EnvironmentSeptember 2026 was Ireland's second-warmest on record, Met Eireann says
The month averaged 15.22C, 1.62C above the 1991-2020 normal and just behind 2021, and was also wetter and duller than average in most places.
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EnvironmentMore than a dozen South Australian towns break September heat records
Hot, gusty northerlies pushed temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above average, to the mid-to-high 30s; Adelaide had its second hottest September day on record.
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Short-Term Flood Risk in August, One Depression Possible
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department says heavy monsoon rain may cause short-term floods in parts of the north, north-east and south-east in August, and a depression may form in the Bay of Bengal.
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This El Nino Could Be the Most Severe in History
A new El Nino declared by NOAA on 11 June could break all records, raising the risk of floods, droughts, heatwaves and food crises across the world.
EnvironmentForecasters warn a 'super El Niño' may form, raising fears of record heat
In May 2026 forecasters said El Niño was strengthening fast in the Pacific and could become one of the strongest on record, and a University of Reading scientist warned it could bring record global temperatures in 2027.
FruitsSevere drought sheds young litchi fruit in Ishwardi, growers fear losses
A long heatwave and drought in April 2026 were shedding litchi fruitlets in Ishwardi, Pabna, after a record bloom, with the local Mozaffarpuri variety worst hit. Officials urged regular irrigation.
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Six Seasons Out of Rhythm: What Future for Farming and the Environment?
A senior agriculturist argues that global warming has broken the rhythm of Bangladesh's six seasons, with growing damage to farming, public health and the environment.
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Expert Approval Needed to Fell Roadside Trees, High Court Rules
Following a review hearing, the High Court has ruled that felling trees in Dhaka and other towns and along roads anywhere in Bangladesh, including for government projects, requires approval from expert committees.
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Cold Hits Boro, Potato and Mustard Farmers
Prolonged cold and dense fog are reddening boro seedbeds, raising late blight risk in potatoes and cutting yields of beans and mustard across Bangladesh.
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Prolonged Fog and Cold Waves Threaten Disaster for Agriculture
A senior agriculturist warns that longer spells of dense fog and severe cold are turning a seasonal nuisance into a structural threat to Bangladesh's farming and salt production.
EnvironmentMadinah Municipality launches Green City Initiative to plant 2.1 million trees
The Madinah Municipality has launched a Green City Initiative that aims to plant 2.1 million trees across the Saudi city, the Saudi Press Agency reported on 20 October 2025, with smart tags to monitor each tree.
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Met Office Forecasts Rain as Winter Chill Eases
The feeling of cold has eased across Bangladesh, and the Met Office has forecast light rain or drizzle in parts of the country.
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Permission From Authorities Needed Before Felling Trees: High Court
The High Court has ruled that trees planted under social forestry must not be cut and that permission from special committees is needed to fell trees.