Extreme Weather Events Escalate Globally

09 July 2024 – 21:44
By Kaitano Dube

South Africa has experienced extreme weather in recent months, including floods (uncommon tornado (KwaZulu-Natal, floods in the Eastern Cape and mid-latitude cyclones (the Western Cape…

Summary of Article:
Title: The number and severity of extreme weather events is increasing worldwide
Author: Kaitano Dube
Date: 09 July 2024
Key Points:

• Recent months have seen a rise in extreme weather events globally.
• South Africa has notably been affected, experiencing various severe weather phenomena.
  • KwaZulu-Natal has faced uncommon tornadoes.
  • The Eastern Cape has dealt with significant flooding.
  • The Western Cape has been hit by mid-latitude cyclones.
    The article underlines the growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events worldwide, with South Africa serving as a case in point.