“Large parts of South Africa’s most important farming provinces have been soaked by unprecedented rain, causing floods and crop damage and adding to concern that climate change is making weather cycles more erratic.
“Many districts across six of the country’s nine provinces experienced the most rainfall on record since tracking by district began in 1921. That includes the main belt for growing corn, of which South Africa is the biggest exporter on the continent. The government has declared a national disaster…”
“Alexander Bay’s Record-Breaking Temperature During South African Heatwave…
“The South African Weather Service has confirmed a new record-breaking minimum temperature was measured on Sunday morning, 23 January, in Alexander Bay, Northern Cape. The previous record of 22.5 degrees from 16 January 1963 is replaced by 22.8 [73F] on the 23rd.”
“Tropical storm Ana has killed 36 people in Madagascar and two in Mozambique, and left most of Malawi without power in recent days…
“The storm, which formed in the east of the large island of Madagascar, triggered heavy rains that caused flooding and landslides in the capital Antananarivo… nearly 65,000 others have been left homeless…”
“The death toll from heavy flooding following torrential rains in the southwestern Ugandan district of Kisoro has risen to nine, a humanitarian relief agency said Tuesday.
“Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) said in an update that five dead bodies from Buzeyi village and four of Kabale and Rukeri had been reported.”
“The carcasses of goats and sheep strewn across the scrubland of northern Kenya are testament to the devastation wrought by the once-in-a-generation floods that have hit the region.
“In just one area of Marsabit County, herders lost around 20,000 goats and sheep last week after the torrential rain…”
“The Greek islands have been completely covered in snow since Sunday in a once-in-a-lifetime weather event. Locals say that the last time this amount of snow fell on the Cyclades was decades ago.
“The heavy snowfall has caused many problems in the islands that lack the infrastructure to cope with such weather events.”
“Snow blankets Greece and Turkey as wild weather system creates rare ‘snownado’…
“A rare and severe snowstorm has blanketed parts of Greece and Turkey, causing chaos on the streets of major cities and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people… The erratic winter weather comes after a summer of high temperatures and wildfires in Greece, which scientists linked to the climate crisis.”
“Swathes of western, northern and southern Russia have been blanketed with record snowfall in recent days after a powerful winter cyclone swept in from the North Atlantic…
“Abnormal snowfall has been seen outside Russia, as well, with Istanbul shutting down its airport and Greece announcing a lockdown in several parts of the country.”
“Did We Miss Biden’s Most Important Remark About Russia?
“…Biden told President Vladimir Putin that Russia has something much more important to worry about than whether Ukraine looks East or West — namely, “a burning tundra that will not freeze again naturally.””
“Pakistan records unprecedented snowfall during winter…
“Malka-e-Kohsar has received 3 feet of snow and Galyat 4 feet. On the other hand, roads have been blocked in the six districts of Azad Kashmir because of snowfall and heavy showers… This winter Quetta has seen record-breaking snowfall, according to the Met Office.”
“Rabi crops such as mustard, wheat, gram, and potato have been harmed by unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms in northern India during the last few days.
“The mustard crop, which was supposed to be ready in the first week of February, will now be three weeks late since harvesting will not begin until the fields dry up.”
“Parts of East Asia could see ‘rivers in the sky’ form due to climate change, bringing record-breaking levels of rainfall with them, a new study has revealed.
“Researchers created a model to investigate the behaviour of atmospheric rivers and extreme rainfall in East Asia under different climate change outcomes.”
“Typhoon Rai wrecked 1.5 million houses in the Philippines: Report.
“The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) estimates Super Typhoon Rai destroyed or damaged a “staggering” number of houses as it tore across the Philippines in December, leaving more than 400 people dead.”
“The extent of devastation to Queensland’s turtle season from ex-tropical cyclone Seth is becoming clearer, weeks after dangerous swell and high tides washed away hundreds of nests right before they were due to hatch…
““If it doesn’t improve soon it’s going to get to the critical stage of whether the population can be sustained.””
“What drove Perth’s record-smashing heatwave, and why it’s a taste of things to come…
“While the heatwave was unprecedented and extreme, for climate scientists like myself, it’s not surprising. Southwest Australia is considered a hotspot for climate change, as the long-term warming and drying trend is extremely pronounced.”
““Record-breaking rainfall causes whirlpool next to outback South Australian highway…
“Flash flooding struck large parts of the state from mid last week as a trough parked itself over South Australia delivering what has been labelled a “one-in-100 year rain event”.”
“Extreme heat forecast to hit South America again in coming week…
“Temperatures into next week are forecast to rise into the low 40Cs once again through northern parts of Argentina, Uruguay and much of Paraguay. The heat coincides with severe drought that is currently gripping much of South America.”
“South America Heat Wave: After a waterfall of records, we got a record in the waterfalls!
“The Argentine city of Iguazù on 24th January had its hottest day in history with a maximum temperature of 40.6C [105.1F]. In Brazil also a new record at Cruz Alta with 39.2C.”
“Public calamity declared in Sucre region [Colombia] due to floods.
“Six municipalities in the department suffer alarming floods caused by the rupture of the jarillón of the Cauca River… According to information recorded by W Radio, the losses of the peasants would be total, since they stated that none of their crops survived the floods.”
“After snowy December, California suddenly turns dry, magnifying drought concern… Parts of central California have seen a record lack of precipitation so far this month…
“Years with insufficient precipitation have seen huge wildfires, widespread farming woes, domestic water rations and extreme heat… another dry winter could turn a worrying situation dire.”
“Blueberry farmers in the flood-ravaged Sumas Prairie area of Abbotsford, B.C., are calling on the province to provide financial aid as they face a decade-long rebuilding effort.
“Hundreds of farmers in the low-lying region east of the city faced widespread flooding in late November, with acres of crops submerged in water for weeks and thousands of animals and livestock perishing in the floods.”
“Anchorage’s rapid warm-up caused temperature to jump 11 degrees in one minute, turning streets to ice rinks…
“Most of Alaska saw a rapid warm-up at the end of last week. As a Chinook wind swept into Anchorage, record-high temperatures hit the city on Friday and Saturday… “it’s not uncommon in terms of a rare event, but uncommon in the intensity and the rapidity of that change.””
“Deaths of Florida’s starving manatees surge amid winter chill…
“Lush flats of seagrass they grazed on have been eradicated by a pollution-fueled ecosystem collapse. Mature males and females of nearly a half-ton and otherwise extremely resilient are perishing, taken down for good by the lethal synergy of cold and hunger…”
“Hit by more fires, floods and tornados, Californians and other Americans struggle to pay.
“… as climate change ramps up the destructive forces of nature. The financial mechanisms meant to help disaster victims — private insurance and government relief programs — have never covered all the costs of disaster, but the pain is multiplying as the number of costly events in the U.S. rises swiftly.”
“European banks have been told to assume that real-estate assets most exposed to flood risk could lose almost half their value, as the sector’s resilience to climate change is stress-tested over the coming months.
“The ECB is factoring in a 45% slump over a single year for property values in areas that are likely to experience bad flooding…”
“Extreme weather led to ‘extraordinary’ year for Scottish Water, new report reveals.
“Scottish Water said the record-breaking warm and dry weather in parts of the country last summer, along with severe storms, placed its assets and employees under huge pressure – and warned that climate change will make such conditions more frequent.”
“It is estimated that more than 8300 million tons of plastic have been produced worldwide to date, about 60% of which is now waste. This waste erodes through weathering effects and mechanical abrasion from macro- to micro- and nanoparticles.”
“Drought is affecting almost all districts of Portugal.
“With exception of a few areas in the extreme north, and the district of Guarda, the country is either in a situation of ‘light drought’ (57.7%), moderate drought (27.3%) or severe drought (8.7%). The ‘severe’ classification is confined to the south, taking in a large part of the Algarve.”
“Life in the Arctic: the reindeer herders struggling against the climate crisis – video…
” For centuries, the Sámi people have herded reindeer throughout northern Europe. Now, warmer winters are turning the snow the reindeer dig through to find food into ice, blocking their only source of sustenance. In the last two years, 10,000 reindeer died. If this winter is bad, herders fear up to half the herd could be lost.”
“Five ways climate change increases the threat of tsunamis, from collapsing ice shelves to sea level rise…
“As the planet warms, we’re seeing more frequent and intense storms and cyclones, the melting of glaciers and ice caps, and sea levels rising. Climate change, however, doesn’t just affect the atmosphere and oceans, it affects the Earth’s crust as well.”
“There is a proven link between climate-related weather events and increased anxiety, according to new research.
“While there are already studies showing how climate change is – quite reasonably – a common cause of anxiety in people, the Mental Health and Climate Change Alliance has looked into the increase in anxiety caused by a specific weather event.”
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“Cape Town destroys its hottest temperature record: “The maximum temperature at Table Bay was an incredible 45.2C [113.4F]. Previous all time record (42.4C) of Cape Town destroyed by almost 3C.
“We will be waiting for the confirmation of ZA Met Office about the station because the exceptionality of this event.”
“The SPCA is appealing to anyone who can assist their desperate attempts to raise funds as they tend to survivors of the devasting Cape fires…
“Cape Town alone recorded 64 vegetation fires over a 24-hour period with visitors to Table Mountain’s Silvermine reserve having to be rapidly evacuated.”
“Hottest day in history also in the Madagascar SW coastal town of Tulear (Toliara)also thanks to wind reversals with 42.3C [108.14F], previous 40.4C in February 1962 and highest January temperature in Madagascar since 1936 (42.4C at Ampanihy).”
“Zimbabwe: Met Dept Warns of Heavy Rains… The Government has activated emergency response mechanisms countrywide…
“This morning the Emergency Service Sub-Committee will convene a meeting to deliberate on an effective response to avoid loss of lives and livelihoods witnessed during Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani and other parts of Manicaland.”
“Iran’s oil ministry on Sunday urged people to wear warm clothes to reduce a surging demand for gas, as people turn up their heaters to cope with bitterly cold winter temperatures.
“”Gas consumption can be managed by wearing warm clothes and turning off heating appliances when leaving home and work,” Oil Minister Javad Owji said Sunday…”
“At least seven people have been killed and 16 others got injured in various incidents relating to heavy rain and snowfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan].
“Parts of the province have been receiving heavy rains and snowfall since Friday evening, according to the KP Provincial Disaster Management Authority…”
“After Karachi, A Massive Dust Storm Is Heading Towards Gujarat And Rajasthan…
“According to DAWN, at least four people were killed in separate incidents of wall and roof collapse in Karachi on Friday as gusty winds battered the city, turning the weather dusty. The strong winds were said to be the result of a “steep pressure gradient”.”
“Looming water crisis… Residents of Quetta [Pakistan] fear they may be forced to relocate in the next 2-3 years due to water shortage…
““If aquifers are not recharged in Quetta, then there will be severe shortage of water in the whole of Balochistan. Obviously, there is such a large population. Water is life; what would people do without water?” Professor Dr Deen Mohammad, a renowned geologist says.”
“At 88.2 mm [3.5 inches], Delhi logs highest January rainfall in 122 years.
“Before this, the capital recorded 79.7 mm of rainfall in 1989 and 73.7 mm in 1953, the IMD data showed… The rainfall had also brought the maximum temperature in the capital down to 14.7 degrees Celsius on Saturday, seven notches below normal…”
“Chinese officials arrested for concealing true scale of flood death toll…
“Officials in a Chinese province deliberately underreported or concealed 139 deaths from last year’s devastating flood disaster, the country’s central government has said, as authorities arrested some of those involved.”
“Last year was the second hottest year for South Korea on record as climate change continued to drive up global temperatures, the national weather agency said Sunday.
“A report from the Korea Meteorological Administration said South Korea’s average temperature for 2021 reached 13.3 [55.9F] degrees Celsius…”
“From boom to bust to dust: how Covid-19 and typhoon wrecked Siargao, surfers’ paradise in the Philippines, and its long road back…
“The storm killed at least 405 people and left a trail of destruction in the eastern provinces of Surigao del Norte – which includes Siargao, a tourist hotspot – Bohol and Cebu.”
“Perth swelters through record six consecutive days over 40C [104F] temperatures.
“Perth reached 40.1C about midday on Sunday, marking the 11th day above 40C this summer. Perth’s previous record for total summer days over 40C was seven days in 2015-16 [an El Nino year].”
“Perth’s record-breaking heatwave could be the catalyst for a potentially fatal brain bug, experts have warned.
“The Naegleria fowleri amoeba lives in fresh water and damp soil, thriving in water temperatures between 28C and 40C. If water containing the active amoebae gets into the nose, the bug can travel to the brain, cause inflammation and potentially destroy brain tissue.”
“Rescue crews have been kept busy by outback floodwaters and record-breaking rains, which have continued to cause havoc in South Australia’s north and west, washing away roads as well as cars…
“The weather bureau said several spots had recorded “all-time” highest rainfall totals over 24 hours… some locations had set “all-time records” in terms of rainfall, while social media is awash with photos and videos of inundated highways.”
“The mining town of Roxby Downs has been cut off and the rail link between Adelaide and Western Australia damaged after heavy rain across much of South Australia.
“Other regional roads have also been cut and flood warnings continue for large parts of South Australia after a weekend of drenching rain, amid fears of possible food shortages.”
“Chile marks 13 years of drought: “The water we have left must be for the ecosystem”…
“Within the framework of the popular initiatives for the New Constitution,we spoke with Dr. Natalia Julio, about her proposal for governance and water management for the country.”
“Jovita [Argentina] accumulates 250 millimeters [9.8 inches] of rain and suffers floods…
“”The whole city is affected, but more than anything the southern part, because it is the most important drain in the town…” the situation is being controlled… it is not an infrastructure problem, but has to do with the large amount of rain.”
“Strong rains in the town of Machu Picchu, next to the Inca citadel with the same name that is a major tourist draw, washed away railroads and bridges Friday, officials said.
“Flooding of the Alccamayo river interrupted train services to Peru’s main tourist attraction, the regional government of Cusco department said.”
“Paraguay seems an unstoppable fabric of temperature records and 23 January wasn’t an exception:
“43.1C [109.6F] Asuncion downtown – record tied; 42.4C Ciudad del Este downtown – record tied; 43.9C Concepcion downtown – new record; 41.0C Coronel Oviedo – new record; 42.0C San Pedro – new record”
“Santander, Norte de Santander, Boyacá and Cundinamarca [Colombia]: the most affected by forest fires. The Ministry of Environment launched the red and orange alert in these areas of the country for the drought that threatens more conflagrations… According to forecasts, the season of less rainfall will go until mid-March in some regions.”
“Big Sur wildfire [California] causes evacuations as Harris visits state to tout federal plan…
“As Vice-President Kamala Harris visited California to highlight new funding for fighting wildfires, hundreds of residents in the Big Sur area in the north of the state were told to evacuate due to a new blaze as authorities were forced to shut its main roadway.”
“West Virginia’s Canaan Valley plummets to minus-31F [-35C], setting record low for region…
“Just 125 miles west of Washington, the temperature at a weather station in Canaan Valley plunged to minus-31 degrees. It is the coldest reading on record in that part of the state… Weather records have been kept in Canaan Valley since 1944…”
“Atmospheric river brings record rain, swollen rivers and unstable snowpack to Juneau [Alaska].
“A record amount of rain fell on Friday at Juneau’s airport. The nearly 3.5 inches at the city’s official monitoring station was a daily record – the most rain that’s fallen on January 21st ever – and also a monthly record – the most rain that has ever fallen in January.”
“Climate Change Is Pushing Greenland Over the Edge – New data from Greenland shows that modern warming is outpacing even historically warm eras like the Medieval Warm Period…
““This is an alarming sign that we have tipped the scale on how this aspect of the climate system fundamentally responds to warming,” says Osman.”
“Nanoplastic pollution is found in the Arctic and Antarctica for the first time: Tyre particles are among contamination seen at the North and South poles…
“Nanoplastics are smaller and more poisonous than microplastics, which have been found all over the world. Their full impact of both on human health is not yet known. Experts fear they could pose a major problem to humans and other animals…”
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“2021 was one of the hottest years on record, and it could also be the coldest we’ll ever see again…
“The fact 2021 was among the world’s hottest years despite these cooling forces shows [ back-to-back La Niña events] just how strong the long-term warming trend is. Indeed, 2021 may well be the coldest year we’ll ever experience again.”
“‘The treeline is out of control’: how the climate crisis is turning the Arctic green.
“As the planet warms, the Arctic treeline is accelerating towards the pole, turning the white landscape to green. The trees used to creep forward a few centimetres every year; now they are leaping north at a rate of 40 to 50 metres a year.”
“For flowering plants in the Arctic, cold temperatures don’t mean death. But warmer temperatures might…
“Arctic plants are sensitive, relying on specific temperature cues for flowering. And as climate change intensifies, warming temperatures could upend this delicate balance, impacting species survival in this unique environment.”
“Greenland Could Melt for Millennia If Warming Stopped Today…
“The warming that humans cause today may have ripple effects far into the future, scientists warned in a study yesterday that finds the vast Greenland ice sheet could continue melting for centuries after greenhouse gases are stabilized.”
“The Gulf of St. Lawrence continues to warm up and 2021 saw several heat records broken, according to an annual summary of oceanographic conditions compiled by Fisheries and Oceans Canada researcher Peter Galbraith…
““We’re heading slowly toward winters where the absence of ice will be the norm” on the gulf, Galbraith said Tuesday.”
“Bubbles of methane rising from seafloor in Puget Sound…
“A University of Washington team has discovered a source much closer to home: 349 plumes of methane gas bubbling up from the seafloor in Puget Sound, which holds more water than any other U.S. estuary.”
“Wealthy homeowners in the Santa Monica Mountains community [of Las Virgenes, California] will face consequences if they’re found to be wasting water…
“Water is becoming a precious commodity in Southern California. The reservoir run by the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, contains a six-month supply for the district’s 75,000 customers.”
“A winter storm will hit Texas — bringing back memories of last year’s power grid failure…
“Temperatures in wide swaths of Texas are forecast to nosedive in the coming days, triggering concerns about the state’s natural gas supply as well as memories of last year’s power grid failure that led to widespread outages and hundreds of deaths.”
“Peru demands compensation for disastrous oil spill caused by Tonga volcano…
“Peru has demanded compensation from the Spanish oil giant Repsol after freak waves from a volcanic eruption near Tonga caused an oil spill described as the worst ecological disaster to hit the South American country in recent history.”
“The current South American heat wave is unprecedented in the Continent.
“Some areas have recorded consecutive Minimum temperatures above 30C [86F]. Formosa AP in Argentina today had an overnight Min of 31.7C ,if it holds it will equal the highest minimum temperature ever in Argentina.”
“The recent extreme heatwave affecting South America has caused a record number of forest, peri-urban and urban fires across Paraguay.
“The frequency and gravity of the fires, along with the very high number of COVID-19 cases, prompted the national authorities to consider the activation of the state of emergency in the whole country.”
“More than 400,000 chickens die from heat wave and temperatures above 44°C /111.2F [Uruguay]…
“The data were released by the Southern Association of Poultry Producers (Apas) of the country. The losses represent between 10% and 20% of the national production, the president of the institution, Joaquim Fernández said…”
“Heat wave and excessive rainfall: Brazil is not prepared for climate change…
“The extreme heat witnessed in southern Brazil, as well as the torrential rains that devastated several cities in Bahia and Minas Gerais in the last month are consequences of climate change that are becoming more frequent.”
“In Africa, temperatures rise, but adaptation lags on West’s funding failure…
“For Africa, 2021 was the third-warmest year on record, tied with 2019. Even as the continent clocks record-breaking temperatures, adaptation efforts are failing to keep pace, marred by planning gaps and financing woes.”
“Western Cape residents [South Africa] have been warned of extreme heatwave conditions over the weekend when temperatures are expected to soar beyond 45°C [113F]…
“Meanwhile, in pretty much the rest of the country, South Africans are battling floods and severe thunderstorms.”
“Pretoria [South Africa] – The Tshwane Emergency Services is continuously monitoring flooding hot spots after heavy rain ravaged sections of the capital city on Wednesday, particularly Centurion.
“These areas include Hendrik Verwoerd Road, Rooihuiskraal Road, Uitsig Road, Nellmapius Drive and Panorama Road.”
““We do not understand what is happening this time around,” said Josias, visibly puzzled by the phenomenon. In the past years we would worry about the area receiving little rainfall, poor crop yields leading to hunger in most homes, but now hunger will be caused by too much rain…”
“‘Rural women in Zimbabwe are in constant contact with climate change’…
“According to Shamiso Mupara, founder and executive director of Environmental Buddies Zimbabwe, climate change, droughts and food shortages are having a greater toll on women than men in rural Zimbabwe, as seen in the rise of forced marriages during the 1992 year of extreme drought.”
“Water shortage and a lack of pasture have forced a majority of livestock keepers in West Pokot to move to Uganda. The drought has affected 11 wards, with Agriculture County Executive Geoffrey Lipale saying if mitigation measures are not taken, the county will be at a worse crisis stage…”
“A car that swept away in a massive flood disaster in Turkey’s Black Sea region last summer has washed up on the shore 4 kilometers away from where it was parked five months ago…
“Floods following torrential rain claimed 82 lives, mostly in Kastamonu’s Bozkurt, one of the hardest-hit settlements along with the Ayancık district of neighboring Sinop province, during which waters reached a height of 4 meters.”
“Several recent snow and hailstorms in the region have transformed landscapes in and around Saudi Arabia, stirring excitement among locals and causing a sensation on social media… Al-Harbi told CNN that winter weather of such intensity in the Badr desert area was a rare phenomenon that had not occurred for years”
“After Months Of Drought, Heavy Rain And Snow Wreak Havoc In Iran…
“…Sistan-Baluchistan, Kerman, Fars and Hormozgan provinces — are the worst hit by heavy rains, with higher number of casualties and villages that are left without power and surrounded with water. Heavy snow, unprecedented in recent years, have choked off mountain passes. Some areas are blanketed with six feet of snow.”
“In the Sundarban [West Bengal] Climate Change Has an Unlikely Effect – on Child Trafficking…
“Climate change has taken an enormous toll on the rainforest in recent years. Cyclones, floods, river erosion and soil salinisation… have repeatedly uprooted families and decimated the incomes of residents who have traditionally relied heavily on agriculture and fishing for their livelihoods.”
“Buildings destroyed as floods hit Pekalongan, Indonesia January 19 2022… [Video]
“Heavy rain caused flash floods in Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia on January 19th 2022. Heavy rain caused rivers to overflow, flooding thousands of homes, with some buildings destroyed by the force of the water.”
“The United Nations said destruction caused by Typhoon Rai in the Philippines had been “badly underestimated” in initial assessments, tripling the number of people “seriously affected” to nine million.”
“Rising ozone pollution threatens east Asia’s cereal crops…
“Ozone pollution is damaging wheat, rice and maize crops across China, South Korea and Japan to the tune of $63 billion (£46 billion) each year… Scientists have long known ozone can reduce plants’ growth and ability to survive by entering leaf openings and oxidising tissues.”
“Record-breaking Western Australia heatwave has days to run before it moves east…
“Thursday’s top of 40.5C was the eighth day above 40C this summer, beating the previous record of seven for the season in Perth and with more likely, Ben Domensino, a senior meteorologist at Weatherzone, said. Just after noon, local time, the temperature topped 40C for the ninth time.”
“Floods wreak havoc on western NSW as Australia’s north braces for possible cyclone…
“Major flooding is occurring along the Darling River at Tilpa where river levels exceeded the major flood level (11.50 metres) early Tuesday morning. River levels at Tilpa are expected to peak at the end of January.”
“Shellfish industry on alert amid marine heatwave [NZ]. Otago’s shellfish industry is on high alert again as the marine heatwave starts to take effect, potentially bringing algal blooms which could decimate much of the coast’s marine environment.”
“Australian Antarctic expeditioners have discovered an enormous, 2-kilometre-deep canyon underneath a glacier that may make it more vulnerable to warming oceans…
“The discovery also indicates the Vanderford Glacier in East Antarctica once extended 60km further than it currently does and had a significant role in rising sea levels.”
“Air pollution is stopping insects doing their job of pollinating crops and flowers, study finds…
“Scientists found that there were up to 70 per cent fewer pollinators, up to 90 per cent fewer flower visits and an overall pollination reduction of up to 31 per cent in test plants when common ground-level air pollutants, including diesel exhaust pollutants and ozone, were present.”
“Ukraine, China and climate change tagged as ‘Doomsday Clock’ holds at 100 seconds to midnight, matching riskiest view ever…
“…a stalled clock is not a chance to exhale, says the committee behind its publication. The reading matches the closest distance to midnight, meaning the most worrisome, in the report’s 75-year history.”
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“Heavy floods hit Montevideo in Uruguay [you may recall that Uruguay just tied its all time heat-record]…
“Unprecedented rain caused flash floods throughout the city as a month’s worth of rain fell in one hour. A period of hot, dry weather leading up to the rain hardened the ground, increasing the severity of the floods.” [Video]
“It’s another historic day in South America in this terrible heat wave. Minimum temperatures reached unprecedented levels.
“The 32.1C [89.8F] Tmin. at the Experimental station of IPTA, Caapucù, Chaco Province, Paraguay is the highest minimum ever recorded in South American history. Tbc.”
“Heatwave exposes Argentina’s aging water infrastructure.
“Argentina’s problem of lacking water infrastructure investment was exposed by last week’s heatwave, which pushed demand to the point of systemic collapse for both energy generation and water supply.”
“Drought could trim a third of Argentina’s economic growth this year.
“Dryness that’s parching soybeans and corn across Argentina’s Pampas crop belt will shave US$4.8 billion off the nation’s gross domestic product this year, according to one of the first analyses of the economic impact of the drought.”
“After the heat wave, it snowed in Mendoza, Argentina, and the wind chill dropped from 30 [86F] to 3 degrees [37.4F]…
“Light snowfall but lasting forty minutes was recorded this morning in Malargüe, south of Mendoza,where the thermal sensation was up to three degrees Celsius after several days of intense heat with temperatures that had reached 30 degrees.”
“Devastated by Worst Wildfire in History, Bastrop [Texas] in Danger Again.
“A wildfire has erupted in a Texas town devastated by a deadly blaze a decade ago. The blaze erupted in a Central Texas state park, forcing evacuations of residential areas in the city of Bastrop, the site of a deadly blaze a decade ago.”
“In 2021, North America was at the epicenter of some of the most intense weather and climate extremes in recorded history…
“The most prolific record-breaking heat wave was in the Pacific Northwest and western Canada. Long-standing heat records were obliterated by large margins, including the all-time Canadian heat record.”
“Canada Makes Rare Import of European Barley After Drought Decimates Crops…
“France’s Rouen port is set to load its first-ever barley cargo for Canada, on the bulk carrier Federal Spey, according to a spokesman for the port operator… Canada is typically largely self-sufficient in barley…”
“La Nina propels humidity in Sydney [Australia] to record-breaking levels.
“The average humidity in Sydney this January has reached 85 per cent in the mornings… well above what the city would usually see at this time of year…. Weather bureau meteorologist Dean Narramore said the hot and sticky weather was being driven by wind and above average ocean surface temperatures.”
“Grab the sunscreen, Perth and brace yourself for yet another heat wave [a relentless and historic summer in WA].
“Beaches are set to be packed as the city sweats through more soaring temperatures – tipped to hit 41C on Wednesday and then linger around the 40C mark for the rest of the week and into the weekend.”
“Worst drought in 30 years followed by freezing winter means 98% of Afghans do not have enough to eat.
“Hazifa, a widow whose two sons were both killed by the Taliban, has been left looking after her 13 grandchildren. “If we can find something we will eat it, if not we will rely on the mercy of God,” she told ITV News.”
“On 17th January the Tromelin Island (part of the French Southern and Antarctic Land) in the Indian Ocean… tied its record of the highest temperature ever with 34.9C / 94.8F (from February 2017).”
“At least ten people have died after heavy rains in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, rendering over 500 people homeless… According to reports, most of the victims were trapped in landslides or collapsed houses, especially in the deprived neighborhoods of the suburbs of Antananarivo…”
“Authorities on Tuesday said 82 lives were lost in a spate of severe summer weather that has seen South Africa pummeled by persistent downpours for days.
“The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs said most of the deaths were due to drownings and lightening strikes.”
“A devastating drought looms in the northern parts of Namibia, which have not received meaningful rains this season.
“This was said by regional governors Erginus Endjala, Elia Irimari and Penda ya Ndakolo of Omusati, Oshana and Oshikoto, respectively, in separate interviews last week.”
“Somalia’s Capital Sees Influx of People Fleeing Drought.
“Somalia’s worst drought in decades has millions of people dependent on food aid and thousands flocking to cities to escape hunger. At makeshift shelters on the outskirts of the capital, displaced people face cramped conditions and poor sanitation in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“The Arctic and Antarctic are heating up fast, creating terrible feedback loops. Breaking the cycle will require urgent action — and creativity…
“…damage to the cryosphere, the portions of Earth’s surface where ice predominates, is happening faster than many anticipated… solving climate change requires experimentation, boldness and openness to new ideas — even those that may sound slightly unhinged.”
“Chemical pollution has passed safe limit for humanity, say scientists…
““There’s evidence that things are pointing in the wrong direction every step of the way,” said Prof Bethanie Carney Almroth at the University of Gothenburg who was part of the team. “For example, the total mass of plastics now exceeds the total mass of all living mammals. That to me is a pretty clear indication that we’ve crossed a boundary…””
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“Sixth Mass Extinction of Global Biodiversity Is Already in Progress.
“The history of life on Earth has been marked five times by events of mass biodiversity extinction caused by extreme natural phenomena. Today, many experts warn that a Sixth Mass Extinction crisis is underway, this time entirely caused by human activities.”
“After a scorching day, the city of Buenos Aires lived its hottest night in 122 years. For the first time since February 1900 (former station) the overnight minimum temperature didn’t drop below 30.0C [86F].
“Today the conditions are terrible with high humidity and a current temp. of 38C.”
“South America Brutal Heat Wave: Let’s talk about the many records of highest minimum temperatures which are falling day after day:
“On 16 January Overnight Min. temperatures were 31.3C [88.3F] at IPTA-Chaco, Paraguay, 30.5C in Formosa, Argentina and 30.4C in Uruguaiana AP, Brazil.”
“16th January was another terrible day in South America with 45.2C [113.4F] in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. In Brazil Porto Alegre had one of its hottest days ever, while Rio Pardo had its hottest ever with 40.8C. Tomorrow the record heat will move further North in the Iguazu area.”
“Forest fires rage in nine of Argentina’s 23 provinces. Strong winds and unseasonably high temperatures have reignited wildfires in Patagonia which have devastated huge areas of forest in the remote Argentine region.
“And with temperatures climbing upwards, firefighters have now been deployed across Argentina to forest fires raging in nine of out of the country’s 23 provinces…”
“Mother bears and cubs battle for survival as wildfire, drought and traffic take heavy toll [California]…
“The unprecedented surge in deadly vehicle strikes is likely the result of bears fleeing massive wildfires in the Sierra Nevada, as well as the effects of drought, according to biologists.”
“Recent rain not benefitting central Oregon as much as climatologists hoped. Oregon’s received more rainfall and snowfall over the last month, thanks to a La Niña winter.
“The state’s climatologist says that additional precipitation is helping to improve local drought conditions. But, it hasn’t come down evenly across Oregon.”
“Florida tornadoes destroy dozens of homes, leave 7,000 customers without power.
“Two tornadoes struck southwest Florida Sunday morning, destroying at least 28 homes and damaging others in Lee County, while leaving about 7,000 houses there without power, officials said. At least 62 homes are currently “unlivable…””
“The worst drought in over a century aggravates the ‘heat island’ effect in Barcelona [Spain]…
“In Catalonia, the year 2021 confirmed a widespread shortage of rainfall, especially pronounced in Barcelona and the metropolitan area. Since the Fabra Observatory, located in the Catalan capital, began collecting meteorological data in 1914, never before has a year with so little rainfall been recorded.”
“Is South Africa heading for the wettest summer on record?Overflowing Vaal brings a flood of problems…
“Eighteen months ago, marina owner Kathy Manten was almost high and dry, with barely enough water in the Vaal Dam to keep her boats afloat. This week she had the opposite problem. Her boat yard flooded and her harbour walls disappeared under a muddy deluge.”
“At least 62,585 animals have been killed by prolonged drought in Tanzania’s northern district of Simanjiro, an official said.
“Sendeu Laizer, vice-chairman of the Simanjiro district council, told a meeting of councillors in the district that the drought situation in the district was alarming, reports Xinhua news agency.”
“Residents stranded as torrential rains flood roads, cut off neighborhoods [Israel]…
“Heavy storms that have hit Israel since Friday resulted in several areas flooded on Sunday, with some people requiring rescue from stranded vehicles and an entire neighborhood in Lod cut off by water.”
“Rain is causing chaos across the Middle East, with flash flooding in Erbil and the cancellation of outdoor events in Saudi Arabia to protect public safety.
“In the UAE, many areas were affected by rain on Sunday, some of it heavy… Forecasters warned that the rain could return later in the week, making it one of the wettest recent starts to a new year.”
“One of the World’s Wealthiest Oil Exporters [Kuwait] Is Becoming Unlivable.
“Thanks to climate change, temperatures in Kuwait could become too hot for people and wildlife in decades. How is this rich nation facing an uncomfortable future?”
“After months of severe drought, a burst of rain is causing problems [Iran].
“For much of 2021, drought gripped southern Iran, parching crops, drying wells, and fueling protests over water.
“The first week of 2022 brought the opposite problem—a series of potent rain and snow storms overwhelmed rivers and unleashed widespread flooding.” [satellite images]
“Loud sounds in western Iran caused by lightning… “After liaising with the relevant security and military agencies, it was determined that the [loud blasts heard in several cities in western Iran on Sunday] were caused by lightning and no special incident occurred,” ministry official Majid Mirahmadi told the state news agency IRNA.”
“Himalayan Glaciers Are Melting At A “Most Spectacular” Rate.
“For centuries, the balance of melting glaciers in the Himalayas has provided for a stable and secure source of water for millions of people in Asia. And, for this reason, the thinning and reduction of these ice masses is of great concern to people in the region.”
“The Mekong River flows have dropped to their lowest level in more than 60 years for three consecutive years, with 2020 being the Lower Mekong Basin’s driest year when rainfall was below normal levels in every month except October, according to a report…
“…the 2019–2021 period was exceptional due to highly reduced rainfall and worsening climate conditions…”
“Two more elephants die after eating plastic waste in Sri Lankan dump… About 20 elephants have died over the last eight years after consuming plastic in the dump in Pallakkadu village in Ampara district, about 130 miles (210km) east of the capital, Colombo.
“Examinations of the dead animals showed they had swallowed large amounts of nondegradable plastic.”
“Coral reefs near north, south coasts [Taiwan] ‘dysfunctional’…
“The study, conducted with the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium over the past year, was initiated in response to concerns that rising ocean temperatures would worsen coral bleaching around Taiwan, the agency said in a statement.”
“Indonesia’s devastating forest fires in 2019 burned nearly twice as much land as was officially reported… raising concerns among environmental campaigners over the government’s transparency regarding deforestation.
“The Southeast Asian country… has razed large swathes of land to accommodate its palm, pulp and paper industries.”
“Flood-hit Queensland will take years to recover from ‘once in a lifetime’ disaster, mayor says.
“Recovery co-ordinator Paul de Jersey was delivered the sobering verdict while visiting areas hit hard by floodwaters in the Wide Bay-Burnett region that killed two people… Gympie mayor Glen Hartwig said the region was still reeling from the rain…”
“A severe storm brought flash flooding and hail to a Queensland city [Toowoomba] over the weekend, leaving residents and businesses to repair the damage left behind…
“Darren Fielder was “shocked” to find half a metre of hail in the garageof his Redleaf Environmental office in Toowoomba.”
“Last nine years all among 10 hottest-ever… according to an annual report a US agency released Thursday, the latest data underscoring the global climate crisis…
“Thursday itself saw mercury rise to a sweltering 123.3F (50.7C) in the coastal town of Onslow in Western Australia, making it the country’s hottest day on record.”
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“Australia Ties Record for Hottest Southern Hemisphere Day – it topped 123 degrees Fahrenheit in Western Australia [50.7C], tying the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded in the southern hemisphere…
“Before this week, Australia has only crossed the 122-degree-Fahrenheit (50-degree-Celsius) mark three times in its history. Now, it’s happened at three locations in one day—and even more intense heat is on the way.”
“Damp start to 2022 flows on from record rainfall [Cowra, NSW, Australia]…
“The Cowra Ag Research Station recorded a whopping 206.7mm of rainfall in November of 2021, surpassing the previous record of 160.9mm set in 1961 by 45.8mm. For the spring season, the Station also recorded 358.4mm, an increase on the 339.4mm record of 1924 by 19mm.”
“Hail has torn leaves off plants, decimating crops in western Victoria [Australia]. Farmers across Ballarat are bracing for more rain as they sift through what is left in their paddocks.
“The damage is estimated to cost more than 25-million dollars so far.”
“Drought, fire, and now floods in just three years for Queensland farmers…
“A deep love of their animals has made the past three years of drought, fire and flood a traumatic experience for the couple. “I think if you’re a farmer, you have an innate love for animals and to see them suffering is incredibly hard,” she said.”
“Northland firefighters brace for cyclone winds at massive Kaimaumau blaze [New Zealand]…
“Firefighters battling Northland’s biggest blaze in more than a decade are bracing for the possible onslaught of cyclone strength winds in coming days… In preparation for high winds, fire breaks had been strengthened so most were now 30m wide. In the most critical areas some were as wide as 60m.”
“The flames of the fire in Bariloche [Patagonia, Argentina] reached Route 40 and many people were stranded…
“The forest fire has been active for a month and the intense heat caused the fire to increase and reach National Route 40 that leads to El Bolsón, Rio Negro.”
“Argentina declares “emergency” situation due to forest fires…
“The Government of Argentina declared on Wednesday the “igneous emergency” throughout the territory for a period of one year in order to adopt the necessary measures to “promote and attend imminently” the fight against forest, rural or grassland fires.”
“The Paiva lagoon [Argentina] disappeared in the midst of extreme drought…
“Various images of the lagoon of Paiva, Santa Fe, completely empty began to circulate on social networks and generated concern among the locals. As it transpired, the water mirror of the disappeared as a result of the extreme drought…”
“The drought, the heat and the downstream of the Paraná River increased the mortality of fish and water turtles…
“Thousands of dead fish and a population of aquatic turtles decimated is the panorama that is observed in internal lagoons in the wetland of the Paraná Delta, in front of Rosario, due to the downstream of the river, the drought and the heat wave.”
“Heat wave: Brazil cuts over 6 million tons from its harvest estimates…
“Brazil’s National Supply Company (CONAB) released its latest monthly estimate for the 2021/22 grain harvest, where December’s positive expectations were completely eclipsed by the heat wave which is severely affecting crops.”
“Heavy rains leave Brazil indigenous group homeless again.
“Three years ago, the collapse of the tailings dam at an iron ore mine forced them to move their homes to higher ground. Now, the rain-swollen Paraopeba River has flooded their new village and left them homeless again.”
“Panama drills more than 500 wells in agricultural areas to face drought.
“The authorities of Panama reported on Wednesday that more than half a thousand wells have been drilled in agricultural areas of the country to face a possible prolonged drought this year.”
“Wildfires and rising temperatures are exposing more and more Americans to an air pollution double-whammy of smoke and smog, a new study warns.
“Researchers found that over the past 20 years, a growing number of people in western states have been simultaneously exposed to high levels of two kinds of air pollution: Fine-particle pollution generated by wildfires, and ground-level ozone.”
“Climate change causing not only more landslides, but bigger and deadlier ones…
“Portland, Oregon – The term “atmospheric river” is becoming more common these days. It is a weather phenomenon used to be called a “pineapple express.” No matter how it’s referred to, one thing is for sure, these systems carry a lot of landslide-causing rain.”
“Florida Orange Crop Shrinks to 77-Year Low, Boosting Juice Costs.
“Orange juice futures surged to the highest in more than three years after government data showed Florida’s orange crop will shrink to the smallest since 1945… Citrus greening disease continues to plague groves in the state…”
“Gulf of Maine waters warmed to highest fall temperatures on record… more than 4 degrees above the long-term average…
“The Gulf of Maine – which has been warming faster than 96 percent of the world’s ocean areas – experienced its warmest fall surface water temperatures on record last year in what scientists tracking it call a “distinct regime shift” for the ecosystem.”
“Tiger sharks expanding range and could increasingly encounter humans as oceans warm due to climate crisis…
“While waters off the US northeast coastline have historically been too cold for tiger sharks, temperatures have warmed significantly in recent years making them increasingly suitable for the species, the researchers said.”
“No English river is free from pollution because a ‘chemical cocktail’ of wet wipes, sewage and car tyre particles is clogging up waterways and putting health at risk, damning report warns.
“Not a single river in England is free from pollution — with waterways fouled by a ‘chemical cocktail’ of raw sewage, slurry, oils, car tyre microplastics and wet wipes.”
“Storm Gyda and an atmospheric river cause flooding and severe damage in Norway.
“In Norway, a powerful storm fueled by an atmospheric river wreaks havoc on strong winds and heavy rainfall. The storm, baptized as Gyda, caused abundant downpours that raised the flow of streams and rivers. Dozens of roads had to be closed due to damage caused by the storm.”
“Greece’s ‘green gold’ at risk, as heatwave fries olive oil industry.
“Standing in his olive grove in Kalamata, Greek farmer Michalis Antonopoulos points to a series of branches bearing rotten fruit. These are the remnants of last winter – a season too warm and dry to produce Greece’s famous olive stock. The following summer saw the worst heatwave in decades…”
“The Eastern Cape has set the ball rolling to declare a provincial state of disaster following torrential rains that left 17 people dead.
“Tuesday night’s decision followed incidents of flooding and other natural disasters, including a tornado, that have affected most parts of the province over the past month, particularly over the past weekend.”
“Driest Conditions in 40 Years Threaten Millions in Somalia, Ethiopia.
“Severe drought is affecting more than three million people in Somalia and southeast Ethiopia, says the aid group International Rescue Committee (IRC). The IRC says the two Horn of Africa nations are among 20 countries in the world most at risk for a worsening humanitarian crisis this year.”
“Antalya’s Manavgat district… saw the precipitation reaching a new high on Wednesday.
“Along with Manavgat, the Serik and Alanya districts were hit by heavy rainfall that led some streams to overflow their banks and damaged orchards in the region, while the basement floors of some buildings were inundated with floodwaters.”
“Floods hit Erbil [Kurdistan] neighborhoods following heavy rainfall…
“Water quickly rose in several neighborhoods in the Kurdish capital following heavy rainfall on Thursday, recording the third flooding since October. Floods hit Erbil province in the early hours of Thursday… Rudaw footage showed water sweeping into people’s houses…”
“Unseasonal rain, hailstorms hit crops in Maharashtra [India]; many houses damaged.
“Crops grown on more than 28,000 hectares of land bore the brunt of unseasonal rain and hailstorms in Maharashtra’s Nagpur division in the last few days, officials said on Thursday… nearly 70 houses were damaged…”
“Food supply hit ahead of Chinese New Year, Ramadan after floods wiped out Malaysian farms…
“The disruptions in the food supply chain – ahead of Chinese New Year next month and Ramadan in April – come after a series of massive floods devastated parts of Malaysia from Dec 18. Malaysia Federation of Vegetable Farmers Association president Lim Ser Kwee said many farmers were badly hit…”
“Rivers speeding up Arctic ice melt at alarming rate, experts say…
“New research… measures how the flow of the Yenisei River — the largest freshwater river that flows into the Arctic Ocean — has changed over the last few hundred years, and describes the impact freshwater has had on the Arctic.”
“Excessive rainfall can cause catastrophic socio-economic losses to a community or nation. An analysis of changes in gross regional product identifies ways in which extreme precipitation affects global economic productivity.”
“We’re already seeing the impact of climate change—today, droughts, heatwaves, and extreme rainstorms are 2x more frequent than they were a century ago. In less than a decade, Earth’s climate is expected to warm another 0.5°C. If this happens, heatwaves will be 4.1x more frequent than they were in the 1850-1900s.”
“Animal decline is hurting plants’ ability to adapt to climate change…
“Declines in bird and mammal species are making plant seed dispersal more difficult, which means plants can’t adapt as effectively to climate change… About half of plants rely on animals to disperse their seeds…”
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“Large parts of South Africa’s most important farming provinces have been soaked by unprecedented rain, causing floods and crop damage and adding to concern that climate change is making weather cycles more erratic.
“Alexander Bay’s Record-Breaking Temperature During South African Heatwave…
“Tropical storm Ana has killed 36 people in Madagascar and two in Mozambique, and left most of Malawi without power in recent days…
“The death toll from heavy flooding following torrential rains in the southwestern Ugandan district of Kisoro has risen to nine, a humanitarian relief agency said Tuesday.
“The carcasses of goats and sheep strewn across the scrubland of northern Kenya are testament to the devastation wrought by the once-in-a-generation floods that have hit the region.
“The Greek islands have been completely covered in snow since Sunday in a once-in-a-lifetime weather event. Locals say that the last time this amount of snow fell on the Cyclades was decades ago.
“Snow blankets Greece and Turkey as wild weather system creates rare ‘snownado’…
“Swathes of western, northern and southern Russia have been blanketed with record snowfall in recent days after a powerful winter cyclone swept in from the North Atlantic…
“Did We Miss Biden’s Most Important Remark About Russia?
“Pakistan records unprecedented snowfall during winter…
“Rabi crops such as mustard, wheat, gram, and potato have been harmed by unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms in northern India during the last few days.
“Parts of East Asia could see ‘rivers in the sky’ form due to climate change, bringing record-breaking levels of rainfall with them, a new study has revealed.
“Typhoon Rai wrecked 1.5 million houses in the Philippines: Report.
“The extent of devastation to Queensland’s turtle season from ex-tropical cyclone Seth is becoming clearer, weeks after dangerous swell and high tides washed away hundreds of nests right before they were due to hatch…
“What drove Perth’s record-smashing heatwave, and why it’s a taste of things to come…
““Record-breaking rainfall causes whirlpool next to outback South Australian highway…
“Extreme heat forecast to hit South America again in coming week…
“South America Heat Wave: After a waterfall of records, we got a record in the waterfalls!
“Public calamity declared in Sucre region [Colombia] due to floods.
“After snowy December, California suddenly turns dry, magnifying drought concern… Parts of central California have seen a record lack of precipitation so far this month…
“Blueberry farmers in the flood-ravaged Sumas Prairie area of Abbotsford, B.C., are calling on the province to provide financial aid as they face a decade-long rebuilding effort.
“Anchorage’s rapid warm-up caused temperature to jump 11 degrees in one minute, turning streets to ice rinks…
“Deaths of Florida’s starving manatees surge amid winter chill…
“Hit by more fires, floods and tornados, Californians and other Americans struggle to pay.
“European banks have been told to assume that real-estate assets most exposed to flood risk could lose almost half their value, as the sector’s resilience to climate change is stress-tested over the coming months.
“Extreme weather led to ‘extraordinary’ year for Scottish Water, new report reveals.
“Plastic snowfall in the Alps…
“Drought is affecting almost all districts of Portugal.
“Life in the Arctic: the reindeer herders struggling against the climate crisis – video…
“Five ways climate change increases the threat of tsunamis, from collapsing ice shelves to sea level rise…
“There is a proven link between climate-related weather events and increased anxiety, according to new research.
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