NASA Data Warns of Alarming Surge in Extreme Weather Events Globally

Mumbai: New satellite data from NASA has revealed a sharp and troubling rise in the frequency, severity, and duration of extreme weather events such as droughts and floods across the globe.

According to the findings, which are based on advanced Earth observation technologies, these events are not only occurring more frequently but are also lasting longer and affecting larger regions than before. The data shows that the number and intensity of such events have doubled in just the past five years compared to the average between 2003 and 2020.

While the findings have yet to undergo peer review, scientists warn the results offer a stark early indication of how rapidly climate change is intensifying environmental instability.

“This is an urgent wake-up call,” researchers noted, emphasizing the growing impact of global warming on natural systems and human livelihoods.

The new data adds to mounting global concern over the accelerating pace of climate disruptions, as countries around the world grapple with more frequent natural disasters and increasing pressure on water, food, and energy resources.