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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 4

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 2

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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China revs up flood rescue efforts amid heavy rainfall

STORY: China revs up flood rescue efforts amid heavy rainfall SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of flood-hit areas 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHENG ZHOUJI, Resident, Sucun Village, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG HUIYAN, Resident, Gaoliang Village, Zhijin County, Guizhou Province STORYLINE: Heavy rainfall will continue to batter a large portion of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, weather forecasters said on Tuesday. China's National Meteorological Center renewed a red alert for heavy rainfall, the most severe alert in the country's weather warning system. Floods have occurred in several rivers. Rescue and evacuation efforts are underway in multiple flood-hit areas. In low-lying rural areas of Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, a mother who had just given birth was transferred with her family to a safe place. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHENG

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Rainfall Continues To Batter Southern China

Members of the armed police force operate machinery to clean up muds and gravels on a road heading for Guzhu Village in Shaolian Township, Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Heavy rainfall that battered Shaolian Township had cut off power and telecommunication supplies in some villages. Armed police force has been carrying out clean-up work and bridge building to resume transportation in flood-affected areas. Torrential rainfall continued to lash parts of southern China on Sunday, triggering mudslides and flash floods in provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan, where more than 10 people died. Weather forecasters have warned that the downpours will further intensify in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River this week. Photo by Yu Kangsheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rainfall Continues To Batter Southern China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 22, 2024 shows villagers walking on a temporary bridge built by armed police force in Xiaoxi Village of Shaolian Township, Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province. Heavy rainfall that battered Shaolian Township had cut off power and telecommunication supplies in some villages. Armed police force has been carrying out clean-up work and bridge building to resume transportation in flood-affected areas. Torrential rainfall continued to lash parts of southern China on Sunday, triggering mudslides and flash floods in provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan, where more than 10 people died. Weather forecasters have warned that the downpours will further intensify in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River this week. Photo by Du Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rainfall Continues To Batter Southern China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 22, 2024 shows a temporary bridge built by armed police force in Xiaoxi Village of Shaolian Township, Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province. Heavy rainfall that battered Shaolian Township had cut off power and telecommunication supplies in some villages. Armed police force has been carrying out clean-up work and bridge building to resume transportation in flood-affected areas. Torrential rainfall continued to lash parts of southern China on Sunday, triggering mudslides and flash floods in provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan, where more than 10 people died. Weather forecasters have warned that the downpours will further intensify in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River this week. Photo by Du Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rainfall Continues To Batter Southern China

Villagers walk on a temporary bridge built by armed police force in Xiaoxi Village of Shaolian Township in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 22, 2024. Heavy rainfall that battered Shaolian Township had cut off power and telecommunication supplies in some villages. Armed police force has been carrying out clean-up work and bridge building to resume transportation in flood-affected areas. Torrential rainfall continued to lash parts of southern China on Sunday, triggering mudslides and flash floods in provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan, where more than 10 people died. Weather forecasters have warned that the downpours will further intensify in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River this week. Photo by Du Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rainfall Continues To Batter Southern China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 22, 2024 shows villagers walking on a temporary bridge built by armed police force in Xiaoxi Village of Shaolian Township, Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province. Heavy rainfall that battered Shaolian Township had cut off power and telecommunication supplies in some villages. Armed police force has been carrying out clean-up work and bridge building to resume transportation in flood-affected areas. Torrential rainfall continued to lash parts of southern China on Sunday, triggering mudslides and flash floods in provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan, where more than 10 people died. Weather forecasters have warned that the downpours will further intensify in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River this week. Photo by Du Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rainfall Continues To Batter Southern China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 22, 2024 shows a temporary bridge built by armed police force in Xiaoxi Village of Shaolian Township, Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province. Heavy rainfall that battered Shaolian Township had cut off power and telecommunication supplies in some villages. Armed police force has been carrying out clean-up work and bridge building to resume transportation in flood-affected areas. Torrential rainfall continued to lash parts of southern China on Sunday, triggering mudslides and flash floods in provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan, where more than 10 people died. Weather forecasters have warned that the downpours will further intensify in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River this week. Photo by Du Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rainfall Continues To Batter Southern China

Members of the armed police force operate machinery to clean up muds and rocks in Qingxi Village of Shaolian Township, Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Heavy rainfall that battered Shaolian Township had cut off power and telecommunication supplies in some villages. Armed police force has been carrying out clean-up work and bridge building to resume transportation in flood-affected areas. Torrential rainfall continued to lash parts of southern China on Sunday, triggering mudslides and flash floods in provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan, where more than 10 people died. Weather forecasters have warned that the downpours will further intensify in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River this week. Photo by Yu Kangsheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rainfall Continues To Batter Southern China

Villagers walk on a temporary bridge built by armed police force in Xiaoxi Village of Shaolian Township in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 22, 2024. Heavy rainfall that battered Shaolian Township had cut off power and telecommunication supplies in some villages. Armed police force has been carrying out clean-up work and bridge building to resume transportation in flood-affected areas. Torrential rainfall continued to lash parts of southern China on Sunday, triggering mudslides and flash floods in provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan, where more than 10 people died. Weather forecasters have warned that the downpours will further intensify in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River this week. Photo by Du Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rainfall Continues To Batter Southern China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 22, 2024 shows villagers walking on a temporary bridge built by armed police force in Xiaoxi Village of Shaolian Township, Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province. Heavy rainfall that battered Shaolian Township had cut off power and telecommunication supplies in some villages. Armed police force has been carrying out clean-up work and bridge building to resume transportation in flood-affected areas. Torrential rainfall continued to lash parts of southern China on Sunday, triggering mudslides and flash floods in provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan, where more than 10 people died. Weather forecasters have warned that the downpours will further intensify in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River this week. Photo by Du Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rainfall Continues To Batter Southern China

Villagers walk on a temporary bridge built by armed police force in Xiaoxi Village of Shaolian Township in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 22, 2024. Heavy rainfall that battered Shaolian Township had cut off power and telecommunication supplies in some villages. Armed police force has been carrying out clean-up work and bridge building to resume transportation in flood-affected areas. Torrential rainfall continued to lash parts of southern China on Sunday, triggering mudslides and flash floods in provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan, where more than 10 people died. Weather forecasters have warned that the downpours will further intensify in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River this week. Photo by Du Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rainfall Continues To Batter Southern China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 22, 2024 shows villagers walking on a temporary bridge built by armed police force in Xiaoxi Village of Shaolian Township, Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province. Heavy rainfall that battered Shaolian Township had cut off power and telecommunication supplies in some villages. Armed police force has been carrying out clean-up work and bridge building to resume transportation in flood-affected areas. Torrential rainfall continued to lash parts of southern China on Sunday, triggering mudslides and flash floods in provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan, where more than 10 people died. Weather forecasters have warned that the downpours will further intensify in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River this week. Photo by Du Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Lael Brainard, director of the US National Economic Council, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Lael Brainard, director of the US National Economic Council, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, and Lael Brainard, director of the US National Economic Council, enter as Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, begins a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, enters the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italy braces for record-breaking heatwave

STORY: Italy braces for record-breaking heatwave DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view of Rome STORYLINE: Rome and other cities across Italy were put on red alert on Monday as the country is bracing for an intense heatwave that meteorologists said was likely to break records. Forecasters predicted temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius for the rest of this week in cities across the country as Europe has been in the grip of a heatwave for several weeks now. On Monday, Italy's Ministry of Health issued a red alert in nine of the country's 27 principal cities for at least one of the next three days. The cities include the capital Rome, Florence in central Italy and Bologna in the north. Another eight of the 27 cities are on orange alert by Wednesday, and only four on green status, which refers to normal temperatures. Red alerts include specific warnings for even young, healthy residents to stay indoors and take other precautions durin

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"Oppressive" heat wave continues scorching U.S. Texas

STORY: "Oppressive" heat wave continues scorching U.S. Texas DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Houston STORYLINE: An "oppressive" heat wave is continuing scorching the south central U.S. state of Texas, where triple digit temperatures are expected to last for the next several days, forecasters said on Wednesday. Meteorologists expect that temperatures will soar into 100s and 110s degrees Fahrenheit throughout June across Texas and are likely hit heat records for at least the next several days. "No clear end in sight to this oppressive heat," weather service AccuWeather said on Twitter. "Continue to do what you can to keep cool!" The second largest U.S. state has been baking with heat over the last few days. The temperature in San Angelo, a city in central Texas, soared to an all-time high of 114 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, data from the weather service showed. Much of the state now is under an ex

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U.S.-TEXAS-HEAT WAVE

(230622) -- TEXAS, June 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child plays and cools off at Waterwall Park in Houston, Texas, the United States, June 21, 2023. An "oppressive" heat wave is continuing scorching the south central U.S. state of Texas, where triple digit temperatures are expected to last for the next several days, forecasters said on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-HEAT WAVE

(230622) -- TEXAS, June 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 21, 2023 shows a temperature display reading 99 degrees Fahrenheit (about 37.2 degrees Celsius) in late afternoon in Houston, Texas, the United States. An "oppressive" heat wave is continuing scorching the south central U.S. state of Texas, where triple digit temperatures are expected to last for the next several days, forecasters said on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-HEAT WAVE

(230622) -- TEXAS, June 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sunlight is reflected off a glass wall of a building in Houston, Texas, the United States, June 21, 2023. An "oppressive" heat wave is continuing scorching the south central U.S. state of Texas, where triple digit temperatures are expected to last for the next several days, forecasters said on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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Youngest weather forecaster

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo shows Tomoki Kai, a 12-year-old junior high school student, in Nagoya, central Japan, on Oct. 5, 2012. Kai has become the youngest person ever to pass the test for certified weather forecasters in Japan, the examiner said the same day.

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Boy, 14, youngest ever passes weather forecaster test

TOKYO, Japan - Satoru Okajima, a second-grader at Nada Junior High School in Kobe, speaks to reporters about passing a test for certified weather forecasters in January at age 14 years and 1 month. He broke the previous record set by a boy of 14 years and 8 months.

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Bangladesh braces for cyclone Sitran

STORY: Bangladesh braces for cyclone Sitrang DATELINE: Oct. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of people in the flood in southwest Bagerhat district, Bangladesh 2. various of volunteers conducting awareness campaign in Mongla town area, Mongla seaport in Bagerhat district, Bangladesh 3. various of Bangladesh police conducting a warning campaign in Mongla city area, Mongla seaport in Bagerhat district, Bangladesh STORYLINE: Most parts of Bangladesh are witnessing gusty winds and heavy rains over cyclone Sitrang which is heading towards the South Asian country's vast coastline. Kh. Hafizur Rahman, a senior meteorologist, said weather forecasters were asked to hoist danger signal No. 6 for Chattogram and Cox's Bazar, a seaside city in southeastern Bangladesh, and signal No. 7 for Mongla seaport in southwest Bangladesh and Payra seaport in southern Bangladesh. The coastal districts of Satkhira, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jhalakathi, Pirojpur, Barguna, Patuakhali, B

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U.S.-FLORIDA-MIAMI-HURRICANE IAN-UPCOMING

(220928) -- MIAMI, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A bicycle loaded with bottled water is seen in Miami, Florida, the United States, Sept. 27, 2022. A hurricane warning has been extended southward on the west coast of the U.S. state of Florida to Chokoloskee, forecasters said Tuesday evening. (Photo by Monica McGivern/Xinhua)

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U.S.-FLORIDA-MIAMI-HURRICANE IAN-UPCOMING

(220928) -- MIAMI, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 27, 2022 shows rising water level caused by rainfall before the hurricane in Miami, Florida, the United States. A hurricane warning has been extended southward on the west coast of the U.S. state of Florida to Chokoloskee, forecasters said Tuesday evening. (Photo by Monica McGivern/Xinhua)

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U.S.-FLORIDA-MIAMI-HURRICANE IAN-UPCOMING

(220928) -- MIAMI, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 27, 2022 shows sailboats berthing in a bay in Miami, Florida, the United States. A hurricane warning has been extended southward on the west coast of the U.S. state of Florida to Chokoloskee, forecasters said Tuesday evening. (Photo by Monica McGivern/Xinhua)

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U.S.-FLORIDA-MIAMI-HURRICANE IAN-UPCOMING

(220928) -- MIAMI, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 27, 2022 shows yachts berthing in a bay in Miami, Florida, the United States. A hurricane warning has been extended southward on the west coast of the U.S. state of Florida to Chokoloskee, forecasters said Tuesday evening. (Photo by Monica McGivern/Xinhua)

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U.S.-FLORIDA-MIAMI-HURRICANE IAN-UPCOMING

(220928) -- MIAMI, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A portable toilet is roped to a concrete post in Miami, Florida, the United States, Sept. 27, 2022. A hurricane warning has been extended southward on the west coast of the U.S. state of Florida to Chokoloskee, forecasters said Tuesday evening. (Photo by Monica McGivern/Xinhua)

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U.S.-FLORIDA-MIAMI-HURRICANE IAN-UPCOMING

(220928) -- MIAMI, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 27, 2022 shows yachts berthing in a bay in Miami, Florida, the United States. A hurricane warning has been extended southward on the west coast of the U.S. state of Florida to Chokoloskee, forecasters said Tuesday evening. (Photo by Monica McGivern/Xinhua)

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U.S.-FLORIDA-MIAMI-HURRICANE IAN-UPCOMING

(220928) -- MIAMI, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks in the rain in Miami, Florida, the United States, Sept. 27, 2022. A hurricane warning has been extended southward on the west coast of the U.S. state of Florida to Chokoloskee, forecasters said Tuesday evening. (Photo by Monica McGivern/Xinhua)

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U.S.-FLORIDA-MIAMI-HURRICANE IAN-UPCOMING

(220928) -- MIAMI, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A flat roof is covered with waterproof material in Miami, Florida, the United States, Sept. 27, 2022. A hurricane warning has been extended southward on the west coast of the U.S. state of Florida to Chokoloskee, forecasters said Tuesday evening. (Photo by Monica McGivern/Xinhua)

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San Francisco Bay Area temperature hits record amid heatwave

STORY: San Francisco Bay Area temperature hits record amid heatwave DATELINE: Sept. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: various of people playing on beach and swimming STORYLINE: According to reports, Fairfield recorded an all-time U.S. San Francisco Bay Area daily high temperature of 117 degrees (over 42 degrees Celsius) on Monday. Temperatures continued Tuesday their streak of dangerously hot readings in much of the Bay Area. Forecasters expected the heat to begin tapering off slowly on Wednesday. The California ISO (Independent System Operator Corporation) issued Stage 2 Energy Emergency Alert for particular periods of time on Monday and Tuesday. The second of three emergency alert stages means taking emergency energy-saving measures. Stage 3 would be rolling blackouts. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from San Francisco, U.S. (XHTV)

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France to go through its fourth heat wave of summer

STORY: France to go through its fourth heat wave of summer DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of Place Bellecour in Lyon 2. Various of the entrance to the Lyon metro 3. Various of the center of Lyon STORYLINE: Fewer tourists than usual in the heat of Lyon's Place Bellecour, foggers installed at the entrances to the metro, reactivated water fountains... Lyon is bracing for a new episode of heat wave with its peak expected at the end of the week. The region is in water deficit and the situation should not improve according to weather forecasts. No rainy episode is scheduled in the short term (until August 14) by forecasters. A whole part of western France was placed on orange alert for the heat wave this Tuesday afternoon. During the week, the whole country will be affected by this fourth heat wave of the summer of 2022. According to Meteo France, the national meteorological service, "the heat will increase further on Wednesday in the

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Boy, 14, youngest ever passes weather forecaster test

TOKYO, Japan - Satoru Okajima, a second-grader at Nada Junior High School in Kobe, speaks to reporters about passing a test for certified weather forecasters in January at age 14 years and 1 month. He broke the previous record set by a boy of 14 years and 8 months. (Kyodo)