It's now official -- Marie is a Hurricane
All 3 are fully operational Hurricanes including Karina and Lowell. Plenty of space in between them.
Next week we'll have Norbert, too! All thanks to Super El Niño
Our '15 Years Of Group Therapy' picture disc vinyl will begin shipping this week from the Anjuna Music Store and selected retailers.
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More shocking news from Nepal: another dam built by China near the Tibet–Nepal border has reportedly collapsed, triggering fears of a devastating secondary flash flood. Rescue operations have been suspended as terrified villagers flee to higher ground, while China evacuates the Gyirong border port.
This is the tragic human cost of reckless and irresponsible construction. Such projects can endanger the lives of millions, destroy homes and livelihoods, and tear families apart by snatching loved ones away forever.
Development can never come at the cost of human lives. Those responsible for decisions that put millions at risk must be held accountable. The world cannot remain silent while innocent people pay the price for reckless engineering and inadequate regard for human safety.
Ben Nicky's remix of 'Quicksand (Don't Go)' with Zoë Johnston is out today on Anjunabeats.
The full remix package, including Sultan + Shepard's rework from last year and new mixes from Mark Sherry and Ciaran McAuley, will follow on September 3rd. Pre-save link in our bio.
🌀 Pacific tropical cyclone activity is surging, while the Atlantic remains well below average
Tropical cyclone activity varies significantly across the world’s oceans. So far, activity has been highest in the northwestern Pacific, while the Atlantic remains well below average. This pattern is largely linked to the ongoing strengthening El Niño.
Northwestern Pacific: well above average
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), 21 typhoons have formed by 24 August. The last time such a high number had been recorded by this date was in 2018. JMA currently lists 21 systems for 2026.
If the current pace continues, this season could approach the record. Since records began in 1951, the highest annual total was recorded in 1967, with 39 typhoons (JMA).
According to Colorado State University, 16 named storms have already formed in the northwestern Pacific, almost four more than usual. ACE (Accumulated Cyclone Energy), which takes into account both the intensity and duration of tropical cyclones, is currently 77% above normal.
Central Pacific: very active in recent weeks
Three named storms have already occurred in the central Pacific this year, two more than usual. ACE is well above normal, 117% higher than the long-term average (NOAA/NHC).
Eastern North Pacific: around average
So far, 9 named storms have formed in the eastern Pacific, one more than usual. Overall activity according to ACE remains close to normal, at around 9% below normal (NOAA/NHC).
Atlantic: exceptionally inactive
Only 3 named storms have been reported so far, with no hurricanes and ACE around 87% below normal (NOAA/NHC).
My sincere gratitude to the crew of flights KL641 and KL642 between Amsterdam and New York last weekend. Your kindness, warmth, and wonderful service truly made me feel at home throughout the journey. It’s the people who make a flight memorable, and you certainly did. @KLM
It is absolute chaos in the West Pacific right now.
Typhoon Dolphin making landfall in China; Tropical Storm Chan-hom heading towards mainland Japan; and THREE MORE systems spinning around the Mariana Islands, all at the same time.