One thing gaining traction in scientific circles is the consensus that warmer oceans caused by climate change are giving storms extra energy.

Cyclone Horacio has become the world’s first Category 5 storm of 2026, intensifying over the South Indian Ocean with 160 mph winds, though it currently poses no threat to India.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 114 people in the Philippines with even more missing and then hit Vietnam Friday. A second typhoon, Fong-Wong, is forecast to hit the Philippines ...