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From Death Valley to the Swiss Alps, extreme weather records hit new heights

From Death Valley to the Swiss Alps, extreme weather records hit new heights

Aug 23, 2023, at 06:50 pm

As sweltering conditions continue to grip large parts of Europe, temperatures have “reached new heights” in Switzerland, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Tuesday.

Extreme weather highlights need for greater climate action

Extreme weather highlights need for greater climate action

Jul 15, 2023, at 10:10 pm

New York: Scorching temperatures are engulfing large parts of the Northern hemisphere, while devastating floods triggered by relentless rainfall have disrupted lives and livelihoods, underscoring the urgent need for more climate action, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.

Extreme weather: UN global early warning initiative ‘fast-tracked into action’

Extreme weather: UN global early warning initiative ‘fast-tracked into action’

Mar 22, 2023, at 08:49 pm

New York: A global initiative launched by the UN Secretary-General to ensure that all countries are protected by early warning systems, by 2027, is being fast-tracked into action on the ground, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday.

Race is on to limit extreme weather impact on most vulnerable: Guterres

Race is on to limit extreme weather impact on most vulnerable: Guterres

Aug 20, 2021, at 06:14 pm

New York: As the global aid community marked World Humanitarian Day on Thursday, UN chief António Guterres paid tribute to all those who help people in need and urged support for the day’s #TheHumanRace campaign, which aims to protect the most vulnerable people from the climate emergency. 

Extreme weather ‘record’ likely in Arctic Circle, says UN weather agency WMO

Extreme weather ‘record’ likely in Arctic Circle, says UN weather agency WMO

Jun 24, 2020, at 10:10 am

New York/IBNS: Reports that temperatures in a Russian town in the Arctic Circle likely reached a record 38C (100.4F), last weekend, have been approved by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) pending final verification, it said on Tuesday.

In 2018 and 2019, one extreme weather event happened almost every month in India: Report

In 2018 and 2019, one extreme weather event happened almost every month in India: Report

Feb 09, 2020, at 06:49 pm

Nimli/Alwar/IBNS: The continuity and intensity of extreme weather events in India in the 2018-19 period has taken even climate scientists and meteorologists by complete surprise, says the latest State of India’s Environment Annual, which was released here today by Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot.