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Extreme Weather

Extreme weather refers to unusual and severe atmospheric conditions. It includes events like hurricanes, floods, and heatwaves. These phenomena can cause significant damage to infrastructure and ecosystems. They also impact agriculture and water supply. Climate change is a major factor in the increasing frequency of extreme weather. Communities must adapt to these changes to ensure safety and resilience. Awareness and preparedness are essential.

Climate Change Effects: Heatwaves, El Niño, and Extreme Weather

Climate change has intensified the frequency and severity of heatwaves, El Niño events, and extreme weather worldwide. Recent data show a significant rise in global average temperatures linked...

 April 15, 2026

Coral Loss on Great Barrier Reef – 2024 Update

Recent assessments indicate alarming coral loss on the Great Barrier Reef due to extreme weather conditions. The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) reported important declines in coral...

 November 20, 2024

Bomb Cyclone Threatens US West Coast

A important weather event is unfolding off the US West Coast. A bomb cyclone is expected to bring extreme conditions across several states. This system is coupled with...

 November 19, 2024

Lightning Strikes – About Risks and Prevention

Lightning strikes are becoming more frequent and deadly globally. Annually, about 24,000 people die from lightning strikes, with India reporting 2,887 deaths in 2022. This alarming trend has...

 November 12, 2024

Extreme Weather Events Surge in India 2024

India faced an unprecedented rise in extreme weather events. A report by the Centre for Science and Environment revealed alarming statistics. The first nine months of the year...

 November 9, 2024

2024 Set to be Hottest Year Recorded

The year 2024 is projected to become the hottest year since the preindustrial period. This assessment comes from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the European Union’s Copernicus...

 November 9, 2024

Climate Change – A Global Crisis

The year 2024 has witnessed an alarming escalation in the impacts of climate change, as evidenced by a recent report from the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate...

 November 4, 2024

Spain’s Gota Fría Phenomenon

In late October 2024, southern and eastern Spain experienced catastrophic flooding due to unprecedented rainfall, leading to the loss of at least 64 lives. This deluge, with some...

 November 1, 2024

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