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NOAA forecasts warm October across much of US
The US Climate Prediction Center forecasts a warmer-than-average October for most of the country as a record-strength El Niño builds.
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Australia clears coal mine extension to 2045
NSW's planning commission approved the Hunter Valley coal mine extension to 2045; federal approval is still needed by December 2026.
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Fiji hosts COP31 pre-talks from October 5
Climate ministers meet in Nadi, Fiji from October 5-8 for official pre-COP31 talks, with a leaders' retreat on low-lying Tuvalu.
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Ozone Hole Was Among Smallest in Decades in 2025, WMO Says
Antarctic ozone hole in 2025 was 4th-5th smallest since 1992, says WMO; Montreal Protocol success; layer recovering since 2000; full recovery in…
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Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of ice in 2026, second-worst melt
Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of ice in 2026, the second-worst melt on record. About 20% of volume has vanished in five years.
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IMD: Heavy Rain Likely Over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka
The IMD has forecast isolated heavy rain over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka and Kerala over the next few days.
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Delhi Records Lowest September Minimum Temp Since 2008
Delhi recorded a 21-degree minimum, the lowest September minimum since 2008, the IMD said.
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India Monsoon 12.6% Below Average, Lowest in a Decade
India's monsoon ended 12.6% below normal at 759 mm, the weakest in a decade, with El Nino blamed for the shortfall.
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INCOIS Red Alert for Swell Surges Along Kerala Coast
INCOIS issued a red alert for Kallakkadal swell surges along Kerala's coast; fishing banned, alerts also for Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep.
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Cyclone Arnab Kills 67 in UP in Three Days of Heavy Rain
Cyclone Arnab dumped 66.5 mm of rain on UP in 3 days, killing 67; Bihar put 19 districts on alert as Kosi…