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Suriname faces its worst drought in 25 years, with eight months of no rain leading to over 25% loss in crop yields in northern districts. A rainy season is forecasted for April to help alleviate the crisis.
An exceptionally rare Saharan dust haze has blanketed Switzerland and southeastern France, prompting health warnings and highlighting climate impacts.
At the Boao Forum for Asia 2024, China’s Special Envoy for Climate Change, Liu Zhenmin, emphasized the urgent need for global action towards carbon neutrality and energy transitions to combat the climate crisis.
The Chinese mainland renews a blue alert for rainstorms, with heavy rainfall expected in multiple provinces from March 27 to March 28.
China renews yellow alert for heavy fog across several coastal regions, urging vessels to take precautions.
El NiƱo’s effects on the Chinese mainlandās summer climate will persist beyond April, with potential La NiƱa events posing further challenges, say meteorological authorities.
China takes center stage at UNEA-6, driving global efforts to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution through proactive green initiatives.
Thousands in Victoria, Australia, evacuated as severe bushfires ravage the region. Over 1,000 firefighters battle flames with support from aircraft and vehicles amidst extreme heat and dry conditions.
Winter drought continues to impact southern Europe and northern Africa, leading to severe soil moisture deficits and urgent water restrictions as reported by the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Unseasonably high temperatures hit Japan in February, with several cities experiencing record-breaking heat.