Written by adminOctober 18, 2026
(October 18, 2026) – Climate Change News Updates
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Weather News Updates
Loaded 56 stories from 11 working feeds. Last updated: October 18, 2026, 07:51 AM PHT.
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PH UPDATES
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1.As of 2:00 AM today, 18 October 2026, the storm with an international name "CHAMPI" that is being monitored OUTSIDE the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has intensified into a Super Typhoon. All are advised to monitor updates from DOST-PAGASA – Facebook
"typhoon OR hurricane OR cyclone updates when:7d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 05:14 AM PHT -
SOUTHEAST ASIA
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1.Hiding in plane sight: the invisible turbulence that can strike out of a clear blue sky
Patrick Keneally — October 18, 2026, 03:00 AM PHT -
2.Dozens of critically endangered orangutans rescued from Indonesian wildfires – NPR
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 07:43 PM PHT -
ASIA NEWS
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1.At least 17 killed in stampede at religious gathering in India
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — October 18, 2026, 03:48 AM PHT -
2.UN climate panel fails to agree date for global warming update: envoy – The New Indian Express
"climate change policy OR scientific findings when:7d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 12:08 AM PHT -
3.1,000 scientists, 100+ hours, 1 verdict: How the biggest climate report is made – India Today
"climate change policy OR scientific findings when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 11:30 AM PHT -
4.Signs point to intense El Nino in Asia-Pacific region – China Daily Global Edition
"extreme weather events OR rainfall OR flooding when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 09:42 AM PHT -
REST OF THE WORLD
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1.University College London (UCL) is recruiting a Research Fellow in Climate Change and Public Health to join the UCL Institute for Global Health: Apply Now!! – Global South Opportunities
"climate change policy OR scientific findings when:7d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 04:21 AM PHT -
2.Humidity emerges as the decisive factor for cave beetle survival under climate change – Bioengineer.org
"climate change policy OR scientific findings when:7d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 06:46 AM PHT -
3.Cyclone Wati intensifies as system tracks south of the Cook Islands towards open waters – Pacific Media Network
"severe weather advisories OR emergency bulletins when:7d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 06:42 AM PHT -
4.Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — October 18, 2026, 01:37 AM PHT -
5.DNR Reclassifies Three U.P. Wildfires As ‘Rugged Terrain Complex’ – Radioresultsnetwork.com
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 04:27 AM PHT -
6.Firefighters Race to Control California Wildfires as Winds Threaten to Spark More – The New York Times
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 04:12 AM PHT -
7.Rice Owls vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football live: Rice Owls vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football look to seize control of thrilling Rice Owls vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football. Every team in the Rice Owls vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football has two wins api – Universidad de Córdoba (UCO)
"typhoon OR hurricane OR cyclone updates when:7d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 03:32 AM PHT -
8.Fast-moving California wildfire burns homes as people are ordered to leave
BBC News — October 18, 2026, 03:13 AM PHT -
9.More than 80% wildfires on Idaho state land caused by humans this year – East Idaho News
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 03:08 AM PHT -
10.A tale of two cities: hope and despair within Lismore after the flooding
Jordyn Beazley, photographs by Elise Derwin — October 18, 2026, 03:00 AM PHT -
11.Heavy rainfall triggered flooding in Sakarya, northwestern Türkiye, inundating roads, homes, businesses and farmland. Authorities issued an orange weather alert as emergency crews continued drainage and response operations. – Facebook
"extreme weather events OR rainfall OR flooding when:7d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 03:00 AM PHT -
12.At least 1 dead, more than 300,000 evacuated amid wildfires in Spain, France – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 02:44 AM PHT -
13.Several wildfires burning in Southern California on Saturday – KTLA
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 10:41 PM PHT -
14.Six homes burned and two firefighters injured in fast-moving California wildfire – The Guardian
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 02:10 AM PHT -
15.Biggest wildfire in Nebraska history continues to burn out of control – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 02:08 AM PHT -
16.Wildfire burns at least 570 acres in Orange County, California, officials say – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 01:41 AM PHT -
17.⊕[WATCH LIVE NOW]⊕ Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 Updates Tv Channel 17 October 2026 – Universidad de Córdoba (UCO)
"typhoon OR hurricane OR cyclone updates when:7d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 01:29 AM PHT -
18.Typhoon Champi becomes a dangerous Category 4 storm as it approaches Guam – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
"typhoon OR hurricane OR cyclone updates when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 10:51 PM PHT -
19.Hallmark Christmas magic secrets – How 'A Bears Love Story' beat heat, wildfires – San Luis Obispo Tribune
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 10:26 PM PHT -
20.Evacuation orders issued in southern California due to wildfires – CBS News
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 10:25 PM PHT -
21.Here's what the National Hurricane Center in Florida is tracking today – Naples Daily News
"typhoon OR hurricane OR cyclone updates when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 09:42 PM PHT -
22.DNR makes progress against U.P. wildfires. 2 more than 70% contained – Lansing State Journal
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 08:21 PM PHT -
23.A 24-year study uncovers a surprising climate benefit beneath forests
Climate News — ScienceDaily — October 17, 2026, 07:33 PM PHT -
24.How the quirky puffin became a symbol of the climate crisis – and hope
Stephen Moss — October 17, 2026, 07:00 PM PHT -
25.DEADLY FLOODS HIT LIBYA’S CAPITAL Torrential rain triggered severe flooding in Tripoli on Tuesday, October 13. At least one person died while vehicles were stranded and homes were inundated across parts of the Libyan capital. Authorities closed severa – Facebook
"extreme weather events OR rainfall OR flooding when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 05:31 PM PHT -
26.Honeybees are barging aside wild pollinators in hunt for pollen and nectar, study finds
Rebecca Ratcliffe — October 17, 2026, 05:00 PM PHT -
27.Most UK Farmers Say Uncertainty Over Extreme Weather Is Harming Their Business – Plant Based News
"extreme weather events OR rainfall OR flooding when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 04:00 PM PHT -
28.RAW: CA: NORTE WILDFIRES PRESSER HOMES & INJURIES – KXLY.com
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 11:16 AM PHT -
29.More wildfires spread through Southern California – CNN
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 02:52 PM PHT -
30.US: California wildfires destroy homes, leave thousands without power – DW.com
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 02:45 PM PHT -
31.US: Homes burned in California as wildfires rage – DW.com
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 02:22 PM PHT -
32.How El Nino Rains Are Rewriting The Geography Of South America – ИФЗ РАН
"El Nino OR La Nina OR monsoon OR atmospheric rivers when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 01:38 PM PHT -
33.Wildfires rage in Southern California, burn homes – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 12:39 PM PHT -
34.Southern California wildfires prompt evacuations – FOX 10 Phoenix
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 12:35 PM PHT -
35.Thousands of homes threatened by California wildfires – NBC News
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 12:00 PM PHT -
36.UPDATED: Estimated 3,400 visitors riding out typhoon in hotels – guampdn.com
"typhoon OR hurricane OR cyclone updates when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 10:45 AM PHT -
37.Multiple wildfires burning across Southern California – FOX 11 Los Angeles
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 10:38 AM PHT -
38.Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
BBC News — October 17, 2026, 10:33 AM PHT -
39.California wildfires: Norte fire burns homes in Orange County, fierce winds fan other blazes – The Spokesman-Review
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 10:23 AM PHT -
40.3 wildfires ignite near Three Fingered Jack in Jeff Wilderness – Statesman Journal
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 10:22 AM PHT -
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42.Fast-growing wildfires engulf California mansions – AFP.com
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 09:33 AM PHT -
43.Update: Rain helps crews reach 70% containment on two U.P. wildfires, 40% on Ridge Fire – myupnow.com
"heatwaves OR droughts OR wildfires when:7d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 08:42 AM PHT
