Published 2 years ago

Climate change made deadly South Asian heat wave '30 times more likely'

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Study: Human-induced climate change made deadly heatwave 30 times more likely. Temperatures began rising earlier than usual in March, shattering records and claiming at least 90 lives. Pakistan received 62% less rainfall than usual for March, and India 71% less. As global warming continues, intense heatwaves will become more common.

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Times of India

Climate change making extreme heat waves in India 100 times more likely: Study

The study estimated the chances of exceeding the record temperature witnessed in April and May in 2010 -- which saw the highest combined average April and May temperature since 1900.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Deadly Indian heatwave made 30 times more likely by climate crisis

The heatwave scorching India and Pakistan has been made 30 times more likely by the climate crisis, according to scientists. Extreme temperatures and low rainfall since mid-March have caused widespread suffering, including deaths, crop losses, forest fires, and cuts to power and water supplies.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Climate change made blistering heatwave in India and Pakistan ‘30 times more likely’

“As long as greenhouse gas emissions continue, events like these will become an increasingly common disaster,” said one climate scientist

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Climate change boosted odds of recent deadly heat in India, Pakistan, scientists say

South Asia's deadly heatwave in March and April was made 30 times more likely because of climate change, scientists reported Monday.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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CBC News

Recent deadly heat wave across South Asia had climate change connection, study says | CBC News

The devastating heat wave that has baked India and Pakistan in recent months was made more likely due to climate change, according to a study by an international group of scientists released on Monday. This, they say, is a glimpse of what the future holds for the region.

2 years ago·Canada

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NDTV

Climate Change Made India's 2022 Heatwave 30 Times More Likely: Study

The punishing heatwave that scorched India and Pakistan in March and April was made 30 times more likely by climate change, experts in quantifying the impact of global warming on extreme weather events said in a rapid-response report Monday.

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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