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South Africa declares state of emergency after deadly rains
News
Disasters, Disaster risk reduction, Floods, Climate change, Forecast, Africa
Publish Date: 21 April 2022
The South African government has declared a national state of emergency to deal with the impact of heavy rainfall and flooding in the province of KwaZulu-Natal last week. On 11 and 12 April, between 200 and 400 mm of rain fell in a 24 hour period. The disaster underlines once again the increasing hazards posed by intense rainfall in a changing climate and the need for impact-based early warnings which reach everyone.
Ten-year project modernizes Haiti’s meteorological and hydrological service
News
Climate, Forecast, Disaster risk reduction, Hurricanes, Capacity development, Partnership, CREWS
Publish Date: 14 April 2022
A successful ten-year project in Haiti has demonstrated the challenges, opportunities and benefits involved in rebuilding and modernizing a national meteorological and hydrological service in an LDC which is regularly hit by extreme weather and climate change impacts.
Climate change increased extreme rainfall in Southeast Africa storms
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Tropical cyclones, Disasters, Disaster risk reduction, Floods, Climate change
Publish Date: 12 April 2022
Climate change made extreme rainfall heavier and more damaging during five back-to-back storms in January and February in Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique, according to rapid attribution analysis by an international team of leading climate scientists. More than a million people were affected, with 230 reported deaths.
The Critical Role of Observations in Informing Climate Science, Assessment and Policy
Climate, Data exchange, Observations
Bulletin nº Vol 70 (2) - 2021
Theme: Climate
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Publish Date: 6 October 2021
Scientific evidence of climate change is unequivocal. Human-induced climate change is already affecting every region of the Earth, with many experiencing more frequent weather and climate extremes.
Water
Water, Oceans, Floods, Drought, Cryosphere
Water stress, water-related hazards and water quality pose increasing challenges to modern society. And yet, the capacity to monitor and manage this vital resource is fragmented and inadequate. Billions of people around the world also feel the impact of climate change through water.
International Women’s Day: Women at the heart of climate action
News
Gender, Climate
Publish Date: 8 March 2022
The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March, 2022 is “ Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow, ” recognizing the leading role of women and girls in climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response.
World Climate Programme
WCP
WMO Programmes
Climate
Improving the understanding of the climate system for the benefit of societies coping with climate variability and change.
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Forecast of good rains for Greater Horn of Africa coupled with caution
News
Drought, Climate, Forecast, Agriculture and food security, Africa
Publish Date: 17 February 2022
A new seasonal forecast for the drought-stricken Horn of Africa shows higher chances of a strong rainy season in many parts of the region. But this is coupled with caution and warnings that stakeholders should still prepare for “worst case scenarios.”
2021 one of the seven warmest years on record, WMO consolidated data shows
Press Release
Climate, Climate change
Publish Date: 19 January 2022
Although average global temperatures were temporarily cooled by the 2020-2022 La Niña events, 2021 was still one of the seven warmest years on record, according to six leading international datasets consolidated by the World Meteorological Organization. Global warming and other long-term climate change trends are expected to continue as a result of record levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
FAQs - Climate
Climate, Climate change, El Niño / La Niña
Frequently asked questions relating to climate issues.