Extreme weather refers to severe or unusual weather conditions that are significantly different from the norm for a given area and time. This can include phenomena such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, heatwaves, heavy rainfall, droughts, and severe thunderstorms. These events can have substantial impacts on the environment, human health, and infrastructure. The characteristics of extreme weather include intensity, duration, and frequency that exceed typical meteorological patterns. Extreme weather is often associated with climate change, which can increase the likelihood and severity of these occurrences, posing risks to communities and ecosystems.
The Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts a significant winter storm across Japan, impacting mountains and flatlands, from Tokyo in Kanto to Tohoku and Shizuoka Prefectures. A low-pressure system is moving eastward…
A fierce storm in Victoria caused widespread power outages for over 13,500 customers. Key towns affected included Benalla, Wodonga, Wangaratta, and Myrtleford. Lightning was identified as the main cause of…