You’re in then you’re out, you’re dealing with heat waves, then with flooding, then with snow…

Happening in the World: Water levels in Pakistan’s Manchar Lake are receding, offering slight respite as teams rush to rescue those stranded by the record flooding affecting 33 million people. The disaster, one of the worst the country has faced, has devastated a nation that accounts for less than one percent of greenhouse gas emissions. (BBC)

Happening in the US: California has narrowly avoided power blackouts during a multi-day heat dome. The state’s capital, Sacramento, has faced 110-degree Fahrenheit highs for four days, both putting a major strain on energy systems and the city’s population and exacerbating the hot, dry conditions ideal for wildfires. (NYT)

Happening in NYC: Even when it’s cold and snowy in New York City, schoolchildren will no longer get snow days, the Schools Chancellor announced this week. Online learning will instead replace in-person learning when inclement weather hits. (amNY)

Happening in our Community: Bwoglines are depressing. Why not become confused and/or skeptical and/or amazed by a magic show happening on the South Lawn tonight from 6 to 7:30 pm? More details can be found here.

No longer a snow day via Bwarchives