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2024 Sees Africa Battling Extreme Weather Crisis

5/14/2025

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In 2024, Africa grappled with devastating extreme weather, from catastrophic floods to crippling droughts, displacing millions and threatening food security. The World Meteorological Organization warned of record temperatures and marine heatwaves, intensified by climate change and El Niño. The call for urgent action to bolster climate resilience and early warning systems has never been more critical.

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In 2024, Africa grappled with devastating extreme weather, from catastrophic floods to crippling droughts, displacing millions and threatening food security. The World Meteorological Organization warned of record temperatures and marine heatwaves, intensified by climate change and El Niño. The call for urgent action to bolster climate resilience and early warning systems has never been more critical.