The heatwave that has been plaguing the states of West Bengal, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh in north-west India is forecast to proceed via the approaching week. Daytime temperatures of 40C have been recorded for a number of consecutive days in these areas, about 5C above the seasonal common.

This extreme warmth is linked to a north-westerly move of air, which can also be bringing a lot drier than regular circumstances. The authorities have suggested folks to be vigilant about their well being by staying hydrated, carrying breathable clothes and avoiding avenue meals, which might simply go off in these circumstances. They have additionally closed faculties and universities for per week in response to schoolchildren complaining about complications.

Meanwhile, in China, sandstorms which were plaguing parts of the country for weeks and are threatening to unfold elsewhere in Asia. Much of the sand and dirt originates from the Gobi desert, straddling the border between Mongolia and China.

Shanghai has been significantly badly affected within the final month or so, with the focus of PM10 particles reaching greater than 46 occasions the World Health Organization’s advisable protected degree. This has resulted in air high quality warnings, decreased visibility, and lots of surfaces being coated in a high quality mud.

South Korea and Japan have additionally been affected. Seoul has recorded PM10 ranges at greater than double the brink the federal government deems “very unhealthy”. Sandstorms have turn into a extra common prevalence in current a long time, owing to a mix of rising temperatures and decreased rainfall within the Gobi desert.

The US additionally had some short-lived however impactful storms over the weekend. Large hail of about one inch in diameter was reported throughout many components of Missouri, alongside robust winds gusting as much as 97mph, inflicting injury to timber, barns and cell properties.

A four-inch hailstone was reported close to the city of Arcola throughout the early afternoon native time, and a three-inch hailstone was reported close to the city of Golden City, 22 miles to the south-west, lower than 20 minutes later.