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Displaying 11 of about 11 results… nation Nigeria has faced prolonged stretches of severe heat. A recent quick-fire analysis found that the conditions … times more likely by human-caused climate change. But the heat is still ongoing, with temperatures reaching a record … recorded, experts tell Carbon Brief. WORST HEAT WAVE IN SAHEL HISTORY MALI ❗️Yelimane Tmin 34.2 Tmax 47.2 …
Multiple crises worsened by climate change threaten lives of 45 million childrenAs a prolonged heatwave and drought grip several countries in Eastern and Southern Africa, UNICEF is sounding the alarm on the dire situation faced by vulnerable communities who are bearing the brunt of climate change. In the region, 45 million children are living through mu…
… is also having a major influence, especially on extreme heat, according to WMO experts. “Climate change is … the impact of heatwaves became more severe. “Extreme heat is increasingly becoming the big silent killer,” said Ko … which is attributed to global warming. In the heat wave areas of India, the total duration of heat waves has …
… February, western Africa was hit by unusually intense heat. Temperatures exceeded 40C in some regions, prompting … the Ghanaian and Nigerian meteorological services to issue heat warnings. The World Weather Attribution (WWA) service have analysed the region’s “heat index” – a measure that incorporates both temperature …
… (NiMet) was last week again warning of dangerous extreme heat, with temperatures as high as 44°C in the north of the … similar heatwaves about once every two years.” Developing heat action plans in a region that currently lacks them will … dangerous heatwaves, the researchers say. The mid-February heat in West Africa was accompanied by high humidity, which …
… by human-caused global heating, a study has found. The heat affected millions of people but the number of early … unknown, due to a lack of reporting. [...] The most severe heat occurred from 11 to 15 February, with temperatures … making it harder for people to cool down by sweating. The heat index, a measure combining temperature and humidity to …
… climate , with the increased likelihood of extreme heat events. This is a global trend . The Ghana data also … drier, or hotter and wetter, depending on how the extra heat affects evaporation and rainfall patterns. The … we’re adding more of these gases into the air, which trap heat and cause the planet to warm up. This process is …
… across the Sahel and West Africa experienced extreme heat, with maximum temperatures in the Sahel reaching more … In many of these countries power cuts occurred during the heat episode, making it especially difficult for the … were over the age of 60, and the hospital reports that heat likely played a role in many of the deaths. Furthermore, …
… There is now abundant evidence from rich counties that heat reduces the formation and utilization of human capital … in academic settings.1 This evidence demonstrates that heat has acute negative impacts, reducing performance on … CSA. (2016). Ethiopia socioeconomic survey, wave 3 (ess3) 2015-2016. Retrieved 2023-03-01, from …
… outbreaks that deplete livestock and food reserves, and heat stress to already-poor roads which makes it harder to … outbreaks that deplete livestock and food reserves, and heat stress to already-poor roads which makes it harder to …
… resilience to climate hazards, including floods, extreme heat, thunderstorms and lightning, wildfires, and drought … area is exposed to climate hazards, including flood, heat stress, and drought [51]. Some initiatives to address, … (e.g., droughts), as well as climatological hazards (e.g., heat waves). As a result of these omnipresent multi-hazards, …