Tag #Extreme Weather

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Climate Whiplash Intensifies Global Extremes

Climate whiplash, the rapid shift between extreme wet and dry weather intensified by climate change, is causing more severe wildfires (as seen in Los Angeles), floods, and droughts in at least 17 major cities globally, threatening food security, infrastructure, and lives.

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Cyclone Alfred Forces Australian Election Postponement

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese postponed the planned April 12 election due to Cyclone Alfred, prioritizing disaster relief over political campaigning, a decision influenced by past political missteps in similar situations.

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Climate Action
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Torrential Rains in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, Cause 16 Deaths, Widespread Damage

Torrential rains in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, caused at least 16 deaths, over 1,200 displacements, and €370 million in damages; 100 people remain missing, including two young girls swept away by floodwaters.

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Cyclone Alfred Causes Severe Beach Erosion in Australia

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred severely eroded beaches in NSW and Queensland, removing up to 30 meters of sand; authorities plan to restore tourist beaches, but dune recovery could take years, highlighting the increasing risk of stronger weather events linked to climate change.

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Life Below Water
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Cyclone Alfred Weakens, but Flooding and Power Outages Devastate Australia's East Coast

Tropical Cyclone Alfred weakened into a tropical low off the coast of Brisbane, Australia, causing heavy flooding and one death in New South Wales, with 330,000 homes and businesses losing power in Queensland—the state's largest power outage ever—while several injuries were reported from Gold Coast ...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Extreme Weather Disrupts Education of 242 Million Students Globally

Extreme weather events disrupted the education of 242 million students globally in 2024, with nearly half of Manila's classrooms empty at the start of the school week due to a weather advisory; this disproportionately impacts low-income countries and vulnerable populations, necessitating climate-res...

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Extreme Weather Disrupts Education of 242 Million Students Globally

Extreme weather events in 2024 disrupted the education of 242 million students globally, predominantly in low-income countries, causing significant learning loss and highlighting the urgent need for climate-resilient education systems.

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Quality Education
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242 Million Students Globally Affected by Extreme Weather Disruptions in 2024

Extreme weather events disrupted the education of 242 million students globally in 2024, with the majority in low-income countries facing additional challenges like school closures and displacement, highlighting the urgent need for climate-resilient education systems.

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Record Rainfall from Cyclone Alfred Causes Devastating Brisbane Floods

Cyclone Alfred caused record flooding in Brisbane, exceeding previous flood levels by up to 220 millimeters, leaving 200,000 properties without power and prompting over 3600 calls for help to the State Emergency Service.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Bahía Blanca Floods: 16 Dead, Hundreds Missing After Unprecedented Rainfall

Unprecedented rainfall caused catastrophic flooding in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, resulting in at least 16 deaths, over 100 missing persons, and widespread damage, prompting criticism of the government's response.

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Tropical Low Alfred Causes Widespread Damage Across Australia's East Coast

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, now a tropical low, caused flooding and power outages across Queensland and New South Wales, resulting in one death, 19,000 evacuations, and damage to homes and infrastructure; the Gold Coast experienced the strongest gusts, reaching 107kph.

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300,000 Without Power as Storm Alfred Lashes Australia's East Coast

Tropical Storm Alfred, downgraded from a cyclone, caused over 300,000 power outages across southeastern Queensland and northern New South Wales, forcing evacuations, school closures, and transport disruptions, with further impacts expected.

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