Boris and Annette caused a flood in Europe, there are victims. Unusually heavy rains are falling in the Sahara
Boris hit central and eastern Europe, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and flooding. The storm also hit parts of Austria, Hungary and Slovakia. Active Mediterranean cyclone Annet brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to central and southeastern Europe at the end of the work week. The unusual downpour hit the Sahara, one of the driest regions on Earth. It is unclear why the desert is seeing so much rain, but it may be linked to a particularly quiet Atlantic hurricane season.
What are Hurricanes? Rescue and Evacuation Plan. Latest Hurricane and Storm News
The shift from El Niño to La Niña has made for longer, more severe hurricane seasons. This year’s hurricane season will be stronger than average, forecasters warn. The Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons bring a host of dangerous weather, from blistering winds, torrential rains, power outages, and flash flooding. And with climate change linked to increased hurricane intensity, those impacts could continue to worsen.
The obvious consequences of global warming are already being observed: a blow to the world economy, drying up of reservoirs, floods and earthquakes
Scientists have discovered the many faces of global warming: it not only accelerates the melting of glaciers, raising the level of the World Ocean, but also leads to seismic activity. Over the past 30 years, the amount of dust in Central Asia has increased by 7%. One of the reasons for this is the drying up of the Aral Sea. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) said on Wednesday that the famous waterway continues to face a shortage of water.
Catastrophic floods, fires, tornadoes in early May 2024
In April 2024, 300 tornadoes were recorded across the United States, which is the second highest number on record. Tropical Storm Hidaya hits East Africa. The death toll from persistent flooding and mudslides caused by heavy rains in southern Brazil has risen to 39. Forest fires in Chile have killed 51 people.
In several European countries, 16 people died during Hurricane Eunice
In the Netherlands and Poland, four people each died, in Britain – three, in Germany and Belgium – two each, in Ireland – one, in addition, many were injured in car accidents. In northern France, 30 people were injured in a road accident.
Researchers predict methane explosions, fires and thunderstorms in the Arctic and tundra
Methane explosions can affect the climate of the entire planet. Hundreds of millions of tons of methane may be hidden under the ocean floor, which is currently contained by the “cap” of the permafrost zone.
Global warming contributes to severe storms and floods
The World Meteorological Organization warns that high water temperatures are leading to rising sea levels, which in turn increases the risk of flooding.