Extreme weather refers to severe and unusual weather conditions that deviate significantly from the average or norm. This includes phenomena such as hurricanes, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, floods, heatwaves, cold spells, and blizzards. These events can result in substantial impacts on the environment, human health, infrastructure, and economies. Extreme weather events are often characterized by their intensity, duration, and the extent of their effects. They can occur due to natural variability in the climate system, but their frequency and severity are increasingly influenced by climate change. Extreme weather poses challenges for disaster preparedness and response, requiring communities to adapt to changing patterns and enhance resilience in the face of such unpredictable and potent environmental forces.
An intense weather system has hit the Comunitat Valenciana, bringing significant rainfall and weather warnings. Aemet has issued orange alerts for Valencia and Castellón, predicting up to 150 liters of…