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… addresses the regional patterns of climate change, such as heat extremes, extreme precipitation, droughts, tropical … and sea-level rise. Building on earlier Turn Down the Heat reports, this new scientific analysis examines the … addresses the regional patterns of climate change, such as heat extremes, extreme precipitation, droughts, tropical …
… (2000), Mozambique (2000 and 2001) and Europe (2006), heat waves and forest fires in Portugal (2003), an earthquake … (2000), Mozambique (2000 and 2001) and Europe (2006), heat waves and forest fires in Portugal (2003), an earthquake …
… start of 2022. But while the US hurricane season and 40C heat in the UK have captured headlines, many of Africa’s most … fact that many parts of the continent did battle extreme heat in 2022. For example, in July, temperatures reached a  … 48C  in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. This heat helped fan the flames of devastating wildfires (see …
… CLIM-WARN focuses on hydrometeorological hazards such as heat waves, droughts, floods and wildfires. The purpose of … CLIM-WARN focuses on hydrometeorological hazards such as heat waves, droughts, floods and wildfires. The purpose of …
… following case studies: In Ahmedabad, India, a city-led Heat Action Plan has significantly reduced heat-related mortality and morbidity, with an estimated 1,190 … following case studies: In Ahmedabad, India, a city-led Heat Action Plan has significantly reduced heat-related …
… ranging from catastrophic flooding in Libya to intense heat in Malawi. To study these events, Carbon Brief has … Carbon Brief. The reasons why 2023 has seen such extreme heat and unusual weather events are still being  debated by … he says. Heatwaves Many parts of Africa faced extreme heat this year. The north of the continent saw record …
… disasters such as floods, storms, drought and heat waves. Early warnings of major weather systems are vital … disasters such as floods, storms, drought and heat waves. Early warnings of major weather systems are vital …
… disasters such as flooding, tropical cyclone, drought and heat waves , led to malnutrition and food insecurity, … disasters such as flooding, tropical cyclone, drought and heat waves , led to malnutrition and food insecurity, …
… and manage the impact of extreme events such as drought, heat waves, hurricanes, floods, forest fires and landslides. … and manage the impact of extreme events such as drought, heat waves, hurricanes, floods, forest fires and landslides. …
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… tropical cyclones, storms, floods, landslides, droughts, heat waves, blizzards, and some outbreaks of epidemic … tropical cyclones, storms, floods, landslides, droughts, heat waves, blizzards, and some outbreaks of epidemic …
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… the population live in urban areas which can be exposed to heat waves, flooding or rising sea levels." According to the … with southern and central Europe seeing more frequent heat waves, forest fires and droughts. Heavier precipitation … the population live in urban areas which can be exposed to heat waves, flooding or rising sea levels." According to the …
… surge" -- when the sea is driven inland, in a tsunami-like wave. The typhoon, known locally as Yolanda, killed more than … surge" -- when the sea is driven inland, in a tsunami-like wave. The typhoon, known locally as Yolanda, killed more than …
… events such as tropical cyclones, floods and extreme heat on growing numbers of people. Improved early warning … events such as tropical cyclones, floods and extreme heat on growing numbers of people. Improved early warning …
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… 1.90/day) will be exposed to drought, floods and extreme heat in Africa,2 if adequate response measures are not put in … El Niño–Southern Oscillation SURFACE TEMPERATURE OCEAN HEAT CONTENT GLACIER MASS SEA-ICE EXTENT SEA-LEVEL RISE …

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