Just in case you haven’t been keeping track (I really hadn't), there have been some crazy and tragic weather events in the past couple of weeks on the other side of the globe. The meteorologist Jeff Master’s has some interesting blog posts on the recent world weather events.
Floods caused by the monsoon rains in Pakistan have affected an estimated 13.8 million people. That’s more than 2004 Tsunami + 2010 Haiti earthquakes combined! It’s being called “Pakistan’s Katrina.”
Also, an unprecedented heat wave has descended on Russia. Temperatures in Moscow are the highest in 1000 years of recorded history (have the really recorded temperatures for that long?)! The hot, dry weather has sparked massive wildfires, will likely decrease yields of grain crops by up to one third, and it is believed has contributed to as many as 15,000 heat-related deaths.
Thoughts go out to all those affected by these tragedies and those working to help them!
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