The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)has called for greater action to tackle climate change impact.
“From extreme floods like those in Pakistan to heat and drought, weather and climate-related disasters have affected millions and cost billions this year, the WMO said, describing the “tell-tale signs and impacts” of intensified climate change.
The agency said that the clear need to do much more to cut greenhouse gas emissions has again been underscored throughout events in 2022, advocating for strengthened climate change adaptation, including universal access to early warnings.
“This year we have faced several dramatic weather disasters which claimed far too many lives and livelihoods and undermined health, food, energy and water security and infrastructure,” WMO chief Petteri Taalas said in a statement.
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He explained that record-breaking rain in July and August led to extensive flooding in Pakistan, which caused more than 1,700 deaths, displaced 7.9 million and affected 33 million people.
“One-third of Pakistan was flooded, with major economic losses and human casualties,” Taalas said.
The WMO said that While global temperature figures for 2022 will be released in mid-January, the past eight years are on track to be the eight warmest on record.
Story was adapted from the Express Tribune.
