Extreme Weather

January 2025 has seen unusually high temperatures across Northwest and Central India, raising questions about the end of winter. Climate change is shortening winter, affecting agriculture, energy consumption, and water resources.

A community in Madagascar rescued thousands of endangered tortoises swept away by floods from Cyclone Dikeledi. Despite damage to their sanctuary, over 10,000 tortoises were saved, highlighting conservation efforts amid ongoing threats to their survival.

A study warns that multi-year droughts are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change, affecting vast areas, ecosystems, and water supply. Scientists stress the urgent need for global action to mitigate and adapt to these worsening conditions

The January 2025 LA wildfires are the most expensive in history, with insured losses of $45B. They rank as the 4th costliest natural disaster and costliest wildfires in history, intensifying the insurance crisis as insurers withdraw from high-risk areas.

Severe floods and landslides in Indonesia’s Java island have killed at least 19 people, with many still missing. Heavy rains triggered river overflows, burying villages under mud & debris. Rescuers are facing harsh weather as they continue search efforts.

Unexpected floods hit Bihar’s Darbhanga district on January 15, 2025, damaging Rabi crops due to a floodgate mishap. Farmers face severe losses, highlighting Bihar's vulnerability to climate change and the urgent need for adaptive strategies

The WEF Global Risks Report 2024 ranks extreme weather as the top long-term threat. Rising global temperatures, pollution, and biodiversity loss are worsening risks. Urgent action is needed to address interconnected environmental and geopolitical crises.

2024 shattered climate records, becoming the hottest year globally, with temperatures surpassing 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This milestone underscores the critical need for swift, decisive action to combat human-induced climate change.

2024 saw the highest number of floods in China since 1998, affecting millions. Rising temperatures and climate change fuelled severe weather, causing widespread damage and urging global adaptation efforts.

A deadly cold wave grips North India, with 29 deaths in UP and temperatures plunging below 10ºC in 35 cities. Dense fog disrupts travel, snowfall blocks roads, and a rare frost hits Ooty. Alerts issued for 9 states as chill intensifies