
Disaster frequency
Changing weather patterns due to climate change will increase the strength and the impact of severe weather incidents around the world considerably. Temperatures, which tend to be the main impact people consider, will indeed rise, but not predictably. However, there are likely to be more extended periods of intense heat during warmer months. Rainfall patterns will change, bringing more intense heavy rain and flooding particularly during the winter months in northern Europe, whilst Southern Europe is likely to receive considerably less rainfall and suffer droughts.
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Tearfund A report on adapting to climate change (pdf)
UNEP United Nations Environment Programme
UNEP Vital climate graphics