Top Extreme Weather Events and Their Impact on Human Life

Over 22% of the Pantanal wetlands burned, threatening biodiversity and ecosystems.

Recorded 28 billion-dollar disasters, surpassing previous records with a total cost of over $92.9 billion.

Persistent and large-scale fires in Canada, Brazil, and Bolivia, with record emissions in some regions.

One of the deadliest and costliest hurricanes in U.S. history, causing over 1,800 deaths and $125 billion in damages.

Impacted over 55 million people, with 3.8 million evacuated, due to record rainfall in the Yangtze River Basin.

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Resulted in significant flooding and damage globally, with notable impacts from Cyclone Alvaro and Typhoon Ewiniar.

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Caused significant damage and loss of life across the central and eastern U.S., with over 150 tornadoes in a single event.

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Record-breaking heatwaves affected multiple regions worldwide, including Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Record-breaking storms, including Storm Boris, caused severe flooding across Europe.

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Burned over 50 million acres, killed at least 34 people, and destroyed nearly 6,000 buildings.