2022 The year of drought Flashcards
What were the impacts of an early heat wave in India and Pakistan in March 2022?
Casualties: 90 deaths
Temperature: Reached 46°C
Consequences: Forest fires in India and increased melting of glaciers in Pakistan
What did a study by the World Weather Attribution Group reveal about the heat wave in India and Pakistan?
30 times more likely due to climate change.
What were the consequences of the 2022 drought in China?
Yangtze River reached record lows, affecting 400 million people.
Southwest experienced severe power outages due to plummeting water flow to HEP (Hydroelectric Power) reservoirs.
Central China faced a 60% decrease in precipitation from July to September.
What challenges did the Horn of Africa face in 2022?
Fifth consecutive failed rainy season.
Exacerbation of food security issues for over 50 million people.
In 2022 where were wildfires observed in the United States due to drought?
Arizona, Colorado, California, Oregon, and Washington state.
What were the water level conditions in reservoirs such as Lake Powell and Lake Mead?
Record Lows: Water levels fell to record lows in reservoirs, including Lake Powell (Arizona, Utah) and Lake Mead (Arizona, Nevada).
