This extreme heatwave has been a major factor in recent disasters, including the devastating flooding in Libya.
In the latest study, it’s revealed that the hottest summer on record has had a substantial impact on global climate patterns
Moreover, there are alarming reports of extreme heat-related deaths among New Yorkers, with senior citizens suffering from diabetes and heart problems being the most vulnerable. Julie Arrighi, the director of the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, emphasized how the hottest summer on record has intensified extreme weather events, amplifying their destructive effects when combined with human factors.
Federal agencies confirmed that the northern hemisphere experienced its hottest summer on record, while the southern hemisphere had its warmest winter ever recorded. This unprecedented heatwave, characterized as potentially the coolest summer in living memory, has resulted in severe health concerns in New York.
Visual representations vividly illustrate the hottest summer on record trends witnessed this year, even before the onset of El Niño. Last weekend.
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Survey teams from the National Weather Service concluded that Hurricane Idalia‘s storm surge reached as high as 12 feet on Florida’s Gulf Coast, underscoring the potential for even worse outcomes in the future. Researchers in the northeast warn that the warming climate may lead to an increase in hurricane-force winds. Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, the Providence Journal’s Alex Kuffner explained how a hurricane barrier protects Providence during high tides.
Although hurricane season is still in full swing in much of the eastern United States, some regions are experiencing a reprieve from scorching temperatures. The Northwest is even anticipating its first snowfall of the fall. Furthermore, two visual guides delve into the fall equinox and predict a vibrant display of autumn foliage this year.
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