Guardian, the (UK)

According to new research, Africa could face both more severe droughts and floods over the next 80 years as a consequence of global warming.

The next big quake could hit Tokyo before 2050 and, with millions of tourists, mass panic could occur despite the city's preparedness.

Hurricanes are likely to become stronger and more destructive as a result of warmer oceans due to climate change. They are also going to reach areas previously unaffected by the natural phenomenon, forcing communities to adapt to new threats.

The introduction of 5G mobile phone networks could prove to be problematic for meteorologists: The networks may use similar frequencies as those emitted by weather factors such as water vapour, rain, snow, atmospheric temperature, cloud and ice, leading to a reduced ability to make accurate forecasts.

In anticipation of Tropical Cyclone Fani making landfall in Odisha state, India is taking measures to evacuate and prepare its population. People who will have to take shelter will be guaranteed free kitchen, safe drinking water, lighting, health and sanitation, according to the office of the state's special relief commissioner.

Onagawa was one of the cities that were hit the hardest by the 2011 Tsunami in Japan, with two thirds of its buildings being destroyed. The town is now being rebuilt — and disaster risk reduction plays an important role in how it will happen.

Former Australian fire and emergency chiefs issued a statement urging the next prime minister to meet former emergency service leaders. They argue that the country's current approach to extreme weather events and disasters is outdated and new methods need to be adapted with climate change in mind.

An abnormally hot summer in Australia ended with the warmest March on record, new data from the Bureau of Meteorology shows. According to the bureau's report, two severe tropical cyclones did not sufficiently reduce the rainfall deficiencies in drought-affected regions of the country.