pushing record temperatures El Nino to last until April 2024, pushing record temperatures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51699434544_950x600.jpg)
El Nino to last until April 2024, pushing record temperatures
The phenomenon is already spurring calamities across the globe, pushing up temperatures in a year already on track to be warmest on record.
Sat Nov 11 2023
![World prepares for El Nino as records fall World prepares for El Nino as records fall](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695966491_ElNino.jpg)
World prepares for El Nino as records fall
As impacts worsen with climate change, is the world prepared?
Fri Sep 29 2023
![UN aims to forge new way of tracking greenhouse gases UN aims to forge new way of tracking greenhouse gases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51675418263_UnitedNation.jpg)
UN aims to forge new way of tracking greenhouse gases
Better ways of measuring planet-warming pollution are vital to responding to the impact on humanity and help inform better decision-making.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Continuous heavy rain in Sarawak until tomorrow - MetMalaysia Continuous heavy rain in Sarawak until tomorrow - MetMalaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81671380367_TBhujan.jpg)
Continuous heavy rain in Sarawak until tomorrow - MetMalaysia
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert warning of continuous rain in several parts of Sarawak from today.
Fri Dec 23 2022
![MetMalaysia issues continuous rain warning in six states until Dec 26 MetMalaysia issues continuous rain warning in six states until Dec 26](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81671380367_TBhujan.jpg)
MetMalaysia issues continuous rain warning in six states until Dec 26
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of continuous rain in six states until Monday.
Thu Dec 22 2022
![Heatwaves and wildfires to worsen air pollution - UN Heatwaves and wildfires to worsen air pollution - UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662542425_AMAZON.jpg)
Heatwaves and wildfires to worsen air pollution - UN
WMO cautioned that the interaction between pollution and climate change would impact hundreds of millions of people over the coming century.
Wed Sep 07 2022
![Power cuts, traffic snarls as India's tech hub endures second day of floods Power cuts, traffic snarls as India's tech hub endures second day of floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41662439366_BEGALURU.jpg)
Power cuts, traffic snarls as India's tech hub endures second day of floods
More rain fell in an unusually wet monsoon season, bringing traffic chaos, power cuts and flooded properties.
Tue Sep 06 2022
![Climate change's fingerprints on ever hotter heatwaves Climate change's fingerprints on ever hotter heatwaves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658200469_HEATWAVE.jpg)
Climate change's fingerprints on ever hotter heatwaves
However unbearable temperatures get this week, scientists are unanimous: there is worse to come.
Tue Jul 19 2022
![Japan's June heatwave sizzles into hottest day, crunch time for power supply Japan's June heatwave sizzles into hottest day, crunch time for power supply](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81656484567_TOKYO.jpg)
Japan's June heatwave sizzles into hottest day, crunch time for power supply
The Japan Meteorological Agency forecast Tokyo temperatures won't drop back to 30 C until July 5.
Wed Jun 29 2022