“People don’t truly understand that climate change and global warming is the greatest threat to human beings on planet Earth,” Allen warned Tuesday. Byron Allen considers his stewardship of the Weather Channel, which he acquired nearly three years ago to the surprise of many, a life-saving endeavor. Quite literally, in fact. “It’s become…
Image source: Scott H. Murray / Media Drum World Bolt From The Blue Lightning strikes are expected during a thunderstorm or simply a usual rainy day, however, that cannot be further from the truth. Though the sky is clear, the threat of a lightning bolt appearing remains relatively high. Albeit any notice, a mega lightning…
Getting a picture of a lightning strike is a one-in-a-million opportunity, let alone capturing the perfect moment. However, Johnson Lam successfully did just that – the perfect shot of lightning striking the KL Tower. “30% intuition, 50% timing, 20% crazy to get this shot. (Many would call it a Lucky Shot) Flew my Mavic Air…
From January 2020, MetService will be providing weather graphics to Al Jazeera Media Network for their estimated global audience of 566 million households worldwide. A three-year contract has been signed between the Meteorological Service of New Zealand and Al Jazeera Media Network. MetService will provide the award-winning global news organisation with an innovative weather graphics…
Four months into his role as Malaysian Meteorological Department director-general, Jailan Simon has his hands full dealing with one severe weather condition after another. He tells the New Straits Times about the dangers of climate change and the department’s complex work. Question: What does it take to be a meteorologist? Answer: You need to have…
Of all weather phenomena, clouds are among the most fascinating. From the silky, high-altitude cirrus to the towering, threatening mass of storm-bearing cumulonimbus, clouds are as varied as the weather itself. Apart from their beauty and interest, clouds can provide a useful indication of what weather conditions may be on the way. By knowing the…
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has among the highest incidence of lightning activity in the world, but the country is woefully unprepared for these deadly strikes. This includes Malaysians being relatively unconcerned about their personal safety during storms to buildings not having the proper protection. Prof Mohd Zainal Abidin Kadir from the Institute of Power Engineering at…
From the industry innovators who first developed modern lightning detection technology, a premium-quality visual and audible warning system designed to provide unattended, automated monitoring and conspicuous outdoor alerting of approaching lightning activity. As one of the world’s leading providers of lightning detection technology and information, TOA Systems, Inc. has teamed up with Campbell Scientific, Inc.,…
More than 300,000 lightning strikes hit New South Wales last night after severe thunderstorms roared through the state. Sydney had upwards of 7000 lightning strikes while a deluge of rain saw the gauge at Sydney Airport record 19.2mm in 15 minutes. SES NSW received 200 calls for help, with the strong storm bringing down trees…
KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah futsal player, Faizal Alli, who was struck by lightning during a match in conjunction with ‘Liga Sukan Untuk Semua’ (LiSUS) last Saturday, has died. The Youth and Sports Ministry in a statement today said the 41-year-old victim passed away at 11.02am at the University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, where he was admitted…
