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Published on May 8, 2024 - 11:18 GMT

Global temperature record streak continues, as climate change makes heatwaves more extreme

The monthly reports from Copernicus Climate Change Service and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration highlight the extraordinary duration of record temperatures fuelled by the naturally occurring El Niño event and the additional energy …

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Published on May 6, 2024 - 20:36 GMT

El Niño-linked rains trigger devastation in Brazil

According to the Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul, 78 people have been confirmed dead, 105 others are still missing and 175 have been injured. Nearly 19,000 people have been made homeless, almost 116,000 displaced, and nearly 850,000 affected across 341 …

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Published on May 3, 2024 - 20:03 GMT

Flooding worsens in East Africa

Kenyan President William Ruto addressed the nation, outlining a series of measures to deal with the emergency, including evacuations and urgent health provisions. Water dams are overflowing, roads and bridges have been destroyed, and schools are closed. As …

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Published on May 3, 2024 - 08:30 GMT

Global Greenhouse Gas Watch Implementation Plan to be presented at Executive Council (EC-78)

The Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW), and in particular, the Integrated Global Greenhouse Gas Information System (IG3IS) research activities continue to support G3W. They improve Members’ ability to monitor greenhouse gas fluxes into and out of the atmosphere …

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Published on May 2, 2024 - 17:33 GMT

New funding approved to strengthen Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems in the Caribbean

The CREWS Caribbean 2.0 project will build on a recently completed project to continue strengthening early warning systems in the region. The project will be led by WMO and UNDRR, and implemented under the leadership of key regional organizations including …

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Published on May 2, 2024 - 08:35 GMT

UN El Niño debate emphasizes need for integrated action

The Joint Event of General Assembly and ECOSOC "El Niño 2023-2024: Actions for Safety, Sustainability and Resilience of People and Planet" showcased the role of the meteorological community. It highlighted the need for more strategic investment, …

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Published on April 30, 2024 - 20:07 GMT

INFCOM-3 advances exploration on Global Hydrological Data Centres

On Tuesday 16 April, the 3rd session of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure, and Information Systems (INFCOM-3), made a landmark decision aimed at bolstering global hydrological data centres. Decision 8.1(6) outlines strategic measures to …

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Published on April 30, 2024 - 20:07 GMT

Integrating hydrology into a coherent and seamless Earth System Approach

Dr. Jan Danhelka from Czechia was elected as the co-vice-president of the Commission for the next intersessional period, which lasts four years. INFCOM also decided to establish an Advisory Group on Hydrology to aid in coordinating the implementation of …

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Published on April 30, 2024 - 14:48 GMT

Above normal rainfall is forecast for southwest monsoon season

A few areas in northern, eastern and north-eastern parts of the region are predicted to receive below normal rainfall. From June through September, the Southwest Monsoon dominates life in much of South Asia. Accounting for 75-90 per cent of the annual …

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Published on April 26, 2024 - 11:33 GMT

Widespread parts of Asia and Africa reel under extreme weather

The high-impact weather in the second half of April underlines yet again the vulnerability of society to weather, water and climate-related hazards and the need for Early Warnings For All. The waning El Niño event, alongside a phenomenon known as the …

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Published on April 25, 2024 - 17:03 GMT

RBON helps address observational requirements for Early Warnings for All initiative

At the INFCOM-3 side event on 5 April, Fred Branski (USA) presented RBON's role in supporting early warnings. Participants were reminded of the recently updated RBON design process that is now more aligned with GBON's design process (Krunoslav …

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Published on April 23, 2024 - 09:28 GMT

Climate change and extreme weather impacts hit Asia hard

Temperatures The annual mean near-surface temperature over Asia in 2023 was the second highest on record, 0.91 °C [0.84 °C–0.96 °C] above the 1991–2020 average and 1.87 °C [1.81 °C–1.92 °C] above the 1961–1990 average. Particularly high average …

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Published on April 22, 2024 - 13:04 GMT

Climate change and extreme weather impacts hit Asia hard

The State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report highlighted the accelerating rate of key climate change indicators such as surface temperature, glacier retreat and sea level rise, which will have major repercussions for societies, economies and ecosystems in …

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Published on April 19, 2024 - 18:20 GMT

WMO emphasizes operational hydrology's vital role in addressing global challenges

Opening the event, INFCOM president Michel Jean, stressed the critical role of operational hydrology in addressing pressing global challenges such as floods and droughts. He underscored the need for robust monitoring systems and accurate forecast …

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Published on April 19, 2024 - 16:21 GMT

WMO Infrastructure Commission faces the future

The measures approved by the Commission for Observations, Infrastructure, and Information Systems (INFCOM) are aimed at strengthening WMO’s backbone and aligning with core priorities including the Early Warnings for All initiative, and the Global …

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Published on April 19, 2024 - 14:31 GMT

Europe experiences widespread flooding and severe heatwaves in 2023

Carlo Buontempo, C3S Director, comments: “In 2023, Europe witnessed the largest wildfire ever recorded, one of the wettest years, severe marine heatwaves and widespread devastating flooding. Temperatures continue to increase, making our data ever more …

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Published on April 19, 2024 - 14:05 GMT

Europe experiences widespread flooding and severe heatwaves in 2023

In 2023, the impacts of climate change continued to be seen across Europe, with millions of people impacted by extreme weather events, making the development of mitigation and adaptation measurements a priority. To achieve this, understanding climate …

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Published on April 19, 2024 - 13:23 GMT

WMO integrates Space Weather as an Earth system domain within WIGOS

Space weather phenomena, triggered by events occurring on the Sun and in interplanetary space, can affect the Earth’s natural environment on both regional and global scales. They can significantly impact several technologies and services such as …

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Published on April 19, 2024 - 08:40 GMT

WMO issues new guidance on cryosphere measurements

WMO’s Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems (INFCOM) approved a new internationally coordinated guide for the measurement of Permafrost Essential Climate Variables of the Global Climate Observing System. This guide will …

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Published on April 18, 2024 - 17:53 GMT

WMO data sharing through WIS 2.0

With WIS 2.0, we are stepping into a future where predicting and preparing for weather-related events, tracking changes in the environment, and contributing to climate research will be more efficient and effective than ever before. The third session of the …

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