Extreme Weather Events

Syllabus- General Studies 1(Geography)/3 (Environment) Context Even as countries are grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change remains one of the biggest threats. This year, people around the world have been doubly hit by the pandemic and extreme weatherevents which experts say have been fuelled by climate change. As per World Meterological Organisation (WMO), rising temperatures can have far-reaching consequences, including an impact on food security, health, the environment and sustainable development. We look at some of the extreme weather events across the world this year and try to explore if they are being caused by climate change. Extreme events in 2021 Among....Read More