
“Closing the Early Warning Gap Together”
WMO recently confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year on record.
Changes in our environment are driving more extreme weather events. Rapidly intensifying tropical cyclones, devastating rainfall, storm surges, flooding, deadly droughts, and wildfires are on the rise.
Sea levels are increasing, exposing densely populated coastal areas to coastal inundation and ocean wave impacts. The societal effects of these events continue long after the headlines fade.
The video emphasizes the critical importance of early warning systems in disaster prevention and mitigation. It highlights how these systems can help people anticipate and prepare for various natural hazards like storms, floods, and heat waves before they strike, ultimately saving millions of lives.
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