Weather Extremes
China’s National Climate Center has warned that 2024 may be a year of searing heat and more frequent and powerful extreme weather events. Zhou Bing, the center’s chief expert, stated that “2024 may be hotter and it could also be a year when extreme weather may become more frequent and powerful”. The El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to cause more weather extremes in China next year, according to weather experts.
El Nino and its Effects
El Nino is a weather phenomenon that occurs every few years when the Pacific Ocean’s surface temperatures rise above average. This warming of the ocean can cause changes in weather patterns around the world. In China, El Nino is expected to cause more weather extremes in 2024, including searing heat and powerful storms.Weather experts predict that El Nino could fade between April and June 2024, but its effects could take months to materialize. This means that there could be more temperature records broken next year.
Climate Change and Extreme Weather
Climate change is causing more frequent and severe extreme weather events around the world. China is no exception, and the country has experienced its fair share of extreme weather in recent years. In 2021, China experienced its worst floods in decades, with over 300 people dead or missing.The country has also experienced severe droughts, heatwaves, and typhoons in recent years. These extreme weather events have caused significant damage to infrastructure, crops, and homes. The Chinese government has been taking steps to mitigate the effects of climate change, including investing in renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions.
Conclusion
China is bracing for a year of extreme weather events in 2024, with searing heat and more frequent and powerful extreme weather events expected. The El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to cause more weather extremes in China next year. Climate change is causing more frequent and severe extreme weather events around the world, and China is no exception. The Chinese government has been taking steps to mitigate the effects of climate change, including investing in renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions.
