Extreme Weather

Glaciers lost 6.5 trillion tons of ice since 2000, raising sea levels by 18mm. Experts stress that climate change is driving this rapid loss, with Alaska and the Alps among the worst affected. Urgent action is needed to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

India faced extreme weather on 322 days in 2024, with Madhya Pradesh hit hardest. Deaths rose to 3,472, and 4.07M hectares of crops were lost. The Climate Risk Index ranks India 6th among the most climate-affected nations, urging urgent climate action.

New research reveals that lightning-generated electromagnetic waves can disturb electrons in Earth's inner radiation belt, knocking them into the atmosphere. This discovery highlights unexpected connections between weather on Earth & space weather events.

Cold waves in India are rising, causing thousands of deaths and major disruptions. Vulnerable groups, including the poor & elderly, face severe health risks. Experts link this trend to atmospheric conditions, urging stronger protection & policy measures.

January 2025 broke global temperature records, marking warmest January on record despite La Niña's cooling effects. With temperatures rising far above pre-industrial levels, scientists warn that global warming is accelerating, requiring climate action

Lightning strikes in Jharkhand have killed 3,370 people in 20 years, with rising fatalities due to climate change. Experts stress early warnings, shelters, & public awareness to mitigate risks. Government initiatives aim to improve safety & compensation.

Unusual warmth in Kashmir is causing early blooming of fruit trees, risking apple production. Experts warn of economic losses as erratic weather and declining rainfall persist. Farmers urge government intervention amid the region’s driest year in decades.

The October 2023 Sikkim floods, caused by a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) at South Lhonak Lake, killed at least 55 and devastated infrastructure. A study confirms the moraine's collapse, worsened by climate change, was the key cause.

The massive A23a iceberg, the world’s largest, is drifting north from Antarctica toward South Georgia. Scientists warn it could disrupt penguin and seal feeding grounds, while also posing risks to shipping routes if it breaks apart into smaller icebergs.

Storm Herminia has brought severe floods, strong winds, and heavy rain to Spain, France, the UK, and Ireland. Hundreds have been evacuated, thousands left without power, and travel disrupted. Authorities warn of more extreme weather ahead.