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'Pacific ocean like a person burning with fever': Scientists warn of stronger typhoons in East Asia
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What Happened?
Coastal areas in the Philippines, Taiwan, China, and Japan are facing severe storms intensified by El Niño, leading to significant disruptions and loss of life.
Key points
- The Pacific Ocean's temperature is significantly above normal, impacting storm intensity.
- Typhoon Mekkhala and Severe Tropical Storm Higos prompted evacuation orders for nearly one million people in Japan.
- Super Typhoon Dolphin caused severe flooding in eastern China, resulting in numerous casualties.
- The current El Niño is described as potentially the strongest in living memory, expected to last until early 2027.
- Research indicates that higher temperatures could increase rainfall by 26% during storms in the Philippines.
Key insights
- Countries with weaker emergency infrastructure may struggle to respond effectively to unpredictable storms.
- The UNDP emphasizes the need for sustained investment in disaster preparedness and climate resilience.
- Rising ocean temperatures could lead to more frequent and severe weather events in the future.
Why it matters
The increasing intensity of storms could severely impact communities and economies in East Asia.
Source
Times of India
