Scientists are turning to an unlikely ally beneath the ocean surface: sharks.

Researchers at the University of Delaware are fitting sharks with tiny CTD tags that measure temperature, salinity and depth as the animals travel through the Atlantic Ocean.

When the sharks return to the surface, the tags transmit their data to satellites, transforming their natural movements into valuable ocean observations.

Scientists hope these measurements could provide information from parts of the ocean that are difficult and expensive to monitor using conventional methods. The data could eventually help researchers better understand the ocean conditions that influence hurricane development, intensity and movement.

Sharks Become Ocean Sensors | Scientists Explore New Way to Predict Hurricanes Using Shark Movements

A 26-year-old Fijian rugby player has died in Japan after suffering suspected heat stroke during training amid an intense nationwide heatwave.

Simonyi Vunilagi, a back-row forward with Fukuoka-based Kyushu Electric Power, was reportedly taken to hospital after developing symptoms consistent with severe heat stroke while training on Monday. He died on Friday morning.

His club said players, staff and associates were devastated by his sudden death.

The tragedy comes as Japan experiences extreme temperatures, with some areas recording temperatures above 40°C. Fukuoka recorded a high of 35°C on Monday.

According to Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency, nearly 18,600 people were hospitalized for heat stroke between July 20 and 26, with 45 people pronounced dead on arrival.


Japan Heatwave Tragedy | Fijian Rugby Player Dies After Suspected Heat Stroke During Training

Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall on China’s eastern coast, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain as authorities prepare for widespread flooding and landslides.

China’s National Meteorological Center forecast sustained winds of up to 162 kmph before the typhoon gradually weakens as it moves inland. The storm has already caused major disruptions across eastern China, with nearly 1,300 flights cancelled at Shanghai’s two main airports and another 270 flights cancelled at Hangzhou airport.

Rail services across parts of the Yangtze River Delta have also been suspended as a precaution. Authorities have ordered vessels back to port, halted ferry services and restricted offshore and construction activities.

Mass evacuations are underway, with more than 30,000 people relocated from vulnerable areas in Shanghai and around 99,000 people moved to safer locations in Fujian.

Typhoon Dolphin Hits Eastern China | 1300 Flights Cancelled, Mass Evacuations & Flood Alerts Issued

India's monsoon crisis has intensified after two cloudbursts struck Jammu and Kashmir within hours, triggering flash floods and damaging homes, shops, schools, and commercial establishments.

The first cloudburst hit the Chhatru area of Kishtwar district, while another struck Pahalipora village in Doda district, sending torrents of water and mud through residential areas. Emergency teams, including the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, and district authorities, launched rescue operations and safely evacuated residents. Authorities have reported no casualties so far, while damage assessments continue.

The latest incidents come as devastating floods continue across several Indian states. Assam remains the worst-affected state, with at least 82 flood-related deaths, while Odisha, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, and Himachal Pradesh are also grappling with heavy rainfall and widespread flooding.

Cloudbursts Hit J&K As Monsoon Fury Intensifies | Flash Floods, Assam Death Toll Rises To 82

Europe's relentless heatwave is doing more than drying up rivers and lakes—it is exposing long-hidden pieces of history. As water levels plunge to historic lows, World War II relics, abandoned vessels, and other forgotten artifacts are emerging from beneath Europe's waterways.

Experts say the discoveries offer a rare glimpse into one of the darkest chapters of the 20th century while also highlighting the growing impact of climate change and prolonged drought across the continent

Europe's Heatwave Uncovers WWII Secrets Beneath Rivers | Hidden Relics Emerge as Water Levels Plunge

Historic flooding has devastated West Virginia after torrential rainfall triggered flash floods across the state. Aerial footage shows roads washed away, neighborhoods submerged, and emergency crews evacuating stranded residents. Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a state of emergency across all 55 counties as rescue operations continue. Authorities warn that more heavy rain could worsen flooding and further disrupt transportation and public services. Watch the latest updates, aerial visuals, and complete coverage of the West Virginia flood disaster.

West Virginia Floods : Massive flash flooding triggers statewide emergency | roads washed away

A powerful thunderstorm struck Split, Croatia, lighting up the night sky with intense lightning, torrential rain, and powerful winds. Dramatic visuals captured the severe weather sweeping across the Adriatic coast, one of Europe's busiest summer tourist destinations. The Croatian Adriatic region has increasingly faced extreme weather events, with authorities warning residents and tourists to remain cautious as storms continue to impact the coastline.

Croatia Storm: Massive thunderstorm hits Split | Lightning, heavy rain & strong winds

Typhoon Bavi continues to unleash destruction across East Asia, battering Japan's southern islands with powerful winds, torrential rain, and massive waves before heading toward China's Zhejiang province. The storm has forced widespread evacuations in Taiwan and China, disrupted flights and ferry services, and left thousands without electricity. In the Philippines, deadly landslides triggered by heavy rainfall have claimed lives, while weather agencies continue to warn of flooding, storm surges, and destructive winds across the region. Authorities remain on high alert as Typhoon Bavi approaches the Chinese coast.

Typhoon Bavi batters east asia | China braces for landfall after Japan, Taiwan hit hard | wion

Typhoon Bavi is leaving a trail of destruction across East Asia, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, flooding and deadly landslides. The powerful storm has battered Japan's southern islands, forced the evacuation of more than 14,000 people in Taiwan, prompted China to issue an orange alert, and triggered deadly landslides in the Philippines, where at least 15 people have been killed.

Typhoon bavi wreaks havoc across east asia | Japan, Taiwan, China on alert | Typhoon bavi latest news

A new climate study has issued a warning that nearly three out of four people worldwide could face severe weather changes within the next 20 years if current greenhouse gas emissions persist.

Extreme weather to impact 70 per cent of humans in next 20 years, reveals study

China is grappling with extreme weather events this summer. A landslide that hit a village in southwestern China and caused a highway bridge to collapse killed at least eight people and left 19 missing, state media said Sunday.

China’s weather extremes threaten the country with flooding and heat

At least five people were killed and 33 others were injured after a tornado struck China’s southern city of Guangzhou, reported the state news agency Xinhua, on Saturday (Apr 27) citing local officials.

China: At least five killed, over 30 injured after tornado strikes Guangzhou

Millions of people across the US east of the Mississippi experienced extreme weather on Wednesday (April 3) as powerful thunderstorms swept across several states, bringing intense winds, rain, and other dangerous weather conditions.

Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms wreak havoc from US South to Ohio

In the early hours of Thursday, chaos erupted at Frankfurt Airport in Germany as a result of significant flooding brought on by prolonged rain. Following the cancellation of almost 70 flights due to floods, images from the airport's departure area showed lengthy lines of passengers, some of whom were sitting on the ground.

Extreme weather leads to cancellation of dozen flights, over 70 flights delayed, cancelled

Weather is extreme around the world and seems to take no pause from wildfires. From heat waves and severe floods, several regions around the world are now reeling under an extreme climate crisis.

Travel chaos as storm 'Hans' strikes Sweden, Norway

Looming storms shut US government offices, as millions are under a tornado watch.

Over 80 MN in eastern US Face severe weather risk

The death toll in northern China due to heavy rains and floods rose to at least 30 after storm Doksuri, a former super typhoon, slammed the capital Beijing and surrounding regions.

Death toll rises to 30 as northern China continues to face storm Doksuri's wrath

Day after day, country after country, the world is experiencing record-breaking rainfall while temperatures are rising. Extreme weather has now become the new normal. To know more watch this interview with the Senior Strategist for the Center for Climate & Security Sherri Goodman.

Oceans have been absorbing the world's extra heat

As soaring temperatures continue to bake swathes of North America and Europe this month, researchers, on Tuesday (July 25) confirm what many speculated, that this weather phenomenon would be “virtually impossible” without human-induced climate change.

Explained | Why deadly heatwaves across Europe, US ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change

Chinese meteorological authorities issue warning of extreme weather conditions. Recent rain-triggered disasters in Central and Southwest China.

China faces extreme weather and record heatwaves

China in the grip of extreme weather conditions

At least three people have been killed in China’s eastern province after strong winds toppled a shipyard crane, reported Reuters, on Sunday (June 11) citing officials.

At least three killed after storms sweep through China, flood warnings issued

The scientists working at US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday announced the arrival of an expected El Nino climate phenomenon, increasing fears of extreme weather and temperature records.

US announces arrival of El Nino, triggering fear of extreme weather conditions

Over two million people have been killed and the world has suffered economic damages amounting to over $4.3 trillion in the past 100 years from extreme weather events and climate change-related catastrophes. Watch this to know more.

Extreme weather killed 2 million, caused damages worth $4.3 trillion in just 50 years

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