Storm Darragh, the fourth named storm of the season, caused widespread disruption across the UK, leaving tens of thousands without power and causing significant travel chaos. Recovery efforts are underway, but the impact on transport and infrastructure remains substantial.
In response to devastating floods, Spain has approved a new law granting workers up to four days of paid leave in the event of extreme weather preventing them from reaching their workplace. This ‘climate leave,’ inspired by Canadian legislation, aims to prioritize worker safety and is set to come into effect soon.
A high-level Indian committee approved ₹1,115.67 crore for disaster mitigation and capacity building projects across the country, addressing the significant impact of extreme weather events in 2024, which included record-breaking temperatures and devastating landslides.
The year 2024 is set to be the hottest on record, confirming the accelerating pace of climate change. The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has announced that global temperatures have already surpassed the 1.5°C threshold compared to pre-industrial levels, a critical milestone outlined in the Paris Agreement. This alarming development highlights the urgent need for stronger climate action as extreme weather events intensify worldwide.
A staggering 400 million children have been impacted by school closures due to extreme weather events since 2022, with a significant portion of them facing displacement and hardship. This alarming statistic, highlighted by Save the Children, underscores the urgent need for global action to address climate change and prioritize the needs of children in disaster-prone regions.
California is facing another dry start to its water year, with climate experts warning of potential extreme weather events. High pressure systems are delaying rainfall, while warmer temperatures could lead to more intense storms and a heightened fire risk.
Northern Italy is experiencing severe flooding, with the Tuscany, Veneto, and Emilia Romagna regions hardest hit. The floods come after weeks of heavy rainfall and storms, with some areas experiencing their third flood in just over a year. Scientists warn that climate change is likely contributing to the intensity of the adverse weather events.
A recent study by World Weather Attribution (WWA) found that climate change doubled the likelihood of the intense rainfall that caused devastating floods in Central Europe, killing 24 people. The researchers also warn that the cost of climate disasters in Europe is rapidly rising, with billions of euros in damages reported from the recent flooding.
Central Europe is reeling from its worst flooding in decades, with Storm Boris unleashing torrential rainfall across the region, resulting in at least 21 deaths and widespread destruction. Experts are pointing to climate change as a key factor, warning of an increase in extreme weather events as the planet warms. The EU is calling for urgent action to prevent similar disasters from becoming the norm.
A new study warns that extreme weather events will intensify dramatically over the next two decades, impacting nearly three-quarters of the world’s population. The research, published in Nature Geoscience, highlights the urgent need for emissions cuts to mitigate these drastic changes.
