Hey Amigos! 🌍 A recent study just dropped some intense findings about Typhoon Gaemi, and it's something we've gotta talk about! 🗣️
So, climate change? Yeah, it's not just about melting ice caps anymore. Scientists from the World Weather Attribution (WWA) network discovered that climate change turbocharged Typhoon Gaemi, making it stronger and wetter than it would have been otherwise. 🌧️🌬️
This typhoon tragically took the lives of dozens across the Philippines and China earlier this year. The WWA focused on the three regions hit hardest: the northern Philippines, China's Taiwan region, and Hunan Province. 🇵🇭🇨🇳
Here’s the kicker: the wind speeds of Gaemi were ramped up by a whopping 7% due to human-driven climate change! And if that’s not wild enough, the rainfall was 14% heavier in Taiwan and 9% heavier in Hunan. That's a lot of extra water! 💦
While they couldn't pin down the exact impact on rainfall in the Philippines (thanks to the complex monsoon patterns), the scientists pointed out that the super warm seas fueling Gaemi were virtually impossible without the current global warming levels of 1.2°C above pre-industrial times. 🌡️
And there's more: this extra heat hasn’t just made individual storms worse. It’s also bumped up the number of mega-storms by 30%. We’re talking an increase from about five to six or seven of these powerful typhoons each year. 😲
Why does this matter? Because it's a wake-up call! 🚨 Our actions are directly impacting weather patterns, and communities are feeling the effects. It's time for us to step up, stay informed, and push for changes that protect our planet. 🌱❤️
Stay safe and stay conscious, Amigos! ✌️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
