Typhoon Champi has struck Taiwan, killing one person and injuring at least 350. The storm is now heading toward Japan and China, causing widespread disruption.
Satellite data confirms a sharp rise in Amazon fires linked to El Nino drought, with Manaus reporting hazardous air quality levels as smoke blankets the region.
Los Angeles is grappling with one of its worst mosquito years on record, driven by extreme heat and a powerful El Nino that has pushed West Nile virus cases to a ten-year peak.
