More than 100 killed as Storm Freddy returns to Mozambique and Malawi
Mozambique and Malawi have been left counting the cost of Tropical Storm Freddy, which killed more than 100 people, injured scores and left a trail of destruction as it ripped through southern Africa for the second time in a month over the weekend.
tempi estr.Tropensturm «Gabrielle» - Neuseeland ruft wegen Zyklon Notstand aus
Wellington hat zum erst dritten Mal in seiner Geschichte den nationalen Notstand ausgerufen. Grund dafür ist der Zyklon «Gabrielle», der weitreichende Überschwemmungen, Erdrutsche und riesige Flutwellen ausgelöst hat.
Australia & Oceania tempi estr.Cyclone Gabrielle devastates New Zealand’s North Island as minister says ‘this is climate change’
New Zealand’s government has declared a national state of emergency, as Cyclone Gabrielle continues to batter the country, with floods trapping people on roofs and landslides destroying homes in what officials have described as an “unprecedented” natural disaster.
Australia & Oceania tempi estr.Hurricanes Ian and Nicole Left Devastating Flooding in Central Florida. Will it Happen Again?
ORLANDO, Fla.—Like many homes in central Florida, Janét Buford-Johnson’s is situated on a pond that in better times would be considered picturesque. During Hurricane Ian in September the pond swelled into a horrific torrent, nearly swallowing her and her daughter alive.
tempi estr. Usa‘There’s No Spring Break Here’: Florida’s Gulf Coast Fights to Rebound After Hurricane Ian
On Sept. 28, Hurricane Ian made landfall on Cayo Costa, a barrier island northwest of Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Fla., as a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of more than 150 miles per hour. Killing 149 people in Florida, it was the state’s deadliest hurricane since 1935.
tempi estr. UsaGuest post: The causes and impacts of Pacific north-west’s brutal 2021 heatwave
Heatwaves can have devastating impacts on humans and ecosystems. And the record-breaking Pacific north-west heatwave of June 2021 was no exception. When a heatwave surpasses temperature records by such a distance, the impacts may be particularly catastrophic.
tempi estr. calore*RECORD WARMTH * There’s no such thing as ‘freak’ weather any more – and 2023 already looks like a disaster movie
The 2004 film The Day After Tomorrow was based on the idea that the main north Atlantic Ocean current could slow and then reverse, superstorms would flash-freeze the northern hemisphere and a new ice age would abruptly descend.
tempi estr.California’s deadly floods reveal a likely climate change symptom: weather whiplash
One day drought, the next day flood. Big weather swings could become more common as the climate changes. In less than a week, the story about California’s weather shifted dramatically. Just before New Year’s Eve, the state was running out of water following two decades of severe drought.
tempi estr. UsaWinterstürme in den USA - «Die Behörden warnen vor Sturzfluten in Kalifornien»
Im Sommer sorgt Kalifornien immer wieder mit seinen grossen Waldbränden für Schlagzeilen. Derzeit sind es aber massive Winterstürme, die den US-Bundesstaat im Griff haben. 14 Menschen kamen bisher ums Leben. Sommer- und Winterphänomene haben miteinander zu tun. Sie verstärken sich gegenseitig.
tempi estr. UsaKlimaresistenter Wiederaufbau – Warum Pakistan kaum auf die Klimakrise reagiert
Mit ihren 19 Jahren ist Hania Imran bereits eine erfahrene Umweltschützerin. Als sie 14 Jahre alt war, startete sie ihre erste Aktion, «ich habe Bäume gepflanzt. Doch mit ein paar Bäumen rettet man die Welt nicht», sagt sie bei einer Informationsveranstaltung in Pakistans Hauptstadt Islamabad.
Asia tempi estr. inondazioni* "BOMB CYCLONE" * Extreme Cold Grips US as Jet Stream Bends Under Climate Change
An extreme dive by the jet stream across North America is driving the wedge of cold air deep into the heart of the US and pushing temperatures below freezing right down to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. It’s the kind of event that could become more common as climate change accelerates.
tempi estr. Usa* "BOMB CYCLONE" * «Blizzard du siècle» aux Etats-Unis: le réchauffement climatique en cause?
Or, cette masse d’air froid est sujette à variations. Un réchauffement soudain de la stratosphère peut déplacer le vortex et modifier la circulation des vents violents qui l’entourent, comme l’indique Météo France.
Americhe tempi estr. Usa* "BOMB CYCLONE" * Has Climate Change Made Extreme Cold Even Colder?
Later this week, a major winter storm will be sweeping across the U.S. Midwest and East, bringing significant snowfall, bitterly cold temperatures, and very strong winds to hundreds of millions of people. Temperatures are forecast to bottom out in the -20s °F in the Dakotas.
Americhe tempi estr. UsaPopulation Growth Is Making Hurricanes More Expensive
Hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean ended this week as one of the most destructive on record. Hurricane Ian, which hit the southeastern U.S. in September, was the season’s worst storm and among the country’s deadliest hurricanes in recent decades.
Americhe costi del riscaldamento tempi estr. UsaLe cyclone Sitrang fait des dizaines de morts au sud du Bangladesh
Vingt-huit personnes ont péri, pour la plupart victimes de chutes d'arbres, et deux autres dans le naufrage d'un bateau sur la rivière Jamuna, dans le nord du pays, ont indiqué la police et des responsables gouvernementaux. Quatre personnes sont portées disparues dans le golfe du Bengale.
Asia tempi estr.Nayarit und Jalisco betroffen - Hurrikan «Roslyn» fordert in Mexiko Todesopfer
Durch den Hurrikan «Roslyn» sind in Mexiko mindestens zwei Menschen ums Leben gekommen. «Roslyn» sorgte für Überflutungen und Erdrutsche, liess Bäume und Strommasten umknicken und verursachte Schäden an Gebäuden und Strassen.
Americhe tempi estr.Versicherung erwartet Verlust - «Ian» wirbelt bei Swiss Re die Ziele durcheinander
Der Rückversicherer Swiss Re hat die Schäden durch Hurrikan «Ian» für sich auf 1.3 Milliarden Dollar (rund 1.29 Milliarden Schweizer Franken) geschätzt. Der Wirbelsturm hatte Ende September für Verwüstung in den USA gesorgt.
costi del riscaldamento tempi estr. assicurazione Svizzera‘Where Am I Going to Go?’ Floridians Hit by a Hurricane and a Housing Crunch.
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Days after Hurricane Ian buffeted the state with a trifecta of wind, rain and storm surge, many Floridians are emerging from the wreckage uncertain of their next chapter — and fearing they may become homeless.
Americhe tempi estr. UsaTropensturm - Taifun «Noru» fegt über Vietnam und Kambodscha
Der Taifun «Noru» hat in den Küstengebieten von Vietnam und am Mekong River im Nachbarland Kambodscha schwere Überschwemmungen und Schäden verursacht. In Kambodscha seien 16 Menschen im Hochwasser ertrunken, teilte der Katastrophenschutz mit.
Asia tempi estr.Three Reasons Puerto Rico Is in the Dark
Zhong covers the science of climate change. More than a million people in Puerto Rico were without power on Monday, and many were without running water, after Hurricane Fiona dropped 30 inches of rain on the mountainous island, causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.
tempi estr. UsaHurricane Ian is about to crash into a very crowded Florida
Populations are growing in coastal cities, which are vulnerable as sea levels rise and hurricanes drive larger storm surges. Hurricane Ian is barreling toward the Florida coast and is expected to reach Category 3 strength by Monday night, with winds reaching upward of 129 mph.
Americhe tempi estr. UsaWhat made Hurricane Fiona so dangerous in Puerto Rico
Five years after Maria struck the island territory, Puerto Rico still isn’t prepared for hurricanes. Puerto Rico is currently experiencing “life-threatening and catastrophic flooding” after Hurricane Fiona made landfall on the island this weekend as a Category 1 storm.
Americhe tempi estr. UsaUne tempête d'une rare violence frappe l'Alaska et emporte des maisons
"Les restes du typhon Merbok vont frapper l'ouest de l'Alaska au cours du week-end, avec des vagues extrêmes et des rafales de vent de la force d'un ouragan", ont indiqué sur Twitter les services météorologiques américains (NWS). "Les inondations vont s'aggraver", ont-ils ajouté.
tempi estr. inondazioni Usa* PAKISTAN FLOODS * Tschad, Indien, Südkorea: Immer mehr Wetterextremereignisse
Gletscher schmelzen im Rekordtempo, sowohl hierzulande als auch in den Polregionen – dort sprechen Experten sogar von Weltuntergangs-Potenzial. Dürren trocknen Böden aus und lassen mancherorts Flüsse oder ganze Seen verschwinden. Waldbrände wüten in Europa und Amerika.
tempi estr.* CHALEUR & SÉCHERESSE * Sécheresse et orages: la Suisse peut-elle s'attendre à des inondations?
La Suisse devrait connaître ces prochains jours des épisodes orageux avec d’abondantes précipitations. De quoi accorder un répit passager à ce qui pourrait être la pire sécheresse en 500 ans? Pas exactement car les sols, asséchés, pourraient avoir de la peine à absorber la pluie.
siccità tempi estr. SvizzeraAustralia is woefully unprepared for this climate reality of consecutive disasters
Almost unbelievably, communities in New South Wales are once again having to flee the fourth major flooding event in the state in just 18 months. It’s a bitter pill to swallow, but there’s no avoiding it: this is our new climate reality of consecutive, compounding disasters.
Australia & Oceania tempi estr.Tropical cyclones now ‘13% less frequent’ due to climate change
Climate change has driven a 13% decline in the frequency of tropical cyclones since pre-industrial times, new research finds. Tropical cyclones are complex phenomena, which only form under specific atmospheric and oceanic conditions.
tempi estr.Extreme Weather Hits China With Massive Floods and Scorching Heat
June 23, 2022, 2:15 a.m. ETJune 23, 2022, 2:15 a.m. ETVideoWater levels in more than a hundred rivers across China have surged beyond flood warning levels, submerging homes, closing businesses and disrupting the lives of almost half a million people.CreditCredit...
Asia Cina tempi estr. inondazioni‘Historic’ weather: why a cocktail of natural disasters is battering the US
Summer in the American west is off to an explosive start, with extreme weather events ravaging multiple states in recent weeks. In Montana, historic flooding devastated communities and infrastructure in and around Yellowstone national park and forced a rare closure.
tempi estr. UsaWas kommt nach der Flut? So verändern Wetterextreme die Wahrnehmung der Klimakrise
Dorothee Baur hat Psychologie (mit Schwerpunkt Umweltpsychologie) an der Universität Groningen in den Niederlanden studiert. Danach arbeitete sie unter anderem am IHE Delft Institute for Water Education und am Karlsruhe-Institut für Technologie (KIT). Auf behaviorally-green.
tempi estr.Les intempéries de 2021 en Suisse ont coûté 450 mio de francs
C’était il y a presque un an. De fortes intempéries frappaient durement la Suisse, entraînant le débordement de nombreux cours d’eau — dont des lacs— puis des catastrophes en série. Les boues torrentielles survenues le 22 juin 2021 à Cressier en sont un triste exemple.
costi del riscaldamento tempi estr. pericoli naturaliPlus de 2300 personnes tuées lors de catastrophes naturelles depuis le début de l'année
De violents orages se sont abattus ces derniers jours sur la Suisse et la France, où une personne est décédée à Rouen. Le Brésil a vécu des inondations meurtrières qui ont touché le Nord-Est du pays et fait une centaine de morts.
costi del riscaldamento tempi estr. pericoli naturali‘Apocalyptic skies’: the dust storms devastating Gulf states and Syria
Blankets of thick gritty haze and ominous orange skies since early April have sent thousands to hospitals and resulted in at least four deaths in Iraq and in Syria. The apocalyptic scenes have impacted everyone. Hospitals in Syria have been on standby for residents unable to breathe.
Asia siccità tempi estr.Forschungsteam warnt vor verheerenden Hochwassern
Starkregen und Hochwasser haben in Deutschland und in der Schweiz den vergangenen Sommer geprägt. Nun haben Forschende der Universität Bern ein neues Berechnungstool entwickelt, mit dem sich potentielle Schäden durch Extremhochwasser simulieren lassen. Die Ergebnisse sind alarmierend.
tempi estr. pericoli naturali SvizzeraCommunities in India flooded by 'Amphan-scale cyclones' could triple by 2100
New research, published in Climate Resilience and Sustainability, finds that if a storm the size of cyclone Amphan hits the Bay of Bengal in 2100, it would expose “vastly” more people to extreme flooding – mainly due to sea level rise.
tempi estr. calore IndiaWas haben Extremwetter mit dem Klimawandel zu tun? Neuer Leitfaden unterstützt präzise Berichterstattung
Indien und Pakistan ächzen gerade unter eine extremen Hitzwelle, viel früher im Jahr als üblich klettern die Temperaturen weit über 40 Grad, selbst nachts gibt es kaum Kühle.
communicazione clim. tempi estr.Canicule, incendies, inondations: 2021, année de désastres climatiques en Europe
Depuis l'ère pré-industrielle, la planète a gagné entre 1,1 et 1,2°C, mais l'Europe se réchauffe plus vite avec une hausse moyenne de la température de +2°C, note le service européen sur le changement climatique Copernicus (C3S).
Europa tempi estr. inondazioni caloreNo red alert was issued ahead of South African floods that killed 300 people
Experts say a communication breakdown, poor housing and inadequate infrastructure contributed to the high death toll from extreme rainfall A communication breakdown, inadequate infrastructure and housing in informal settlements contributed to a high death toll from devastating floods around the Sout
Africa tempi estr.Global Warming Drove a Deadly Burst of Indian Ocean Tropical Storms
Residents walk in a flooded area of the 67-hectare Ankasina neighborhood in Antananarivo on Jan. 28, 2022 as Madagascar suffered flooding caused by a severe storm in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ana. Credit: Rijasolo/AFP via Getty Images
Asia tempi estr.Ocean Warming Doubles Odds for Extreme Atlantic Hurricane Seasons
For storm-battered residents of the Caribbean, the Southeast and the Gulf Coast, new research on hurricanes is rarely good news, with recent studies showing trends toward stronger storms that intensify suddenly near the coast and maintain their strength longer after hitting land.
Americhe tempi estr.Heed the warnings in extreme weather – or risk losing Earth
Unmitigated climate change will hit global infrastructure hard and test the limits of our way of life. The recent cold spell united red and blue states: not in their interpretation of the event, but in their affliction. Weather can hit our fragile societies much harder than we care to admit.
tempi estr.Wetterextreme in Madagaskar – Innert vier Wochen vier Wirbelstürme
Wetterextreme in Madagaskar Innert vier Wochen vier Wirbelstürme Dürre, Wirbelstürme, Hochwasser: Die Menschen des Inselstaates Madagaskar erleben derzeit das, vor dem der Weltklimarat bei einer weiteren Erderwärmung warnt.
Africa tempi estr. IPCC‘Heartbreaking’: Australia’s east coast reels from worst floods in living memory
When Jenni Metcalfe returned to her Brisbane home to survey the damage as the nearby river peaked, water had already risen a metre up the back wall. There was nothing she could do. “I sat in the gutter and watched it and cried,” she said.
Australia & Oceania tempi estr. inondazioniAvec des rafales de près de 200 km/h, Eunice déferle sur l'Europe et fait 9 morts
Des centaines de vols, trains et ferries ont été annulés dans tout le nord-ouest de l'Europe face aux vents d'une force extrême provoqués par Eunice, qui a déferlé moins de 48 heures après la tempête Dudley, qui avait fait au moins six morts sur le continent.
Europa tempi estr.How bad is Storm Eunice – and is it a result of climate breakdown?
Storm Eunice is battering parts of the UK, felling trees and scattering roof tiles as forecasters warn of a “significant threat to life”. But is it caused by climate breakdown, and can we expect an increase in such disruptive storms?
Europa tempi estr.Snowfall in the Sahara desert: an unusual weather phenomenon
Snowfall in a hot desert may seem a contradiction but snow has been recorded several times in the Sahara Desert over the last decades, most recently in January 2022. Thus, snowfall may be unusual but is not unprecedented in the region.
Africa tempi estr.Economic losses and fatalities from weather- and climate-related events in Europe
Under the umbrella of the European Green Deal, in February 2021 the European Commission presented a new EU adaptation strategy: ‘Forging a climate-resilient Europe’. It suggests action for smarter, faster and more systemic adaptation and pays renewed attention to the international dimension.
costi del riscaldamento UE & membri tempi estr. pericoli naturaliVorbeugen ist besser als absaufen
Hitzewellen, Überschwemmungen, schwere Stürme: Wetterextreme haben in Europa in den letzten vier Jahrzehnten bis zu 142.000 Menschenleben gefordert und Kosten von rund 500 Milliarden Euro erzeugt. Eine dramatische Bilanz, die die Europäische Umweltagentur EEA in Kopenhagen jetzt vorgelegt hat.
costi del riscaldamento UE & membri tempi estr. pericoli naturaliWetterekorde im Januar – 100 Grad Temperaturunterschied
Bitterkalt in Athen und Istanbul, brutal heiss in Buenos Aires, Tiefstwerte in Kanada. Es hört auch im neuen Jahr nicht mit Wetterrekorden auf. Während in den Schweizer Alpen die Schneehöhe im Januar deutlich unter der Norm liegt, zeigen eindrückliche Bilder Schnee in Istanbul und Athen.
tempi estr.Folgen des Klimawandels – Extremregen schadet vor allem dem Wohlstand der reichen Länder
Durch die Erderwärmung verschärft sich das Problem von Starkniederschlägen. Das zeigt eine aufwendige Datenanalyse. Welche verheerenden und teuren Schäden Starkniederschläge verursachen können, hat im vergangenen Juli das Tief Bernd eindrücklich vor Augen geführt.
costi del riscaldamento tempi estr.A Vivid View of Extreme Weather: Temperature Records in the U.S. in 2021
Temperatures in the United States last year set more all-time heat and cold records than any other year since 1994, according to a New York Times analysis of Global Historical Climatology Network data. Heat waves made up most of these records. All-time heat records were set last year at 8.
Usa tempi estr.‘Help Us’: After Typhoon Rai, Miles of Destruction and the Smell of Death
Ed Boysillo, 54, a municipal worker in Ubay, in the central Philippine province of Bohol, was describing the fearsome power of Super Typhoon Rai. The storm made its first landfall on Dec. 16, bringing torrential rains and packing winds up to 168 miles per hour, comparable to a Category 5 hurricane.
Asia tempi estr.Le bilan du typhon Rai, aux Philippines, s'alourdit à au moins 375 morts
La branche philippine de la Croix-Rouge a fait état d'un "carnage complet" au niveau des zones côtières après le passage du typhon. La tempête a arraché des toits, déraciné des arbres, renversé des poteaux électriques, démoli des maisons en bois et inondé des villages.
Asia tempi estr. inondazioniMalaysia’s worst flooding in years leaves 30,000 people displaced
More than 30,000 people were evacuated from their homes in Malaysia on Sunday as the country battled some of its worst flooding in years. The tropical nation in Southeast Asia often sees stormy monsoon seasons towards the end of the year, with flooding regularly prompting mass evacuations.
Asia tempi estr. inondazioniVorläufige Schadensbilanz: 2021 wird ein teures Katastrophenjahr
Das Jahr ist noch gar nicht zu Ende, doch schon jetzt summieren sich die versicherten Schäden durch Naturkatastrophen weltweit laut einer Studie auf 105 Milliarden US-Dollar - vor allem wegen Stürmen in den USA und Überschwemmungen in Europa.
costi del riscaldamento tempi estr.What Does It Mean to Save a Neighborhood?
To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android. The day after the storm swallowed her neighborhood, Nancy Ortiz woke before dawn to buy ice. It was 2012, and Hurricane Sandy had reclaimed Lower Manhattan for Mother Nature.
Americhe tempi estr.How bad is the Pacific north-west flooding and what caused it?
What is happening?A huge storm has dumped record rainfall across swathes of British Columbia in Canada and Washington State in the US.Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes, others have been trapped on cut-off roads, and several towns have been completely cut off.
Americhe tempi estr. Usa
