The Effects of Climate Change on Extreme Weather Conditions

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Some meteorologists are blaming it on something called a Western disturbance. This storm combined with the monsoons have created these huge levels of rain. In general, climate change is increasing the likelihood of such extreme weather events. And how is India adapting to these worsening rains? Not very well, actually.

It has been a month since the head of the Wagner group led a march on Moscow. Although it failed, Putin appears considerably weaker. What does this mean for outcomes on the battlefield? India is facing record-breaking rainfall as monsoon seasons continue to worsen. The government’s response has fallen short (12:29). And, the highly-anticipated Barbie and Oppenheimer films hit cinemas (18:04).

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