Weather impacts around the world in 2022

Extreme heatwaves, drought and devastating flooding have impacted millions of people and cost billions in 2022


California
Death Valley sets new record for hottest-ever September day on planet – 53°C

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Europe: At least 15,000 people killed by extreme heat. UK hits record 40°C on July 19

China: Yangtze River reaches record low for August during prolonged heatwave

Cuba, Florida
Hurricane Ian causes extensive damage and loss of life in September

Nigeria: Severe seasonal flooding kills more than 600 people and displaces 1.3 million

East Africa
Millions facing severe hunger crisis due to worst drought in 40 years

Southern Africa
Region battered by series of cyclones from Jan-Mar, hitting Madagascar hardest

Australia
Hit by series of floods due to rare multi-year La Niña phenomenon

Pakistan
Historic Jul-Aug rainfall and floods kill at least 1,700 people and affect 33 million


Temperature departure from average	-2 -1 0 1 2 3°C
Jan-Oct 2022 (relative to 1981-2010)


Sources: BBC, NOAA, Reuters, World Meteorological Organisation 
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