Extreme Weather

Extreme weather refers to unusual, severe, or unseasonal weather conditions that deviate significantly from the norm. These phenomena include but are not limited to severe storms, heavy rainfall, intense heat waves, blizzards, droughts, hurricanes, tornadoes, and extreme cold. Extreme weather events can lead to damaging impacts on the environment, human health, infrastructure, and economies. They often result from complex interactions between atmospheric conditions, climate change, and geographical factors. Increased frequency and intensity of such events have been linked to climate change, making them a growing concern for communities worldwide.