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Doomer working towards acceptance of the NTHE. WASF. Aligned to nature, and an ecocentric worldview. The wealth of the planet is in its biodiversity.
'All eyes on rivers after 8 rescued in floodwaters, 200mm+ drenching

As of Feb 14, 2026, severe weather and heavy rainfall, exceeding 200mm [8"] in some areas, have triggered flash flooding, road closures, & multiple emergency rescues across parts of QLD & NT in Australia.'

news.az/news/flash-f...
Flash floods force road closures in Australia's Queensland | News.az
Authorities said that a 63-year-old woman and a 68-year-old man were rescued after their vehicle became stranded in floodwaters on Goorool...
news.az
February 14, 2026 at 12:54 PM
'Fresh floods devastate Central Tapanuli… [Sumatra, Indonesia]

The flooding damaged two emergency river levees in Tukka & Barus districts and washed away two temporary bridges in Sibabangun and Tapian Nauli, cutting off access to at least four villages.'

www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/20...
Fresh floods devastate Central Tapanuli two months after deadly cyclone - Archipelago - The Jakarta Post
The flooding damaged two emergency river levees in Tukka and Barus districts and washed away two temporary bridges in Sibabangun and Tapian Nauli, cutting off access to at least four villages.
www.thejakartapost.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:52 PM
'Govt deploys aircraft to battle Sakaerat Fire in Nakhon Ratchasima [Thailand].

The wildfire, which started around 8:40 PM on February 12, 2026, has spread across nearly 4,000 rai of land, primarily in the eucalyptus forest near the Sakaerat station.'

www.nationthailand.com/news/general...
Government deploys aircraft to battle Sakaerat Fire in Nakhon Ratchasima, with 10 water-bombing missions
The government swiftly dispatched aircraft to extinguish the Sakaerat Fire in Nakhon Ratchasima, completing 10 water-bombing missions. Efforts to contain the blaze will continue tomorrow.
www.nationthailand.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Reposted by Serene Doomer
Fierce heat wave in THAILAND
with days with 37C/39C every day (remember:It's the cold season).

The hill village of Pakchong with 37.0C today broke its record of February hottest day.
The heat will get worse and worse and even more humid with more records expected.
February 13, 2026 at 12:37 PM
'How 🇨🇳 became fixated on cloud seeding…

…the output of cloud seeding is ultimately underwhelming…while cloud seeding has been shown elsewhere to work to some extent, even scientists who have seen the results are unsure if it works well enough to be worth the effort.'

www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
How China became fixated on cloud seeding
China hopes to increasingly control when and where it rains in the country. Ally Hirschlag examines its controversial cloud seeding plan – and whether it actually works.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 12:48 PM
'Escalating Forest Fires in Jammu [India].

Jammu region has seen over 1,760 forest fire incidents affecting 4,100 hectares from FY 2023-24 to Jan 2026. The issue has intensified over the years, with preventive measures and response strategies urgently needed.'

www.devdiscourse.com/article/scie...
Escalating Forest Fires in Jammu: A Call for Action | Science-Environment
Jammu region has seen over 1,760 forest fire incidents affecting 4,100 hectares from FY 2023-24 to January 2026. The issue has intensified over the years, with preventive measures and response strateg...
www.devdiscourse.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Pakistan

'Sindh Minister for Irrigation has said that construction of new water reservoirs is not possible in the prevailing situation of water scarcity, adding that even under the 1991 Water Accord provinces are not receiving their full share of water'

tribune.com.pk/story/259245...
Water scarcity makes new dams impossible: minister | The Express Tribune
Sindh Assembly sees debate on water shortage, salaries and civic issues
tribune.com.pk
February 14, 2026 at 12:44 PM
'Iran’s Water Crisis: A National Security Imperative…

As environmental decline accelerates, water scarcity risks transforming from an episodic trigger of unrest into a sustained driver of domestic tension and center–periphery conflict'

www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/irans-water-...
Iran’s Water Crisis: A National Security Imperative
Iran’s national security is no longer defined solely by armies, weapons, or borders—it now hinges on something far more fundamental: water.
www.geopoliticalmonitor.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:22 PM
'A new study by IAMO researchers shows that rising temps and atmospheric water demand now outweigh land-use changes. As a result, the pressure on already scarce water resources is growing in one of the world’s most water-stressed regions.'

phys.org/news/2026-02...
Climate change is driving rising agricultural water use in Central Asia
Even as farmers shift toward less water-intensive crops, climate change is pushing agricultural water consumption upward in Central Asia. A new study by IAMO researchers shows that rising temperatures...
phys.org
February 14, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Reposted by Serene Doomer
The world's most record breaking event intensifies:

Today MINIMUM 17.6C Sekhertabad 600m asl ties the
TURKMENISTAN HOTTEST FEBRUARY NIGHT IN HISTORY

This is just the appetizer to what s coming
Thousands of records pulverized from the Black Sea to Hokkaido
and 32C in the former USSR!
February 12, 2026 at 2:21 PM
'Killer heatwaves increasingly likely in the Gulf – but AI can save lives…

Heatwaves are set to become more common & more intense… It investigated the devastating June 2024 heatwave in Makkah, when temps soared to 51.8°C & more than 1,300 Hajj pilgrims died'

www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/202...
Killer heatwaves are increasingly likely in the Gulf – but AI can save lives | The National
Modern forecasting makes it easier to predict extreme temperatures
www.thenationalnews.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:06 PM
'Sandstorm worsens conditions for displaced Palestinians in Gaza…

The storm, carrying dust and strong winds from North Africa, has battered makeshift camps where thousands remain sheltering in tents following two years of Israeli military operations'

anewz.tv/region/middl...
Sandstorm worsens conditions for displaced Palestinians in Gaza
A powerful sandstorm sweeping across Gaza has further worsened living conditions for displaced Palestinians already struggling amid a deep humanitarian crisis.
anewz.tv
February 14, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Reposted by Serene Doomer
EXCEPTIONAL HEAT IN THE INDIAN OCEAN
February Highest Minimum in history in the
FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES
Min. 29.5C Juan de Nova Island
28.9C Europa Island

Also
25.3 Mbazwana ,South Africa

The area has been with continuos record heat for 12 years breaking records continuosly
February 13, 2026 at 10:45 AM
'Madagascar cyclone death toll hits 40, 16,000 displaced; Mozambique braces…

Gezani made landfall on Tuesday… bringing winds that reached 250km/h (155mph). Madagascar’s new leader… has declared a national disaster and called for “international solidarity"'

www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
Madagascar cyclone death toll hits 40, 16,000 displaced; Mozambique braces
Gezani is forecast to return to cyclone status when it strikes southern Mozambique on Friday evening.
www.aljazeera.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
'Thousands of fish wash up dead at Umhlali River Mouth [South Africa]…

Barracuda, mullet, flathead and juvenile kingfish, as well as crabs and shrimp, are among the scores of aquatic creatures annihilated overnight, coinciding with a thunderstorm.'

www.citizen.co.za/north-coast-...
Thousands of fish wash up dead at Umhlali River Mouth | North Coast Courier
Water samples have been taken and an investigation as to the cause is underway.
www.citizen.co.za
February 14, 2026 at 11:58 AM
'Water shortage alert: multiple Durban suburbs face interruptions as heatwave strains supply system.

Residents in multiple suburbs… face several days of water interruptions as the ongoing heatwave drives exceptionally high demand.'

iol.co.za/thepost/news...
Water shortage alert: multiple Durban suburbs face interruptions as heatwave strains supply system
DURBAN residents in multiple suburbs including Morningside, Glenwood, and Umlazi face several days of water interruptions as the ongoing heatwave drives exceptionally high demand. The eThekwini Munici...
iol.co.za
February 14, 2026 at 11:57 AM
'Are African ‘water wars’ on the horizon as African Union puts issue on its agenda?

…“Water is life…But it’s not just that water is life – water is becoming a commodity of corporatisation & access. It is a humanitarian conflict. It is a climate change conflict.”'

www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
Are African ‘water wars’ on the horizon as AU puts the issue on its agenda?
Experts weigh in on challenges from climate change and water access to upstream-downstream conflict and industry abuse.
www.aljazeera.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Reposted by Serene Doomer
EXTRAORDINARY
CLIMATIC HISTORY REWRITTEN
Hundreds of records smashed allover North Africa.
Summer temperatures up to 37C and tropical nights

MOROCCO 29.8 Ouarzarzate 1100m asl

Records of high Minimums smashed in pieces everywhere in Morocco.Algeria and Tunisia with Mins 16/20C
February 12, 2026 at 6:42 PM
'Morocco to spend more than $300 million on flood recovery.

Morocco plans to spend some $330 million on regions hit hardest by weeks of flooding across the country’s north that have battered its key agricultural zones, the government said Thursday.'

www.africanews.com/amp/2026/02/...
Africanews | Morocco to spend more than $300 million on flood recovery
www.africanews.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:47 AM
'Sardinia is hit by severe weather: the alert remains in effect….

The wave of severe weather continuing to batter Sardinia continues unabated . The island, still reeling from the damage caused by Cyclone Harry and its “tailwind” faces new challenges'

www.unionesarda.it/en/sardinia/...
Sardinia is hit by severe weather: the alert remains in effect, and the Civil Protection Department is meeting with mayors and other agencies to address the emergency. - L'Unione Sarda English
Hundreds of firefighters responded across the island: businesses were devastated, power outages occurred, sinkholes collapsed, and trees fell on the roads.
www.unionesarda.it
February 14, 2026 at 11:45 AM
'Eternal City eternally damp as Rome suffers record rainfall…

Persistent bad weather has dogged the whole of Italy since the start of the year, with storms causing huge damage and disruption. Rome itself has seen near-daily downpours'

www.straitstimes.com/world/europe...
Rome's record rainfall & Italy's extreme weather
Discover how record rainfall is impacting Rome's carnival and Italy's battle with extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Reposted by Serene Doomer
UNBELIEVABLE WARMTH IN SPAIN
3RD CONSECUTIVE TROPICAL NIGHT
Never happened in winter in European history

RECORDS HIGH MINIMUMS 11 FEBRUARY
19.5 Castellon
18.9 Valencia AP
18.5 Alicante
14.8 Gijon
13.0 Zaragoza AP
12.4 Albacete 12.8 Airbase
12.6 Granada Airbase
12.4 Ciudad Real
EXCEPTIONAL WINTER WARMTH IN SPAIN

An exceptionally warm week kicks off in Spain:
Next days we will see up to 28C in the Southeast with locally extraordinarly warm nights and Minimums up to 19C!

Records of February warm nights can fall in some areas from Murcia to Aragon.
February 12, 2026 at 10:42 AM
'Alicante Records Hottest Winter Day Since Records Began as Temperatures Hit 27C [80.6F].

What’s particularly striking is that four of the five warmest winter days ever recorded in the Valencian Community have all occurred between 2021 and 2026.'

murciatoday.com/alicante-rec...
Alicante records hottest winter day since records began as temperatures hit 27°C
murciatoday.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:41 AM
'Montejaque ‘ghost dam’ begins spilling water after reaching capacity for first time in a century [Spain]…

…as torrential storms pushed the century-old dam to breaking point, fuelling fears that millions of litres of rain could gush into the valley below.'

www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2...
BREAKING: Montejaque 'ghost dam' begins spilling water after reaching capacity for first time in a century - Olive Press News Spain
AFTER days of speculation, the Montejaque 'ghost dam' has finally begun releasing water through its spillways after reaching maximum capacity following
www.theolivepress.es
February 14, 2026 at 11:40 AM
'Portugal is under pressure to draw up plans to adapt to the climate emergency as the country continues to be lashed by an unprecedented series of storms that have killed at least 16 people and left tens of thousands without electricity.'

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Portugal urged to adapt to climate emergency after series of deadly storms
Continuing extreme weather has caused deaths of 16 people, evacuation of thousands and destruction of homes
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:34 AM