Record-Breaking Climate Disaster in South Brazil Claims 171 Lives
South Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state faces its worst climate disaster on record, with 171 fatalities and rising leptospirosis cases.
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South Asia Battles Deadly Heatwave and Cyclone Threats
South Asia faces deadly heatwaves in India and Pakistan, while Bangladesh and eastern India brace for cyclone Remal. Extreme temperatures, linked to climate change, have resulted in numerous fatalities.
Pakistan Battles Scorching Heatwave: Schools Closed, Temperatures Soar
Pakistan confronts an extreme heatwave with temperatures soaring above 40°C, leading to school closures and urgent public health measures.
Delhi Records Season’s Hottest Day at 47.4°C
Delhi experiences an unprecedented heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 47.4°C, affecting various regions in and around the capital.
Santiago Endures Harshest Cold Snap in 70 Years
Chile’s capital Santiago is undergoing its most severe cold wave in nearly 70 years, prompting government action and challenging residents as unprecedented autumn winter weather hits the region.
Boosting Urban Livability: China’s Response to Extreme Weather
China is enhancing urban livability by awarding more cities as “National Forest City” and building thousands of small parks to combat extreme weather.
Is Extreme Weather Becoming the ‘New Norm’ Globally?
Mid-2024 sees a surge in extreme weather events worldwide, from scorching heatwaves in Asia to devastating floods in Eastern Africa, questioning if such extremes are becoming the new norm.
Extreme Weather Kills Hundreds in Afghanistan and Brazil, Billions in Damages Expected
Extreme weather has caused catastrophic flooding in Afghanistan and Brazil, resulting in hundreds of deaths and billions in damages. Are climate extremes becoming the new normal?
Record-Breaking April: Pakistan Sees Highest Rainfall Since 1961
Pakistan records its wettest April since 1961, experiencing over double the usual rainfall. Extreme weather leads to fatalities and widespread destruction, attributed to climate change.
Record-Breaking Heatwave Ravages Southern India and Bangladesh, Claiming Lives
A severe heatwave in southern India and Bangladesh has led to fatalities, school closures, and urgent warnings as temperatures soar to record highs.