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Temperatures soared to 51.8 deg C in the holy city of Mecca in June 2024, as 1.8 million worshippers took part in the annual rites, one of the five pillars of Islam.
World

Saudi Arabia prepares for another extremely hot haj season

Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, can happen naturally, but are made worse by climate change.
Singapore

Singapore had about 122 more dangerous heat days in 2024

The National Environment Agency said the new record surpassed the previous record of 35.9 deg C on Dec 6, 2016.
Singapore

It got real hot in Paya Lebar on Dec 7

Dry conditions expected in first week of Dec, rain to return next week
Singapore

Dry conditions expected in first week of Dec, rain to return next week

    A diver from National Geographic Pristine Seas measures the world’s largest coral colony in the Solomon Islands.
    World

    Scientists find world’s largest coral grown over three centuries

    At a talk with residents and business owners of Singapore’s east region, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu showed the participants photos and news footage of recent floods abroad.
    Singapore

    Singapore's east-siders discuss flood preparations

    NUS marine biologist Huang Danwei noting down his observations after an Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structure unit was installed in Singapore's southern waters.
    Singapore

    42 ‘mini-hotels’ installed to study lesser-known coral reef creatures

    Corals in Pulau Hantu showed signs of bleaching on Oct 9.
    Singapore

    Singapore corals showing signs of recovery amid global bleaching