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Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water Extremes (1970-2019)
Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water Extremes (1970-2019) was released on September 1, 2021. Key Findings According to the atlas, developed nations incurred the bulk of $3.6tn in economic losses because of severe weather events in past five decades. High death tolls in poorer countries have been partly reduced by ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: economic losses • Effects of global warming • Extreme weather events • Global warming • World Meteorological Organisation
Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update
Global Annual to Decadal 10-year Climate Update was released by United Kingdom’s Met Office led by World Meteorological Organisation. Key Findings According to the release, world will temporarily breach 1.5-Celsius warming mark within 2021-2025. It highlights, there is 40 percent chance of annual average global temperature will surpass 1.5C above pre-industrial temperatures, the warming limit ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update • Global Temperature • International Meteorological Organisation • Paris Climate Agreement • World Meteorological Organisation
Statement on Climate of India during 2020
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recently released its Statement on Climate of India during 2020. According to IMD, 2020 was the eight warmest year on record since 1901. What are the Key Highlights of the Statement on Climate of India, 2020? Around twelve out of fifteen warmest years since 1901 were between 2006 and 2020. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: [email protected]: Navigating the Alpha Century • AMPHAN • cyclone burevi • cyclone nisarga • Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) • Nivar • Rainfall • Sea surface temperature • South West Monsoon • World Meteorological Organisation
IMD commissions Flash Flood Guidance Services in South Asia
On October 23, 2020, India Meteorological Department commissioned the Flash Flood Guidance Services in South Asia. The service is first of its kind for the South Asian region. Highlights The Flood Guidance Service will include warning about threats six hours in advance, warnings about risks 24 hours in advance. The warnings are to be provided ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Disaster Management • Flash Floods • Flood control • Floods • Indian Meteorological Department • World Meteorological Organisation
State of Climate Services Report of WMO: Key Facts
The World Meteorological Organization of United Nations recently released the “State of Climate Report”. Key Findings of the Report One on three individuals are not covered by disaster warning systems Frequency, severity and intensity of extreme climate events and weather have increased More than 108 million were affected by disasters such as floods, storms, droughts ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Climate change • Disasters • United Nations • Warning systems • World Meteorological Organisation