Serene Doomer
@serenaribena.bsky.social
Doomer working towards acceptance of the NTHE. WASF. Aligned to nature, and an ecocentric worldview. The wealth of the planet is in its biodiversity.
'The researchers found that warmer sea surface temps cause turtles to arrive and nest earlier in the season. However, the decline of ocean productivity along their West African feeding grounds, has meant females are taking longer breaks between seasons.'
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oceanographicmagazine.com/news/turtles...
Turtles breeding earlier, but half as often, due to climate change
Climate change affects the turtles through many pathways, with warming altering breeding times, and marine food webs reducing reproduction
oceanographicmagazine.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:06 PM
'The researchers found that warmer sea surface temps cause turtles to arrive and nest earlier in the season. However, the decline of ocean productivity along their West African feeding grounds, has meant females are taking longer breaks between seasons.'
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/turtles...
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/turtles...
'Weeks after Toronto’s record snowfall, some residents are still struggling to use sidewalks…
“In a statement to CBC Toronto, a spokesperson for the city said snow removal is an “intense, multi-step process” that includes many crews and heavy machinery.'
www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9...
“In a statement to CBC Toronto, a spokesperson for the city said snow removal is an “intense, multi-step process” that includes many crews and heavy machinery.'
www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9...
Weeks after Toronto’s record snowfall, some residents are still struggling to use sidewalks
www.cbc.ca
February 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM
'Weeks after Toronto’s record snowfall, some residents are still struggling to use sidewalks…
“In a statement to CBC Toronto, a spokesperson for the city said snow removal is an “intense, multi-step process” that includes many crews and heavy machinery.'
www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9...
“In a statement to CBC Toronto, a spokesperson for the city said snow removal is an “intense, multi-step process” that includes many crews and heavy machinery.'
www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9...
'Data Centers Push Great Lakes Region to the Brink…
The biggest data centers consume more than 365 million gallons of water annually, and data center water usage in the US tripled between 2014 and 2023, placing enormous strain on regional water resources.'
oilprice.com/Energy/Energ...
The biggest data centers consume more than 365 million gallons of water annually, and data center water usage in the US tripled between 2014 and 2023, placing enormous strain on regional water resources.'
oilprice.com/Energy/Energ...
Data Centers Push Great Lakes Region to the Brink | OilPrice.com
Skyrocketing water and energy demands from data centers, fueled by the AI boom, pose a serious and growing threat to the vital freshwater resources of the Great Lakes region.
oilprice.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:53 PM
'Data Centers Push Great Lakes Region to the Brink…
The biggest data centers consume more than 365 million gallons of water annually, and data center water usage in the US tripled between 2014 and 2023, placing enormous strain on regional water resources.'
oilprice.com/Energy/Energ...
The biggest data centers consume more than 365 million gallons of water annually, and data center water usage in the US tripled between 2014 and 2023, placing enormous strain on regional water resources.'
oilprice.com/Energy/Energ...
'High temps and low snowpack may mean less water for Nebraska this summer…
Rivers like the Platte River rely on mountain snowmelt, with 60-80% of its annual streamflow coming from snowpack in Colorado & Wyoming.'
nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
Rivers like the Platte River rely on mountain snowmelt, with 60-80% of its annual streamflow coming from snowpack in Colorado & Wyoming.'
nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
High temperatures and low snowpack may mean less water for Nebraska this summer
Record warm temperatures across Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming have led to significant drought conditions and low snowpacks.
nebraskapublicmedia.org
February 17, 2026 at 3:49 PM
'High temps and low snowpack may mean less water for Nebraska this summer…
Rivers like the Platte River rely on mountain snowmelt, with 60-80% of its annual streamflow coming from snowpack in Colorado & Wyoming.'
nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
Rivers like the Platte River rely on mountain snowmelt, with 60-80% of its annual streamflow coming from snowpack in Colorado & Wyoming.'
nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
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We say #snowmageddon as a joke, but if ever there was a time to use it, it’s now!! Watch as the West Coast gets bombarded by at least 5 storms in 15 days, with up to 15 feet of snow in the high Sierra, and that may be an underestimate if the models verify. NWS says up to 8 feet by Wednesday!
February 16, 2026 at 1:30 AM
We say #snowmageddon as a joke, but if ever there was a time to use it, it’s now!! Watch as the West Coast gets bombarded by at least 5 storms in 15 days, with up to 15 feet of snow in the high Sierra, and that may be an underestimate if the models verify. NWS says up to 8 feet by Wednesday!
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🥶Wow that escalated quickly! One week from today we’ll be waking up to wind chills like this! Again 😳
Guess old man winter likes it here in #Florida too! The question is: does anyone still want him here? I’m sure there’s a few 😂 - Not me!
Guess old man winter likes it here in #Florida too! The question is: does anyone still want him here? I’m sure there’s a few 😂 - Not me!
February 17, 2026 at 12:54 PM
🥶Wow that escalated quickly! One week from today we’ll be waking up to wind chills like this! Again 😳
Guess old man winter likes it here in #Florida too! The question is: does anyone still want him here? I’m sure there’s a few 😂 - Not me!
Guess old man winter likes it here in #Florida too! The question is: does anyone still want him here? I’m sure there’s a few 😂 - Not me!
'Officials for 7 states have tried to boost reservoir levels via voluntary water cutbacks & fed payments to farmers who agree to leave fields dry part of the yr. But after more than 2 yrs of trying to hash out new long-term rules for sharing water, they remain deadlocked'
phys.org/news/2026-02...
phys.org/news/2026-02...
As a Colorado River deadline passes, reservoirs keep declining
On Feb. 13, the leaders of seven states announced, one day before a Trump administration deadline, that there is still no deal to share the diminishing waters of the Colorado River. That leaves the So...
phys.org
February 17, 2026 at 3:43 PM
'Officials for 7 states have tried to boost reservoir levels via voluntary water cutbacks & fed payments to farmers who agree to leave fields dry part of the yr. But after more than 2 yrs of trying to hash out new long-term rules for sharing water, they remain deadlocked'
phys.org/news/2026-02...
phys.org/news/2026-02...
'Colorado set a record this week for the most 60-degree days in a single winter season, and forecasters say the state’s wild weather is far from over. Blizzard warnings in the mountains and extreme fire danger on the Eastern Plains are expected on Tuesday.'
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Colorado sets record for warmest winter days as state braces for a blizzard and extreme fire danger
Colorado set a record this week for the most 60-degree days in a single winter season, and forecasters say the state's wild weather is far from over. Blizzard warnings in the mountains and extreme fi...
www.yahoo.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:35 PM
'Colorado set a record this week for the most 60-degree days in a single winter season, and forecasters say the state’s wild weather is far from over. Blizzard warnings in the mountains and extreme fire danger on the Eastern Plains are expected on Tuesday.'
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www.yahoo.com/news/article...
'Amazon rainforest flipped to carbon source during 2023 extreme drought, study shows…
In 2023, the region experienced unusually high temps, reaching 1.5°C above the 1991–2020 av, accompanied by unusual levels of atmospheric dryness from Sept to Nov.'
phys.org/news/2026-02...
In 2023, the region experienced unusually high temps, reaching 1.5°C above the 1991–2020 av, accompanied by unusual levels of atmospheric dryness from Sept to Nov.'
phys.org/news/2026-02...
Amazon rainforest flipped to carbon source during 2023 extreme drought, study shows
The Amazon rainforest is of crucial importance to the Earth's ecosystem, given its capacity to store substantial amounts of carbon in its vegetation. In 2023, the region experienced unusually high tem...
phys.org
February 17, 2026 at 3:28 PM
'Amazon rainforest flipped to carbon source during 2023 extreme drought, study shows…
In 2023, the region experienced unusually high temps, reaching 1.5°C above the 1991–2020 av, accompanied by unusual levels of atmospheric dryness from Sept to Nov.'
phys.org/news/2026-02...
In 2023, the region experienced unusually high temps, reaching 1.5°C above the 1991–2020 av, accompanied by unusual levels of atmospheric dryness from Sept to Nov.'
phys.org/news/2026-02...
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HISTORIC HEAT WAVE IN SOUTH AMERICA
It's like a never ending record heat with records broken and rebroken continously,specially Between Bolivia and Paraguay.
Today 39.7C at Puerto Suarez, BOLIVIA :
Hottest February day in history.
Next days: WAY HOTTER and dozens of records.
It's like a never ending record heat with records broken and rebroken continously,specially Between Bolivia and Paraguay.
Today 39.7C at Puerto Suarez, BOLIVIA :
Hottest February day in history.
Next days: WAY HOTTER and dozens of records.
February 17, 2026 at 3:16 AM
HISTORIC HEAT WAVE IN SOUTH AMERICA
It's like a never ending record heat with records broken and rebroken continously,specially Between Bolivia and Paraguay.
Today 39.7C at Puerto Suarez, BOLIVIA :
Hottest February day in history.
Next days: WAY HOTTER and dozens of records.
It's like a never ending record heat with records broken and rebroken continously,specially Between Bolivia and Paraguay.
Today 39.7C at Puerto Suarez, BOLIVIA :
Hottest February day in history.
Next days: WAY HOTTER and dozens of records.
'Mapping tipping risks from Antarctic ice basins under global warming…
A first threshold, potentially as low as 1–2 °C above pre-industrial levels, triggers the long-term collapse of ~40% of marine ice volume in West Antarctica.'
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
A first threshold, potentially as low as 1–2 °C above pre-industrial levels, triggers the long-term collapse of ~40% of marine ice volume in West Antarctica.'
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Mapping tipping risks from Antarctic ice basins under global warming - Nature Climate Change
Climate change threatens the future of the Antarctic Ice Sheet. Here the authors show that individual drainage basins have different thresholds and loss patterns, suggesting the need to consider the d...
www.nature.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:03 PM
'Mapping tipping risks from Antarctic ice basins under global warming…
A first threshold, potentially as low as 1–2 °C above pre-industrial levels, triggers the long-term collapse of ~40% of marine ice volume in West Antarctica.'
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
A first threshold, potentially as low as 1–2 °C above pre-industrial levels, triggers the long-term collapse of ~40% of marine ice volume in West Antarctica.'
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
'Beyond the beaches, Wellington’s catastrophic sewage spill could be bad news for coastal ecosystems.
Public concern over the total failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant on Wellington’s south coast has been growing'
theconversation.com/beyond-the-b...
Public concern over the total failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant on Wellington’s south coast has been growing'
theconversation.com/beyond-the-b...
Beyond the beaches, Wellington’s catastrophic sewage spill could be bad news for coastal ecosystems
Sewage spills are often seen as short-term public health crises. But the ecological impacts can be lasting, especially if combined with marine heatwaves and storms.
theconversation.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:02 PM
'Beyond the beaches, Wellington’s catastrophic sewage spill could be bad news for coastal ecosystems.
Public concern over the total failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant on Wellington’s south coast has been growing'
theconversation.com/beyond-the-b...
Public concern over the total failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant on Wellington’s south coast has been growing'
theconversation.com/beyond-the-b...
New Zealand
'[The storm’s] arrival came after days of widespread flooding in the Ōtorohanga district, where a man was found dead after his vehicle became submerged in flood waters. Some areas recorded more than 100mm of rain in 24 hours on Thursday'
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
'[The storm’s] arrival came after days of widespread flooding in the Ōtorohanga district, where a man was found dead after his vehicle became submerged in flood waters. Some areas recorded more than 100mm of rain in 24 hours on Thursday'
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Weather tracker: New Zealand hit by storms and widespread floods
Low pressure system funnels rain over already saturated areas, compounding risk of further flooding
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:02 PM
New Zealand
'[The storm’s] arrival came after days of widespread flooding in the Ōtorohanga district, where a man was found dead after his vehicle became submerged in flood waters. Some areas recorded more than 100mm of rain in 24 hours on Thursday'
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
'[The storm’s] arrival came after days of widespread flooding in the Ōtorohanga district, where a man was found dead after his vehicle became submerged in flood waters. Some areas recorded more than 100mm of rain in 24 hours on Thursday'
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
'Emergency services have issued the ultimate warning to 3 communities trapped by bushfire: ‘You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive.’ ...it is too late to flee as an out-of-control bushfire burns amid extreme fire conditions'
www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/you-a...
www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/you-a...
www.theaustralian.com.au
February 17, 2026 at 12:01 PM
'Emergency services have issued the ultimate warning to 3 communities trapped by bushfire: ‘You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive.’ ...it is too late to flee as an out-of-control bushfire burns amid extreme fire conditions'
www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/you-a...
www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/you-a...
'Australia’s leading fire authorities are warning that the country’s bushfire detection and suppression systems must be radically modernized, arguing that climate‑driven fire behaviour is now outpacing traditional response models'
ctif.org/news/austral...
ctif.org/news/austral...
Australian fire authorities say currents tools and methods not adequate to keep up with bushfires
Australia’s leading fire authorities are warning that the country’s bushfire detection and suppression systems must be radically modernized, arguing that climate‑driven fire behaviour is now outpacing...
ctif.org
February 17, 2026 at 11:59 AM
'Australia’s leading fire authorities are warning that the country’s bushfire detection and suppression systems must be radically modernized, arguing that climate‑driven fire behaviour is now outpacing traditional response models'
ctif.org/news/austral...
ctif.org/news/austral...
'The S Indian Ocean off the W coast of Australia is becoming less salty at an astonishing rate, largely due to climate change, new research shows…
”We’re seeing a large-scale shift of how freshwater moves through the ocean,” said Weiqing Han, professor'
phys.org/news/2026-02...
”We’re seeing a large-scale shift of how freshwater moves through the ocean,” said Weiqing Han, professor'
phys.org/news/2026-02...
One of the ocean's saltiest regions is freshening: What it means for circulation
The southern Indian Ocean off the west coast of Australia is becoming less salty at an astonishing rate, largely due to climate change, new research shows.
phys.org
February 17, 2026 at 10:44 AM
'The S Indian Ocean off the W coast of Australia is becoming less salty at an astonishing rate, largely due to climate change, new research shows…
”We’re seeing a large-scale shift of how freshwater moves through the ocean,” said Weiqing Han, professor'
phys.org/news/2026-02...
”We’re seeing a large-scale shift of how freshwater moves through the ocean,” said Weiqing Han, professor'
phys.org/news/2026-02...
'Massive Sinkhole Devours Farmland In Indonesia…
Central Aceh Regent Haili Yoga said the ground instability dates back years but accelerated after major flooding in late 2025… Geologists say the underlying mix of volcanic tuff and sand absorbs groundwater easily'
www.news18.com/world/massiv...
Central Aceh Regent Haili Yoga said the ground instability dates back years but accelerated after major flooding in late 2025… Geologists say the underlying mix of volcanic tuff and sand absorbs groundwater easily'
www.news18.com/world/massiv...
www.news18.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:42 AM
'Massive Sinkhole Devours Farmland In Indonesia…
Central Aceh Regent Haili Yoga said the ground instability dates back years but accelerated after major flooding in late 2025… Geologists say the underlying mix of volcanic tuff and sand absorbs groundwater easily'
www.news18.com/world/massiv...
Central Aceh Regent Haili Yoga said the ground instability dates back years but accelerated after major flooding in late 2025… Geologists say the underlying mix of volcanic tuff and sand absorbs groundwater easily'
www.news18.com/world/massiv...
'Riau declares emergency alert for forest fires Riau Police chief spokesman. [Indonesia]
Sr. Comr. Arsyad said all regional police forces had been instructed to increase patrols & surveillance in regions prone to forest fires to prevent them from spreading.'
www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/20...
Sr. Comr. Arsyad said all regional police forces had been instructed to increase patrols & surveillance in regions prone to forest fires to prevent them from spreading.'
www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/20...
Riau declares emergency alert for forest fires - Archipelago - The Jakarta Post
Riau Police chief spokesman Sr. Comr. Zahwani Pandra Arsyad said all regional police forces had been instructed to increase patrols and surveillance in regions prone to forest fires to prevent them fr...
www.thejakartapost.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:41 AM
'Riau declares emergency alert for forest fires Riau Police chief spokesman. [Indonesia]
Sr. Comr. Arsyad said all regional police forces had been instructed to increase patrols & surveillance in regions prone to forest fires to prevent them from spreading.'
www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/20...
Sr. Comr. Arsyad said all regional police forces had been instructed to increase patrols & surveillance in regions prone to forest fires to prevent them from spreading.'
www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/20...
Thailand
'Forests are drying up & fires flaring…
…fires have begun spreading into the S part of Chiang Mai over the past 1–2 weeks, moving N from Tak & Lamphun provinces. The most serious situation is currently in Doi Tao district & parts of Ob Luang NP.'
www.chiangmaicitylife.com/citynews/gen...
'Forests are drying up & fires flaring…
…fires have begun spreading into the S part of Chiang Mai over the past 1–2 weeks, moving N from Tak & Lamphun provinces. The most serious situation is currently in Doi Tao district & parts of Ob Luang NP.'
www.chiangmaicitylife.com/citynews/gen...
Forests are drying up and fires flaring up to the south of Chiang Mai - Chiang Mai Citylife CityNews
The Director of Protected Area Regional Office 16 in Chiang Mai says the wildfire situation remains under control for now, as forest areas still retain
www.chiangmaicitylife.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Thailand
'Forests are drying up & fires flaring…
…fires have begun spreading into the S part of Chiang Mai over the past 1–2 weeks, moving N from Tak & Lamphun provinces. The most serious situation is currently in Doi Tao district & parts of Ob Luang NP.'
www.chiangmaicitylife.com/citynews/gen...
'Forests are drying up & fires flaring…
…fires have begun spreading into the S part of Chiang Mai over the past 1–2 weeks, moving N from Tak & Lamphun provinces. The most serious situation is currently in Doi Tao district & parts of Ob Luang NP.'
www.chiangmaicitylife.com/citynews/gen...
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EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN SE ASIA
Record heat is allover Asia in every single country.
Another insanely hot winter day AND NIGHT in Hong Kong
After MINIMUMS >22C, another 31C day.
39.3C in Thailand, 33C again in Taiwan,records in Indonesia,Philippines,Myanmar,Laos.
It's insane.
Record heat is allover Asia in every single country.
Another insanely hot winter day AND NIGHT in Hong Kong
After MINIMUMS >22C, another 31C day.
39.3C in Thailand, 33C again in Taiwan,records in Indonesia,Philippines,Myanmar,Laos.
It's insane.
February 16, 2026 at 12:37 PM
EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN SE ASIA
Record heat is allover Asia in every single country.
Another insanely hot winter day AND NIGHT in Hong Kong
After MINIMUMS >22C, another 31C day.
39.3C in Thailand, 33C again in Taiwan,records in Indonesia,Philippines,Myanmar,Laos.
It's insane.
Record heat is allover Asia in every single country.
Another insanely hot winter day AND NIGHT in Hong Kong
After MINIMUMS >22C, another 31C day.
39.3C in Thailand, 33C again in Taiwan,records in Indonesia,Philippines,Myanmar,Laos.
It's insane.
'Extreme rainfall is worsening algal blooms along South Korea’s coast.
A new multi-year study… tracked water quality in and around a major river estuary and shows how intense downpours can shift where and when these blooms appear, with consequences for marine ecosystems'
phys.org/news/2026-02...
A new multi-year study… tracked water quality in and around a major river estuary and shows how intense downpours can shift where and when these blooms appear, with consequences for marine ecosystems'
phys.org/news/2026-02...
Extreme rainfall is worsening algal blooms along South Korea's coast
Extreme rainfall is reshaping coastal waters along South Korea's shoreline, flushing nutrients from land into the sea and fueling the growth of algal blooms. A new multi-year study, published in Front...
phys.org
February 17, 2026 at 10:38 AM
'Extreme rainfall is worsening algal blooms along South Korea’s coast.
A new multi-year study… tracked water quality in and around a major river estuary and shows how intense downpours can shift where and when these blooms appear, with consequences for marine ecosystems'
phys.org/news/2026-02...
A new multi-year study… tracked water quality in and around a major river estuary and shows how intense downpours can shift where and when these blooms appear, with consequences for marine ecosystems'
phys.org/news/2026-02...
'Korea prepares for growth in subtropical crops…
“In a situation where subtropical fruit cultivation is rapidly expanding due to climate change, heating energy demand prediction system will serve as a key foundation for reducing management uncertainty…” Kim said.'
www.fruitnet.com/asiafruit/ko...
“In a situation where subtropical fruit cultivation is rapidly expanding due to climate change, heating energy demand prediction system will serve as a key foundation for reducing management uncertainty…” Kim said.'
www.fruitnet.com/asiafruit/ko...
Korea prepares for growth in subtropical crops
Government prepares tools to help growers transition to new fruits as climate changes
www.fruitnet.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:37 AM
'Korea prepares for growth in subtropical crops…
“In a situation where subtropical fruit cultivation is rapidly expanding due to climate change, heating energy demand prediction system will serve as a key foundation for reducing management uncertainty…” Kim said.'
www.fruitnet.com/asiafruit/ko...
“In a situation where subtropical fruit cultivation is rapidly expanding due to climate change, heating energy demand prediction system will serve as a key foundation for reducing management uncertainty…” Kim said.'
www.fruitnet.com/asiafruit/ko...
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RECORD HEAT IN JAPAN
19.8C Toimi on Sunday broke its February record of highest temperature
More record heat is expected next week
From Spain to Japan through Mediterranean,North Africa,Middle East,Central & East Asia every single country excpect Italy has been breaking records
19.8C Toimi on Sunday broke its February record of highest temperature
More record heat is expected next week
From Spain to Japan through Mediterranean,North Africa,Middle East,Central & East Asia every single country excpect Italy has been breaking records
February 16, 2026 at 2:19 AM
RECORD HEAT IN JAPAN
19.8C Toimi on Sunday broke its February record of highest temperature
More record heat is expected next week
From Spain to Japan through Mediterranean,North Africa,Middle East,Central & East Asia every single country excpect Italy has been breaking records
19.8C Toimi on Sunday broke its February record of highest temperature
More record heat is expected next week
From Spain to Japan through Mediterranean,North Africa,Middle East,Central & East Asia every single country excpect Italy has been breaking records
'Hong Kong records hottest Lunar NYE…
By around noon, temps across the territory generally rose to 26° or above. As of 1.50pm, the Observatory recorded a max of 27.9°, making it the hottest Lunar NYE since records began & breaking the 27.8° record set 1953.'
www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-ne...
By around noon, temps across the territory generally rose to 26° or above. As of 1.50pm, the Observatory recorded a max of 27.9°, making it the hottest Lunar NYE since records began & breaking the 27.8° record set 1953.'
www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-ne...
Hong Kong records hottest Lunar New Year’s Eve on record at 27.9°C
Hong Kong recorded its hottest Lunar New Year’s Eve on record on Sunday, with temperatures climbing to 27.9 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, surpassing the previous record set in 1953.
www.thestandard.com.hk
February 17, 2026 at 10:35 AM
'Hong Kong records hottest Lunar NYE…
By around noon, temps across the territory generally rose to 26° or above. As of 1.50pm, the Observatory recorded a max of 27.9°, making it the hottest Lunar NYE since records began & breaking the 27.8° record set 1953.'
www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-ne...
By around noon, temps across the territory generally rose to 26° or above. As of 1.50pm, the Observatory recorded a max of 27.9°, making it the hottest Lunar NYE since records began & breaking the 27.8° record set 1953.'
www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-ne...
'Water scarcity looms for Madhesh residents as wells run dry [Nepal]…
Activists have protested... But continued encroachment and unregulated exploitation are lowering groundwater levels, turning fertile Madhesh soil into barren land'
kathmandupost.com/national/202...
Activists have protested... But continued encroachment and unregulated exploitation are lowering groundwater levels, turning fertile Madhesh soil into barren land'
kathmandupost.com/national/202...
Water scarcity looms for Madhesh residents as wells run dry
Residents call for Chure conservation and better water access.
kathmandupost.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:32 AM
'Water scarcity looms for Madhesh residents as wells run dry [Nepal]…
Activists have protested... But continued encroachment and unregulated exploitation are lowering groundwater levels, turning fertile Madhesh soil into barren land'
kathmandupost.com/national/202...
Activists have protested... But continued encroachment and unregulated exploitation are lowering groundwater levels, turning fertile Madhesh soil into barren land'
kathmandupost.com/national/202...