From May 19-23, heavy rains caused widespread flooding across eastern New South Wales.
Mixed rainfall trends highlight the importance of climate adaptation in coastal New South Wales
Year: 2025
Heat Action Day Report: Climate Change and the Escalation of Global Extreme Heat
Researchers from World Weather Attribution assessed the influence of human-caused climate change on dangerous heat waves over the past 12 months, in collaboration with Climate Central and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre. Published ahead of Heat Action Day on June 2, the study found that 4 billion people (about 49% of the global population) … Continue reading “Heat Action Day Report: Climate Change and the Escalation of Global Extreme Heat”
Effective emergency management prevented larger catastrophe after climate change fueled heavy rains in Central Mississippi river valley
In early April, a number of severe storms hit the Central Mississippi river valley in the United States, marked by extreme rainfall and a record number of tornado warnings.
Climate change made weather conditions leading to deadly South Korean wildfires about twice as likely
In March 2025, southeastern Korea experienced its largest and most destructive wildfires on record.
High vulnerability and exposure main driver behind Kinshasa’s deadly floods following heavy, but not unusual rainfall
Since April 4, heavy rainfall has been impacting the Democratic Republic of the Congo, triggering widespread flooding, casualties, and extensive damage.