Pernambuco declared a state of emergency in 27 municipalities due to heavy rains that resulted in six fatalities. This situation intensifies the need for federal intervention to improve climate resilience and disaster response planning.
Δ State of emergency declared due to new deaths and extreme weather.
Heavy rains have caused fatalities and mass displacement in Paraíba and Pernambuco, prompting federal intervention for emergency response.
A new committee has been established to reassess the Land Bridge project in southern Thailand following public opposition.
BMKG forecasts moderate to heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong winds in several Indonesian regions on May 4–5, 2026, influenced by atmospheric wave activities. Regions like Aceh and North Sumatra are expected to be impacted.
Δ New weather forecast detailing specific conditions and regions affected due to atmospheric phenomena.
BMKG announced a warning for high waves in Indonesian waters from April 24-27, with waves potentially reaching up to 4 meters in height due to rapid wind speeds in several regions.
The Australian government has committed to backing 10 significant renewable energy and battery storage initiatives in Western Australia as part of a strategic transition from coal and gas.
A yellow level 2 weather warning has been issued by the South African Weather Service for severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, southern Mpumalanga, central and eastern North West, extreme southwestern Limpopo, and western KwaZulu-Natal.
Météo France announced a weather warning for impending storms across 44 departments, indicating severe weather conditions and decreased temperatures.
Ukrainian military executed a drone attack targeting a key Russian oil infrastructure, the Transneft-Privolga Samara station, resulting in substantial damage and a large fire.
The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi due to expected severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms, hailstorms, and high winds.
The Ministry of Environment launched a new initiative to reduce plastic waste drastically by 2030 through tighter regulations.
In Rio Grande do Sul, severe storms have caused extensive damage across multiple municipalities, leading to significant displacements and infrastructure damage.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for potential heatwaves and thunderstorms across 11 states due to rising temperatures.
On May 2, 2026, Mayon Volcano erupted, producing pyroclastic density currents and causing significant geological activity in the region.
The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that a typhoon is approaching the southern regions of South Korea with expected landfall tomorrow.
The EPA has announced new measures to regulate and reduce industrial carbon emissions by 30% within ten years.
South Korea has completed its largest offshore wind farm, located off the coast of Jeju Island, which will supply 500 megawatts of electricity.
Wildfires have burned 1,618 hectares in Ōtsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, prompting evacuation orders for over 3,233 people, with firefighting efforts still underway.
SEMARNAT has issued an alert warning of a 'Surada' event, which is expected to bring increased temperatures and strong winds to Quintana Roo this Friday and Saturday.
A major wildfire broke out on Monte Faeta in Tuscany, Italy, resulting in the evacuation of about 3,500 people from the affected areas.
A significant fire occurred on Monte Faeta, leading to an emergency evacuation of a nearby village in Tuscany.
Severe weather warnings were issued due to expected heavy rainfall and damaging winds in parts of Australia.
Severe thunderstorms in the central United States resulted in tornadoes and giant hail, with the most significant impact from an EF3 tornado in Mineral Wells, Texas. The aftermath led to a local disaster declaration due to injuries and widespread destruction.
The National Meteorological Service announced a weather warning for heavy rains and potential flooding encompassing the Buenos Aires metropolitan area.
Over 50 countries, including Germany, announced a commitment to hasten the phase-out of fossil fuels at a conference in Colombia.
Belgium announced it will halt the decommissioning of its nuclear reactors. This decision represents a shift away from previous plans to completely phase out nuclear energy.
The Ministry of Environment announced a program to tackle urban air pollution by focusing on industrial emissions.