IJR News — today's news from every sideEl Niño to Reach Record Strength Through 2027 — Aug 30, 2026El Niño is strengthening toward a potential super-El Niño as Pacific waters warm rapidly, a development complicated by a warmer global climate that skews the relationship between ocean temperatures and atmospheric responses. Experts from UM Rosenstiel, NOAA, AccuWeather, and WMO warn of widespread weather disruptions this fall and winter across the United States and other regions, including extreme heat, heavy rain, drought, and shifts in storm tracks, underscoring the need for preparedness.
Nepal Glacier Floods Kill Over 1,200; Thousands MissingWorld — Aug 30, 2026The August 2026 Rasuwa flash floods in Nepal, likely linked to a Tibetan ice avalanche, have caused widespread damage across central Nepal with bridges washed away, thousands displaced, and deaths and missing persons, while water from the Himalayas continues to flow into India and affect multiple districts. Verification shows a viral flood video purported to be from Nepal’s Rasuwa actually originates from Arunachal Pradesh, and authorities, including WHO, are coordinating health emergency responses and ongoing relief efforts as the situation evolves.
