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Among the negative impacts of extreme weather events around the world is one that most people may not think of: an increase in child marriages.

Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, and their impact on human health is a growing concern. In addition, fine particulate pollution in the air is a global environmental issue. A recent study published in the American Heart Association's flagship journal, Circulation, reveals that the confluence of extreme heat and high levels of fine particulate pollution may double the risk of death from heart attacks.

In a stark reminder of the ongoing impact of human-induced climate change, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) issued a warning on Friday, underscoring that the world is witnessing a shift in weather patterns. Heat waves are currently sweeping through various regions globally, and these events, fuelled by climate change, are now being termed the "new normal."

The Northern Hemisphere faces intense heat waves and devastating floods as global temperatures reach record highs. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlights the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance adaptation measures. Heat waves are prevalent in Europe, North Africa, and the United States, while heavy rainfall causes floods in various regions. The WMO emphasizes the importance of early warnings and comprehensive flood management to mitigate the impacts of these extreme weather events

Studies from the first two and a half years of the COVID-19 pandemic indicate that the influence of meteorology and air quality on disease transmission have been secondary compared to the influence of non-pharmaceutical interventions, vaccination campaigns, changing immunity profiles, introduction of variants, and behavioural dynamics. This comes up in World Meteorological Organization’s COVID-19 final report.

Even as alleged spy balloon controversy sparked tension between China and the United States, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO ) highlighted...

It is not just humans but animals also face adverse impact of climate change. But how does climate change affect the animals?...

The variations in Monsoon and weather fluctuations can have adverse impact on agriculture. Most of the time farmers even face crop loss because of...

Earlier the researchers and health workers had high hopes that Covid 19 will subdue when hot summer comes. However, no country saw a relief...

Extreme weather events have increased four-fold and the annual direct cost of the disasters has increased five-fold in the last four decades in the...