Extreme weather countries

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.

Track extreme weather events globally with daily updates until December 2025. From floods to heatwaves, we'll cover how such events impact lives, regions, and communities, highlighting the growing need for climate adaptation and preparedness.

India is currently facing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring above normal levels across various regions, posing significant

Ongoing heat waves and stormy rains are affecting various parts of the country. While stormy rains ease the heat in some areas,

In the first four months of 2023, a total of 32 states and union territories of India experienced extreme weather events, indicating an increase compared to the previous year.

A new study warns that heat waves, droughts, extreme wind events and heavy rains could become frequent in about 20 countries, even if the world manages to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.