Weather Extremes of 2024: A Wake-Up Call for Global Preparedness

The report highlights the severe weather extremes in 2024, including devastating floods and droughts worldwide. Researchers attribute these changes to global warming, caused by fossil fuel emissions, intensifying storms and rainfall patterns, and impacting billions globally. The trend suggests a future of worsening climatic conditions necessitating urgent adaptation measures.

The year 2024 has been marked by extreme weather events causing chaotic water patterns worldwide, as reported by an international team of researchers led by The Australian National University (ANU).

From India to Europe, countries have experienced unprecedented rainfall levels. Global warming, fueled by fossil fuels, is exacerbating the intensity of storms, monsoons, and cyclones.

Professor Albert van Dijk of ANU warns that these occurrences are not isolated but part of an intensifying trend. Reported disasters have displaced millions and caused massive economic damages, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation strategies.

(With inputs from agencies.)