Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:39pm on 30 Dec 2023,Saturday Weather & Environment
Extreme weather events ravaged the world in 2023, claiming countless lives and breaking temperature records. Scientists reveal the past 12 months as the hottest in 125,000 years. Storms, floods, and wildfires wreaked havoc from the US to Australia, with unprecedented heatwaves scorching Europe. The devastating toll includes Cyclone Freddy's deadly dance, Mediterranean Storm Daniel's catastrophic flooding, and record-breaking heatwaves in the Amazon. The year ended with floods in Tanzania, supercell thunderstorms in the UK, and Spain experiencing historic December heat. Climate change's impact intensifies, emphasizing the urgent need for global action.
