#tropical-cyclone

#tropical-cyclone

Exceptionally high November temperatures have roasted Israel in recent days, breaking records for late November. During the heatwave, which peaked over Friday and Saturday, temperatures soared to between 10C and 12C above average, as low-lying parts of the country widely reached between 30C and 35C and exceeded 35C more locally. Israel's previous record for the latter third of November was 34.9C. On Friday, temperatures reached 36.2C in Beit Dagan, near Tel Aviv, where the average November high is around 24C,

Tropical Cyclone Tino formed to the east of the Philippines at the weekend, lprompting a nationwide alert. Locally known as Kalmaegi, the storm is strengthening quickly and could reach typhoon status before making landfall early this week, which would make it the 20th tropical cyclone to hit the country this year. The weather system entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday, with sustained winds of 52mph (84km/h) and 65mph gusts.