Global daily sea surface temperature hits record high

The daily global average sea surface temperature (SST) reached 21.1 degrees Celsius on Aug. 22, surpassing the previous record of 21.09 degrees Celsius set in March 2024, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said Monday.

Record-warm nights set in U.S. southwest heatwave

 Record-warm overnight temperatures were reported in parts of the U.S. Southwest on Friday as an extreme heat warning remained in effect across parts of California, Nevada and Arizona, according to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS).

M5.8 Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Surrounding Areas; No Tsunami Warning Issued

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.9 hit the Kanto region at 2 a.m. on Sunday, registering a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in Tokyo and three prefectures, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

US orders major Colorado River water cuts for California, Nevada, Arizona

US federal officials announced Friday that California, Nevada and Arizona will face significant reductions in Colorado River water allocations over the next two years as authorities respond to a prolonged drought affecting the basin, CBS News reported.

Danube navigation nearly impossible in Bulgaria as water levels plunge

 

The Danube River’s water level has plunged significantly, making navigation nearly impossible along its Bulgarian stretch, BTA news agency reported Friday.

Bulgaria restricts operation of Kozloduy NPP due to low water level in Danube

Bulgaria has to restrict the operation of its Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) due to low water levels in the Danube River, the country’s Energy Ministry reported.