World Meteorological Organization

Flash floods have devastated communities in Spain, washing away homes and livelihoods, blocking roads and destroying infrastructure. The Spanish Red Cross is on the ground in the hardest hit regions of Valencia, Andalucía, Castilla la Mancha and Murcia, providing support to those in need.

🇧🇷 🌎 🌐 Congratulations to G20 Brasil 2024 for the Ministerial Declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction agreed today, which highlights the importance of #EarlyWarningsforAll. The World Meteorological Organization welcomes this declaration and commends the work of United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the United Nations system and partner organisations in supporting this historical outcome. We stand ready to support countries in their efforts to improve multi-hazard early warning systems through the work of their respective national meteorological and hydrological services. Early action is not possible without knowing what hazard will hit a community and when. Weather and climate information and forecasts are a key part of an integrated approach. Our forecasts need to be tailored for effective, inclusive, and accessible decision making. The time is now, the need for action is urgent, and our shared responsibility as leaders is clear. Let's use this momentum to make a difference. https://lnkd.in/dj2KCWJx

🌧️ The Valencia region was worst affected, with many places receiving more than 300 l/m². On 29/30 October, a weather station in Chiva received 491 l/m² in just eight hours - the equivalent of a year's worth of rainfall, according to AEMET - Agencia Estatal de Meteorología. ❓Why is this happening? 🌬️The phenomenon is quite well-known during autumn because lingering warm surface air from summer meets a sudden cold invasion aloft from the polar regions, leading to low-pressure values that persist over a few days and rotate over the concerned region. 🌊 The presence of warm air near the surface, fuelled by excessive moisture from the still-warm Mediterranean Sea, and the instability generated by the conflict with cold air in the upper atmosphere lead to large convective clouds with heavy downpours and sudden flash floods. 🌡️ Climate change is expected to make these systems more intense because of warmer sea waters and increasing moisture in the atmosphere. 🌍 The World Meteorological Organization works with our Members, the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, to ensure timely, accurate forecasts reach people on time. Our top priority is to save lives and livelihoods." 📖 Full story: https://lnkd.in/eJ2Z56EX

Reflecting on October's #ClimateAction, what are you most proud of? What's your plan for ending the year strong? 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eMZPaFDD

Hay situaciones que nunca creímos que íbamos a vivir. Pero la realidad arrasa. #DANA

🌧️ Record-breaking rainfall and flash floods have hit Spain, causing dozens of casualties and massive disruption and economic losses in the latest of a series of flooding disasters that have hit communities around the world. It underlines why the top priority of the WMO community is to save lives as climate change super-charges extreme weather.   🌐 WMO works with its Members, the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, to ensure that timely, accurate forecasts reach people in time and lead to early action. Our core mission is to save lives and livelihoods and this is what drives the international #EarlyWarningsForAll initiative. 🔗 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eJ2Z56EX

Snapshots of my many meetings in Brasilia 🇧🇷. I am so grateful for the hospitality shown to me. I learned so much about Brazil's work on disaster risk reduction, drought management, food security and space technology. And I shared insights from the World Meteorological Organization on #EarlyWarningsForAll, the Global #GreenhouseGasWatch and progress and gaps in the global observing system. At the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and Ministry of Science, the Ministry of Science and Technology, INPE (satellites and space) and CEMADEM (disaster risk reduction). Thank you to Naur Pontes, Permanent Representative of Brazil for graciously accompanying me. (I'm the one in pink!).

📢 Attention young leaders heading to #COP29! 🌍 Ready to make a difference and connect with fellow changemakers? 🔗 Click the link below to stay in the loop and join us in Baku! 👋 Can’t wait to see you there!

🔥 Wildfire in the Woods! When wildfires strike, being ready to leave is critical. In the Wildfires book, the COPE Squad teaches children the importance of being prepared and to always BE READY TO GO at a moment’s notice. 🚨COPE’s wildfire preparedness stories, guided by WMO, contribute to building resilient communities through #EarlyWarningsForAll. Equip your kids for wildfire preparedness: https://ow.ly/8FOB50TlLIo

Dreadful news from #Spain 🇪🇸 where dozens of people are reported dead from extreme rainfall and flash floods - as we have seen in too many other countries so far this year. My thoughts are with everyone affected. The Valencia region was worst hit, with many places receiving more than 300 l/m². A weather station in Chiva received 491 l/m² in just eight hours - the equivalent of a year's worth of rainfall, according to AEMET - Agencia Estatal de Meteorología. Why is this happening? The phenomenon is quite well-known during autumn because lingering warm surface air from summer meets a sudden cold invasion aloft from the polar regions, leading to low-pressure values that persist over a few days and rotate over the concerned region. The presence of warm air near the surface fuelled by excessive moisture from the still-warm Mediterranean Sea and the instability generated by the conflict with cold air in the upper atmosphere leads to large convective clouds with heavy downpours and sudden flash floods. #Climatechange is expected to make these systems more intense because of warmer sea waters and atmosphere leading to increasing moisture in the atmosphere. The World Meteorological Organization works with our Members, the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, to ensure that timely, accurate forecasts reach people in time. Our top priority is to save lives and livelihoods. Satellite imagery via EUMETSAT and AEMET - Agencia Estatal de Meteorología #StateofClimate #EarlyWarningsForAll