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Displaying 15 of about 50 results… to reverse the long term warming trend as a result of heat-trapping greenhouse gases. 2018 is so far the warmest La Niña year on record. August capped an extended spell of heat for Europe, accompanied by droughts, heatwaves and … after a warm and dry late spring, with a large number of heat records in Scandinavia, Finland and the Baltic, along …
… The Climate Council’s ‘2017: Record-breaking Year for Heat and Extreme Weather’ report coincides with this … new height’s in just 12 months, with more than 260 heat and low rainfall records smashed throughout one season … broke records for hot, dry conditions with more than 260 heat and low rainfall records broken throughout winter. The …
… a significant dent in the ongoing drought. Expect extreme heat Large parts of Western Australia, most of Queensland and … has already seen some extraordinary record-breaking heat in recent days, with summer yet to truly begin. With the … El Niño is associated with both longer and more intense heat waves. The exact reason why the states are affected …
… assesses, for the first time, future changes in flood, heat-waves (HW), and drought impacts for all 571 European … assesses, for the first time, future changes in flood, heat-waves (HW), and drought impacts for all 571 European …
… By Sandhya Sekar With drought and heat posing individual threats, there is also the looming threat of frequent double whammies of drought and heat. Studies show an increase in area and frequency of … with a drastic climatic event like concurrent drought and heat. The frequency of extreme weather events is going up …
By Owen Price
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service declared the earliest total fire bans in its history this week. The entire state was declared to be in drought on the same day.
The combination of winter drought and hot, dry weather has made dangerous fires increasingly likely.
Already this week two fires on the south coast hav…
By Katharine Murphy
Extreme weather over summer could reduce the output of coal, gas and hydro power generators and cause problems with the reliability of electricity supply, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator.
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“Extreme temperatures and extended heatwaves elevate the risk of extreme peak demands on the network, and can…
… Assessment; (iv) Emerging Disaster But Yet To Be Termed — Heat Wave; (v) Hospital Safety Scenario in Chhattisgarh; (vi) … Assessment; (iv) Emerging Disaster But Yet To Be Termed — Heat Wave; (v) Hospital Safety Scenario in Chhattisgarh; (vi) …
… In 2018, summer weather included flooding in Japan, record heat waves in North America, Europe and Asia, wildfires in Greece and even parts of the Arctic. Heat and drought in California led to the worst wildfire … Science Center . "However, under certain circumstances the wave disturbance is effectively constrained by an atmospheric …
… period – 56-48 million years ago. As seen from the ongoing heat wave, the knock-on effects of such extreme warmth include … suggest that temperatures similar to those of the current heat wave that is influencing western Europe and other …
… Ben Henley In Australia we know about sweltering summer heat. We all remember the images of burned koala paws , … it’s the real deal and it’s no laughing matter. Extreme heat has hit locations throughout the Northern Hemisphere, in … , Glasgow , Tokyo and Lapland . In the past few weeks heat records have tumbled in a wide range of places, most …
… global warming does multiply and intensify hazards. Heat waves and droughts are predicted to become more … regionally – is a rising air temperature. Storm, flood or heat wave, each type of natural hazard leaves a distinct signature …
… by high levels of drought probability, excess rainfall and heat wave. The target population in these hotspots comprise 14.4% … by high levels of drought probability, excess rainfall and heat wave. The target population in these hotspots comprise …
… have very likely doubled the risk of the European heat wave of 2003. Among the host of research studies that have … warming may be loaded towards more extreme events such as heat waves, floods, droughts and wildfires because of the …
… of wheat cultivation (between February 20 and March 10), heat stress was one issue for lower productivity of wheat, he … extreme low temperature for this. “A long spell of cold wave during the critical period of grain-setting caused … University at Sabour in Bhagalpur. He said a severe heat wave in the third week of July was a reflection of …