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Dec162024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Super Typhoon Man-Yi Caps Unprecedented Month of Extreme Weather in the Philippines

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Disasters

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Super Typhoon Man-Yi struck the Philippines with sustained winds of 195 km/h, marking the sixth typhoon to impact the nation within 30 days. This relentless series of storms underscores the mounting challenges posed by extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change. November 2024 shattered records for tropical cyclone activity in the Pacific. It witnessed four simultaneous named storms, a first since records began in 1951, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Typically, November averages just three named storms in the basin, with only one attaining super typhoon status. The storm barrage began with Tropical Cyclone Trami in late October, causing over a dozen fatalities and a month’s worth of rain in northern Philippines. This was followe...

New Canadian Climate Tracker Highlights Soaring Costs of Climate Disasters, Calls for Proactive Adaptation

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Environment

Attribution science has become increasingly precise in linking extreme weather events to climate change, and a new tracker from the Canadian Climate Institute (CCI) is emphasizing the urgent need for proactive measures to limit the damage caused by climate-fueled disasters. The online tool provides real-time data on the financial toll of wildfires, floods, and droughts across the country, using media reports to paint a stark picture of the growing costs. This summer alone, Toronto and Jasper, separated by 3,400 kilometers, faced significant climate-related losses. According to the Toronto Star, a single afternoon of heavy rain in Toronto on July 16 could result in damages exceeding C$1 billion. Meanwhile, as reported by CBC and confirmed by CCI’s tracker, the wildfire that ravaged Jaspe...

Alarming Surge in Extreme Weather Events in India Faces: Challenges and Impacts in year 2023

Breaking News, Environment, Learning & Developments

Climate Vulnerability and Increasing Frequency of Extreme Weather Events India has witnessed a staggering surge in extreme weather events, with almost daily occurrences in the first nine months of 2023, leading to nearly 3,000 deaths, according to a report released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). Published on November 29, the report highlighted that the climate-vulnerable country experienced extreme weather on 86% of days from January to September, marking a concerning "new abnormal" in a warming world. The CSE's report, titled "India 2023: An Assessment of Extreme Weather Events," revealed alarming statistics, including 2,923 reported deaths, extensive crop damage covering almost two million hectares, destruction of 80,000 homes, and the loss of over 92,000 animals. H...