Daniel Adamson

2 months ago | theguardian.com | Daniel Adamson

A sudden stratospheric warming event is expected to develop over the next two weeks, leading to a rapid collapse of the polar vortex. This will be the second and probably final disruption of the polar vortex this winter in the northern hemisphere, the first having taken place earlier last month, which was associated with a severe cold spell across much of the eastern half of the US. The next stratospheric event looks stronger than the previous one, and will probably weaken the jet stream pattern.

Jan 24, 2025 | theguardian.com | Daniel Adamson

Heavy rain across Indonesia has caused major flooding. On Java, the country’s main island, flooding caused a landslidethat has killed more than 20 people, with several more missing. The landslide was triggered by particularly intense rainfall in the mountainous area close to Pekalongan in the central part of the island, leading to bridges collapsing and houses and cars being buried in the thick mud. Indonesia is vulnerable to flooding and landslides during its rainy season from November to April.