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Asia's Heat Surges: Urgent Action Needed Now!

6/29/2025

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Asia is experiencing a staggering rise in air temperature, nearly double the global average, now at 1.04°C above the 1991-2020 baseline. This alarming trend brings with it extreme heatwaves, glacier loss, and rising sea levels, jeopardizing ecosystems and water security. The World Meteorological Organization calls for urgent global action and enhanced forecasting to combat these dire consequences.

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Asia is experiencing a staggering rise in air temperature, nearly double the global average, now at 1.04°C above the 1991-2020 baseline. This alarming trend brings with it extreme heatwaves, glacier loss, and rising sea levels, jeopardizing ecosystems and water security. The World Meteorological Organization calls for urgent global action and enhanced forecasting to combat these dire consequences.