Heat & Health: A new study estimates extreme heat in India causes far more deaths than official counts, with one day of severe heat linked to about 3,400 excess deaths and five-day heatwaves to nearly 30,000. Climate Signals: EU monitors say May 2026 was the world’s second-warmest on record, with an early Western Europe heatwave and oceans warming as El Niño develops. El Niño Watch: The tropical Pacific has shifted toward El Niño, raising risks of droughts, floods, and crop stress across Asia and beyond. Water & Ecosystems: Bangladesh’s Padma Barrage could revive Ganges flows and irrigation, but experts warn of possible environmental side effects if not monitored. Coastal Restoration: India’s Green India Challenge reports 20,000 geo-tagged mangrove saplings in the Sundarbans with high survival, supporting cyclone and erosion protection. Food & Trade: Nepal restricts mango imports from India over pesticide residue and quarantine gaps, following Japan’s similar move. Renewables & Energy Security: India’s push for renewables and new fuel policy (E85/flex-fuel) is framed as an energy-security question for rural reliability, not just installed capacity. Policy Access: UN climate talks face backlash over visa delays and shrinking civic space, limiting who can participate. Biodiversity & Safety: Japan captures a black bear after days of sightings and school closures, highlighting rising human-wildlife conflict.