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India’s Summer Maximum Temperature to See a Rise of 1.5 Degree Celsius by 2043, Claims New Climate Data
A new report highlights the growing climate crisis in India, predicting rising temperatures, increased extreme weather events, and food security threats. By 2057, maximum temperatures may rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius, with variations across regions. Changes in rainfall patterns could impact agriculture and rural livelihoods, particularly in the nort...
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Over 85% Of Indian Districts Exposed To Extreme Climate Events: Study
More than 85 per cent of districts in India are exposed to extreme climate events such as floods, droughts and cyclones, according to a new study.
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Climate Change Intensifies Rainfall Patterns, Typhoons, Warn Scientists
"This is going to increase as global warming continues, enhancing the chances of droughts and/or floods."
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Heatwaves, Floods Disrupt Education, Increase Learning Loss: UNESCO Report
Climate related stressors like heat, wildfires, floods, droughts, diseases and rising sea levels affect education outcomes and threaten to undo educational gains of recent decade, according to the Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM).
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How 2023's Record Heat Worsened Droughts, Floods And Bushfires Globally
2023 was a year of record-breaking heat, devastating storms and floods, deepening droughts and raging wildfires. These events showed how climate change is affecting the global water cycle and our livelihoods.
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IMD Tests Use of AI in Weather Forecasts Amid Rise in Floods, Droughts
IMD, India Meteorological Department, is building climate models using AI to improve weather forecasting, according to a top weather official. The move comes as torrential rains, floods and droughts proliferate across India. The IMD has also said it expects the AI-based climate models and advisories it is developing to help improve forecasts in the...
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85% Chances Of 'Super El Nino' Next Year, Here's How It Will Impact Southeast Asia
This phenomenon could also have an impact on the economy and agriculture production.
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15,700 Deaths In Europe In 2022 Linked To Heatwaves: UN's Climate Change Report
Record levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases have led to increased incidences of droughts, floods and heatwaves on a global scale, the World Meteorological Organisation's (WMO) annual report for 2022 said.
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India Likely To Witness Extreme Weather Events, Needs To Plan: Expert
India is likely to witness more extreme weather events, including intense heat waves, heavy flooding and severe drought that pose challenges to food and energy security for the second-most populous nation.
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Scientists Say California Rains Won't Fix Decades Of Drought
Near-record rainfall has battered California for weeks, sparking floods and landslides as the state struggles to cope with so much water.
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"Local Hero" Indian-Origin Sikh Volunteer Wins Australian Of The Year Award
A 41-year-old Indian-origin Sikh volunteer was honoured along with three others with the prestigious 2023 New South Wales Australian of the Year Award for supporting the community during floods, bushfires, drought and the pandemic.
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Half Of China Hit By Severe Drought Amid Record Heat Wave
The world's second-largest economy has been hit by record heat, flash floods and droughts -- phenomena that scientists say are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change.
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Floods, Droughts Making India, Pak Most Vulnerable To Climate Change: UN Report
Extreme climatic conditions are threatening the food security in South Asia with escalated floods and droughts making India and Pakistan the most vulnerable to climate change, cautioned the latest IPCC report released on Monday.
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India, China Suffered Most From Extreme Weather Events: UN Report
India is estimated to have suffered an average annual loss of about 87 billion dollars from extreme weather events such as tropical cyclones, floods and droughts, a report by the United Nations weather agency said.
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As Africa's Glaciers Melt, Millions Face Drought And Floods, Says UN
Africa's fabled eastern glaciers will vanish in two decades, 118 million poor people face drought, floods or extreme heat, and climate change could shrink the continent's economy by 3% by mid-century, the U.N. climate agency warned on Tuesday.
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India’s Summer Maximum Temperature to See a Rise of 1.5 Degree Celsius by 2043, Claims New Climate Data
A new report highlights the growing climate crisis in India, predicting rising temperatures, increased extreme weather events, and food security threats. By 2057, maximum temperatures may rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius, with variations across regions. Changes in rainfall patterns could impact agriculture and rural livelihoods, particularly in the nort...
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Over 85% Of Indian Districts Exposed To Extreme Climate Events: Study
More than 85 per cent of districts in India are exposed to extreme climate events such as floods, droughts and cyclones, according to a new study.
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Climate Change Intensifies Rainfall Patterns, Typhoons, Warn Scientists
"This is going to increase as global warming continues, enhancing the chances of droughts and/or floods."
-
Heatwaves, Floods Disrupt Education, Increase Learning Loss: UNESCO Report
Climate related stressors like heat, wildfires, floods, droughts, diseases and rising sea levels affect education outcomes and threaten to undo educational gains of recent decade, according to the Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM).
-
How 2023's Record Heat Worsened Droughts, Floods And Bushfires Globally
2023 was a year of record-breaking heat, devastating storms and floods, deepening droughts and raging wildfires. These events showed how climate change is affecting the global water cycle and our livelihoods.
-
IMD Tests Use of AI in Weather Forecasts Amid Rise in Floods, Droughts
IMD, India Meteorological Department, is building climate models using AI to improve weather forecasting, according to a top weather official. The move comes as torrential rains, floods and droughts proliferate across India. The IMD has also said it expects the AI-based climate models and advisories it is developing to help improve forecasts in the...
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85% Chances Of 'Super El Nino' Next Year, Here's How It Will Impact Southeast Asia
This phenomenon could also have an impact on the economy and agriculture production.
-
15,700 Deaths In Europe In 2022 Linked To Heatwaves: UN's Climate Change Report
Record levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases have led to increased incidences of droughts, floods and heatwaves on a global scale, the World Meteorological Organisation's (WMO) annual report for 2022 said.
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India Likely To Witness Extreme Weather Events, Needs To Plan: Expert
India is likely to witness more extreme weather events, including intense heat waves, heavy flooding and severe drought that pose challenges to food and energy security for the second-most populous nation.
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Scientists Say California Rains Won't Fix Decades Of Drought
Near-record rainfall has battered California for weeks, sparking floods and landslides as the state struggles to cope with so much water.
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"Local Hero" Indian-Origin Sikh Volunteer Wins Australian Of The Year Award
A 41-year-old Indian-origin Sikh volunteer was honoured along with three others with the prestigious 2023 New South Wales Australian of the Year Award for supporting the community during floods, bushfires, drought and the pandemic.
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Half Of China Hit By Severe Drought Amid Record Heat Wave
The world's second-largest economy has been hit by record heat, flash floods and droughts -- phenomena that scientists say are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change.
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Floods, Droughts Making India, Pak Most Vulnerable To Climate Change: UN Report
Extreme climatic conditions are threatening the food security in South Asia with escalated floods and droughts making India and Pakistan the most vulnerable to climate change, cautioned the latest IPCC report released on Monday.
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India, China Suffered Most From Extreme Weather Events: UN Report
India is estimated to have suffered an average annual loss of about 87 billion dollars from extreme weather events such as tropical cyclones, floods and droughts, a report by the United Nations weather agency said.
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As Africa's Glaciers Melt, Millions Face Drought And Floods, Says UN
Africa's fabled eastern glaciers will vanish in two decades, 118 million poor people face drought, floods or extreme heat, and climate change could shrink the continent's economy by 3% by mid-century, the U.N. climate agency warned on Tuesday.
