Record-breaking early heat wave in southern West Africa made 10 times more likely by climate change, raising heat index by 4 degrees Celsius.
A record-breaking early heat wave in southern West Africa was made 10 times more likely by climate change, raising the heat index by about 4 degrees Celsius, according to a study by an international team of scientists. The unusually high temperatures in mid-February prompted weather agencies in Ghana and Nigeria to issue warnings to the public. The heatwave's onset occurred earlier than usual, leaving many people unprepared for the increase in temperature.
March 21, 2024
3 Articles